2023 Skoda Fabia pricing and features for Australia

Australian pricing and features have been detailed for the 2023 Skoda Fabia, with just one variant coming to Australia when it hits showrooms in August.

The Monte Carlo Edition 150 will be priced from $37,990 driveaway, with the Czech marque claiming the hatchback is "bigger, quicker and smarter" than its predecessor.

Powered by the 1.5-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine rather than the 1.0-litre three-cylinder found in Europe, the Fabia will be available exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, helping to deliver its 110kW and 250Nm to the front wheels.

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“Perhaps no new model better embodies Skoda's journey in Australia than the new Fabia Monte Carlo,” the brand’s Director, Michael Irmer, said.

“Far from being a budget sticker European as it was initially perceived, last year the average drive-away price of a new Skoda was $52,000.

“The value of Skoda resides in providing the most metal, the very latest in
technical sophistication and the best whole of life ownership proposition for the money. We have launchedthe new-generation Fabia in its top line configuration because this is what our customers tell us they want from a Skoda.

“The Monte Carlo Edition 150 is packed with every item of equipment and
technical refinement available, at a drive-away price and the best whole-of-life affordability of any European brand.”

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2022 Skoda Fabia Australian pricing

The new-generation Fabis hatchback is coming to Australia in just one specification – the Monte Carlo 150 – which is priced from $37,990 drive-away.

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Features

Monte Carlo 150

The only additional paid extras are: Park Assist for $1000, and phoenix orange or velvet red metallic paint for $500.

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Engine, transmission and fuel economy

Powered by a 1.5-litre, turbo four-cylinder petrol engine, the 1270kg Fabia will be available exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, delivering 110kW and 250Nm to the front wheels.

Those power and torque figures will provide a significant boost over the outgoing Fabia Monte Carlo, which offered a more meagre 81kW and 200Nm from its turbocharged 1.0-litre three-pot engine.

Underneath, the new-generation Fabia ditches the ageing PQ26 platform for the same MQB A0 architecture that underpins the Kamiq and Volkswagen Polo.

At 4107 millimetres long, 1780mm wide and 1460mm tall, and with a 2564mm wheelbase, the Fabia has grown an extra 110mm in length, 48mm in width and 94mm in wheelbase (but 7mm less in height) over the outgoing Fabia.

Fuel economy is rated at 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle, and the model requires a minimum of 95 RON to fill its 40-litre tank.

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Safety

While the previous Skoda Fabia achieved a five-star ANCAP rating in 2015, the new model has not yet been vetted by the safety authority.

However, it has a full suite of safety systems, which includes:

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Warranty and servicing

Like all Skodas, the Fabia comes with a seven-year / unlimited kilometre warranty.

The Skoda Monte Carlo Edition 150's service packs are priced at $1500 for five years or $2100 for seven years with the four-year used car pack chosen for $1300.

Additionally, Skoda also provides the option of three subscription plans – 'Complete', 'Essential' or 'Value' – which offer deals on servicing for those travelling 15,000 kilometres, 20k, 30k and 40k annually for varying amounts.

Availability

While its launch has previously been pushed back from the start of May to the third quarter of 2022, owing to supply shortages, the Fabia Monte Carlo 150 is now due to arrive in local showrooms in August.