Exclusive Showcase – Ben Hunt’s Škoda Fabia arrives at Miles Škoda

byJayde Newbury/May 15, 2025/inCommunity

Motorsport fans – this is your moment. We’re thrilled to share that Ben Hunt Motorsport’s championship-winning Škoda Fabia R5 has arrived at our Christchurch showroom.

See for yourself why the Škoda Fabia R5 is turning heads on and off the track. Only at Miles Škoda, 335 Moorhouse Avenue in Christchurch, for a limited time from 11 May 2025.

A New Zealand champion

Ben Hunt Motorsport, national rally champion, represents Škoda as the Škoda New Zealand rally team. Powered by the Škoda Fabia R5, the team continues to set benchmarks across New Zealand’s motorsport landscape.

Škoda New Zealand is proudly supporting this global passion through their partnership with Ben Hunt Motorsport, reinforcing Škoda’s commitment to local motorsport, its global rallying heritage, and motorsport as part of its DNA.

A crowd cheers for Ben Hunt’s Škoda Fabia R5 rally car

A motorsport legacy

Built for performance, precision, and pure adrenaline, the Fabia R5 is testament to the Škoda Motorsport legacy.

Škoda has been involved in motorsport since 1901, winning titles all around the world in a range of vehicles. Known for their reliability, agility, and advanced engineering, Škoda’s rally cars have helped nurture the careers of several prominent drivers – one in particular being Ben Hunt, founder of Ben Hunt Motorsport.

Ben Hunt giving his signature at a car rally

National victory

The Škoda Fabia R5 is the very vehicle that propelled Ben Hunt to victory in the 2024 New Zealand Rally Championship, and most recently at the Otago Rally 2025 – both marked by relentless competition, precision driving, and pure determination.

Ben Hunt’s 2024 title was more than a personal achievement – it also marked the first New Zealand Rally Championship for Škoda. And the momentum didn’t stop there. In 2025, he reaffirmed his competitive edge with an exhilarating win at the Otago Rally, seeing him conquer the final stage of the rally by just 2.7 seconds.

Škoda Fabia spotlight

While our own Fabia isn’t quite to the same spec as Ben’s, it’s perhaps a little more suitable to live with on the daily commute!

The Fabia combines bold styling, responsive handling, and modern technology to deliver an exceptional driving experience. Its compact size makes it perfect for navigating tight city streets, while the spacious interior provides plenty of room for both passengers and their belongings.

Powered by efficient engine options, the Fabia offers a great balance of performance and fuel economy. Equipped with advanced safety features like Front Assist and Lane Assist, it ensures a safe and comfortable journey – whether you’re commuting daily or heading out for a weekend adventure.

Features

From 5.8 L/100 km fuel economy
Up to 1,190 litres of storage space with rear seats down
Turbo Petrol
7 Speed DSG
5 year/150,000 km Mechanical Warranty

Discover the Škoda Fabia, or explore the rest of our Škoda range.

Your exclusive opportunity

From 11 May 2025 at Miles Škoda, you have the chance to see this legendary vehicle up close. Whether you’re a lifelong rally fan or a Škoda enthusiast, the iconic Fabia R5 is a thrilling sight – and a true motorsport powerhouse.

It’s only here for a limited time, so bring your camera and capture a piece of motorsport history. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity!

If you have any questions, please get in touch. Our team at Miles Škoda look forward to welcoming you soon.