It was indeed. When the first-generation Fabia vRS was launched back in 2003 it was unlike any other hot hatch its size. For it was powered not by a rev-happy nat-asp or turbocharged petrol engine, ...

If the phrase had existed back then, Skoda in the early 2000s might just have claimed the energy of a start-up. Yes, the brand had been around for a very long time and the VW money had been flowing ...

WHAT SHOULD I BE PAYING? As of September 2021, you can buy a well-used Mk1 Fabia vRS for as little as £1,500. That buys you a car that’s done well over 100,000 miles. Not necessarily a problem – the ...

Few brands have managed to change their reputation as comprehensively as Skoda. Once the butt of reliability jokes, the Czech manufacturer has been completely repositioned over the past three decades ...

Since the arrival of the Mk1 Octavia in 1996, Skodas have slowly but deservedly earned themselves a reputation for being among the most honest and dependable cars on sale. And, almost exclusively in ...

NO one really knows what vRS stands for. Not even Skoda. Some say the “v” is the little accent above the “S” on the Skoda badge and RS is for rally sport ...

When Mazda launched its now iconic MX5 the principle of “less can amount to more” was brought into play. It was a back to basics ploy that put overblown technology on the back burner and made a virtue ...

We take a closer look at the Skoda Octavia vRS Mk1, a car that proves families can still enjoy fun driving without losing practicality. From running costs and reliability to child seat fitment and ...

FUN, fast and relatively cheap, Skoda’s new hot hatch is destined to make a lot more drivers happy. The nippy Fabia vRS is quite possibly the automotive bargain of 2010, turning in a performance to ...

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 ...

Engines range from 1.4 TSI 180 to 1.4 TSI 180 Estate Readers report Real MPG to be between 30–46 mpg There's just one engine in the Skoda Fabia vRS and it's no longer a TDI. Instead the vRS now uses a ...