Skoda has launched an estate version of the award-winning Fabia supermini with prices ranging from 8,400 to 12,950.

The Czech manufacturer has created a lifestyle vehicle, small enough to be practical around town, and large enough for weekend fun.

It has more storage than other small estates, enough to meet the needs of a growing family or for those who pursue active lifestyles.

With the rear seats folded down there is plenty of space for trips to the DIY shop, an outing to the beach or to carry lifestyle accessories such as bikes, snowboards and climbing gear.

The Fabia Estate is available with a choice of three 1.4-litre petrol engines and two 1.9-litre diesel engines. There are three trim levels Classic, Comfort and Elegance.

Standard equipment includes power steering, driver's airbag and engine immobiliser. Comfort models gain air-conditioning, electric front windows and onboard computer, and Elegance models have remote central locking and alarm, alloy wheels, roof rails and heated front seats.

All models come with a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty, three years' roadside assistance, ten-year anti-corrosion warranty and 12 months' road tax and first registration fee.