What is it?
The MY26 Fabia is the facelifted version of the NW PQ26 generation, released to Australia on 3 October 2025. One of very few traditional European light hatchbacks left in Australia, on the VW Group MQB A0 platform. Two grades, both FWD with a 7-speed DSG: 85TSI Select with the 1.0 TSI three-cylinder, and 110TSI Monte Carlo with the 1.5 TSI four-cylinder. 380 L boot leads the segment, and warranty matches Korean rivals at 7 years.
The lineup runs from 85TSI Select at $32,390 drive-away, through to 110TSI Monte Carlo at $39,690 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
7-year unlimited-km warranty beats every other European light hatch on sale. 380 L boot is class-leading, beating cars a segment above. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto standard on both grades.
No hybrid or EV variant for Australia. $32,390 plus on-roads is steep for a light hatch in 2026, especially against drive-away rivals at sub-$25k. DSG has well-known low-speed manners.
Should you buy the Fabia?
Reasons to buy
- 7-year unlimited-km warranty beats every other European light hatch on sale. 380 L boot is class-leading, beating cars a segment above. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto standard on both grades.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2022), full driver-assist suite.
- 380 L (1,190 L folded) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- No hybrid or EV variant for Australia. $32,390 plus on-roads is steep for a light hatch in 2026, especially against drive-away rivals at sub-$25k. DSG has well-known low-speed manners.
- You want a hybrid (MG 3 Hybrid+, Suzuki Swift MHEV), a sub-$25k entry price, or a larger small-segment car like the Skoda Kamiq sitting just above.
- Light hatch segment is shrinking, factor resale into the decision. Cross shop the Skoda Kamiq if you want a small SUV body for similar money.
- Top trim climbs to $39,690 drive-away.
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