Skoda UK is launching new specs called Edition with extra equipment (they have done this in past too)

 

Fabia Edition models
The updated Fabia range will consist of four trim grades: SE Edition, Design Edition, SE L Edition and Monte Carlo Edition. All four feature enhanced specification that add significantly higher levels of standard equipment. For example, the new SE Edition comes with Keyless start/stop, Cruise control, dual-zone climate control and electric rear windows as standard.

The new Design Edition comes with metallic paint, corner front fog lights, electric folding door mirrors, dual-zone climate control, rain assist and auto-dimming rear-view mirror. This is in addition to the specification of the Fabia Colour Edition, which it replaces.

Fabia SE L Edition models replace the previous SE L model and adds a rear-view camera, corner fog lights, rain assist and electric folding door mirrors to the standard specification. 

The range-topping Monte Carlo Edition models get the biggest boost in specification, gaining a 9.2-inch navigation display with three-year care connect and infotainment online subscription, Voice control, full LED headlights and front parking sensors along with a rear view camera. Drive mode select and Keyless entry are also now part of the standard specification. This is in addition to the extra equipment already added to the Fabia SE Edition model.

Starting OTR prices for the new Fabia range (+£150 RRP over current trim offering)

Fabia SE Edition	£19,880
Fabia Design Edition	£20,680
Fabia SE L Edition	£22,615
Fabia Monte Carlo Edition	£23,115

https://skodamedia.com/en-gb/releases/1523

 

 

Is it too much bother to just mention what the engine is for the starting prices? 

They are supposed to be 'Simply Clever'. 

Well .... rather than me looking forward to changing for a new one next year it looks like I'll be out, sadly.  

If all models will now have keyless entry then that's it. Decision made.

Surely the insurance companies would have more sway on matters like this?

48 minutes ago, offthewall said:

Surely the insurance companies would have more sway on matters like this?

they don't care about the specs. If something proves an issue they just up their premiums. No benefit to them to lobby the manufacturers

Keyless entry is not a concern as far as getting into a car.

Even an inexperienced Toe-rag can screw driver a door lock.

Or as is common just bend down the top corner of the door.   If someone wants to steal a Skoda then a Skoda they will get. 

54 minutes ago, Ootohere said:

Keyless entry is not a concern as far as getting into a car.

Even an inexperienced Toe-rag can screw driver a door lock.

Or as is common just bend down the top corner of the door.   If someone wants to steal a Skoda then a Skoda they will get. 

or if you want any contents left in the car just smash a window

I'll have to spend some time seeing how our new SE L compares with the new specs as we have some of the upgrades as optional extras.

 

I didn't particularly need keyless entry on my first Volvo XC40 but have got used to it and on my second now and so with the Fabia aren't bothered that it's got it. As said, any car can be broken into but they can't drive it away so what's the problem really and our insurance premiums are reasonable.

Waiting for them to upload the brochures, to compare to attached current ones, just in case Skoda are being sneaky, saying what they are adding, but quietly dropping other features

 

https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/775d73bc-eb9d-4a50-911e-863d73b99333
 

Some of the extras specs being added are currently part of (fairly expensive) optional packages.  Personally I could live without some features, so might now be able to add options to lower spec to get ideal car.

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Edited 15 September, 20241 yr by SurreyJohn

The new brochures are now uploaded, and Skoda have tweaked the specs,

eg can no longer get the panoramic roof option

 

https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/775d73bc-eb9d-4a50-911e-863d73b99333
 

@VAGCF A car thief and not just a thief that gets wants a car can drive ones away with or without keyless entry.

Disabling the alarm quickly can matter depending on location and the immobiliser is what they know how to deal with.

Many a stolen car is not being driven anyway, it is getting put on a lorry or trailer.   If someone is after a Skoda.

 

I expect more Mk1 Fabia will be stolen then Mk 4,s  & not because Security is less with the older cars. 

Are you saying that keyless entry doesn't make the car more vulnerable then?

Whatever the opinions, and each to their own, I wouldn't have keyless.   

At least when I got my '23 model the SE Comfort variant had normal keyed entry.    

If they are now doing away with that then they have certainly lost this return customer.

I believe the Hyundai press release is a mite ambiguous regarding the 'keyless' feature.

 

My understanding is that ALL Fabia Edition models have Keyless ENGINE Start/Stop as part of their standard equipment,  but the Monte Carlo Edition model now has Keyless ENTRY as standard too.

 

My 2024 Fabia SE L has Keyless Engine Start/Stop (ie. press-button starting and stopping of its engine and no ignition switch) but it does not have  Keyless Entry and the remote key-fob is needed to lock and unlock the car's doors and boot.