A diesel might also be a good idea, since Skoda just launched some new 1.4-liter TDI units. They're 3-cylinder ones, but don't think they're going to be as underpowered and terrible as the old 1.2 ...

A Limited Edition signed off the diesel vRS in 2006-2007 (and is collectible nowadays), only for Skoda to completely change tack with the next fast Fabia.

The Fabia vRS has just 126bhp, but it only weighs a little over 1,300kg and – here’s the kicker – has 229lb ft of torque from 1,900rpm. More than a contemporary Porsche Boxster.

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The Fabia is much smaller than Peugeot’s 308 SW, but the boot is an identical 97mm deep with the seats in place. Fold them and the Lion’s longer wheelbase wins through; the Skoda’s load area ...

We're not talking about a 1.9-liter naturally aspirated engine like in the Peugeot 206 GTi, but a diesel. Yes, a diesel TDI that was supposed to be hot in the era of the Mk1 MINI Cooper.

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All true. But we’ve now driven the estate version over a busy and varied week on UK roads, and we’ve discovered that the right spec turns the Fabia into a very good car.

Expect the same mix of petrol and diesel engines as is offered in the hatch, from a slothful but fun 69bhp petrol triple to a peppy 104bhp diesel. All come with front-wheel drive and a five-speed ...

“A cult favourite, and with good reason. Fast, fun and frugal, the Mk1 Fabia vRS is a relic of a bygone era” Like the V12 diesel Audi Q7 and V10 diesel Volkswagen Touareg, the first-gen Skoda ...

Overall though, the 2018 Skoda Fabia Estate seems like really good value. Just be sure that you actually need the extra boot space, otherwise, the regular Fabia hatchback is probably a better choice.