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The 2017 Skoda Fabia is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $19,990 for the base variant and topping out at $29,990 for the Sport variant.
There are 3 variants of the Fabia available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2015.
The 2017 Fabia was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Skoda Fabia include 1.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (66kW/160Nm), 1.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (81kW/175Nm) and 1.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (81kW/175Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual or 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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The Skoda Fabia comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Sport.
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$44,000
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,992 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,732 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 455 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Skoda Fabia Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2017 Skoda Fabia
The cheapest Skoda Fabia is the base variant that starts from $19,990.
See all Skoda Fabia PricingThe most expensive Skoda Fabia is the Sport variant that starts from $29,990.
See all Skoda Fabia PricingThe best towing capacity of a Skoda Fabia is 1100 kg shared by all variants.
See all Skoda Fabia towing capacityThe largest Skoda Fabia is the base variant which measures 1732mm wide, 4257mm in length and sits 1467mm tall.
All variants of the Skoda Fabia have a maximum power of 81kW and 175nm of torque.
The Skoda Fabia is built in Czech Republic and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Skoda Fabia is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1633 kg.
The Skoda Fabia may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.