2024 Skoda Fabia review (Monte Carlo)

Does Skoda need to add a cheaper Fabia?

There's probably one coming in 2024, because this one - the Monte Carlo Edition 150 - is damn near forty grand!

Yep, $38,990 AUD is what you'll pay for a Fabia Monte Carlo, and while that's a drive-away price and this little hatch has a new seven-year warranty, it's still more expensive than an Audi A1 base model, or a VW Polo -- it's almost as costly as a Polo GTI, in fact!

So, is it good enough to justify its price? Stay tuned and you'll see for yourself.

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Is it the right price?
01:22 What are the best alternatives?
02:38 Is it the right size?
04:33 Interior
09:30 Under the bonnet
10:01 Driving
13:27 Efficiency
13:59 Is it safe?
14:44 Ownership
15:44 Verdict

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[simonlaughton]

Currently own a Fabia Monte Carlo. AUDI A1 similar spec costs at least $6000 more and a Polo GTI is approx $8000 more. The Skoda Monte Carlo wins hands down!

[MidnightCarp]

Appreciate the review, but we find the room in the back seat more than adequate and better than most at this size. I am 180cm and have no problems with the leg room plus it has excellent headroom compared to others in class. Had it now for two months and definitely recommend.

[Iwishiwasflying]

A basic Audi A1 with no options and only the 35 TFSI in white is 44k in NSW. A lot more $$$ than the Skoda, if you are going to infer other VAG group vehicles for a cost view point. At least ensure you are comparing vehicles within the same price bracket, options etc etc

[colinmcinnes]

Just got home from looking at one of these, so great timing. Haven't looked at the Audi A1 so might have to throw that in the ring now, though Dr Google seems to indicate they will be much more expensive? There's one alternative you didn't cover and I haven't had a chance to test drive either yet, but I'm currently leaning to this or the Scala Signature. They both seem to be almost identical based on specs, Scala is almost the preferred choice based on additional room? Apart from some trim the cabin of both felt very similar with almost identical controls. Love to see a comparison of the two in next couple of weeks before I make a decision :)

[MLife]

Another great review. One gripe with the Fabia MC is that it doesn't have the adjustable boot floor that lets you have a flat loading area with the back seats down. Besides that, Skoda are killing themselves with these prices. The Polo GTI was on special for $40K AUD last month and that's a proper sports car. I said the same about the Kamiq in your review. Why buy a Kamiq when I can get a T-Roc for $37K?
The only thing going for Skoda is their current 7 years servicing / warranty offer.

[gregturner_awod]

The Fabia Monte Carlo is without doubt a very well built and designed, a great driver’s car, and a nice interior. Most Skoda’s are worth buying above many other brands. The engine in this Skoda is a later build of the same engine in our Karoq Launch Edition, it’s a magnificent motor with great low down torque and the DSG gearbox in our Karoq is snappy and effective as you describe in this car. But the world is changing, and your suggestion of the MG4 is very relevant, albeit the higher grade model would be my pick if I was in the market. I’ve driven Skoda’s for years and love them, but test drove an MG4 at lower grade before I committed to my Tesla. You’d need to want the Monte Carlo, and I’m sure some buyers would, but it isn’t a practical car so it would be a matter of loving the car if you bought it. I’ll be interested to see Skoda EV’s when they arrive here. Thanks for another great review!

[rgentleman]

Nice review, thanks. Also when you are talking about free space for phone and armrest it would be nice if you could also show it from upclose.

[StephenFogarty]

If u want a stylish and very well equipped compact size
“ Warm hatch “
At $ 39 k Drive Away
This is a fantastic car
Audi A1 ?
Starts at over $ 41 k D/A
That’s with 3 cylinder / 85 kw motor
Halogen headlights
Much smaller boot etc
An equivalent A1 would probably be $ 50 k, or more !!
Audi is 5 year warranty
Skoda is 7 years
Audi servicing would cost a lot more then the Skoda.
By end of 2024, Skoda Australia will offer a less expensive version of the
Fabia…

[Grudlin]

Didn't the previous Monte Carlo come with a sunroof as standard?

[campbellreither]

Lovely review thank you. Shame about the road noise and lack of room in the back. A bit pricey really.... And like all Skodas, seems a bit dated already. Any chance you can review the Audi A1 please?

[ironside-zs]

The 5 or 7 Year prepaid service is only valid for the First Owner and cannot be transferred to the New Owner, when selling the vehicle

[zaklettrezvenik]

The auto stop engine function is NOT saving fuel!

[briancurran]

I think after having driven a scala and watching this review id have to go with a near new or demo scala with the 110 4 cylinder engine.

The scala drives great but we ended up with a subaru due to a few little niggles. Things like we didnt like the brake to accelerator relationship and thing's like the cup holders would drive you crazy.

[ScottyJ]

The Skoda is the same car as the Polo and Audi, apart from minor changes. I think the GTO Polo and top of the range Audi A1 will still cost more than the Skoda Monte Carlo so a bot misleading really.

[spiritblossoms]

Isn't Polo GTI more expensive than these at 42k and Audi A1 starts at 40k in Central coast

[gregj]

I guess pass on the Fabia and negeotiate hard on an Octavia Liftback (unclear why Skoda Au is still bringing the Octavia with the 1.4 engine as the 1.5 engine is widely available in this model overseas). Does the paper 7 year warranty differ from the actual experience?

[ditomek]

It has nothing to do with sport. I got one with 1, 5 TSI. Bit of fun but no sport.

[tashartss]

Your pricing comparison with the polo and audi A1 is way off. They are both more expensive than the fabia. And also both a 1.0 litre engine so no comparison as this is the cheaper of the 3.

[GlowingTube]

That's a lot of money for a warm small hatch... I won't be buying one anytime soon.

[snackbag-df]

I CAME TO WATCH A VIDEO ON THE FABIA WHY AM I WATCHING YOU TALK ABOUT OTHER CARS FOR OVER A MINUTE