Skoda rejoins the value game with the Fabia Select. Joining the sporty and upmarket Fabia Monte Carlo, the newest variant comes with a lower price but wades into a viciously competitive segment.

The Skoda Fabia can’t do everything, but what it can, it does well. Plus, it’s certainly less common than the similarly priced Toyota Yaris. Hyundai’s current WRC challenger may be a coupe but this ...