2018 SKODA Fabia Combi 1.0L MPI 5MT FWD (75 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Skoda was one of the few competitors in Europe that offered a station wagon for its small-class segment comptitor, the Fabia, and in 2018 it introduced a facelift for it.

Volkswagen was keen to dominate the small-class segment station-wagons in Europe, and its main competitors were the Renault Clio Estate and the cheaper Dacia Logan MCV. Yet, the Czech brand Skoda pulled another version of its renowned Fabia Combi. The car was based on the same PQ26 platform shared with the Audi A1, the SEAT Ibiza, and the Volkswagen Polo.

Skoda’s designers followed the same lines for the Combi as for its regular hatchback, although there were some differences from its profile. Behind the rear doors, the carmaker added an extended quarter panel and a set of side windows next to the trunk area. Finally, at the back, the raked-forward tailgate incorporated a windscreen wiper and a small roof spoiler on top.

Inside, the cubist exterior was replaced by a minimalist trend, especially on the base trim levels. But the options list was long, and depending on the trim level, the car could have been fitted with an infotainment unit and a 6.5″ display on the center stack. The Fabia Combi was renowned for its trunk space, and this version didn’t disappoint its customers with its 330 liters (11.6 cu-ft) of space, which could have been extended up to 1,150 liters (40.6 cu-ft) by folding down the rear bench.

Under the hood, there was only one engine available but offered with or without a turbocharger. The standard transmission was a 5-speed manual for the versions under 100 hp and a 6-speed manual for the 110 hp version. A 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch) automatic transmission was offered for the latter.