This first-generation Skoda Fabia has been around for a couple of years, but we never noticed it before. It's one of those ridiculous tuning projects that takes the 1.9 TDI engine to levels where you ...

Back in the early 2000s, the notion of a diesel hot hatch seemed as far-fetched as an EV one would have until very recently, but that didn’t stop Skoda. Buoyed by an enthusiastic response to the ...

WHEN the Fabia vRS was launched two years ago, it was something of a novelty – an overtly sporting hot hatchback powered by a diesel engine. Fast-forward to today and diesel-engined performance cars ...

The original Skoda Fabia vRS forged a new niche in the hot hatchback segment with its use of diesel power in 2003. The lusty, 1.9-litre turbodiesel delivered strong mid-range grunt and impressive fuel ...

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There's something about March that excites the soul. Days grow longer, the aroma of freshly cut grass is in the air and it's time to watch the best steeplechasers battle for top honours. It was apt ...

The old Skoda Fabia vRS had a cult following among the hot-hatch loving British car buyers. It appealed firstly because it was based on one of the most sensible five-door small cars on sale and, ...

The first generation Skoda Fabia vRS was something of a hot hatch trendsetter when it was released with a powerful 1.9-litre TDI diesel engine. It stood out from the hot hatch crowd and has since ...

5 Sep 2025, 18:39 UTC · By: Mircea Panait // Skoda appears to be working on a new Fabia RS, and on this occasion, the hottest Fabia in the lineup may pack 2.0-liter TSI oomph from the Polo GTI ...

The new Fabia vRS is a class act, with the aggressive styling upgrades making it easy to set apart from lesser versions of the supermini. Yet although it looks slick and feels as well built as any ...