HUGE price hike! But is it worth it? Skoda Fabia 2023 review: Monte Carlo Edition 150

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The new 2023 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo Edition 150 represents a huge price hike over the last-generation hatchback - but is it worth it?
Small cars used to be synonymous with cheap cars, but the new 2023 Skoda Fabia hatchback is the latest little car to buck that trend.
The Fabia light car was always a somewhat quirky offering, with a tall hatch body, unique Skoda styling, and even a wagon option - the only light car available in the body style.
But the 2023 Fabia has grown up and out, meaning it’s bigger than the old model and carrying a more sophisticated exterior and interior design. And the popular wagon model? Gone!
It’s also copped quite the price increase and for the moment is only available in one highly specified model grade - Monte Carlo Edition 150.
Does this new pricing mean it is out of reach of buyers who might consider a Kia Rio, Mazda 2, MG 3, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift or even the related Volkswagen Polo? Is the Fabia now more in line with premium light car models like the Audi A1 and Mini Cooper 5-door Hatch?
Check out Tim Nicholson’s review to find out.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:58 Pricing and features
03:07 Design
04:19 Practicality
08:16 Under the bonnet
08:58 Driving
10:13 Efficiency
10:47 Safety
11:23 Ownership
12:06 Verdict
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Пікірлер: 28

@tyrengu Жыл бұрын

I've had my Fabia for 2 months now and I am absolutely loving it. It's so fun to drive. Previously had a Mitsubishi 380, so anything is an upgrade from that, however I'm obsessed with this car. I love it and I drive it every opportunity I can.

@anagrgelec8311 Жыл бұрын

So I put my deposit on one, was delivered on time, drove it, loved it. Went to pick up only to be told that the dash was throwing a warning, should be fixed by the next day. 2 weeks later they still don’t know what exactly is wrong. Maybe it’s because they can only work on it one day a week and they keep on waiting for Skoda tech to get back to them. Yeah nah, over it. If this is a sign of what’s to come if something else goes wrong, I think I will give my money to Mazda.

@gamesmaster1060 Жыл бұрын

I've had problems with Mazda's and other Japanese cars, they arnt the invincible bullet proof tanks that people make them out to be. They are cars at the end of the day

@koketsomolapo3964 8 ай бұрын

This Skoda shares the new VW Polo platform and the new polo has been trending in South Africa 🇿🇦 for having the same electronic/software issues. You might be playing music then suddenly the whole system shuts offs, dashboard lighting up like a Christmas tree and when you return it back to VW, they just unplug the electronics and they call you back to collect your car😂😂two days later the problem is still there.they just don’t know what to do also😂so the South African 2nd hand car market is filled with these Polos and most of them are not even over 10 000 km.

@purple2275 Жыл бұрын

Every car on the market has gone up 8-10k. I even saw a dealership car go up 5k 😮 This car was priced higher at the dealership than what is priced on their website. They have to sell it at the website price. Double check that.

@zynan Жыл бұрын

For the first 45 seconds, I thought 1980’s TV chef Peter Russell-Clark had been reborn as a KZfaq presenter. The voice is different, yes. I enjoyed watching this review. Twice.

@31zdur Жыл бұрын

Show me where you can get a Polo GTI driveway for aud$38000...

@cabralad Жыл бұрын

I test drove a mazda 3 , a honda civic and the skoda fabia, the Skoda was a lot cheaper and the most Fun to drive, so I bought it (2023 model) Ownership has been great, no problems, 42 mpg city driving, grunty motor, sports suspension that feels really good. My only complaint is I wish the Fabia had leather seats and the i-stop function could be turned off permanently. 😊

@IceCool97 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered my Monte Carlo last week, 1.5tsi, dsg, 150ks, i will have to wait 1 year.. 26.6k€, The price jump will be this big for newest model that comes in 2023?

@Slipperystick73 Жыл бұрын

New gti cheapest I’ve seen in Melbourne is $45k drive away.

@Lobo-ih3bh Жыл бұрын

Laughable pricing for all these cars. Getting absolutely gouged in Australia.

@MrKeith74lee Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see its sale figures plunge after this absurd price hike. With this pricing, I may as well buy a Japanese/Korean SUV.

@campbellreither550 Жыл бұрын

I think you mean 'extensive' at the 2.05min mark. I think the price argument is a little weak. This price is driveaway! The competition mentioned might sound cheaper, but don't include the onroad costs. I also doubt you'd get into the mini or Audi for $38k drive away

@bartonez123 Жыл бұрын

A lot of them have driveaway deals close to the MSRP. ZR only an extra grand. When they are so much cheaper to begin with, they still come out so much cheaper. And the price of this car puts it into competition with the next size up hatches, a much larger segment with more market saturation and even more competitive pricing and feature options. Honestly he was generous with his comparisons, because if you include a wider array of similar cars the value of this car is even more questionable.

@campbellreither550 Жыл бұрын

@@bartonez123 the zaris zr hybrid on carsales is being quoted at $37000 drive away. The Skoda is a much better and bigger car.

@markthacker9387 9 ай бұрын

Here in Britain,you could buy a skoda superb entry model in 2014 for ,17.995 pounds in 2023 now starts at 33000 pounds, its a complete rip off,they will loose thier costumer base,the price increases are ridiculous....

@rothsteina 3 ай бұрын

Well said Nobody’s lining up

@bananabear009 Жыл бұрын

This is a very good example of transfering the bitter outcome of an industry's mis-management to the consumers. The so called zero inventory model is the extreme way of maximising profits. When this system collapse, you pay the price.

@electricdiesel1993 Жыл бұрын

Fabia Monte Carlo becomes a typical high grade turbo sport hatch than a cheap and cheerful city hatch; comes with a carbon-fibre roof, digital instrument, climate control and 1.5 intercooled turbo but needs a twincharger made up of turbo and supercharger from Fabia RS.

@raymond19870510 Жыл бұрын

2*MG3

@36686593 Жыл бұрын

40L fuel tank! really.......

@pascalscheir4578 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new fabia and didn't no,😔

@kuga7423 4 ай бұрын

i ordered the 50 L one

@nexusonels Жыл бұрын

It's rather amusing listening, watching, and reading reviews trying to justify this literally absurd price hike. Every one so far has been possible despite the elephant in the room, it's bloody hilarious. It doesn't even come with the proper full safety suite.

@jeanvonbarberode2377 Жыл бұрын

The best value of Skoda is Scala!

@zapher007 Жыл бұрын

My sister bought a Festiva in 1994 for $16,000. That’s $31,000 in todays money. And boy was it a tinny and gutless piece of junk!! Cars have never been cheaper!