#Skoda #SkodaFabia #SkodaFabia130
The Škoda Fabia 130 isn’t an RS… but it might be the most fun Fabia in years.
With 177bhp from a 1.5 turbo petrol, limited numbers, rally-inspired attitude and a price that’s already causing debate, the Fabia 130 sits in a strange but fascinating space. It’s not a full hot hatch, it’s not cheap, and it doesn’t try to be something it isn’t — but behind the wheel, there’s something special going on.
In this review, I take a deep dive into:
What the “130” badge actually means
How it drives on real Irish roads (wet included)
Why it feels lighter and more playful than modern EV rivals
The €37,000 price question
Why this might become a future collector’s Fabia
And whether Škoda fans will see this as a spiritual RS successor
With hot hatches disappearing and EVs getting heavier, does the Fabia 130 prove there’s still room for old-school petrol fun in 2026?
Let me know what you think in the comments 👇
Would you buy one… or is the price a step too far?
Chapters;
00:00 Fabia 130 – why?
00:39 what’s under the bonnet?
01:17 130 exterior styling
02:30 Skoda rally heritage
03:00 Skoda frozen lake rally car
03:33 what you get inside
05:45 UK pricing V Ireland
06:00 driving the 130
08:00 a car for just Skoda RS fans then?
08:55 ID.3 GTX & Alpine A290?
10:38 summary
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