For The Fabia Estate is neat and tidy to drive with a surprising amount of luggage space and good residual values.
Against The plastics in the cabin are disappointing and the engines are noisy, while curtain airbags are only standard on the top-spec model.
What Car? says
For a small estate, the Fabia manages to offer a decent amount of space for both luggage and passengers, but it lags behind the best in other areas.
Reader review rating
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Fabia is well made, refined and offers a broad range of talents. Every model is easy to drive, refined and handles nimbly in town and on faster roads.
Some of the cabin plastics are not as substantial as we'd expect, but the Fabia has a hard-won reputation for reliability and quality, so it's better to focus on the interior space, which is generous for an estate based on a supermini. There's also masses of adjustment in the driving position, so finding a comfy spot is no problem.
Skoda keeps the trim levels relatively simple, with a choice of S, SE, SE Plus, Elegance and Scout versions, and all are reasonably kitted out for the prices. There are several petrol and diesel engines to choose from, all offering good economy and emissions. The Greenline II version provides even lower emissions and excellent combined consumption for those wanting to do less harm to the planet.
Reader test team says:
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4
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I purchased this car around August 2008 and have…
5
out of 5 stars
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After 5000 miles of ownership, I now feel…
5
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