What's the news?

Skoda has added two new models to the Fabia range; the Reaction comes with plenty of standard equipment and an automatic £3,715 discount while the Monte Carlo Tech Estate follows on from the Monte Carlo hatchback. Both cars are available to order now, while stocks last, priced at £9,690 including discount and from £12,575 respectively.

Exterior

The Fabia Reaction comes in Meteor Grey with contrasting black roof, grille, mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels. Black styling accents also feature on the Fabia Monte Carlo Estate, including wheelarch extensions; paint options are red, white or black.

Interior

Standard equipment on the Reaction includes air conditioning and a three-spoke leather steering wheel. On the Monte Carlo satellite navigation by Amundsen and Bluetooth are included.

Mechanicals

A 1.2-litre, 69hp engine is the only choice for the Reaction while the Monte Carlo comes with either a 1.2-litre, 105hp petrol engine or 1.6-litre diesel with the same power. The Fabia Monte Carlo Estate diesel costs £970 more than its petrol counterpart.

Anything else?

Alasdair Stewart, Skoda UK Brand Director of said: "We're always looking at ways of delivering better value to our customers, and these two new additions to the Fabia range do just that. We're confident that buyers will appreciate the high equipment levels and stylish design that both the Reaction and Monte Carlo TECH offer."

John Lambert - 30 Jul 2013