Skoda Fabia Hatchback (2015 - 2021) Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI 95PS (09/2018 on) 5d Owner Review

90% of the time it’s a fantastic little car, fits everything in it that I need, plenty of space for adult size passengers, quick enough around town and on the motorway and looks cool (had a few people ask if it’s a BMW)

Engine wise it’s faultless, bit rattly but that’s Skoda’s for you - Interior sporty too.

Negatives:-

Interior creaks a lot, doors / boot lid randomly squeak noisily when driving which drives you mad, sports seats ruin your back, groin and knee on long drives / after a couple of years, two air con compressors replaced in two years, 6x button infotainment unit garbage - freezes when connected to a phone via smartlink, sound quality rubbish when above mid level volume and call volume not fit for purpose, the limited edition 17” wheels look great, have only seen these particular set on one other Fabia but they do affect mpg and only make the ride stiffer.

After 3.5 years of ownership I’m getting rid purely down to the seats practically causing me pain after each journey, which is a shame as it’s a lovely car and does turn heads.