Menu
Cancel

Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Sorry, there are no models that match your search

  • guides

    adventureguide

    evguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    urbanguide

    • 0 Manage My Ad Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Sorry, there are no cars that match your search

    Skoda Fabia 2017: Would it make a good first car?

    Asked by Antonia

    Our daughter is considering a Kia Rio for her first car but we are not sure about the Rio. Would you recommend the 2017 Skoda Fabia hatch as a first car for her? What other hatch would you recommend manufactured 2016 between 2018? Safety, reliability and reasonable low kilometres are important considerations for us.

    Answered by CarsGuide

    7 Aug 2020 David Morley

    I think that a Kia Rio would be an excellent choice as a first car. Especially since a Rio built in the time frame you’re looking at will still have a big chunk of its factory warranty left to run. The Kia seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty is the best around, really, and provided the car you buy has a complete service record, that warranty will be real peace of mind.

    Also, the Rio is known to be a good, solid car that has a good reputation for reliability and durability. The Skoda Fabia, meantime, suffers from the poor reputation of is dual-clutch transmission. The Fabia is also a bit of an orphan in Australia, meaning that it’s largely overlooked by buyers. That means it will potentially be more difficult to unload when you daughter looks to upgrade her car in a few years.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.

    Other Skoda Fabia problems

    SEE ALL SKODA FABIA PROBLEMS

    How can we help?

    Please note: Questions cannot be answered privately. All answers will be published on CarsGuide.com.au

    By clicking on the 'Submit' button you acknowledge you have read and agree to abide by the CarsGuide Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Carsguide reserves the right to not answer any questions for any reason. You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice.
    View cars for sale

    Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide

    Search

    Complete Guide to Skoda
    Fabia

    Reviews, price, specs and more

    Most viewed in advice

    1. Top five electric SUVs in Australia

    2. 10 best hybrid vehicles in Australia

    3. 10 of the most reliable used cars in Australia

    4. Best small cars under $20,000

    5. 10 cheapest new cars for sale in Australia

    6. Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

    7. Vehicle weights explained | tare, kerb, GVM, payload and trailer figures

    8. Top 7 Australian-made camper trailers

    9. Cars that start with I

    10. How to find the owner of a car in Australia?

    Comments