Carsales has awarded the Skoda Fabia its ‘best first car’ award.
Five Carsales judges chose the Fabia from a list of seven contenders to decide which car is this year’s best beginner car.
“Buying a first car is a big deal and can be a little daunting, so we’ve really tried to streamline this process for consumers and bring back and little fun and excitement,” Carsales consumer editor Nadine Armstrong says.
“Considering key factors such as styling, X-factor, safety and technology, we’re thrilled to announce the Skoda Fabia as our 2019 best first car award winner.”
Armstrong says this year there were many new models under $20,000 to choose from.
“This year’s winner is not only safe and reliable, but also adds sporting spice to the city’s car mix.”
The Skoda Fabia is no stronger to winning Carsales first car comparison tests and awards.
Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer says the Fabia is the “gift that keeps giving”.
“If a single car embodies our ‘simply clever’ ethos it is this one: small, but somehow spacious, simple and inexpensive yet sophisticated, a car that punches above its weight and size – factors that Carsales has recognised once again.”
The award was scored on driving performance and safety, price and running costs, styling, technology and connectivity, warranty, roadside assistance, insurance and re-sell value.
To be eligible, 2019 models were price-capped at $20,000, required automatic transmission and a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
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