Skoda introduces refreshed Fabia range

Škoda has given its Fabia a facelift, added safety and revised its engine line-up.

Fully updated Fabia range starts from £12,840 OTR

Fully updated Fabia range starts from £12,840 OTR

The company says that in order to meet increased demand for petrol power, it has revised the Fabia’s three-cylinder all-petrol engine line-up with three power outputs of 74bhp, 94bhp and 108bhp, with the latter coming with the option of a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission.

The new range also benefits from LED daytime running lights as standard, along with Front Assist and a Multifunction Trip Computer.

Pricing for the entry-level Fabia S model is from £12,840 OTR. The SE model (from £14,115 OTR) gains front fog lights and 15-inch Cygnus alloy wheels over the outgoing model, along with Radio Swing Plus and auto up/down function for the electric windows. Colour Edition models, priced from £14,665, gain 16-inch Vigo alloy wheels in white, silver or black.

Options include Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear View Camera, Driver Fatigue Assistant, and for the first time on Fabia, full LED headlights.

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