New Škoda Fabia | Bestseller In The B Segment | 2022 MY | Driving Footage | Exterior & Interior |

ŠKODA has sold more than 4.5 million cars in the FABIA’s previous three generations. The most common reasons for buying a FABIA included its value for money, low running costs and impressive amount of space. The latest-generation FABIA also features a particularly emotive design, improved dynamics and numerous new assistance systems. Now based on the modular MQB-A0 platform, the FABIA is longer and, at 4,108 mm, exceeds the four-metre mark for the first time. The boot – which was already the largest in the segment – has gained an additional 50 l to a capacious 380 l.

The FABIA boasts well-balanced proportions, sharply drawn headlights and rear lights featuring the latest LED technology. Inside, the instrument panel with a free-standing central display and optional digital instrument cluster catch the eye. Infotainment and connectivity are state of the art. The Active, Ambition and Style trim levels will be available from market launch, as well as a special First Edition; a sporty MONTE CARLO variant will follow later. Five petrol engines from Volkswagen Group’s current EVO generation deliver power outputs ranging from 48 kW (65 PS) to 110 kW (150 PS). Segment-leading aerodynamics with a drag coefficient (cd) of 0.28 and the optional 50-litre fuel tank enable a range of more than 900 km in the WLTP cycle. Five Simply Clever features make their ŠKODA debut in the FABIA.
The latest FABIA’s significantly more emotive appearance is the result of new dynamic proportions, ŠKODA-typical crystalline features, such as the razor-sharp headlights and tail lights, as well as sculptural lines on the bonnet. Small details really add to the overall look. These include body lines on the front doors stylising the characteristic triangle of the Czech flag.
The front of the new FABIA is characterised by razor-sharp, narrow headlights which extend to a striking, hexagonal grille. Low beam, high beam, the indicators and daytime running lights feature LED technology as standard, while the optional full-LED headlights provide more light-intensive low
For the fourth-generation FABIA, which will be launched in the Active, Ambition and Style trim levels as well as in a special First Edition, the ŠKODA interior designers have added new visual touches to the brand’s current interior design concept. Besides the symmetrical instrument panel and the line below the large, free-standing central display which reflects the contours of the ŠKODA grille, the large circular air vents on the right and left also stand out. From the Ambition level upwards, these feature a chrome trim, as do the restyled door handles, and the front section of the dashboard is upholstered in fabric with contrasting stitching. A brand-new feature is the large FABIA lettering on both sides of the instrument-cluster housing.
The FABIA can now be ordered with some comfort features that were previously reserved for higher-tier vehicles. These include a heated windscreen for an unobstructed view and increased safety in winter, and a heated leather steering wheel designed in the latest ŠKODA styling with two spokes. A three-spoke sports steering wheel is another extra, with optional shift paddles for the DSG. This is the first FABIA that can be ordered with dual-zone Climatronic including additional air vents on the rear of the Jumbo Box to keep passengers cool. When equipped with this optional air conditioning system, the centre console features two rotary knobs to allow the temperature to be regulated separately for both sides of the vehicle. All of the system’s functions are easy to operate via just eight buttons.
Copper-coloured and grey contrasting stitching, as well as decorative features, bring new colour accents to the FABIA’s interior. The new LED ambient lighting (standard in Style) allows the driver to illuminate the decorative trim on the dashboard in white or red. The centre console and front door handles can also be lit up; furthermore, the ambient lighting includes LED reading lights in the front and rear. The seats, which for the first time feature adjustable lumbar support, have grey fabric upholstery in the Active trim level and sport additional grey contrasting stitching in the FABIA Ambition. In the Style variant, the seat covers are two-tone in grey and black.The latest-generation FABIA can now be ordered with a digital instrument cluster – this is a first. The driver can configure the 10.25-inch digital display to suit their needs, choosing from up to five basic layouts. These include the Classic layout, which is based on the style of analogue round instruments, as well as the Modern, Reduced and Extended layouts, and – as part of the optional Dynamics pack – the Sport layout, in which the rev counter takes centre stage. The digital instrument cluster – or ‘Virtual Cockpit’ – can display the map including a close-up of junctions, radio station logos, music album covers and caller profile photos, among other things.