I’m a private hire driver specialising in medium to long distance runs from single trip business people, to families travelling to the airport. My first Superb was 16 plate SEL exec 190 bhp diesel fully loaded with 19 inch wheels, racked up just under 230,000 miles. My second Superb has around 150, 000 miles on it 150 bhp diesel 18 plate. Observations I wouldn’t bother with 19” wheels and low profile tyres makes the ride harsh, and as the review said the car isn’t designed to be sporty The 150 bhp Diesel engine still gives you plenty of go even fully laden and there’s no need for ad blue, the 180 feels much the same apart from top end roll on power at much higher speeds. Adaptive cruise control is a must have, as is a DSG box, the driver modes are also good to have because you can really stiffen up the car when required. The drivers seat gets a bit saggy at the 150k mark, the bi xenon headlights on dipped beam are rubbish and cut off far to early for acceptable motorway speeds so hopefully the new LED’s will resolve this one. The venting and air con are excellent, the visibility outstanding, and although the car is really long it’s dead easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces even in London traffic. The engines are bullet proof, although EGR valves are prone to go if you idle the engine a lot, the heated screens cost a fortune to replace if you end up cracking them so use the adaptive cruise control to keep a safe distance from trucks etc on the motorway. The space and comfort in these cars is immense nothing beats them, when I’m really busy I can be in the car for literally hours on an end and I wouldn’t swop it for anything comparable. Finally in 380,000 miles I’ve never broken down, it’s never failed to start, and it’s just a bloody great car!
Agree with all the above but just as an fyi, the beam pattern of the xenon lamps can be adjusted by the dealer to shine further ahead. Likewise for me though I've driven a hell of a lot of cars and nothing beats a superb it's an absolutely brilliant all-round car.
This is a car that has just recently caught my attention with how much you get for such little money compared to premium brands.ive owned alot of estate cars as I think they're so practical. I have to say that my girlfriend and I have been looking at the SUV market but it's saturated but the high driving position is something that is really attractive to me.I do have a soft spot for estate cars and really may have to consider a superb and your experience with the vehicle is great to hear.👍🏻
Andrew Shore I got a superb L&K estate 2016 as a company car We like it so much I’m buying it from the lease company for my wife I am getting a BMW 3 series M Sport hybrid as my new company car as The BIK is so advantageous
Bloody hell you did 230,000 miles in under 2 years! Nice to hear your thoughts on the superb 👍 I thought my dad doing 63,000 in less than 3 years in his S60 D4 company car years back was a lot. Bloody hell! 😂
"It's annoying that the shortcut buttons are on the left of the screen".... No, it's just that you guys have the steeringwheel on the wrong side of the car, unlike the rest of Europe where it's sold.
@@martytdd1606 True, but most of them are very small territories that were part of the Brithish Empire. They represent only a 6th of the world's area and a quarter of the world's roads. It would be a lot easier if everybody switched to one system.
I have been driving for 30 years and I turn my cars over frequently. I am not brand loyal and I am not a brand snob either. In 2012 I took a punt on a superb wagon for family reasons and I still have it. It has done everything that I have asked and it continues to impress.
I have a 67 plated estate, 1.4TSI 150HP DSG SEL Executive, I added, Kessy (Keyless entry and start), Interior light pack, pan roof, mats and Quartz Grey paint, and no cost option of pegasus alloys. Im normally around 45 MPG and im not a big miles driver, hence the petrol rather than diesel. Its nearly 3 years old and just passed the 29,000 miles mark. Other than a water pump failure (under warranty) which Skoda sorted me a rental VW Touareg 3.0 V6TDi to use for a few days I haven't had any issues. Ride comfort is exceptional, the space is second to none, I even moved a garden furniture set in one move (metal table and 4 chairs along with cushions and parasol), its also moved a 6 ft single bed no trouble. Someone mentioned road noise, I have no concerns with that either. My local dealer Marshalls of Northampton are useless (top mechanic is 1st class) the service side of things is about the worst I have encountered, so next month I am trying Wings of Peterborough. I have since got my Wife a Karoq SE (New) my Dad also has a Karoq SE (New) and my father in law has an SE Octavia (12 month old), we haven't had any trouble with any of these three cars, and all three family members concerned are very pleased. One last note about fuel based on around £1.09 a litre, I fill up for £75 (from 10 mile range) and this will get me around 550-600 miles. Next car will be Sept 2021, it will be another Skoda/Seat/VW.
I’m in Australia & have the 2017 Sportline which came fully loaded! All the tech gear, sunroof, roof rails etc. It only misses on the full digital display/new centre console display. Honestly I wasn’t fussed. I could’ve bought the VW Passat with these additional features, but on price & inclusions this killed it. 2L , 206kw/276hp petrol engine. To say it’s not sporty is a personal observation. What I love about it is when the VW Gti owners pull alongside at the traffic lights & “attempt” to drag my sedate wagon off. They can’t! Not that I’m looking to take them on...😈🤭It handles brilliantly in 4WD guise & it’s just Superb!🤣 I had a Mercedes GLC prior to this & this & I traded it for the Skoda. Family & friends are amazed at the room inside as you pointed out is nothing short of limousine like. No regrets. 👍🏼
I had a 2018 3series wagon. Thought I had a lot options. Traded it in for the L&K, fully loaded. Now I have all the extras and twice the room. On a daily basis, don’t miss the the 3 series at all. Totally changed the way I look at “luxury brands” and what you get.
it really is an outstanding car, especially in terms of value-for-money, my current one is only mid-spec by comparison to my previous L&K but I still love the thing. So much better than any of the competition and by far better screwed-together than the products of it's parent company, so much so that VW have tasked SKODA with co-developing the next generation PASSAT alongside the next gen SUPERB which will be built entirely by SKODA. So the first person to buy a next-gen PASSAT will be the first person in history to buy a SKODA with a VW badge on it :)
Ivan Kase A bloke I know of here in my town had a 3 series BM wagon too. I showed him my Skoda & 8 weeks later he traded his Beemer for one! The size, as he & his wife cycle was the main consideration but the interior room on top got him! Furthermore he couldn’t believe the included features above the BMW! Another concert to the fold! Amen 🙏🏻 🤣
These caught my eye in melbourne while i was driving my golf. I always wanted a slightly wider and longer golf but the passat is straight ugly nerd looking car. These sportlines are very tasty
Yep. The last "Holden Commodores" were badge engineered Opel Insignias which fooled no-one. The NZ Police had to pull the hatchback versions and replace them with the station wagons, because people kept banging their heads on the slopey rooflines. I think this is a good choice for a police car. The thirty jurisdictions that already use Skodas can't be wrong. No I'm not a Skoda fan, but still....
It’s a big car, but doesn’t feel like it to drive. I’ve just switched from an Octavia to a Superb and it only feels a little bigger. With 4x4 and almost 280bhp it’s a right sleeper. Build quality is a step up as well.
A R too early to tell, but I got 33mpg on a 145 mile drive from where I bought it. I got 37 mpg in the Octavia VRS on the journey there. Right foot was a little heavier on the return journey.
I got a 280 too. Normal motorway cruising I can expect 35mpg. Managed 45mpg using eco with lots of 50mph average speed limits. In town, short journeys, it never goes above 30mpg. More like 25mpg. I never use start stop though.
I got a 3 and half year old Superb L&k estate company car It’s never missed a beat a wonderful comfortable car which Iv nothing but praise for I even considered buying it But Iv just ordered a BMW 330 M sport hybrid because The BIK tax saving over £120 per month
Its skoda's corporate policy. In every generation they have always insisted Octavia competes with the Golf & A3, superb competes with Passat & A4. In fact, the Octavia is bigger interior than an A4 and the superb bigger than an A6. VW group would rather you didn't know that so that skoda don't take so many sales off their expensive models@
I have a UK model and never bothered me the shortcut buttons are on the far side...but I am 6' 1" tall. My main issue is when the radio/satnav/Media etc functions freeze and won't work again until I stop and turn the car off and on again! Like the Estate but the face lift over my 2018 model is minimal. I have the lower spec petrol engine and it's fine even when the car is loaded up.
What I love about skoda is that it's old school volkswagen people's car image that modern volkswagen lacks, you can be anyone and drive a skoda, can't do that with a passat and defo not an arteon. Plus skoda are more affordable than an equivalent VW
Can you elaborate on that ? I am having trouble imagining this as I work at Škoda and i have been surrounded by Škoda cars all my life ( Whenever a new top tier car comes, management immediately gets it as company car and the whole town is full of them :D etc)
@@LelouchLamperouge235 I've heard the dsg trans isnt as smooth as the manual and is known to judder as well as sometimes going into limp mode for no reason
@@LelouchLamperouge235 if you look at a passat, areton, golf or polo you see a car to rival audi but for a lesser price, it's a car for a middle class family of an income 29k>. If you look at a skoda you see a blue-collar working family car with an income
@@harleyrobertson73 could be ... VW, Škoda and Seat are kinda mixed in my eyes ... Seat gets sporty engines, their own cupra sub-brand etc ... VW is a huge mix of everything for everybody (makes me think of Samsung and how many phones they make for some reason) Škoda mostly just gets markets with lower average buying power (India, Russia) and then China - thats a special market on its own ... basically its viewed as a worse VW (which it is) that is perhaps more practical in some areas (cargo space for price and certain little clever ideas that might come in handy during everyday use.
I work for skoda, had a customer come in look at the Estate Se 1.5 manual, had a quote from you guys which we absolutely smashed (mind there was a bit of confusion as you dont break down your figures), walked away a very happy man.
Is there much difference in terms of practicality with the estate compared to the hatchback?I know the estate has about 30- 40 litres more space but can you still get lots of kit in the hatch and practical.i test drove the estate and was so impressed with what you get for your money.
Really good presenter, not sure if it's your camera operator or your editor but get some cut away shots. Esp when he's talking about leg room, transmission hump etc.
New Mazda 6 or this Skoda superb(sedan variants)? What would be your choice? Mazda 6 has more luxurious interior I would say, but engines without turbo, at least in Europe.
Great video, thank you very much. I have an SEL, pre new facelift. not an estate, with 1.5 petrol. she’s great, I have the 18 inch wheels. Can I buy smaller wheels that will fit and function normally without fowling on anything? How small can I go and how do I know how tall the sidewalls of the Tyres should be? Many thanks.
I believe the handling can be made much better with the simple addition of a stiffer rear sway bar as a start and then better shocks etc if you want to go a bit further.
Best choice that the police have made, for so many reasons, practical, safety, and the rear seat passengers have more room, and the Euro tech at a good price, Simply Clever..
It sounds crazy I know but this car is in the same class as based on the same platform as Passat.... and Passat is 3 serries and a4 competitor. I have owned Superb, 3 serries and Passat but not a4. I can say that the Passat feels closer to the 3 serries in size but yet definitely larger. The superb on the other hand, it feels like completely different car, in a class of it's own. Not even closer with the Passat let alone the 3-serries. But... they still class them together!
I have a 68 plate, I got mine keep on nearly new due to the facelift. Personally I prefer the badge rather than the Skoda name on the boot. I have to say this is the best car I've ever owned. I have an SE Executive with a few bells. The only thing I couldn't get that I wanted was the fully digital display. However, at the time the review were saying that there was a delay on the display, which for the most part is not a problem, except on the speed counter...... However, I have to say at the moment the Skoda's are probably the best buys at the moment. Unless you are truly going for luxury, this gives you everything you need.
First Skoda 2012... very good car 2014 second Skoda... very good car 2016 third Skoda...very good car 2019 fourth Skoda...very good car. Sometimes depends how is driving...
The Superb sits between the 3 and the 5 series in terms on size. Strangely, it seems the Superb estate has 90 litres more space in the boot than a 5 series even though the 5 series is a longer vehicle. I guess the long bonnet on the 5 series takes up more space.
I have 2 Skoda Superb combi TDI 170 from 2010 and L&K TDI awd 190 from end of 2016 ... difficult buy something else when you have tried them...next Will be gasoline 272hp
Really enjoying your reviews, especially the „how should you spec one“ part which sets you somewhat apart from carwow for that matter. Keep up the good work! The Superb looks beautifully in that trim, only wish you had told me if I should - avoid it, - consider it, - shortlist it, - orjustgorightaheadandbuythesuperb. Greetings from Germany!
not too long ago i bought a 2017 Superb TDI 2.0 150hp Limousine Style trim, and i couldn't be more happy with the car. it's very comfortable, roomy, surprisingly agile while retaining great fuel economy and classy. also kinda surprised how many heads it turns, not smt i anticipated. great car.
The very top spec L&K trim 272bhp AWD....even with extra spec is £47k list price. You'll get it for around £42/43k. Yes, it's not quite as refined and sporty as an Audi and the interior isn't as plush.....but an A6 with similar spec could cost you £15k more.
Good review but missed out child seats and whether there is space for an adult between them. As grandparents who have to occasionally take twins and their baby sister, this is a feature we look for. 3 isofix in the rear or 2 with space for granny between in the rear with number 3 in the front passenger seat.
8:22 as you can have sportline plus without dsg, and if it's not sporty anyway, might an SE L 1.5tsi manual with DCC be a good combo for my tastes? Currently driving a small manual rwd bmw with 2ltr turbo petrol with 250bhp.
It's the same except the boot is smaller (less height). Still a massive boot beating a lot of cars and incredibly usable since it's a rentangle. I know because I have the hatch version. Brilliant car
Very professional and informative review. Just a couple of grammar errors though. 1 it should be compared WITH not TO. 2 re seats he should have said SITTING not SAT - the latter being past tense. Otherwise great🎉🎉🎉
Has the same seats-up rear boot space as a 308 SW, I kid you not (though it's a different story when you put them down). There's an iV plug-in hybrid which loses 150 litres of space - I'm surprised this model wasn't brought up.
Good video but some constructive criticism... 1. When talking about driving position, can you talk more about actual seat comfort? Also would be interested to know how well centred driver is to steering wheel and pedals as many Germans cars are not. 2. Very few car reviews ever talk about the stereo quality. What is the standard spec (speakers, wattage) Vs upgrade? 3. Why does every car reviewer compare the Superb to the A4 and 3 Series? Surely size wise it's more A6 and 5 Series? 4. You didn't say much about the driving experience. It sounded quite nosy. Is it? 5. You said there was a "new diesel engine”. What does that mean? 6. Why do so many car reviewers criticise infotainment controls and never acknowledge the functionality of the steering wheel? Clearly reaching for the volume knob for the driver is not actually a problem! 7. Work on the hand waving. It's a bit over the top. Cheers
I have driven/owned a 55 plate Merc W211 E280 (V6 3 litre diesel 190bhp) Avantgarde estate for the past 8 years and am considering changing to a Superb estate. Should I do it and what will I miss? (apart from the high running costs)
The Superb. Go for diesel 190 hp , 4x4 and dsg. And DCC (adaptive dampers) is a nice option. Leave it in comfort and you're good to go. Get rid of 19 wheels. Buy after market 18 for summer and 17 for winter (if you have snow in your country)
I wish they sold the Skoda line up of autos in the USA!!!!! A different look, with what sounds like superb features. I would buy one if they did. Does anyone know if they ship to USA & if so, how much it would cost to ship one? I love the shade of blue. Is this the metallic color you had mentioned?
Hi, in Czech republic where Skoda is mostly produced, the car in video costs about 56k $ and shipping with insurance is at least another 10k $. You can have fully loaded BMW 3 (even M). Skoda Superb is great car competing with Passat etc. but with US car prices it does not worth import ti into US.
I have the 1.5TSI SE L estate and the engine is perfectly fine for lugging loads about. Worth noting that the model shown, 4x4 Sportline is absolutely loaded with extras. The Sportline in UK is based on the entry-level Superb S with sporty kit and some interior cosmetic bits and bobs. I had a 2017 standard Sportline in 187ps diesel which someone wrote it of in an accident. Replaced it with the SE L 1.5TS, which, all-round for, comfort and kit is a far nicer car.
Wtf everybody is solving some buttons. But what about motor? Benzin motor had all big problems and diesel 2.0 tdi had also very much big problems. Will they solve it?
I bought mine last week, the only thing I hate about it is having to move the driver seat forwards and backwards slowly to get in and out. Other than that it’s perfect 😍
4:02 Fun fact: with passenger seat at the furthest position, Superb sports 8 cm more than previous S Class. Measured 😉👍🏻 In fact, one would need to get A8L to have more space in the back. Standard A8 loses to Skoda in this regard. I know, I know. Audi is so much better, right? But still, costs so much more 😉
I had one, 2018/2019 top of the range, ticks all the boxes for passenger and load capacity, performance and economy, BUT because it is big inside it is pretty noisy I wasn’t convinced by build quality
just curious, with current climate regulations, and city centres putting in charges, as bristol are, I am changing to petrol, regardless, as diesels are better in some cases, but petrol is favoured, more so with hybrids. I find it strange that car testers still favour diesel, when they will be charged to enter cities.
Nice review! One thing I don’t get... 2.0 TDI diesel produces 106 g/km CO2 2.0 TSI petrol produces 161 g/km CO2, this is 50% more compared to the diesel equivalent🤷🏻♂️ How about our common goal in reducing CO2?
Listen to the In Car Camera Shots!!!!!! . . . . .Listen. The road noise in Skoda Superbs is terrible. I had one and it was one of the reasons I sold the car. Sure the car is huge, has so much space and mine never let me down, but, it was so noisy inside!! I moved from it to a Passat which was a vast improvement. From there to an A4 which is just another world in terms of comfort and road noise.
I love the new superb but, Seriously??? You are comparing the longest car and the top of the range from Skoda the superb with the Audi A4 and bmw 3 series?? Saying that is the best in the range.. you need to compare it with the Bmw 5 series estate, Audi A6 estate and then you need to make an argument.
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I’m a private hire driver specialising in medium to long distance runs from single trip business people, to families travelling to the airport. My first Superb was 16 plate SEL exec 190 bhp diesel fully loaded with 19 inch wheels, racked up just under 230,000 miles. My second Superb has around 150, 000 miles on it 150 bhp diesel 18 plate.
Observations I wouldn’t bother with 19” wheels and low profile tyres makes the ride harsh, and as the review said the car isn’t designed to be sporty
The 150 bhp Diesel engine still gives you plenty of go even fully laden and there’s no need for ad blue, the 180 feels much the same apart from top end roll on power at much higher speeds.
Adaptive cruise control is a must have, as is a DSG box, the driver modes are also good to have because you can really stiffen up the car when required.
The drivers seat gets a bit saggy at the 150k mark, the bi xenon headlights on dipped beam are rubbish and cut off far to early for acceptable motorway speeds so hopefully the new LED’s will resolve this one. The venting and air con are excellent, the visibility outstanding, and although the car is really long it’s dead easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces even in London traffic.
The engines are bullet proof, although EGR valves are prone to go if you idle the engine a lot, the heated screens cost a fortune to replace if you end up cracking them so use the adaptive cruise control to keep a safe distance from trucks etc on the motorway.
The space and comfort in these cars is immense nothing beats them, when I’m really busy I can be in the car for literally hours on an end and I wouldn’t swop it for anything comparable.
Finally in 380,000 miles I’ve never broken down, it’s never failed to start, and it’s just a bloody great car!
Agree with all the above but just as an fyi, the beam pattern of the xenon lamps can be adjusted by the dealer to shine further ahead. Likewise for me though I've driven a hell of a lot of cars and nothing beats a superb it's an absolutely brilliant all-round car.
This is a car that has just recently caught my attention with how much you get for such little money compared to premium brands.ive owned alot of estate cars as I think they're so practical.
I have to say that my girlfriend and I have been looking at the SUV market but it's saturated but the high driving position is something that is really attractive to me.I do have a soft spot for estate cars and really may have to consider a superb and your experience with the vehicle is great to hear.👍🏻
Better review than the video.
Andrew Shore I got a superb L&K estate 2016 as a company car We like it so much I’m buying it from the lease company for my wife I am getting a BMW 3 series M Sport hybrid as my new company car as The BIK is so advantageous
Bloody hell you did 230,000 miles in under 2 years! Nice to hear your thoughts on the superb 👍
I thought my dad doing 63,000 in less than 3 years in his S60 D4 company car years back was a lot. Bloody hell! 😂
"It's annoying that the shortcut buttons are on the left of the screen".... No, it's just that you guys have the steeringwheel on the wrong side of the car, unlike the rest of Europe where it's sold.
@Johnny DongMy apologies:)
unlike the rest of the world maybe
There are still 75 other countries that drive in the left other than the UK
@Johnny Dong nope, totally fair comment
@@martytdd1606 True, but most of them are very small territories that were part of the Brithish Empire. They represent only a 6th of the world's area and a quarter of the world's roads. It would be a lot easier if everybody switched to one system.
I have been driving for 30 years and I turn my cars over frequently. I am not brand loyal and I am not a brand snob either. In 2012 I took a punt on a superb wagon for family reasons and I still have it. It has done everything that I have asked and it continues to impress.
Isn't the volume dial on the steering wheel?
there is one there too
I have a 67 plated estate, 1.4TSI 150HP DSG SEL Executive, I added, Kessy (Keyless entry and start), Interior light pack, pan roof, mats and Quartz Grey paint, and no cost option of pegasus alloys. Im normally around 45 MPG and im not a big miles driver, hence the petrol rather than diesel. Its nearly 3 years old and just passed the 29,000 miles mark. Other than a water pump failure (under warranty) which Skoda sorted me a rental VW Touareg 3.0 V6TDi to use for a few days I haven't had any issues. Ride comfort is exceptional, the space is second to none, I even moved a garden furniture set in one move (metal table and 4 chairs along with cushions and parasol), its also moved a 6 ft single bed no trouble. Someone mentioned road noise, I have no concerns with that either. My local dealer Marshalls of Northampton are useless (top mechanic is 1st class) the service side of things is about the worst I have encountered, so next month I am trying Wings of Peterborough. I have since got my Wife a Karoq SE (New) my Dad also has a Karoq SE (New) and my father in law has an SE Octavia (12 month old), we haven't had any trouble with any of these three cars, and all three family members concerned are very pleased. One last note about fuel based on around £1.09 a litre, I fill up for £75 (from 10 mile range) and this will get me around 550-600 miles. Next car will be Sept 2021, it will be another Skoda/Seat/VW.
I’m in Australia & have the 2017 Sportline which came fully loaded! All the tech gear, sunroof, roof rails etc. It only misses on the full digital display/new centre console display. Honestly I wasn’t fussed. I could’ve bought the VW Passat with these additional features, but on price & inclusions this killed it. 2L , 206kw/276hp petrol engine. To say it’s not sporty is a personal observation. What I love about it is when the VW Gti owners pull alongside at the traffic lights & “attempt” to drag my sedate wagon off. They can’t! Not that I’m looking to take them on...😈🤭It handles brilliantly in 4WD guise & it’s just Superb!🤣 I had a Mercedes GLC prior to this & this & I traded it for the Skoda. Family & friends are amazed at the room inside as you pointed out is nothing short of limousine like. No regrets. 👍🏼
I had a 2018 3series wagon. Thought I had a lot options. Traded it in for the L&K, fully loaded. Now I have all the extras and twice the room. On a daily basis, don’t miss the the 3 series at all. Totally changed the way I look at “luxury brands” and what you get.
it really is an outstanding car, especially in terms of value-for-money, my current one is only mid-spec by comparison to my previous L&K but I still love the thing. So much better than any of the competition and by far better screwed-together than the products of it's parent company, so much so that VW have tasked SKODA with co-developing the next generation PASSAT alongside the next gen SUPERB which will be built entirely by SKODA. So the first person to buy a next-gen PASSAT will be the first person in history to buy a SKODA with a VW badge on it :)
Ivan Kase A bloke I know of here in my town had a 3 series BM wagon too. I showed him my Skoda & 8 weeks later he traded his Beemer for one! The size, as he & his wife cycle was the main consideration but the interior room on top got him! Furthermore he couldn’t believe the included features above the BMW! Another concert to the fold! Amen 🙏🏻 🤣
I got 230hp golf gti and from roll i was a bit ahead of the sportline (we were 3 in the car and sportline was only 1) i also had almost full fuel
These caught my eye in melbourne while i was driving my golf. I always wanted a slightly wider and longer golf but the passat is straight ugly nerd looking car. These sportlines are very tasty
I just read today that the New Zealand Police have chosen the Skoda Superb for their replacement for the now-defunct Holden models.
Just read that aswel thought I’ll come have a nosey in what they look like
Yep. The last "Holden Commodores" were badge engineered Opel Insignias which fooled no-one. The NZ Police had to pull the hatchback versions and replace them with the station wagons, because people kept banging their heads on the slopey rooflines. I think this is a good choice for a police car. The thirty jurisdictions that already use Skodas can't be wrong. No I'm not a Skoda fan, but still....
@@deancary6676 they never used hatchbacks
It’s a big car, but doesn’t feel like it to drive. I’ve just switched from an Octavia to a Superb and it only feels a little bigger. With 4x4 and almost 280bhp it’s a right sleeper. Build quality is a step up as well.
Fantastic cars, we have a sportline hatch 1.5 auto at work. Brilliant car
What fuel economy are you getting? I have an octavia vrs estate and am thinking of upgrading
A R too early to tell, but I got 33mpg on a 145 mile drive from where I bought it. I got 37 mpg in the Octavia VRS on the journey there. Right foot was a little heavier on the return journey.
I got a 280 too. Normal motorway cruising I can expect 35mpg. Managed 45mpg using eco with lots of 50mph average speed limits. In town, short journeys, it never goes above 30mpg. More like 25mpg.
I never use start stop though.
If they only weren't using VAG engines and gearboxes...
3:00 The center display shortcut buttons are on the left side, because your steering wheel and and driver seat is on the wrong side 🙃✌🏻
That is a right sleeper! It has the Golf R engine in a SKODA estate!!!!
Brilliant!
I came from Asia and was impressed by the car when I was riding it as an Uber taxi in Europe. The quality feels like a luxury car.
I did a 100 mile journey in my 2L diesel automatic and I averaged over 60mpg. Yes, 60. That this was so economical and so massive as the same time.
Tip: first optional extra you go for should be the fold flat passenger seat. You won't regret it.
I got a 3 and half year old Superb L&k estate company car It’s never missed a beat a wonderful comfortable car which Iv nothing but praise for I even considered buying it But Iv just ordered a BMW 330 M sport hybrid because The BIK tax saving over £120 per month
I’m on my second superb estate can’t fault them - will be changing it 2021 and it’ll be another superb 😀
You can’t compare it with A4 and 3 series, more A6 and 5 series by size.
exactly...they keep on making this mistake
@@Ningbovienne I think they compare it because of the price.
Its skoda's corporate policy. In every generation they have always insisted Octavia competes with the Golf & A3, superb competes with Passat & A4. In fact, the Octavia is bigger interior than an A4 and the superb bigger than an A6. VW group would rather you didn't know that so that skoda don't take so many sales off their expensive models@
Absolutely
inside its bigger way bigger
I have a UK model and never bothered me the shortcut buttons are on the far side...but I am 6' 1" tall. My main issue is when the radio/satnav/Media etc functions freeze and won't work again until I stop and turn the car off and on again! Like the Estate but the face lift over my 2018 model is minimal. I have the lower spec petrol engine and it's fine even when the car is loaded up.
What I love about skoda is that it's old school volkswagen people's car image that modern volkswagen lacks, you can be anyone and drive a skoda, can't do that with a passat and defo not an arteon. Plus skoda are more affordable than an equivalent VW
@Doneandgone well the dsg trans not so much but yeah very well put together
Can you elaborate on that ? I am having trouble imagining this as I work at Škoda and i have been surrounded by Škoda cars all my life ( Whenever a new top tier car comes, management immediately gets it as company car and the whole town is full of them :D etc)
@@LelouchLamperouge235 I've heard the dsg trans isnt as smooth as the manual and is known to judder as well as sometimes going into limp mode for no reason
@@LelouchLamperouge235 if you look at a passat, areton, golf or polo you see a car to rival audi but for a lesser price, it's a car for a middle class family of an income 29k>. If you look at a skoda you see a blue-collar working family car with an income
@@harleyrobertson73 could be ... VW, Škoda and Seat are kinda mixed in my eyes ... Seat gets sporty engines, their own cupra sub-brand etc ... VW is a huge mix of everything for everybody (makes me think of Samsung and how many phones they make for some reason) Škoda mostly just gets markets with lower average buying power (India, Russia) and then China - thats a special market on its own ... basically its viewed as a worse VW (which it is) that is perhaps more practical in some areas (cargo space for price and certain little clever ideas that might come in handy during everyday use.
Does the back seata get some air vents?
I work for skoda, had a customer come in look at the Estate Se 1.5 manual, had a quote from you guys which we absolutely smashed (mind there was a bit of confusion as you dont break down your figures), walked away a very happy man.
or women
Do they still come with a full size spare wheel, rather than a space-saver or 'inflation device'?
@@simonlb24 space saver due to the piece it fits in.
1.5 tsi ?
@@thebatcave89 yes
I don't need a car anywhere near this big, but I want one because I like how it looks
No mention of the IV: why is that? IIRC it was released in 2019.
Is there much difference in terms of practicality with the estate compared to the hatchback?I know the estate has about 30- 40 litres more space but can you still get lots of kit in the hatch and practical.i test drove the estate and was so impressed with what you get for your money.
It sounds loud in the cabin. It would be good if you routinely measured how loud the cabin noise is when travelling at motorway speeds.
They are awfully loud in the cabin. Trust me. I had one and sold it because of it.
Really good presenter, not sure if it's your camera operator or your editor but get some cut away shots. Esp when he's talking about leg room, transmission hump etc.
Which model has the ordinary turn on and go sat nav please?
remember only UK and Malta are right hand drive in EU .. so the touch screen menu buttons on left make sense
New Mazda 6 or this Skoda superb(sedan variants)? What would be your choice? Mazda 6 has more luxurious interior I would say, but engines without turbo, at least in Europe.
At least Mazda is reliable and looks far better from the outside. Suberb is a lot bigger...
Great video, thank you very much. I have an SEL, pre new facelift. not an estate, with 1.5 petrol. she’s great, I have the 18 inch wheels. Can I buy smaller wheels that will fit and function normally without fowling on anything? How small can I go and how do I know how tall the sidewalls of the Tyres should be? Many thanks.
the main thing i would like is for them put put the infotaiment at the level of the vents
How does it compare to the Yeti for driver height and position?
I believe the handling can be made much better with the simple addition of a stiffer rear sway bar as a start and then better shocks etc if you want to go a bit further.
Dad wagon goals 👌
I'd like one in Scout version. Who would need an Audi Allroad?
Best choice that the police have made, for so many reasons, practical, safety, and the rear seat passengers have more room, and the Euro tech at a good price, Simply Clever..
Why do you compare this to the bmw 3-series and audi a4? Isn't superb more like 5-series and a6?
Nope
@@Jebdddylajtvejt Octavia = 3-series & A4, Superb = 5-series & a6.
It sounds crazy I know but this car is in the same class as based on the same platform as Passat.... and Passat is 3 serries and a4 competitor.
I have owned Superb, 3 serries and Passat but not a4.
I can say that the Passat feels closer to the 3 serries in size but yet definitely larger. The superb on the other hand, it feels like completely different car, in a class of it's own. Not even closer with the Passat let alone the 3-serries.
But... they still class them together!
I have a 68 plate, I got mine keep on nearly new due to the facelift. Personally I prefer the badge rather than the Skoda name on the boot.
I have to say this is the best car I've ever owned. I have an SE Executive with a few bells. The only thing I couldn't get that I wanted was the fully digital display. However, at the time the review were saying that there was a delay on the display, which for the most part is not a problem, except on the speed counter......
However, I have to say at the moment the Skoda's are probably the best buys at the moment. Unless you are truly going for luxury, this gives you everything you need.
Owner of this brilliant car quality-price! Love it!
Thank you Skoda 🚕
First Skoda 2012... very good car
2014 second Skoda... very good car
2016 third Skoda...very good car
2019 fourth Skoda...very good car.
Sometimes depends how is driving...
I’ve got 2017 superb sport line 2.0tdi, excellent car in every aspect. Love it.
We've tested the Sport Line and yes it looks by far the best, but make sure you opt for the duller versions
Wouldn't it be more similar size to the 5 series estate not the 3 series ??
The Superb sits between the 3 and the 5 series in terms on size. Strangely, it seems the Superb estate has 90 litres more space in the boot than a 5 series even though the 5 series is a longer vehicle. I guess the long bonnet on the 5 series takes up more space.
@@shaunsheppard3936 BMW being rear wheel drive tends to have a shallower boot space. Which effects the overall capacity.
Yeah but when you consider price you can’t really compare it to a 5 series, a6 or e class
Isn't the superb supposed to be compared to the BMW 5-series and the Audi A6 avant instead of 3-Series and A4?
I have 2 Skoda Superb combi TDI 170 from 2010 and L&K TDI awd 190 from end of 2016 ... difficult buy something else when you have tried them...next Will be gasoline 272hp
Please do a review about the superb scout.
Thats the only trim I'm interested in
Really enjoying your reviews, especially the „how should you spec one“ part which sets you somewhat apart from carwow for that matter. Keep up the good work!
The Superb looks beautifully in that trim, only wish you had told me if I should
- avoid it,
- consider it,
- shortlist it,
- orjustgorightaheadandbuythesuperb.
Greetings from Germany!
not too long ago i bought a 2017 Superb TDI 2.0 150hp Limousine Style trim, and i couldn't be more happy with the car. it's very comfortable, roomy, surprisingly agile while retaining great fuel economy and classy. also kinda surprised how many heads it turns, not smt i anticipated.
great car.
The very top spec L&K trim 272bhp AWD....even with extra spec is £47k list price. You'll get it for around £42/43k.
Yes, it's not quite as refined and sporty as an Audi and the interior isn't as plush.....but an A6 with similar spec could cost you £15k more.
Compared to an E220d?
Good review but missed out child seats and whether there is space for an adult between them. As grandparents who have to occasionally take twins and their baby sister, this is a feature we look for. 3 isofix in the rear or 2 with space for granny between in the rear with number 3 in the front passenger seat.
I'm looking to buy a used 2016 model either se technology or se l, if anyone owns or has owned this car would you recommend?
7:33 I like revs and I like doing downshifts if more grunt is needed.
8:22 as you can have sportline plus without dsg, and if it's not sporty anyway, might an SE L 1.5tsi manual with DCC be a good combo for my tastes? Currently driving a small manual rwd bmw with 2ltr turbo petrol with 250bhp.
Go the Octavia RS estate instead. Brilliant car.
Why is video cropped and doesnt show when u talk about cup holders or talking about space..
What's that noise while driving?
Do any of you guys tow a caravan with one of these, and if so, which engine have you got
Why is a 3 series compared to a Skoda Octavia? It's smaller than Octavia even....
Would love to see the saloon version.
It's the same except the boot is smaller (less height). Still a massive boot beating a lot of cars and incredibly usable since it's a rentangle.
I know because I have the hatch version. Brilliant car
Very professional and informative review. Just a couple of grammar errors though. 1 it should be compared WITH not TO. 2 re seats he should have said SITTING not SAT - the latter being past tense. Otherwise great🎉🎉🎉
Has the same seats-up rear boot space as a 308 SW, I kid you not (though it's a different story when you put them down). There's an iV plug-in hybrid which loses 150 litres of space - I'm surprised this model wasn't brought up.
@Johnny Dong not sure I follow?
The shortcut buttons are perfectly positioned there. You just sit at the wrong side of the car.
What a beauty, especially in that color... and those seats! Does the center armrest adjust up and does it pull forward?
Up yes forward no
Comparing with Mondeo yes, but why with much smaller cars like the BMW 3 series and Audi 4 series? These are in the same class as the Octavia.
Good video but some constructive criticism...
1. When talking about driving position, can you talk more about actual seat comfort? Also would be interested to know how well centred driver is to steering wheel and pedals as many Germans cars are not.
2. Very few car reviews ever talk about the stereo quality. What is the standard spec (speakers, wattage) Vs upgrade?
3. Why does every car reviewer compare the Superb to the A4 and 3 Series? Surely size wise it's more A6 and 5 Series?
4. You didn't say much about the driving experience. It sounded quite nosy. Is it?
5. You said there was a "new diesel engine”. What does that mean?
6. Why do so many car reviewers criticise infotainment controls and never acknowledge the functionality of the steering wheel? Clearly reaching for the volume knob for the driver is not actually a problem!
7. Work on the hand waving. It's a bit over the top.
Cheers
You’re funny...
@@pes6616 please explain...
Why was the 187BHP diesel missed from the engine performance stats?
Exactly thatd be the best one for most ppl to get spec wise
anyone know about the noise level?
I have iV sportline, the 19" with DCC is very comfortable. Also despite being a sportline I have the amundsen headunit lol
I have driven/owned a 55 plate Merc W211 E280 (V6 3 litre diesel 190bhp) Avantgarde estate for the past 8 years and am considering changing to a Superb estate.
Should I do it and what will I miss? (apart from the high running costs)
I did it.
Can someone please help me. I can choose between the (2020) Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia or the Volvo V60 but i have no idea which one i should choose.
The Superb. Go for diesel 190 hp , 4x4 and dsg. And DCC (adaptive dampers) is a nice option. Leave it in comfort and you're good to go. Get rid of 19 wheels. Buy after market 18 for summer and 17 for winter (if you have snow in your country)
You wrote 7 speed manual.. anyway, good review man!
I wish they sold the Skoda line up of autos in the USA!!!!! A different look, with what sounds like superb features. I would buy one if they did. Does anyone know if they ship to USA & if so, how much it would cost to ship one? I love the shade of blue. Is this the metallic color you had mentioned?
Hi, in Czech republic where Skoda is mostly produced, the car in video costs about 56k $ and shipping with insurance is at least another 10k $. You can have fully loaded BMW 3 (even M). Skoda Superb is great car competing with Passat etc. but with US car prices it does not worth import ti into US.
I have the 1.5TSI SE L estate and the engine is perfectly fine for lugging loads about.
Worth noting that the model shown, 4x4 Sportline is absolutely loaded with extras. The Sportline in UK is based on the entry-level Superb S with sporty kit and some interior cosmetic bits and bobs. I had a 2017 standard Sportline in 187ps diesel which someone wrote it of in an accident. Replaced it with the SE L 1.5TS, which, all-round for, comfort and kit is a far nicer car.
Wtf everybody is solving some buttons. But what about motor? Benzin motor had all big problems and diesel 2.0 tdi had also very much big problems. Will they solve it?
Big fan in sport line trim 👍
Sounds like a fantastic car! Excellent review, too. Thankyou
I bought mine last week, the only thing I hate about it is having to move the driver seat forwards and backwards slowly to get in and out. Other than that it’s perfect 😍
what engine? I would like to know about the noise level because i'm planning to buy the diesel 190hp. If anyone would know. thx
4:02 Fun fact: with passenger seat at the furthest position, Superb sports 8 cm more than previous S Class. Measured 😉👍🏻 In fact, one would need to get A8L to have more space in the back. Standard A8 loses to Skoda in this regard. I know, I know. Audi is so much better, right? But still, costs so much more 😉
i love the looks and practicality of this one!
SE tech you say but it's not on your trim line up 🤔
Nové škody vyzerajú úžasne !
I had one, 2018/2019 top of the range, ticks all the boxes for passenger and load capacity, performance and economy, BUT because it is big inside it is pretty noisy I wasn’t convinced by build quality
just curious, with current climate regulations, and city centres putting in charges, as bristol are, I am changing to petrol, regardless, as diesels are better in some cases, but petrol is favoured, more so with hybrids. I find it strange that car testers still favour diesel, when they will be charged to enter cities.
they favor it because they are objectively better... they are reviewing the car, not your local environmental policy
Valuable information , thanks. Spare wheel option was missing in review...
Great review
Great prensetation. No bull.
Does it fall apart after 5 years?
Nice review! One thing I don’t get...
2.0 TDI diesel produces 106 g/km CO2
2.0 TSI petrol produces 161 g/km CO2, this is 50% more compared to the diesel equivalent🤷🏻♂️
How about our common goal in reducing CO2?
Surely this cars in same size class as a 5 series estate?
It’s massive, so why compare it to an Audi A4?
Agree - it should be compared with the A6, 5 series, E class and Passat estates
@@piersgooderham8674 yes but interior in bmw or audi is far away of this superb
Superb or Octavia?
Please give us more info about Fiesta st.
Listen to the In Car Camera Shots!!!!!! . . . . .Listen. The road noise in Skoda Superbs is terrible. I had one and it was one of the reasons I sold the car. Sure the car is huge, has so much space and mine never let me down, but, it was so noisy inside!! I moved from it to a Passat which was a vast improvement. From there to an A4 which is just another world in terms of comfort and road noise.
Is noise in inside
A ski hatch.. how novel, I remember thinking that was great when my dad got a ford Sierra!
We got the steering wheel 100 years ago. Ppl where thinking what a great idea
In that blue it is a thing of beauty
I'd love to see a comparison of Skoda's infotainment Vs Audi mmi.
I really like the look of that! 👍
Surely the superb estate should be compared to a 5 series and a6, not 3 series and a4.
It’s a Passat, same platform, engines, gearbox. In fact very little difference in size to the actual Passat estate.
In terms of size, yes. Price is much closer to the A4 and the 3 series, so its more likely people would cross shop this.
Thats what I reacted to too!
just compare it with hyundai n kia , the germans are too big for this shit
Skodas best model!
Great review, thank you
It's pretty spacy if you compare it to -68 mini, or vw lupo.
I wish we had these in the states. its even got a stick shift!
@@gradyparsons6678 Manual gearbox, clutch, basically you control what gear the car is in and not a torque converter.
No volume knob?? At least there's one on the steering wheel? The 1.5 petrol is too puny for this boat.
I love the new superb but, Seriously??? You are comparing the longest car and the top of the range from Skoda the superb with the Audi A4 and bmw 3 series?? Saying that is the best in the range.. you need to compare it with the Bmw 5 series estate, Audi A6 estate and then you need to make an argument.
Alex Oprea because it’s cheaper than the A4 and 3 Series?