Skoda has revealed a new Fabia version to celebrate 110 years of motorsport heritage.  The Fabia Monte Carlo shares the same name as the famous rally.

The new car can be identified by the piano black trim that runs around the wheel arches and along the body sides. Black paint is applied to the roof with the grille, door mirrors and wheels all in the same colour.

The customers can choose between black sports seats or red and black ones for the interior. The steering wheel and handbrake are trimmed in black leather and the red seat option features red stitching.

The Monte Carlo is based on the Fabia SE and is offered with a range of engines from 1.2 litre 68bhp petrol to 1.6 litre, 104bhp turbodiesel.

Prices for this new model start at £12,755.

Skoda will reveal the Fabia Monte Carol at the Monte Carlo Rally on 19^th January; orders can be placed from 24 January.

Skoda has announced the popular Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia Estate and Skoda Octavia Scout will now be offered with 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp four-wheel drive and automatic DSG transmission.

The new 4×4 drivetrain features a fourth-generation Haldex clutch which distributes the power depending upon the driving conditions. Under normal traction conditions, 96% of the power is directed to the front axle but in adverse weather conditions, the Haldex system will redirect the power for better traction and increased driving safety.

Skoda say the new 4×4 technology will have little adverse effect on fuel consumption as the drive to the rear wheels is disengaged when it is not required. In addition to the new four-wheel drive, Skoda has also announced the introduction of an automatic twin-clutch DSG gearbox to the existing 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp engine.

The new Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia Estate and Skoda Octavia Scout featuring 4×4 technology is available to order in the UK from November 2010, with prices starting at £21,705.

The 2nd generation Skoda Fabia Estate is now on offer on the Nationwide Leasing website. Larger than its predecessor the new Fabia Estate delivers class leading space within its segment which coupleD with excellent build quality and Volkswagen derived engines, the new model represents fantastic value for money. Click on the link below to view our full price list for the Skoda Fabia Estate:

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Skoda has announced a new four-wheel drive version of its Octavia estate range. Named the Scout, it features increased ground clearance, front and rear protective skid plates and a 4×4 system that enables up to 98 per cent of power to be transferred between the front and rear axles.

The Scout will be available with Skoda’s 2.0-litre FSI 150bhp petrol and 2.0-litre TDI PD 140bhp diesel engines. Standard features include stability control hill start assist, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and cruise control. Prices start at £17,725 for the petrol model, with first deliveries expected in April.

The Fabia has been a central element of Skoda’s success and a new generation model due for launch in May 2007 will seek to build on the achievements of its predecessor. The new supermini is longer and taller than its predecessor, giving more interior space. Four petrol and three diesel engines will be available, with the 1.2-litre petrol units engineered to produce more power. For the first time a six-speed Tiprtonic automatic transmission will be available, offered as an option with the 1.6-litre petrol engine. Specifications will be announced nearer the launch date, but Skoda has announced side airbags will be come standard on all models. The current Fabia estate will remain in production until its replacement arrives during 2008.