https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2021-skoda-fabia-receive-substantial-design-overhaul

 

Looks ok,but until it's launched we don't really know. New platform will help.

I agree with you Rick that the new platform will help - better refinement, space and fuel economy. However Skoda will no doubt go with the new VAG infotainment system which has virtually no external buttons/knobs. This lack of easy adjustment while driving is a real safety issue to consider. Also, there will be the introduction of Lane Assist which in most new VAG models is criticised for being too ‘aggressive’ in application. It is fine on long motorway journeys but very annoying/borderline dangerous on narrow country lanes and roads with poor lane markings. There is a lot of concern and criticism of Lane Assist on the Kamiq and Scala forums for example. Also not easy to switch off - why not have a single button to switch it off like you have with the Stop/Start button? I had a T-Cross for a year and hated the Lane Assist!

 

So, will it be a better car? In many ways it will but I hope these driving/safety issues don’t spoil it.

 

My plan is to go for the MK III SEL estate early next year when my Fabia will be 3 years old as the current estate will still be in production then.

I really do hope the lane assist or infotainment system don't interfere with the new model.

 

I'm borderline making  my nice S EL a keeper.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2022-skoda-fabia-gets-accurately-rendered-looks-like-a-polo-with-a-scala-face-155102.html

 

On 23/01/2021 at 18:47, RickW said:

I really do hope the lane assist or infotainment system don't interfere with the new model.

 

I'm borderline making  my nice S EL a keeper.

 

I am also starting to think keeping a 2018-2020 car may be a better option if it avoids some of the problematic new gizmos

 

Even though I have bought multiple Skodas over last 20+ years, I will be retiring in next couple of years, and want a car to get me somewhere enjoyably, and don't want  some hi tech screen menu mobile office on the dashboard that irritates me, which is way Skoda seem to have gone.  I might seriously look at new Dacia Sandero Stepway for our new second car

I'm in the same boat. I love my Fabia and I'm happy with its performance and extras including the infotainment system.

I'm not keen on having more technical distractions on the dashboard,but I think this is the way all VAG vehicles have gone and are going .

I'll be also thinking about the future and the cessation of petrol and diesel cars.

I think the next Fabia will be enjoyable to drive but will prices be reasonable?

The jury is still out for me.