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For The Skoda Fabia rides decently enough, its cabin is spacious and all of the controls are a doddle to use. Skoda has a fine reliability record, too.
Against The base models are noisy and underpowered and some rivals are better to drive. The cabin plastics are hard and unappealing.
What Car? says
The Skoda Fabia is roomy and well made, but its interior is desperately dull. While it’s a good car, the best in its class are truly brilliant. By Steve Huntingford
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4.1
There are 18 Skoda Fabia versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Skoda Fabia is starting to feel its age next to the best superminis, but it’s still comfortable, easy to drive and nimble in town.
Some of the cabin plastics are not as appealing as we’d expect, but Skoda has a hard-won reputation for reliability and build quality, so it’s better to focus on the space, which is generous for a car in this sector.
There’s also masses of seat and steering wheel adjustment, so finding a comfortable driving position is no problem. Skoda keeps the trims relatively simple, with a choice of S, SE, SE Plus and Elegance versions, and all are reasonably kitted out for the prices.
There are several petrol and diesel engines to choose from, but we’d avoid the three-cylinder 1.2s because they’re underpowered and noisy. The 1.4 petrol is a better bet, as are the turbocharged four-cylinder petrol 1.2s.
Reader test team says:
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4
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I've had my skoda for 6 months and it has been great. The black trim, roof, and wheels really make the car look loads better than the standard Fabia,…
4
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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.9 TDI PD 3 5dr
I have had this for four years. Its great, but the aircon has never worked. Its a company car, and when skoda get hold of it they seem just to regas…
3
out of 5 stars
Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.6 16v 2 5dr
This is my first Skoda, my son having pipped me with a 'mark 1' estate which has been 100% reliable for 4 years. My Fabia is very quiet as it is the…
5
out of 5 stars
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Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105 SE 5dr
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