Skoda Fabia vRS (2003 - 2007) review
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PROS
Addictive performance; impressive fuel economy
CONS
Styling is too subtle for most hot hatch buyers
At a glance |
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| New price | £12,383 - £13,010 |
| Used price | £680 - £2,315 |
| Fuel economy | 53 - 53 mpg |
| Road tax cost | £145 - £160 |
| Insurance group | 18 How much is it to insure? |
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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