Skoda introduced the Fabia in 1999 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
It shared its platform with the Seat Ibiza and the Volkswagen Polo Mk IV. In the following year, the Czech carmaker introduced the station-wagon version.

Skoda Fabia Combi was the little car with a compact-segment attitude. Combi was the name used by most East European countries for the station-wagon body-shapes, and the Czech brand used it on the Feliceia lineup, before Volkswagen Group purchased it.

Fabia’s design was in the Czech-cubism style, with angular forms, including the headlights and the grille. With its arched roofline, the rest of the car was modern and dictated by the new design trends in the automotive industry. Unlike the Seat Ibiza Vario (station-wagon), the Fabia Combi featured an arched tailgate.

Inside, the car featured the same curved dashboard as the Fabia hatchback. The only rectangular elements on board were the air vents. A simple to read and understand instrument cluster featured distinct dials for the speedometer and tachometer and top-mounted gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature. At the front, the seats were simple, with a few adjustments. The carmaker installed a split-folding bench in the back, which could expand the trunk from its standard 530 liters (18.7 cu-ft) to 1395 liters (49.2 cu-ft).

Under the hood, Skoda installed a choice of four gasoline and five diesel engines. All of them were paired to a 5-speed gearbox.