Škoda has boosted its Fabia supermini and Karoq small SUV with extra equipment and the arrival of new engines.

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On sale now, the Karoq is available in three familiar trim grades – SE Drive, SE L and SportLine – with all models benefiting from enhanced standard specifications.

All models gain Lane Assist, Care Connect and Infotainment Online (with a three-year subscription), advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor, power-operated child lock, Traffic Sign Recognition and Tow bar preparation.

SE Drive models now get a 10.25-inch driver display and wireless smartphone charging, while SE L customers gain from 18-inch silver alloy wheels. The range-topping SportLine model now gets two tablet holders and Isofix on the front passenger seat. All models in the revised range also feature new rear badging with the brand’s latest corporate identity.

Engine line-up replicates the same format of four petrol engines and one diesel, but the previous 1.0 TSI unit has been replaced by a newer engine from Škoda’s EVO2 generation. The new unit delivers improved efficiency, along with a 6hp increase in output to 116hp. As  before, the 1.5 TSI 150hp engine comes with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmission. Both the 2.0 TDI 150PS diesel engine and the 2.0 TSI 190hp petrol engine are fitted with a seven-speed DSG and 4×4 as standard.

Prices for the 2024MY Karoq start at £28,380 for the 1.0 TSI SE Drive model, rising to £30,215 for SE L variants while the flagship SportLine models start from £35,130.

The Fabia range also benefits from a specification boost across the line-up.

The range features four trim grades – SE Comfort, Colour Edition, SE L and Monte Carlo – with all models now featuring Traffic sign recognition, Wireless Smartlink and Care Connect (three-year subscription) as standard.

SE Comfort models gain a new 8-inch digital display which replaces the previous analogue unit, along with a larger 8.25-inch infotainment screen, front centre armrest, textile floor mats and two additional rear speakers.

Colour Edition models benefit from a larger 8.25-inch infotainment screen and add Cruise control with speed limiter, rear electric windows and rear LED lights. SE L versions now come with a 10.25-inch driver digital display, hill hold, rear LED lights, privacy glass on the rear side windows and door sills with Fabia badging.

Range-topping Monte Carlo models now feature a larger 8.25-inch infotainment display that replaces the previous 8.0-inch Bolero unit, cruise control with speed limiter and front seat lumbar support. Monte Carlo models also come with LED rear lights, updated interior inserts and hill hold.

As with the Karoq, the Fabia now comes with a latest 1.0 TSI engine, delivering an increased output of 116hp and fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or optional seven-speed DSG.

Prices for the 2024MY Fabia start at £19,730 for the 1.0 MPI SE Comfort model. Colour Edition models start from £20,530 while the SE L is priced from £22,465. Monte Carlo models start from £22,965.

Both the Fabia and Karoq now also get the Design Selections first seen on the Enyaq all-electric SUV and offering a range of interior options to tailor the car.

Karoq SE Drive models are equipped with the Loft interior as standard, with the SE L kitted with the Lounge interior. SE L customers can choose the Suite and Eco Suite interiors as an option. SportLine models feature a unique interior that includes sports seats. SportLine buyers can specify Lounge SportLine and Suite SportLine as an option, which switches sports seats for standard seats.

Fabia customers in the entry-level SE Comfort trim have the Studio interior as standard which features a grey fabric interior. SE L comes with the Lodge interior while Colour Edition features Loft interior as standard that includes grey fabric with grey stitching and added metallic touches. The Monte Carlo comes with the specially designed Monte Carlo interior that has black fabric and artificial leather seats with red metallic design elements and carbon effect on the dash.