Sydney, 20 May 2024 – Škoda is introducing a fresh entry to its value-packed line-up, unveiling the new Fabia Select five-door hatchback with a 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty and high standard of specification from a national $31,990 drive-away.
Škoda is also offering the new Fabia Select with an attractive Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) offer through Škoda Choice* from $81 per week (at 6.99% p.a with 20% deposit, 60 month term and 15,000km limit)**. As with all models from the ‘Simply Clever’ brand, skoda.com.au features a calculator with flexibility across deposit amount, term length and kilometre limit.
Designed as the smart ‘selection’ for customers wanting larger-vehicle space in their small hatchback, the new Fabia Select maintains its 380-litre boot volume and generous front/rear legroom combined with style and appointments similar to rivals’ mid-specification models.
On the outside the Fabia Select features 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, front fog lights, front and rear parking sensors and power-fold door mirrors as standard.
An 8.0-inch digital cluster, convenience key with keyless entry and start, automatic on/off headlights and wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heated door mirrors, height adjustable front seats with lumbar support and leather-trimmed sports steering wheel are standard.
Easy infotainment is afforded by an 8.25-inch central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus twin USB-C ports.
A high safety standard includes Front Assist (autonomous emergency braking – AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Manoeuvre Braking front and rear (AEB), Lane Assist, Side Assist with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, cruise control, driver fatigue detection and 6 airbags.
Škoda Australia head of product and marketing Kieran Merrigan said the Fabia Select offers high-level appointments and intelligent use of space, combined with strong value for money and European-best ownership.
“Škoda customers appreciate that when they buy a vehicle from us in a particular segment, they’re often getting more space and equipment than competitor offerings,” Mr Merrigan said.
“The Fabia continues with the enormous boot and generous legroom that surpasses some vehicles from the next class up, while the Select maintains the little Škoda touches that others reserve for flagship models.
“When you add the 7-year warranty, availability of Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) and affordable servicing plans, the Fabia Select is easily the best value European small car on sale.”
The Škoda Fabia Select is powered by a refined and efficient 1.0-litre turbocharged engine with 200Nm of torque and 85kW of power, plus a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG).
It will be complemented by the Fabia Monte Carlo offering a dynamic 1.5-litre turbo engine with 250Nm and 110kW, plus a 7-speed DSG, with revised specification to be announced.
Škoda will introduce ‘Select’ entry grades as a signpost for value and high specification, including on the forthcoming upgraded Kamiq in July and upgraded Scala and Karoq in August.
The Fabia Select also arrives in showrooms in August, marking a four-tier refresh of Škoda’s most attainable value-packed hatchback and SUV models.
* Škoda Choice has a Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) which is the minimum value of your vehicle at the end of your finance contract as determined by Škoda Financial Services (SFS) ABN 20 097 071 460, Australian Credit Licence 389 344. If you decide to return your vehicle to SFS at the end of your term, SFS will pay you the agreed GFV, which will be put against your final payment subject to fair wear and tear conditions and agreed kilometres being met. At the end of your term, you can elect to (1) trade-in; (2) return; or (3) retain the vehicle by paying the GFV owed to SFS at the end of the loan term after all repayments have been made. You will be liable for any loan contract deficit and additional charges apply if you exceed the nominated kilometre allowance and/or the vehicle is not in an acceptable condition.
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** Based on driveaway price of $31,990 for new Škoda Fabia Select vehicles with Škoda Choice, a 60 month term and a $6,398 deposit. SFS may extend, withdraw or change this offer at any time. For approved applicants of Škoda Financial Services (SFS) ABN 20 097 071 460, Australian Credit Licence 389344 for new Škoda Fabia Select vehicles with Škoda Choice. Excludes other offers. While stock lasts. Other fees, charges, T&C’s apply. Comparison rate based on 5 year secured consumer fixed rate $30,000 loan. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. SFS may extend, withdraw or change offer at any time.
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- is successfully steering through the new decade with the Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030.
- aims to be one of the five best-selling brands in Europe by 2030 with an attractive line-up in the entry-level segments and additional e-models.
- effectively leverages existing potential in important growth markets such as India, North Africa, Vietnam and the ASEAN region.
- currently offers its customers eleven passenger-car series: the Fabia, Scala, Octavia and Superb as well as the Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Enyaq, Enyaq Coupé, Slavia and Kushaq.
- delivered over 731,000 vehicles to customers around the world in 2022.
- has been a member of the Volkswagen Group for 30 years. The Volkswagen Group is one of the most successful vehicle manufacturers in the world.
- independently manufactures and develops components such as MEB battery systems, engines and transmissions as part of the Volkswagen Group; these components are also used in vehicles of other Group brands.
- operates at three sites in the Czech Republic; has additional production capacity in China, Slovakia and India primarily through Group partnerships, as well as in Ukraine with a local partner.
- employs over 40,000 people globally and is active in around 100 markets