Skoda Fabia: A super-sized supermini

The Skoda Fabia has always been one of the bigger superminis, but this new 2022 fourth-generation version is bigger than ever. Question is, does bigger also mean better? Ivan Aistrop finds out in this CarGurus UK review.

Pros
Very roomy interior
Comfortable and easy to drive
Good value for money

Cons
Some weedy engine choices
So-so warranty offering
Monte Carlo feels no more exciting than any other Fabia

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0:00 - Intro
01:00 - Subscribe
01:20 - Looks and quality
01:47 - Boot space
02:25 - Rear cabin space
03:00 - What is it like in the front?
04:34 - What is it like to drive?
06:30 - Comfort
07:12 - Safety features
07:45 - Wrap up
08:26 - Let us know your thoughts

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[markodell]

I’ve had my Fabia SE-L 110 since March and it’s a really good car. I traded in a Puma ST-Line X 155 that quite frankly, was totally rubbish. I had owned the previous Fabia in 2017 and this new one is considerably better - not that I had any issues with the old one.

The Fabia is so much better built and doesn’t rattle or vibrate either like the Puma. Although it’s 45bhp less than the Puma, it doesn’t bother me because my Puma sounded so harsh when accelerating hard and I prefer the quiet smoothness this car offers. Inside it’s airy and light, which is a rarity as so many manufacturers are making their cars with dark & dismal headlining which I really dislike personally.

I’ve clocked up 5, 000 miles now with no troubles at all. Everything works as it should, the tech is very good and it’s powerful enough for Motorway driving.

I get around 50mpg on most journeys and there’s plenty of room for 4.

I have a list of options on mine but do feel that given mine is supposed to be Top Spec (Monte Carlo as the exception) it’s a bit stingy on standard kit. I would’ve expected power fold mirrors and front sensors as standard. That said, it’s still less expensive than the equivalent Polo once you’ve factored all of those options in.

Overall I love it and would definitely recommend if you’re after a quiet and comfortable car. So many that have been in mine have also commented how impressed they are with it as a passenger too.

[andrewheyes]

I’ve ordered one today. 110 bhp Colour Edition with disc brakes at the rear and adaptive cruise control. Can’t wait.

[julianroberts]

Quality car, great job skoda. This new Fabia will continue Skoda's deserved success

[smiddlehurst]

As much as I used to love Skoda their recent offerings seem to have picked up the VW group disease of charging a *fortune* for kit that other manufacturers get as standard. From the blurb on their website it sounded like things such as digital dials and safety systems were going to be standard this time round. Apparently not (and yes, it can be read as 'provided you pay us enough money'). A real shame as this often ends up pushing their products up to silly price points compared to the competition.

[joess]

Damm first proper review. Looking forward to seeing it.

[elliothaney]

Awesome review Ivan! I really really like this car, and yet again, you guys keep getting the small fun cars I wish we had more of in the US!

[brettooops]

We had the Scala 1.0 TSi SEL DSG for two days, absolutely loved it. Very funky inside, well built with gorgeous digital dash and touch screen. LED headlights we're crisp and bright and the engine certainly worked hard. Nippy little thing. Cracking car. I can only imagine what this would be like with same engine/gearbox offering 😃😃😃

[AlphaVortex]

Better than the car class and features explained by you in such details, were the video quality. Absolutely loved the location, the camera angles, the all type of shots drones, foreground bokeh, wide, zoom all of them. I felt peace of mind by seeing the entire video particularly for the location

[andrewfoster]

cant believe how much these fabia have grown up and how popular they are. really nice cars the tech these now have for very little money compared to cars in the class.

[barryjmarling]

Great looking car, Skoda really is a fantastic brand in terms of quality and value for money, great video.

[DariuszTech]

I wish they made electric version of this Fabia. We need smaller cheaper, practical EV. Great review. Say hello to my Family in Gdańsk😊☺️😃👍

[MLife]

Much nicer than the Polo, but without a VRS/RS version I'll probably look at the Polo GTI.

[bcfairlie]

Nice looking car. I hope it sells well for Skoda.
I have one problem. Why did it have to get so much bigger?? A major point of owning a small car is that is SMALL. I believe the Citigo has been dropped. Such an excellent little machine. So when I go to replace mine, it will have to be a Fabia . Which now, sad.y is way bigger.

[tomraymond]

I'd say that this looks like it will be exceptional value even if not much cheaper than direct rivals for the simple fact that it has the space to be used like a compact.
Compared with a golf or focus it's obviously going to be much cheaper so this looks a decent option for a small family car

[andy]

Skoda fabia great little super mini nice inside cabin driving looks very ralxing great review thanks 👍

[danielkendall]

I have a 66 plate fabia monte carlo so I would very much enjoy lookin at this new shape in the monte carlo trim but the car is very nice I love the interior very very nice how it's laid out

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Preview. One of the best Superminis

[anthonydeas]

Looks good... 1.5 monte carlo should be a decent thing if there is no vrs...

[ramman]

I wish they offered the 1.6 tdi dsg or the lower powered diesel 2.0 with dsg

[lutz]

Now looks like any other Skoda . Octavia, Scala etc. Why do all car companies make different size clones of their cars? No individuality anymore.