MASSIVELY UNDERRATED!!!! Skoda Fabia Review.

This is our in-depth review of the latest 2023 Skoda Fabia. Available in dozens of colours and with lots of trim and engine options, could this be Howard’s new go-to small car? It’s even more of a conundrum considering Fabia and Polo leasing rates are closer than they’ve ever been before. So why should you choose a Fabia over the Volkswagen? For starters it’s got a tardis-like interior, impressive comfort and an excellent range of 1.0-litre petrol engine options. And dozens of Skoda’s “simply clever” ideas.
*Fabia monthly prices are very similar to the Polo, with the Fabia costing slightly more at the time of filming - around £210 per month compared to £200 per month. So which would you choose? Let us know in the comments!
Key moments
00:00 - Skoda Fabia Introduction
00:20 - Who is the Skoda Fabia for?
01:08 - Is the Skoda Fabia stylish?
02:30 - How much space is there in the Skoda Fabia?
02:27 - What’s the infotainment and digital driver display like?
05:00 - How much does it cost to run a Skoda Fabia?
06:10 - Skoda’s smart ideas explained
06:25 - What engine options are there in the Fabia?
07:10 - What optional extras will I have to pay for?
07:40 - Is the Fabia the best “big” small car?
08:00 - Howard’s top three things about the Skoda Fabia
Compare Fabia lease deals: bit.ly/3YgFT1W
Why leasing is cheaper than other types of finance: bit.ly/3HzC3uj

[@leasingdotcom]

POP QUIZ: Skoda Fabia VS VW POLO... money is no object which would you choose and why?

[@zog97xy]

Renault clio

[@daviebevan]

I've had M1 Fabia vRS. I would have any Skoda over VW. As much as I love VW

[@arnoldtabor3767]

Seat Ibiza, good handling, good style and my first car was an Ibiza

[@leasingdotcom]

@@zog97xy lol

[@leasingdotcom]

@@arnoldtabor3767 We should look at that.

[@chrishext6889]

Good review I agree with you Howard these Skoda’s are great cars my brother has the Karoq which is fab

[@kd6gs]

Skodas are honestly the best cars in their segments

[@Iamneverright]

Great review Howard once again!

[@korayfiliz4713]

Brother i think you should do a review about 1.5 tsi 150 hp Monte Carlo one, just bought it 3 days ago and its just mind blowing, 1200 ish kilos with that power 8kg/hp.Interior to exterior this thing even beats 320i's 520i's not to mention the interior with things like nice ambience lights and racing seat stuffs.

[@leroysthcoast]

Like it and like the jumper take!!

[@Nae395]

Entertaining review 😊

[@12fishcake]

Im looking to finally get driving at 30 (better late than never!) And have been heavily considering this as a first car. As the "sensible mate everyone rings for advice" of my friend group looks like its a good fit for me 😅

[@Brian-om2hh]

I've had 2 Fabias, a Mk 1 and a Mk 2. Great little cars. Solidly built and reliable.

[@gelekgyatso6218]

I havé sokda fabiab2018 model 110 horse power automatic.still working perfectly ❤so happy with it 🥰

[@harleyhodson5863]

I bloody love Skoda

[@johnperry7534]

The diesel in Europe is a frugal fuel machine we’ve used 3.7literes per hundred kilometres for an earlier model I think that’s great and comparable to a good hybrid and cheaper than any ev

[@Brian-om2hh]

You can't buy a new diesel Fabia in the UK anymore. Skoda dropped diesel from the Fabia range here a couple of years ago. There is no estate option here now either.....

[@skodakatie7341]

I love Škodas too❤

[@user-ug3cg1os9b]

best car i ever had

[@cvrljakromano]

Apple car play connects via cable, not wireless, its mirror play that does it via wireless

[@andersnielsen6044]

No doubt - it is the best mini right now. Only problem is the price/taxes. A 1.0 Tsi with 110hp and dsg cost MORE than a Tesla Model 3 in my country. Fossil cars are very soon history. ;)

[@adrianxxxx36]

Electric cars with batteries it is history. I hope the stupidity in EU win then a lot of people move out from this mental sick place. Only Hydrogen or LPG cars a the moment.

[@SidJames-hg1lu]

Cool

[@MrCoolMagics]

Does it really have wireless apple carplay? ( On the 8 inch screen)

[@Flypowerish]

Do you recommend this over Hyundai i20?

[@leasingdotcom]

Howard said he would. Just opinion.

[@scottyjoe21]

I get over 50mpg on a 70 mile run with my auto Kamiq 1.0

[@leasingdotcom]

noooo way..!!!

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

The front of the Fabia looks like a Whale Shark feeding 8-))... And with that longish options list, it looks like Skoda have caught up with the rest of the world by not doing what they used to do. Actually having them all fitted to the car. But Howard makes a _so, so_ car sound... _Interesting._ ;-))...

[@georgewalker7061]

Easy to understand engines, So why get it so very wrong.?? a 150ps is a 1.5 TSI ACT 4 cylinder and not a 1.0 TSI 3 Cylinder. So not all 1 engine with a manual or DSG.

[@leasingdotcom]

We know right. I mean. How can he get it so very wrong?

[@SJC9726]

Having driven one, the interiors are horrid and cheap and the 1l engines feel gutless compared to ford's. Gearbox is pretty tight but can't really tell when you're in 5th and gear changes are very jolty even for a 3 cyl. Decent infotainment and steering/handling are solid though and storage is good. For the price though, get something second hand that's better. You're only 3 grand less than a fiesta st at this point

[@baronvonklik7159]

Road noise is a problem with this fabia. Mine came new with "Goodyear efficient grip" tyres. These cause inacceptable road noise. I had these exchanged for the quietest available all season tyres, problem solved. Almost. The Goodyears are due for the bin. Nobody wants them.

[@leasingdotcom]

What tyres worked best?

[@baronvonklik7159]

@@leasingdotcom Based upon information available to me, I chose the Pirelli sp 2 all season tyres. Much quieter than the useless Goodyear "eco" tyres. It is unbelievable that Skoda fits these to their new cars, only to achieve fractionally better emissions. Green eco nonsense.

[@arnoldtabor3767]

I mean if you have similar specs the SEAT is better being £3500 cheaper than the fabia on car wow at the time I posted this comment. And £4500 cheaper than the equivalent polo

[@rc666]

It consumes to much. Nice car.

[@henrigeorgesdemanou9993]

Switched off when i heard no arm rest

[@jdmguy44]

Competent but so dull. That's Skoda.

[@Brian-om2hh]

But of course some people are more than happy to settle for practical, well built and reliable......

[@user-hl4cx2fb8d]

Post prodaction very beeeeddd! Stroboscop fa...g

[@leasingdotcom]

What’s that now?