2023 Skoda Fabia pricing and features for Australia

Skoda will only bring the high-spec Monte Carlo Edition 150 variant to Australia initially with further grades to follow

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Snapshot

  • Monte Carlo sole variant
  • Costs $37,990 drive-away
  • Powered by 1.5 litre four-cylinder petrol engine

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

Convenience key, keyless entry and ignition
Rain-sensing wipers
Dual zone air conditioning with humidity sensor
LED daytime running lights
Front fog lights
LED rear fog lights
Bi-LED headlights (low/high beam) with cornering function
LED tail-lights
LED side repeaters in side mirrors
Light assist function
LED ambient interior lighting
Umbrella in driver’s door
Gloss black grille and spoiler, mirrors, rear diffuser, badging
Electrically adjustable, heated, power folding mirrors with auto dimming (driver’s side)
Six speakers
Aluminium-finish pedals
Black headlining and pillar trim
Aluminium door sill trims
Auto dimming rear view mirror
9.2 inch Amundsen infotainment with touchscreen and satellite navigation
SmartLink – Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android connectivity
Bluetooth phone and audio
Digital radio
Voice control
10.25 inch Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster
Wireless charging pad
Four USB-C outlets
Sports comfort front seats with side bolsters and integrated headrests
Heated front seats
Three-spoke flat bottom sport steering wheel with audio, Virtual Cockpit and driver assistance controls
Rear privacy glass
18-inch black Libra alloy wheels.

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:

Anti-lock braking (ABS)
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Cross differential system (XDS+)
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
Electronic differential Lock (EDL)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Hill hold control
Hydraulic brake assist
Multi-collision brake
Electronic drag torque regulation
Rain brake support
Adaptive cruise control
Driver fatigue detection
Front assist (city/pedestrian/cyclist)
Lane assist
Manoeuvre braking assist front and rear
Rear traffic alert
Side assist (blind-spot detection)
Emergency stop signal
Parking sensors front and rear
Rear-view camera
Speed limiter
Tyre pressure monitoring
Six airbags
Seatbelt reminder
Isofix restraint anchors outer rear seats
Three top tether child anchors.
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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.

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