Skoda Fabia vRS (2003 - 2007) review
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At a glance |
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| New price | £12,268 - £12,895 |
| Used price | £910 - £3,360 |
| Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
View pre-2017 economy specs
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| Road tax cost | £150 - £165 |
| Insurance group | 18 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Addictive performance; impressive fuel economy
CONS
Styling is too subtle for most hot hatch buyers
Skoda Fabia vRS rivals
Skoda has been doing pretty well under VW's wing, launching an increasingly impressive model line-up that now challenges its parent company in terms of performance and refinement. This is their first stab at a hot hatch - the diesel-powered Fabia vRS. Under the bonnet is a 1.9 TDI engine with a 130bhp. It's a different proposition to the traditional hot hatch and buyers looking for an instant buzz might be disappointed; the talents of the Fabia vRS are more subtle and take a little time to appreciate.
But if that doesn't impress you, just remember you'll be getting double the fuel economy of a Focus RS.
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