Insurance groupings for the new Skoda Fabia have been set by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

The entry level 1.2 litre 60bhp Fabia 1 will have the lowest rating possible when it hits showrooms on May 17, Group 1. The rest of the range is in either Group 2, 3 or 4.

Pricing for the new range starts at £7,990 for the 1.2 litre 60bhp Fabia 1 and rises to £13,015 for the 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp Fabia 3. Standard equipment includes electric front windows, ABS and a CD player.