More equipment and improved powertrains for Skoda Fabia and Karoq

Skoda has upgraded its Karoq small SUV and Fabia supermini with more equipment and improved drivetrains.

The 2024 Karoq features three trim grades: SE Drive, SE L and SportLine. All models gain lane assist, care connect and infotainment online (three-year subscription), advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor, power-operated child lock, traffic sign recognition and tow bar preparation.

SE Drive models now feature a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit and Wireless smartphone charging, while SE L customers additionally benefit from 18-inch Procyon silver alloy wheels with anthracite aero inserts.

The range-topping SportLine model gains two tablet holders and ISOFIX on the front passenger seat.

While the choice of drivetrains remains the same with four petrol engines and one diesel available, the previous 1.0 TSI unit has been replaced by a newer engine  which delivers improved efficiency, along with a 6PS increase in output to 116PS.

As on 2023 models, customers can specify the 1.5 TSI 150PS engine with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmission.

Both the 2.0 TDI 150PS diesel engine and the 2.0 TSI 190PS petrol engine are fitted with a seven-speed DSG and 4x4 as standard.

Prices for the 2024MY Karoq start at £28,380 OTR for the 1.0 TSI SE Drive model. SE L variants start from £30,215 OTR while the flagship SportLine models start from £35,130 OTR.

The Fabia range features four trim levels – SE Comfort, Colour Edition, SE L and Monte Carlo – and all feature extra standard equipment, including traffic sig recognition, wireless smartlink and care connect (three-year subscription) as standard.

SE Comfort models are now fitted with a new eight-inch digital display which replaces the previous analogue unit, along with a larger 8.25-inch infotainment screen. A front centre armrest, textile floor mats and two additional rear speakers complete the specification package.

Colour Edition models now feature a larger 8.25-inch infotainment display and add cruise control, rear electric windows and rear LED lights. SE L models have a 10.25-inch virtual cockpit digital display, hill hold, rear LED lights, privacy glass on the rear side windows and door sills with Fabia branding.

Range-topping Monte Carlo variants also feature the 8.25-inch infotainment infotainment screen, cruise control, front seat lumbar support. LED rear lights, updated interior inserts and hill hold.

The 2024 Fabia models also feature a new 1.0 TSI petrol engine, with an increased power output of 116PS (up 6PS), which use either a six-speed manual transmission as standard or an optional seven-speed DSG.

Starting prices for the 2024 Fabia range begin at £19,730 OTSR for the 1.0 MPI SE Comfort model, with the range-topping Monte Carlo variants starting at £22,965.

Both ranges are available to order now.