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Ford Transit 350 L3 Diesel Fwd 2.0 Ecoblue 160ps H2 Hd Emissions Leader Van

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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.

Standard Equipment

Curvature Control Driver Convenience
Emergency brake warning Driver Convenience
PAS Driver Convenience
Selectable drive mode Driver Convenience
Trip computer Driver Convenience
Vehicle maintenance monitor Driver Convenience
Warning lights Driver Convenience
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel Entertainment
High mounted stop lamp Exterior Features
Kerbside side load doors Exterior Features
Medium roof line Exterior Features
Power windows Exterior Features
Rear bumper with integral step Exterior Features
Wide bodyside mouldings Exterior Features
Dual passenger seat tray and table Interior Features
Glovebox with A4 file storage Interior Features
Radio with remote stalks Interior Features
Reach and rake adjustable steering column Interior Features
Storage box under dual passenger seat Interior Features
Seatbelt reminder on front seats and fixed rear seats Safety
2 x 12V power outlets Technical
ABS + ESP + Hill start assist Technical
Electronic dynamic cornering control Technical
Side wind mitigation Technical
16" steel wheels Wheels
Single rear wheels Wheels

Colour and Trim

Metallic - Agate black
Metallic - Chrome blue
Metallic - Diffused silver
Metallic - Grey Matter
Metallic - Magnetic
Metallic - Moondust silver
Solid - Frozen white
Special solid - Blazer blue
Special solid - Race red
SVO special - Custom

Options

Ashtray
Cigar lighter
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
4 way heated passenger seat
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags
Quadrant City cloth upholstery
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion
Quadrant City cloth upholstery
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt)
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion
Vinyl seat trim
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt)
Quadrant City cloth upholstery
Single passenger seat (fore/aft)
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion
Quadrant City cloth upholstery
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
4 way heated passenger seat (fore/aft)
Quadrant City cloth upholstery
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion
Quadrant City cloth upholstery
Load box LED lights (x4)
Shoulder height cargo area trim boards
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt)
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion
Quadrant City cloth upholstery
10 tie-down hooks
Multifunctional loadfloor (two piece wooden floor and aluminium airline rails integrated in the floor)
Multifunctional side rails fixed at the inner body side complete rear trim board
Wheel arch claddings
Airline rails fixed in mid position left and right body side
Multifunctional loadfloor (two piece wooden floor and aluminium airline rails integrated in the floor)
Multiple fixing points for secure fixing of load items in the side walls and at the load floor
Auxiliary fuse panel
4 way single passenger seat (fore/aft, recline)
8 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline,up/down, tilt) with armrest
Orange seat bellts
1 DIN mini overhead console
Auxiliary fuse panel
Beacon switch installation
Enhanced interface connector
Fixed rear window
Front passenger airbag
Heavy duty alternator
Rear auxilliary power point socket
Removed side panel trim
TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system)
Twin H7 AGM batteries
1 DIN mini overhead console
Auxiliary fuse panel
Beacon switch installation
AGM batteries, 2 X AGM H8 95ah 850CCA
Programmable battery guard
RPM engine control
Auxiliary fuse panel
Enhanced interface connector
Front manual air conditioning
Front passenger airbag
H8 AGM deep cycle battery
Heavy duty alternator
Power door locks
Rear auxilliary power point socket
Rear view camera
Removed cargo stowage rails
Removed compartment panel trim
Removed load area protection kit
Thatcham category 1 lock
Vent system with blower
Anti-skid phenolic floor
One sliding load door in kerbside
Pullout vice
Shelves with retainable boxes
side lining
Standard bulkhead
Storage cabinets
Venting for transporting gas cylinders
Auxiliary fuse panel
Delete bulkhead
Modified vehicle wiring harness
Single H8 AGM battery
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system)
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windshield wiper
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping aid
Quickclear windscreen
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation
Blind spot Information System (BLIS)
Cross traffic alert
High mounted LED downlighter
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Power folding door mirrors
Rear view camera
Side parking sensors
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation
360 degree camera
Blind spot Information System (BLIS)
Cross traffic alert
High mounted LED downlighter
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Power folding door mirrors
Rear view camera
Reverse brake assist plus
Side parking sensors
Blind spot Information System (BLIS)
Power folding door mirrors
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights
High mounted LED downlighter
Rear view camera
Cruise control
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights
Blind spot Information System (BLIS)
Cruise control
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights
Power folding door mirrors
Cruise control
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights
High mounted LED downlighter
Rear view camera
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system)
Automatic headlights
Cruise control
Front and rear parking aid + front fog lamps
Lane departure warning system
Latch shields and slam handles
Replock
Latch shields and slam handles
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Deadlocks
Hook locks
Loom guard
Replock
Armourshell
Deadlocks
Loom guard
Replock
Armourshell
Deadlocks
Loom guard
Replock
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system)
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windshield wiper
Cruise control
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping aid
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
Cruise control
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assist
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear view camera
Reverse parking sensor
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
Cruise control
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assist
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Surround camera system
Adaptive cruise control
Automatic air conditioning
Automatic emergency braking system
Automatic headlamp control off
Automatic windscreen wipers
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross Traffic Alert and trailer lite
Front fog lamps
Front parking aid
High mounted LED downlighter
Lane departure warning system
Lane keep assist
Power adjustable, heated, power folding door mirrors
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster
Rear parking aid
Rear view camera
Side park assist
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550.83333333333337 110.16666666666663
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 290 0
Easy fuel capless refuelling system Driver Convenience 0 0
Navigation system Driver Convenience 2290 458
Programmable Interface Module Driver Convenience 65 13
Reverse gear alarm Driver Convenience 50 10
Smart digital tachograph Driver Convenience 500 100
Standard fuelling nozzle instead of easy fuel Driver Convenience 30 6
Tyre pressure monitor Driver Convenience 100 20
DAB, AM/FM radio, 2 USB, 4.2" Monochrome TFT multi touch screen, emergency assistance Entertainment 0 0
Touchscreen control packaged in the rear view mirror fixing + AutoFord Programmable battery guard control and real time vehicle data Entertainment 265 53
180 degree opening rear doors Exterior Features 0 0
270 Degree opening cargo rear doors Exterior Features 250 50
Auxiliary fuel port Exterior Features 250 50
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights Exterior Features 550 110
Black dual manual signal mirrors Exterior Features 0 0
Daytime running lights Exterior Features 0 0
Digital rear view mirror Exterior Features 685 137
Dual side load doors - unglazed van Exterior Features 300 60
Electronic high visibilty panels Exterior Features 1250 250
Engine Underbody Protection Exterior Features 200 40
Fixed glazed dual side load doors Exterior Features 550 110
Front fog lamps Exterior Features 95 19
Front mud flaps Exterior Features 55 11
Glazed Rear Cargo Doors including rear screen defrost Exterior Features 100 20
Ladder rack at rear Exterior Features 275 55
LED down lighter Exterior Features 55 11
Metallic paint Exterior Features 650 130
Power door mirrors Exterior Features 50 10
Power foldable and heated door mirrors Exterior Features 175 35
Power heated door mirrors Exterior Features 100 20
Power side load door Exterior Features 725 145
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster Exterior Features 275 55
Rear mudflaps Exterior Features 55 11
Rear wash/wipe Exterior Features 150 30
Rear window protection grille for glazed rear doors Exterior Features 175 35
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Special solid paint Exterior Features 300 60
SVO special paint Exterior Features 800 160
Trailer tow attachments Exterior Features 325 65
Trailer tow electrics Exterior Features 100 20
Wider opening rear doors with one rear cargo door Exterior Features 250 50
Cargo area management system 1 Interior Features 600 120
Cargo area management system 2 Interior Features 1350 270
Delete bulkhead Interior Features 0 0
Driver's armrest Interior Features 0 0
Easy clean load floor Interior Features 150 30
Ford branded Tie down hooks (pack of 10) Interior Features 50 10
Full steel bulkhead Interior Features 0 0
Interior roof rack / Interior Overhead stowage Interior Features 325 65
Less easy clean load floor Interior Features 0 0
Less passenger seat Interior Features -75 -15
Load box LED lights (x4) Interior Features 150 30
Load Compartment Light - LED Airline Rail Interior Features 270 54
Load space divider/ Interior partition Interior Features 475 95
Manual air conditioning Interior Features 800 160
Multi-functional load floor Interior Features 800 160
Overhead console Interior Features 0 0
Overload Protection system on board weighing system + Optimises loads by maximising payload capacity and load distribution overloading the vehicle Interior Features 1500 300
Polymer moulded bulkhead Interior Features 25 5
Polymer moulded glazed bulkhead Interior Features 60 12
Semi automatic air conditioning with 12" touch screen Interior Features 1655 331
Shoulder height cargo area trim boards Interior Features 120 24
SVO - Power equipment group 5 (Rear air conditioning) Interior Features 995 199
Waist height cargo area trim boards Interior Features 60 12
Wooden load floor Interior Features 400 80
Advance pack basic - Transit Packs 1215 243
Advanced Pack 1 Camera - Transit Packs 1445 289
Advanced Pack 1b 360 Camera - Transit Packs 3465 693
Advanced Pack 3 - ACC, Camera + BLIS - Transit Packs 1180 236
Ambulance donor pack A - Transit Van Packs 1250 250
Ambulance donor pack C - Transit Packs 525 105
Basics Pack 1 - Transit Packs 300 60
Basics Pack 2 - Transit Packs 375 75
Basics Pack 3 - Transit Packs 600 120
Basics Pack 4 - Transit Packs 485 97
Basics Pack 5 - Transit Packs 765 153
Basics Pack 6 - Transit Packs 715 143
Beacon preparation pack - Transit Packs 130 26
Converter high power supply system pack - Transit Packs 345 69
Driver assistance pack 7 - Transit Packs 735 147
Driver assistance pack 8 - Transit Packs 845 169
Enhanced electronic interface pack - Transit Packs 200 40
Express delivery pack 1(Loadspace compartment system 1) - LWB/MWB Packs 1600 320
Load area protection kit - Transit Packs 400 80
Load Retention pack - Transit Packs 1600 320
Mobile workshop pack - Transit Packs 2700 540
Refrigeration unit pre pack - Transit Van Packs 30 6
Seat pack 10 - Transit Packs 525 105
Seat pack 11 - Transit Packs 535 107
Seat pack 2 - Transit Packs 65 13
Seat Pack 3 - Orange seat belts - Single passenger seat Packs 25 5
Seat pack 3 - Transit Packs 0 0
Seat pack 4 - Transit Packs 0 0
Seat pack 7 - Transit Packs 10 2
Seat pack 8 - Transit Packs 100 20
Seat pack 9 - Transit Packs 110 22
Smokers pack - Transit Packs 35 7
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door Packs 940 188
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door Packs 750 150
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door Packs 680 136
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door and Tailgate Packs 755 151
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door Packs 575 115
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door and Tailgate Packs 650 130
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door Packs 1040 208
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door Packs 730 146
Ultimate Pack 1 - Transit Packs 1840 368
Ultimate Pack 2 - Transit Packs 4945 989
Metallic - Agate black Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Chrome blue Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Diffused silver Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Grey Matter Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Magnetic Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Moondust silver Paintwork 650 130
Solid - Frozen white Paintwork 0 0
Special solid - Blazer blue Paintwork 300 60
Special solid - Race red Paintwork 300 60
SVO special - Custom Paintwork 800 160
AGM Deep cycle battery Safety 110 22
Fire extinguisher fixings Safety 10 2
First aid kit Safety 25 5
Passenger airbag includes passenger airbag deactivation switch Safety 200 40
Power close latch Safety 155 31
Wiring harnesses Safety 200 40
2 Stage unlocking with slam locking Security 85 17
2nd remote key Security 35 7
Configurable unlocking 3 Security 130 26
Configurable unlocking 7 Security 50 10
Fleet key Security 10 2
Perimeter alarm Security 150 30
Remote central dead - locking Security 0 0
Single door locking Security 0 0
Thatcham category 1 alarm with full steel bulkhead and 2nd remote key Security 250 50
Thatcham category 1 alarm with glazed bulkhead and 2nd remote key Security 250 50
TVL Antipick Replock Security 200 40
12v rear auxiliary power point socket Technical 30 6
3 Pin point power converter - 230V/400W Technical 60 12
56MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
62MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
70MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
75MPH engine governor Technical 65 13
Auxiliary fuse panel Technical 70 14
Auxiliary instrument panel console - 2 DIN Horizontal Technical 55 11
DPF manual regeneration Technical 430 86
Engine RPM controller Technical 55 11
Extra heavy duty battery Technical 220 44
Extra heavy duty alternator Technical 0 0
Heavy duty battery Technical 100 20
Heavy duty front axle Technical 350 70
Heavy duty starter motor (-29 degree C) Technical 75 15
Mechanical parking brake Technical 0 0
Medium duty battery Technical 200 40
Pro power onboard Technical 900 180
Programmable battery guard Technical 150 30
Smart acceleration control Technical 50 10
Seat pack 10 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 525 105
Seat pack 11 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 535 107
Seat Pack 2 - Vinyl seat trim - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 65 13
Seat pack 3 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 0 0
Seat pack 4 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 0 0
Seat pack 7 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 10 2
Seat pack 8 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 100 20
Seat pack 9 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey Trim 110 22
All weather tyres Wheels 400 80
Less steel spare wheel Wheels 0 0
Steel spare wheel Wheels 135 27
Tyre repair kit Wheels 0 0

Technical

CO Emissions - ICE Not Available
HC Emissions - ICE Not Available
HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Noise Level dB(A) Emissions - ICE Not Available
NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb Emissions - ICE 262
Automatic Transmission Engine and Drive Train No
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 1996
Cooling System Engine and Drive Train WATER
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train IN-LINE
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make Engine and Drive Train Not Available
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type Engine and Drive Train DIESEL
Gears Engine and Drive Train 6 SPEED
Manual Transmission Engine and Drive Train Yes
Valve gear Engine and Drive Train DOHC
EC Fuel Consumption - ICE No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 10
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High Fuel Consumption - ICE 10.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low Fuel Consumption - ICE 8.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 28.2
WLTP - MPG - High Fuel Consumption - ICE 27.7
WLTP - MPG - Low Fuel Consumption - ICE 32.5
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? General No
Badge Engine CC General 2.0
Badge Power General 160
Based On ID General Not Available
Chassis Engine Number General Not Available
Clutch General SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description General Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code General Not Available
Coin Power Output Code General Not Available
Coin Series General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code General Not Available
Exhaust System General EGR
Front Brakes General DISCS
Front Suspension General MACPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark General 4
Ghost model for valuation purposes General No
Hand Brake General REAR WHEELS
Insurance Group 1 General Not Available
Insurance Group 2 General Not Available
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV General Gold
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist % General 68
Rear Brakes General DISCS
Rear Suspension General LEAF SPRINGS
Running Cost League Headings General Not Available
Service Interval Frequency - Months General 24
Service Interval Mileage General 25000
Special Edition General No
Special Order General No
Steering General RACK AND PINION
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months General 120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage General 150000
Vehicle Homologation Class General N1
Vin/Frame No. General Not Available
0 to 62 Performance Not Available
BHP Performance 160
Engine Power KW Performance 118
Top Speed Performance Not Available
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
RDE Certification Level Test Cycles RDE 2
Alloys? Tyres No
Automatic Clutch Tyres No
Plated 3rd Axle Tyres Not Available
Plated 4th Axle Tyres Not Available
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Make Tyres Not Available
Tyre Size Spare Tyres TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style Tyres Not Available
Wheel Type Tyres 16" STEEL
Front Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 1023
Height Vehicle Dimensions 2530
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Length Vehicle Dimensions 5981
Load Deck Height Vehicle Dimensions 592
Load Height Vehicle Dimensions 1886
Load Length Vehicle Dimensions 3494
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches Vehicle Dimensions 1392
Load Width Vehicle Dimensions 1784
Rear Door Height Vehicle Dimensions 1748
Rear Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 1208
Side Load Door Height Vehicle Dimensions 1700
Side Load Door Width Vehicle Dimensions 1300
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Vehicle Dimensions 13.3
Upper Rear Door Width Vehicle Dimensions 1565
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 3750
Width (excluding mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 2059
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 2474
Boot Capacity Saloons Weight and Capacities Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 70
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 3500
Load Space Volume Weight and Capacities 11.5
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked Weight and Capacities 750
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 2865
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 3
Payload Weight and Capacities 635
Plated 2nd Axle Weight and Capacities 2250
Plated Front Axle Weight and Capacities 1750

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

Skoda's original first generation Fabia used to be a car that came with qualified praise at its launch back in 2000. 'It's good for a Skoda', 'it offers a lot of bang for your buck', 'it's set to break into the big league' and so on. Read between the motoring journalist-speak and it was clearly a car that offered a decent deal for the money but couldn't level with the best superminis. Cars like the Ford Fiesta, the Volkswagen Polo and the Peugeot 207 all queued up to give the little Skoda a good working over. Much of that changed when Skoda relaunched the Fabia in second generation guise in 2007. It was suddenly a car to be taken very seriously. The qualifiers suddenly disappeared from the road test verdicts and the Skoda faithful looked rightly smug. The car we look at here is the facelifted version of the second generation Fabia, introduced in 2010 and running through to generation three, which was launched at the end of 2014. Here's what to look for.

Background

5dr hatch, 5 dr estate (1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 2.0 petrol, 1.6, 1.9, 2.0 diesel [S, SE, SE Plus, Greenline II, Elegance, Black, Reaction, Monte Carlo, vRS, vRS S2000])

Driving Experience

The 2010 model year updates to the Fabia were unveiled at that year's Geneva Show and comprised new engines, a fresh face and a whole raft of technical refinements. The range at launch included three 1.2-litre petrol engines of 60, 70 and 105PS outputs and 1.6-litre TDI diesels in either 90 or 105PS guises. Hatch and estate models were announced concurrently, with the Fabia vRS hatch and estate sports models arriving in July. These got a 1.4-litre TSI twin-supercharged petrol motor good for a healthy 180PS. That month also saw dealers get their first stock of Greenline II 75PS 1.2-litre TDI diesels. These were billed as Skoda's most environmentally conscious car to date and it was hard to dispute, the 89g/km emissions figure attracting plenty of buyers. Skoda does tend to love a special edition or two and in November 2010, the first of this shape arrived in the form of the rather lovely vRS S2000 to commemorate Skoda's success in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge. The next one was hot on its heels, with January 2011 seeing the launch of the rather more tepid Fabia Monte Carlo. In May 2011, Skoda inserted an SE Plus trim level into its range, featuring unique upholstery, sunset privacy glass, climate control, multi-function steering wheel, electric rear windows, storage boxes under the front seats, protective black side mouldings and a Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable. The front of the car got a minor tweak at the start of 2013, with the Fabia now wearing the revised badge and sporting 'Skoda' lettering on its bootlid. In summer 2013, Skoda launched the Fabia Reaction edition, priced at £3,715 less than the normal price of a 1.2 hatch. Air-conditioning, alloy wheels, and Meteor Grey paintwork were included on a decent equipment list. In June 2014, Skoda launched a value-packed Fabia SE, shaving 20 per cent off the previous retail price and then announced the Black special edition. Later that month the third generation Fabia was announced, which was duly unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Design and Build

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Market and Model

The Fabia hasn't always enjoyed a spotless reputation for reliability, with the first generation cars having quite a patchy record. The second gen model tightened quality up markedly and the facelifted version went another stage further. There are still some residual electrical and suspension niggles that have refused to go away, but on the whole, the Fabia scores well above average for reliability. Make sure the air conditioning system works as advertised and that the shock absorbers on diesel models still work properly.

Cost of Ownership

(Estimated prices, based on a 2012 Fabia vRS) An alternator is a big ticket item at around £450, while a clutch assembly is around £215, making these parts of the Skoda ownership experience as upmarket as Volkswagen claim. Front brake pads are a reassuring £50 a pair, whilst a starter motor is around £135.

Summary

Whilst the original MK1 Fabia was never really focused on keen drivers - even the first vRS model was a rather modest diesel - it remained a very civilised steer. This improved version of the second generation model carried over some of the engines and improved some of the others. With four petrol units and three diesels available, there was no shortage of choice. The petrol range kicked off with the three-cylinder 1.2-litre HTP engine, developing 60bhp. The next step up is the 70bhp 1.2HTP 12v, followed by the 85bhp 1.4 16v. A 1.6-litre 16v engine was also offered with a six-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox option. The trio of diesel engines started with two 1.4-litre TDI units in either 70 or 80bhp guises with a 1.9-litre TDI that's good for 105bhp. The Fabia Greenline economy special drives much the same as any other 1.4-litre 80PS TDI Fabia. The steering requires no great effort, the gearchange is slick and positive and the pedal weighting is all very good. Factor in excellent all round visibility and you have a car that's utterly unthreatening. It also delivers a well-damped ride that feels as if it belongs to a car in the class above. The 80PS 1.4-litre is no sluggard either, getting to 60 in 13 seconds and hitting 107mph.

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