Skoda Superb Estate; Family car; economical; value for money: Skoda Superb Estate Review & Road Test
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- If you’re looking for a large estate car that combines value for money, quality and the most up-to-date tech, you’re going to have to go a long way to beat a Skoda Superb Estate. This estate version of the Superb has been around since 2015, but thanks to a facelift in 2018 and the introduction of a plug-in hybrid version known as the iV in 2020, this is a serious family car market contender.
If you want big, this car definitely delivers. Its size makes it a serious rival for the likes of the Audi A6 Avant, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate and the Volvo V90 and it competes with the Ford Mondeo Estate and Volkswagen Passat Estate on price.
Skoda have also added features to increase the car’s practicality, including the option of an electric tailgate which can be made to open with a wiggle of the foot under the rear bumper, closing again by giving a brief pull down on the door itself. Rear seats up, the Skoda Superb estate has 660 litres of luggage, shopping space, thats an increase of 27 litres over the previous version. Folding the rear seats down and the space increases to a whopping 1,950 litres, although we suggest you invest in the variable-height boot floor option to have a flatter load bed as the seat backs don’t fold totally flat.
The Skoda Superb’s driving experience is exactly what you’d expect from a car like this. It’s a comfortable motorway mile-eater, happy to soak up the imperfections of poor road surfaces and demanding very little from the driver in the process. Should you wish to press on a little the Superb will join in, and do a decent job of it.
There’s a choice of a 1.5-litre petrol engine with 148bhp or a 2.0-litre with either 187bhp or a huge 276bhp for the top-of the-range models, which also comes as all wheel drive. The diesel variants are a 2.0-litre 148bhp very fuel-efficient and reasonably powerful, helping if you're towing or carrying a full complement of passengers and luggage. It can be chosen on all trims and is worthwhile if your budget can stretch to it, with a 0-62mph time to 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 134mph. There’s also a 197bhp model bringing a 7.9-second 0-62mph time and a top speed of 146mph. Both of the latter engines offer around 56mpg on the efficiency level.
Safety wise, the car has been crash-tested by Euro NCAP and received the organisation’s full five-star rating. With a strong construction and long list of standard safety features, the Superb will protect you and your passengers well in a crash, while standard automatic emergency braking reduces the risk of that happening in the first place.
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I have had a l & k 2 litre diesel Superb estate for the past 4 years. Great machine. In economy mode usually get about 50 mpg ordinary driving. On Long distance between 62 and 70.2 mpg using cruise control all the time. Have now ordered my third Superb. This time a SEL estate variant which I get next week. Thanks for a good review. Ok some miss information, but not enough to fault this very fair and honest review.
I had the L&K Superb Estate in 2019. I agree with all the positive comments you make here. I had the flexible floor on mine and the parcel shelf fitted in between the standard boot floor and the raised floor. With the flat floor you can deffo sleep in the car! After a break from the marque I’ve just got an Octavia VRS 245 petrol, and I’m so happy to be back behind the wheel of such a well thought out car. Thanks for a great review👍🏻
I see that little dig to carwow
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I think you need to say up-front that you are driving the Skoda Superb Sportline. It's the oddball of the range. Hence the 19" alloys which are the giveaway at a distance, plus the black exterior trim and black sports roof lining. This model is build on the base level Superb with a mix of spec and some extras from the rest of the range as well as Sportline trim, seats etc. Lots of extras here Tow bar an expensive extra and non standard spare wheel. I'm on my fourth Superb Estate. My favourite all round car. Three have been SE L or equivalent models; one a
Sportline. The Sportline has lower suspension and with the big wheels can give a harsh drive over uneven roads.
The 19" Vega wheels are standard on the Sportline.
My own sweet spot is the Superb SE L and with a 1.5TSI DSG.
Good, down to earth review.
Wow thanks for the great comment
What are your thoughts on the Laurin & Klement trim? Also, what is better, the estate or hatchback? Diesel or Petrol (I drive around town and dual carriageways mostly). What is your average mpg? I am looking to purchase one from 2017/2018 and would appreciate some guidance/advice.
@@topboi9392 The LK trim has everything you would want in a Superb in terms of equipment. New they are expensive, but you should pick up a good used model at a reasonable price if you can find one.. Bear in mind that the used car market is experiencing inflated prices at the moment due to lack of good used stock.
The LK should also come in 4×4 as standard ( I think I'm right on this).
Personally I drive the estate. It all depends on your lifestyle. The boot is huge in both versions, but more easily accessible in the estate version.
In terms of engines I now have a petrol 1.5tsi. I have had both the 2.0 diesel in both 150 and 190 ps engines. The 2.0 150 is more than adequate.
I think in 2017/2018 Skoda also did a 2.0 190 psi petrol engine, which got very good reviews.
It depends what mileage you will be doing as to whether diesel is necessary. I personally prefer petrol. In the diesel you will need to top up with Adblue every 3000 miles or so which is a pain.
My driving is A and B roads and carriageways and I'm returning around 43mpg and around 46 mpg on longer runs. Hope this helps.
@@topboi9392 I'm late to the party on this but hey ho. I have a Dec 2016 L&K Estate with the 280bhp engine. This has DSG & 4 x 4 as standard plus pretty much most of the options available at the time including a heated front windscreen. The only things mine doesn't have is a pan roof & that tow bar. I've had my engine chipped which now produces 370bhp & 488Nm of torque. It was pretty quick in standard tune but now it's a real wolf in sheep's clothing. The only drawback is the fuel consumption (which didn't change after the ECU mod). Around town 26mpg & up to 38mpg on a run & for max power it needs 99 octane fuel. That said you don't buy a 280 Superb for good fuel consumption. I don't do much mileage any more so I can live with the fuel cost. However, what I do get is more smiles per mile than any other car I've owned which surprises everyone who rides in it for it's space & pace. For me the estate is infinitely more practical & to my eyes better looking. That said the hatchback boot is not much smaller. I've driven mine down to the south of France 5 up loaded with camping gear, a roof box & bikes on top. Never missed a beat. I bought my car when it was 2.5 years old for less than half what it cost when it was new. Now, with 56k miles it's still probably worth high teens but I doubt if will be selling it any time soon because there's nothing out there that's as practical or the same value for money package.
AJ great review, no swaring, temper tantrum, and suitable for family viewing. Plus lifestyle magazine.
Lol why are 20% of the comments so angry? Good video and thanks for taking the time to make it. Ignore all the knobs.
calm down AJ, you would just add a USB adapter to the 12volt socket in the back ;)
There is an option where you can have climatisation, rear seats heated along with 230V port and 2x USB ports (at least in my country)
Loved the no-nonsense format of this car review 👍
The Superb estate definitely looks a great value package... Thx
Thanks for the comment
Great review 👏
My son-in-law has a 62 reg 2.0 diesel 150 hp he loves it just like a limo when I visit my uncle in the USA he had Lincoln town car the superb has more legroom and luggage space it also does more mpg
Hi am agree with you on spare wheel Audi q3 black edition no spare 😱
Would have been a great review if you included servicing & spare parts costs!
I think this car doesn’t have electric adjustable shocks, because it doesn’t have “comfort mode”
What are your thoughts on the Laurin & Klement trim? Also, what is better, the estate or hatchback? Diesel or Petrol (I drive around town and dual carriageways mostly). What is your average mpg? I am looking to purchase one from 2017/2018 and would appreciate some guidance/advice.
It all depends on your budget requirements and performance. The petrol models are normally more aspirated. With regards to hatchback -V- estate. The hatchback is able, with its fifth door. However, if you are transporting, suitcases, child buggies, toys, rocking horse, and a bike, for your a week away at the country cottage, then it will need to be the estate.
The L&K is top of the range and generally comes comprehensive.
@@scorpion787x8 what does it mean when you say the petrol models are more aspirated?
@@topboi9392 TB93 - The VW brand has tried to cover all aspects of the market. From students, the retired, business and for those individuals who enjoy performance. Aspirated means the engines have been tuned for performance.
There is no 10.5” infotainment option for Superb
i think the best one is the 276 bhp 4x4 as well ,
thats why i own one .........................
its the ultimate sleeper car .............
Bought a Superb sportline plus in gloss grey, 200 tdi dsg and 4 wheel drive, amazing car, 12 months old now and still "superb", it replaced a 2006 Volvo xc70 d5 , didnt like the new volvo estates as no longer decent luggage space.
Completely agree, I couldn't understand why such a long car had less boot than an Octavia combi. Then I realised that the image brigade liked the style with a very long bonnet, useless practically and ate into the boot space. So I bought an Octavia and saved 20 grand.
They have changed the engines, my 2016 on 66 plate skoda superb sel executive tdi 150 bhp, 0 to 06 is 8.8 seconds the 2021 same engine , 9.1 seconds, also mine is a euro. 6 but no add blue, the newer engine is filtered to the max, not as good.
"Synergy" 😊
Engine choices are quoted incorrectly , do you have any idea what you are on about ?
Wny is there no spare wheel? Big trouble if you get a puncture! No REASON at all.
Er.... there is?
To my mind you should open up a patreon account for getting big-ticket parcel shelves flying.
Great idea thanks for the comment
Originally Skoda was making luxury and sports cars many, many years before Hitler created VW
Superb is very practical car, but Passat is better in every aspect except boot size (-10L) and rear leg space (-4cm) So i Bought Passat B8 FL Variant for less money than Superb. And TDI is not completely silent. Especially the stronger one, which I have.
Superb is better
@@ExertGames in what?
@@johnwet6969in everything. Skoda surpasses shitty Volkswagen.
Škoda is far better and cheaper.
@@1976DJH In what is better? Name It.
Your talking like a complete amater . It's a great car ,it's a Passat with a different body but better equipped. Your knowledge of the engines and running costs is none existant.
Passat is always better equipped. So I decided to buy one 🤓
You're talking*. Amateur*.