Skoda Fabia Hatchback (00-07) - Review

Offers comfort levels approaching that of cars the next size up with space enough in the back for adults and a level of ride refinement other superminis rarely match. Simple interior uses high quality materials and is attractive in a functional way. Seat fabrics may be a little garish for some.

Plenty of room inside and the boot is reasonably sized and comes with split-folding rear seats for extra load lugging. Plastics do tend to mark quite easily. A couple of cupholders inside, but no clever cubby-bins.

Demonstrates the same logic to laying out the controls as other VW and Audi products but with less concern for looking stylish. End result is pleasingly simplistic yet ideally placed. Good driving position with ample forward and rear visibility.