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Skoda’s new Fabia 130 isn’t a hot hatch hero – but it gets close
Reviewers say the 174bhp Fabia 130 offers strong practicality, a 7.2-second 0-62mph time and a £30,000 price, but not true hot-hatch pace.
- Skoda released the new flagship Skoda Fabia on Saturday, priced at £30,000, featuring 130 kilowatts of power alongside a sporty design and practical interior.
- While some hoped for a sportier version, the five-year-old Fabia platform limits this output, as modern hot hatches typically require about 250 BHP to remain viable in the current market.
- The model displays a '130' decal on the wings; as the review noted, "If we were back in the 1990s, that number might have denoted BHP." A 0-62mph time of 7.2 seconds is far from vivid.
- Despite lacking the dynamic prowess of a Fiesta, the Fabia remains a very likeable, practical vehicle with a 'functional delight' interior featuring physical buttons and superb damping.
- Unlike the Fiesta, the Skoda Fabia remains on sale, positioning it as a smart warm hatch that perks up the lineup with useful power and comprehensive standard equipment.
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Skoda’s new Fabia 130 isn’t a hot hatch hero – but it gets close
It may not be the full-fat vRS some were hoping for, but the new Skoda Fabia 130 is a smart, likeable and surprisingly enjoyable warm hatch with real everyday appeal
·Leeds, United Kingdom
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