Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo. How is it different from the standard version?

The Monte Carlo variant was based on the fourth generation of the Skoda Fabia. Black exterior elements and sporty accents in the interior are the calling card of new products.

The sporty and casual version of the Monte Carlo has been on the market since 2011. A new version of the model, inspired by the brand's numerous victories in the legendary Monte Carlo Rally, will complement the equipment versions offered. Powertrain options will include 1.0 MPI (80 hp) and 1.0 TSI (110 hp) three-cylinder engines, as well as 1,5 kW (110 hp) 150 TSI four-cylinder engines.

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo. Appearance

The fourth generation Fabia Monte Carlo is based on the Volkswagen MQB-A0 modular platform. This impression is underscored by details such as the black frame of the eye-catching Škoda grille, model-specific front and rear spoilers, a black rear diffuser and light alloy wheels ranging in size from 16 to 18 inches. Precisely cut headlights feature LED technology as standard. The range of standard equipment also includes fog lights. The new Fabia comes from the factory on black polished 16-inch Proxima wheels with removable aerodynamically optimized plastic covers. Also available as options are 17-inch Procyon wheels, also with AERO inserts and high-gloss black finish, and 18-inch Libra wheels.

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo. Interior

The enlarged interior of the new model is equipped with sports seats with integrated headrests and a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel covered in leather with stitching. The interior is predominantly black, with a decorative dash stripe, parts of the center console, and red-tinted door handles. The armrests on the front doors and the lower part of the dashboard are trimmed with a carbon-look pattern. The standard equipment for the model also includes a new LED interior lighting, which illuminates the decorative trim of the instrument panel in red. FABIA MONTE CARLO can be optionally equipped with a host of safety and comfort features as well as a modern infotainment system.

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo. Digital instrument panel 

The Fabia Monte Carlo is the first model of this variant to be available with a digital instrument cluster, a 10,25-inch display with a more dynamic background image. The optional virtual cockpit, also known as the digital instrument cluster, can display radio station logos, music album art, and saved caller photos, among other things. In addition, the map can zoom in on intersections and display them in a separate window. Other optional extras include a heated steering wheel and a heated windshield for added safety and comfort in winter.

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo. Security Systems

At speeds up to 210 km/h, adaptive cruise control (ACC) automatically adjusts the vehicle's speed to the vehicles in front. Integrated Lane Assist helps keep the vehicle in lane by slightly adjusting the steering wheel position as needed. Travel Assist also uses Hands-on Detect to check if the driver is touching the steering wheel.

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Park Assist helps with parking. The assistant works at speeds up to 40 km/h, displaying suitable places for parallel and bay parking, and, if necessary, can take over the steering wheel. In addition, the Maneuver Assist system detects an obstacle in front of or behind the car when parking and automatically applies the brakes. It is also available, among other things, a traffic sign recognition system and the standard Front Assist system, which protects pedestrians and cyclists by warning traffic events.

The new Fabia Monte Carlo is equipped with driver and front passenger airbags, curtain airbags and front side airbags. The standard also includes ISOFIX and Top Tether anchorages on the front passenger seat (EU only) and on the outer rear seats.

It is worth noting that in the safety crash test conducted by the independent European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), the Fabia received the maximum five-star rating, thus earning the highest score among compact cars tested in 2021.

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