Skoda Superb 2015 review is it really car of the year?
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- čas přidán 24. 10. 2015
- The Skoda Superb has been crowned the APMP Car of the Year in Ireland and I set out to explain why.
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It looks so elegant. Honestly I dont know why you would go for anything else in the premium saloon segment than this. Offers outstanding value for money and sublime luxury. Such a big improvement on the previous one, which by the way was a fabulous car as well, especially in the looks department. A dream of a car.
Music is a tad too loud. Sometimes, I can hardly hear you. Otherwise, good review!
+Bill Dexhart and it looks that the music comes from a porn foreplay
+1...
The music was too loud at the start when you told us about the bits and bobs, would have been nice if you showed us more of the car like how bits work etc... but great video and camera work :)and awesome motor in my book. Thank you
Honestly, one of the best value-for-money cars in the last couple years. For its price, its just a perfect all-arounder!
Great-looking, affordable, comfortable, practical and darn economical.
I've got to say Bob, not only are your car video's enjoyable, you have a very fine taste in tunes to boot.
Instrumental hip-hop gets me through my day now. Perfect!
impressive car and a victim of badge envy.
That badge envy probably keeps the price somewhat down compared to competitors, so it suits me just fine:) I recieve my Superb Combi next friday :)
Excellent video. Great to see more video reviews from you Bob
+Stephen N Thanks dude!
Hi Bob. Having owned/driven Skodas since 2003,Octavias until 2011,then Superb until now,i can agree 100% with your review of this latest mark 3 version. I will take delivery of a 2.0 litre combi in early Jan 2016,(it arrived in the dealers today) and having sat in it for a few minutes,it truly is a beautifully finished car. I also have to say that i enjoy your reviews of the various cars,and other events like the show in Portlaoise and your Dublin tourist guide. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Excellent review.
I like Bob's style of reviews, he keeps it simple and efficient.
The Superb does look a nice car.
I had a 2009 Superb and it's done to date 424k miles. Used as a private hire executive car. Best car for the job!
*I have a*
is that miles or kilometers ?
@@dickturpin1815 miles
Because of Bob I bought a superb back in 2012 and ever since I have felt that all other cars of this size that cost more are pointless. You can get a cheaper one but that is a point considering, but more expensive cars offer very little more but cost so much more that it is impossible to justify.
Yeah me too. Never regretted it, don't want anything else.
+Elvar Böðvarsson I'm glad you like it *phew :D
So glad to hear your great review, my estate arrives in December, cant wait! Oh and the wiper is a free optional extra on the saloon in the UK, standard on estate. Good review Bob.
Nice accurate review! Thanks!
The OCTAVIA is the 2nd best-selling car OVERALL in SWITZERLAND - the land where quality really counts!
I'm getting a Superb. All the best, Rob
Hello Bob, what a beautiful intro. As always, you know how to make perfect car videos.
+Charlles Pereira Costa Thank you Charlles!
Love your reviews...funny and informative.
I'm driving the caravan variant of it for two years now. It's just amazing, I really enjoy driving it. My first automatic gearbox car (after 750.000 km with manual gearbox cars). Effortless driving, great comfort with all the bells and whistles (L&K, 190 hp), massive space and it costed me new cca 12000 EUR less than used BMW 5 series caravan with less equipment and similar engine or used BMW 3GT with 184 hp diesel engine (and less equipment - and with less kilometers than the 5 series). Also very nice is the fact that you don't get so much attention as with driving some premium badge brands.
Very nice sound system as well, I'm noticing that 99 % of my music listening is now going on in my car.
Why oh why does anyone pay the extra money for an Audi over the Skoda. Beats me, that is a class act of a car.
+GaryGSF In this price range there's nothing to touch the Superb
+GaryGSF test drive both and youll see the difference
+SuperSayanFitness get your eyes tested! The front end of this is far nicer looking than the 2015 Passat. This looks aggressive the Passat looks like crap.
+SuperSayanFitness The Passat is the hideous one, this is elegant and dynamic.
+Fredrik Melin There's not a great deal of difference, certainly not the 20k Audi would charge you!
FYI the rear wiper is a free optional extra...
I always have SUPERBS, Great review matey.
Ditch the music, it's REALLY off putting
Hi Bob, great review. Rear wiper is a no cost option on UK models, not sure if RoI spec is any different? I've had 3 Superb's, the combination of Skoda build quality, VW oily bits and excellent dealers can't be beaten.
Excellent video and car. I like new Škoda Superb.
Greetings from Croatia (EU).
My mom owns this car and I drive it myself and I have to say it is great. It looks great, it feels more upmarket, it's very reliable and also quick. Great car ...
that was quick only yesterday i looked for and today here we are skoda superb review brillant
+dalyr32 Your wish is my command
Nice review Bob, I'm with you in that this car is underrated (or is it unknown, since there is little advertising from Skoda about the Superb) but it's on my list aside the Mazda 6, that one because of its gorgeous styling.
This new Superb, I think there's no better ratio of what you pay for what you get on its segment, and now it's really appealing from the outside so that's a plus.
By the way Bob, could you let me know what camera have you used to record the first images? Thanks in advance.
Interesting video well presented as usual. I'm looking forward to the day you make a video of the Hyundai Genesis, another "Q" car.
Looks great, which engine and variant was this? Good review.
Best. Review. Ever! Love 3:05... exactly what I would have said too!
Rear wiper is available as an option for the hatch. Personally I think it takes from the overall look of the car but it is practical of course and some may prefer to have it
Nice video...nailed it for me...
Nice video as usual Bob! How does it compare to the Passat for overall refinement? Not sure if that was a 150 or 190 you drove but was engine noise intrusive? I drive a Superb L&K so appreciate the huge spec and would obviously be tempted next time but prices on the new model have crept up a lot especially at the higher end of range!
What an excellent and entertaining review. You didn't comment whether there would still be enough room in the boot for the bloodstained axe. As has been mentioned before, you can get the rear wiper as a no cost option (at least here in the UK), but it messes with the sharp lines. Better no cost option is to get the wife to wipe the rear screen.
Looking forward to recieving my Superb Combi on next friday:)
Getting this car on friday (well the 2017 one) cant wait
Wish you'd tell us something about the suspension and engine options, DSG also! Not too much... but I feel like the review was incomplete.
Great review as usual Bob,do you think Skoda will be tarred with the VW brush?
+tim clark Not really, there's recalls but it seems VW are getting the bad end of the stick. Still wouldn't put me off the cars
Got mine on order, should be here to replace my 2010 Superb by the end of the month. Agree it is a great car, nice to drive too; entertaining if not fun.
You can get a rear wash wipe as a no cost option; I didn't as it spoils the Passat CC type silhouette and makes it a bit Octavia look-a-like but you can have one if you like!
Hi Bob, In April ill be getting a new car and Im split between a Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 or a BMW Series 1 coupè. Ive seen your Series 1 video but you seem to rate Skodas quite high so id like to read your opinion. I know the BMW would be much faster and nicer inside but the Skoda would be newer and have lower mileage and a few wee bits like the glass roof and touchscreen radio. which would you have for the next few years?? cheers!
Bob is it still up there? considering a A6 as they come with all the bells and whistles, one of these fully loaded is about 6k less. I see they listen to you Rear wiper now an option
Bob I and many of my mates love your reviews but seriously... let the djs do the the music and you stick to what your brilliant at.
Cheers
i like this car.....btw music was too loud.
I love Suberb so much I watched probably 150 videos about it
I bought one last month ❤
Nice car with solid and rugged construction.
I have just ordered one of these in exactly the same speck as on the video
good review, the music is just a bit too loud for my taste
Skoda has evolved into a great car, from a shitty Czechoslovakian car, to one that can rival Europe's finest. Doesn't matter if it isn't wearing a VW, Mecerdes or BMW badge, the same engineering is present here
+Flix
Those shitty Czechoslovakian cars are still in a large number in a country of origin you know:) I quess they have at least durability. 25+ years?:)
***** no really, I drive a skoda octavia elegance from 2002, and it's still solid. Nothing rattles or creaks. Very nicely built :D The only thing that needed to be fixed were the fuel injectors.
one other thing, how much does the model your driving cost
Hi Bob. Do you think the interior design and build is up to the level of the Passat which seems to set the standard in that segment?
+Billy Quinlan Yes, you'd really have a hard time working out the differences. Passat sells more than Superb but I think that's down to badge and size. The Passat is a little more elegant
Thanks bob. Finding it hard to decide between the two
superb video...bob could review 2016 hyundai tucson later or santa fe :)
+Akiff Hssn I am literally picking up the Tucson next week! Your wish on reviews is my command!
+Bob Flavin yeah cant wait :)
It's a no cost option to have a rear wiper apparently or so the brochure says
All being well, our next car. Great review, with the focus on the car rather than the journalist. Jeremy Clarkson, take note.
Jeremy watches all my stuff, he needs some lessons from me!
My Skoda Laura has locked but key inside.what is the remey
Good review with very loud music
hi the good review i like all of ur reviews.Plz try to do atleast 3 reviews per week.How bout testing automatics or openion for it.Show interior more detailed,Last thing plz say bout headlights if they are enough powerful as for night driving.God bless you Bob.
+satish k4kk4ds@hotmail.co.uk Thanks! I'm afraid I'd need three cars a week, I don't think there's that many cars around. I'll try to cover the rest for you though
+Bob Flavin thnx for comments or reply,just asked for 3 reviews but give you a BARGAIN or DISCOUNT.Howbout 1 ONE per week.Still too much? Just joking.Keep up your good work as always.GOD BLESS YOU.
Looks very very impressive! But the big question from a family point of view, will it fit 3 child car seats in the back?
+Stephen Murray There isn't a saloon car that will comfortably take three child seats. You'd have to get the Galaxy, S-Max, Caddy Life or Alhambra for that job. It's a pain but the centre seat in a saloon is where the arm rest hangs out.
I'm thinking about getting the 1.4 petrol SE L Exec as my next co car as it's really good on co car tax, looks like a great car. Did you get to try the 1.4?
+Jim Starling Noooooo! Great engine in a smaller car but the Superb is about half a tonne heavier! My Leon has the 1.4 and its great but you need the 2.0l diesel not the 1.6 either (I test drove the 1.6 in the Business SE and it felt under powered in this car)
Yeah, I've driven the A3 with the 1.6 tdi and the 1.4 petrol and whilst the 1.6 diesel felt like a milk float the 1.4 felt really quick. I just wonder how it will translate in a big motor as I know the local dealer will only have 2.0 D's to test drive.
The 2.0 Diesel and 1.4 Petrol in the new Superbs are both listed as 150bhp but the petrol would potentially save me about £4/500 a year in co car tax
***** thanks Lee
Only thing I dont like about the Superb is the automatic parking break. Otherwise, it is a stunning motor which is completely underrated. Skoda in general has developed so much in the last 10/15 years and in a few years, I would'nt be surprised if it became more popular than all of these BMWs and Mercedes'
Very good video as usual :) Question for you, I have to choose a car from the following list for 30k miles per year. Boot space not majorly important although I will occasionaly carry 2 dogs. What would you recommend? Thanks
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tdi 110 SE 5 door MY2016
Ford Mondeo Hatchback 1.5 TDCi Zetec [Nav] MY2015.75
Honda Civic 1.6 Diesel i-DTEC SR 5 doorVW Golf Diesel Hatchback 1.6 TDI 110 Match MY2016M/Benz A180d SE 5dr MY2016
Skoda Superb Diesel Hatchback 1.6 Tdi CR SE Business MY2016
Vaux Mokka 1.6 CDTi ecoFLEX Tech Line MY2016
Volvo S60 D3 Business Edition (150)
Volvo V40 Diesel D2 (120) SE Nav 5 door (FOC Rear Parking Sensors)
Volvo V60 D2 Business Edition (120)
Was it still on one piece after doing laps of portlaoise? 872 speedbumps in the kip 😂
Great review! It would sell really well in the North American market due to its size I think! And the design is stunning (at least from the front)... Unfortunately, the only VW product that comes close to it here is the dreadful american Passat :(
Cheers from Canada!
i'm in the process of buying a 2016 estate 2.0 tdi 150, my only concern is the timing belt replacement interval,, there are conflicting reports on both time and mileage im seeing 4 years then 5 years and anywhere from 160 kms to 210 kms. there is nothing in the online manuals even,, i rang 2 skoda dealers and both have said different times also, the only solution i can think of is have it done when i get it for absolute peace of mind, aside from that annoyance it's an absolutely brilliant car, im after looking everywhere online to try find fault with it and have to say i can't,, there are all 4.5 - 5 star rated reports, i just hope my real life experience will be that of 5 stars too, all the higher end badge snobs don't know what they are missing if you ask me, but each to their own as they say.
Simply stunning car, personally I would have it in a estate.
+peacockealot Me too, it's bloody big!
How many dead bodies will fit in the estate version?
Bob, the rear windscreen wipers are an optional extra (free). Personally, I think it makes the car look shite.
To be honest, I prefer the car without the rear wiper. For its 4-door saloon style shape (even though it's a 5-door liftback in disguise), the wiper would just look awkward and out of place. Luckily it's only a free optional extra so I don't have to go for it.
I've been thinking of this video since it was posted. I even mentioned it to my Mum, who will eventually need to replace her 2003 C-class. She didn't seem that impressed.
I've come to the conclusion that the Superb is the best car for non-car people, but only car people seem to realise that. As a result almost nobody ends up buying it.
+David Ellis "the Superb is the best car for non-car people, but only car people seem to realise that." Perfectly put!
+David Ellis Actually I am very much what so a car person, and i would chose Skoda over any other German car for one massive reason. its the same build, same technology, same design, but vastly cheaper.
Do you mean when you say car person, a person that looks at the badge only. or do you mean an intelligent, thinking person who studies and considers before making a purchase. as Bob says in the video the superb is the thinking mans car, I totally agree with that.
I have been looking at the Mustang, Mercedes C class, BMW 3 series, Jaguar XE and XF, Audi A4 the latest model, Audi RS3, Ford Mondeo, Kia sportage, Sangyong verious models, Mazda, Citroen, Vauxhall, Land rover.
And do you know what my conclusion is, the only car manufacturer on the market that offers everything a person could want (outside of a flashy badge) at good value is Skoda, especially with the new superb. With all other cars i find things wrong with them very easily, too expensive for what they are, terrible options for what you pay, simply too costly, not roomy or comfortable enough, terrible design, horrible dark interior, horrible boot space, horrible seating position, low roof, and with BMW, Mercedes, Audi complete lack of options at an expensive price. etc.. etc....
Take a Skoda apart and you see Audi stickers, Seat branding, and VW parts, perform a direct comparison and many of the parts are the same, do really, does a "car person" only buy a badge?
I didn't chose Skoda previously to having owned a Fabia, but once i have owned a Skoda i find it very difficult to justify a different manufacturer especially when considering value for money, The sales people at Skoda are better than other garages also, other garages try to bully you into buying what they want you to even after telling the sales person in no uncertain terms multiple times that you will not buy the deal they are trying to push down your throat and that to get the sale they need to match what you want, no negotiation, you do as you are told, Skoda lets you make your mind up (similar to Audi garage).
Yes this is from my experience, but surely the experience of a Skoda owner for 5 years (had vauxhall before that), my father has chosen Skoda for 20 years now. means they are doing something right.
So would you consider me as "not a car person" because i chose Skoda?
PS. I have also looked at Subaru, Suzuki. Subaru WRX STI, very nice car, but not practical enough for daily use. and a tad cramped inside.
What does it take to make a "car person" do i need to buy with only consideration of badge?
+steve johnston Hi Steve, I'm honoured for anyone to write such a long response to one of my comments.
Of course, the definition of what a 'car person' is will differ greatly, but for me it's someone who genuinely loves driving, likes cars and wants to know more about them. They like finding the perfect car for them, and enjoy having something a bit special - even if that is a Yugo. You clearly fit that definition for me, as you have shown that you have carefully considered what you want and what you like, and haven't just gone for a boring, underpowered and barren german car just to have a flashy brand key to wave around at work.
Skoda is actually one of the brands that has gotten away from me so far - along with Mazda. I'm certain that somewhere in a parallel universe I'm driving a Fabia VRS and loving it. I'm well aware of the VAG connection but still they have gone in under 25 years from being almost as bad as Lada, to an excellent brand that takes all the useful bits from VW and Audi and translates that into fun cars that work well and make sense.
All I meant about the Superb being the car guy choice for non-car people is that it's a perfect combination of everything, and will serve somebody really well. But IMHO if you are a car person and wants to enjoy driving and sometimes haul loads of stuff, you respect what you could have had (the Superb) and then go back to your MX-5 and old Transit van.
+David Ellis I had a fabia vrs. u got the twin charger? i found the ride too harsh and the seating position not particularly comfortable. liked the power of the engine. but found it to be a right oil burner when thrashed somewhat. tbh my choice of cars these days is comfortable and practical. not particularly hauling lots of stuff but a boot big enough to take all my bits for my hobby. folding tables etc...... although I can never get away from the desirability of a powerful engine. Ideally a roller raith. but alas unless I win the lottery that's never going to happen.
+steve johnston Never actually got the VRS - but did look at the twin charger one, especially as I love the DSG.
The Skoda Superb is a very impressive car for its size, Just wondering you didn't mention what town you were driving through
Portlaoise.
bob you should do a comparison road test where the superb goes up aginst it more exspensive rivals!!!
+dalyr32 The Superb would win, easy
I like it :)
+Stephen Cox me too
I have traded in my 2011 Audi A8 for a Skoda Superb!
This is a good review, but the music is waaaay too loud, I could hardly hear your voice
Tis a very nice car, I am so tempted to buy one, but which one the 280, oh yes I like the idea of the power, but economy will be shocking. the Diesel, well I'm driving the Octavia 2ltr TDI 150 (the new model) and I don't think i do the range and the engine just isn't refined enough for me, its a bit noisy and a tad lacking power at the very low end of the whole getup and go. So I like the sound of the 1.4TSI ACT, very much what so, price for a car this size is quite impressive.
Have we all started working for Skoda here, i get the feeling including Bob we are all selling this car to one another, the Sales man did try to talk me into a test drive when i popped to the garage to discuss a service agreement on my car. Sooooooooooo tempted, but not so sure i want a car that is an extra 20cm longer than the octavia. octavia is big enough for me. but everything else in the superb is top notch.
oh on another note, i believe you can add a rear wash wipe as a no cost option at purchase if you're going to get a factory fresh car.
I've just bought that car two week ago. I agree it has good appearance. But I can't say I'm impressed with it. Two things I don't like about it: its automatic gear switching which is too dumb and slow. The lacquer also is very soft and any touch leaving scratches.
+Sergei Babenko the DSG gearbox is considered the best in the business at being an auto. Are you sure you have the same gearbox and that there's nothing wrong with it?
10 dead bodies lol. Very nice review go ahead Bob.
lovely badge.. :)))))
Beautifuller than every Audi and BMW.
in ten days time,I will be the owner of it...
Nice car
Personally, I found it a bit of a snorefest when compared with the Mondeo or the Mazda 6. Then there's the VAG emissions scandal,and the full implications of that (and total financial fallout) still aren't really known.
+Andrew Sowerby Well it has waltzed all over them in group tests. It's a hell of a car, massive jump over the last Superb, and certainly a gamechanger in the segment.
+vrs2011man owners should keep in mind what a game changer it is while they check their VIN on the Skoda recalls site to see if their engine is already listed as affected. There are several 2016 models with affected engines, and even petrol engines are failing tests. This is for CO2 and MPG as well as NOx.
I wouldn't be singing its praises too much until the full extent is known and all the fallout has been dealt with.
As for group tests, I've seen many that have gone the other way. However, given that the whole car jounalism industry may be biased by the amount of sponsorship received from the car industry, I prefer to make best efforts to decide for myself which is the best car for me, and my entirely subjective opinion is that the Superb, while improved over the previous gen, is still less engaging to drive than the Mazda 6 or Mondeo, at least, in the conditions I tried them in (and based on different specs).
That said, I would probably choose the Superb over a Passat or A6, just as I'd have an Octavia over a Golf or A4 - I'd just wait a while, at least until March, to see what happens. If resale values are affected, you might be able to pick up a bargain in 2017 or 2018.
I honestly think the general public have blown this emissions saga out of proportion, and most of those making a todo about it are just compensation chasers. No-one buys a car based on emissions! And it was only the NoX they cheated on, something that is irrelevant in the UK. For a very very good revies of 'dieselgate' , watch Volkswagen Passat review with emission scandal by Bob Flavin, he tells it exactly like it is.
+vrs2011man no, it was also CO2 on certain petrol engines, you should probably have a read of all the publicly available material before coming to any conclusions. That CO2 issue will be addressed after the diesel engine problem, and they suggested they would compensate anyone who goes up a tax band as a result. However, in the last 2 days VAG came out and said they won't be compensating anyone. Have a read on the BBC, autotrader, carbuyer or other sites :
www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/92893/vw-emissions-scandal-recalls-compensation-is-your-car-affected-latest-news
Is this thing related to any Peugeot?
+Chris Soured No, not even a little bit
+Chris Soured No, not even a little bit
+Chris Soured No, not even a little bit
nice review indeed! And I agree with you the car looks stunning. However, call me primitive if you'd like but the name and the last that fucking naphtalene badge will always persuade me to choose Mondeo for instance.
Very nice test and I love the color on this car. But please dont let the viewers be misunderstood. The history of Škoda auto is much more than the communist crap cars. It is one of the oldest car makers in the world and there were many generations of the workers and engineers who were doing their best when developing and making the Škoda cars. Sadly it was nearly destroyed by communists during 40 years of their ruling. Just saying :)
Typical bunch of nonsense crap about Communist. If that was the case then why it didn't destroy the lada idiot? under Communism many things of good quality were made. Stop this nonsense and get your facts right. Misinforming is a cancer.
This guy seriously reminds me of this one character in Men in Black 2... the alien called Jeebs... hhahaha... Sorryyyyy... hahah
10 dead bodies? Investigation on this guy needed.
+TheShotokanWarrior I'd get 15 in an estate shhhhhh
I am actually not driving this car due to its size. Too big for me and I live in Central London. Parking seems hard with such a car.
OMG that loud music...wtf were you thinking.
'The boot, the boot man, you'd get like ten dead bodies into that' - I like it, I like it a lot. Who needs to consider groceries, furniture, and pets, when you have murders to be carrying on with.
+willzer808 You know the size of a body but you've no idea what my shopping looks like.
Bob Flavin I darn't imagine! - the Da bought a 142 reg superb yesterday, we drove up from wex to wicklow to do the deal - only 9,000 miles on it - he is questioning whether he did the right thing today, I reckon he did.
willzer808 He did, it's euro for euro the best car on the market.
Bob Flavin I'll take your word on that. Funny how these days a 1.6 diesel can power a thing that size, back in the 80's it was a 6.0 petrol with a petrol tank on each side - hopefully it's a good one.
“You can fit 10 dead bodies in there!” That was a bit dark.
Not as dark as the boot when there’s 10 dead bodies in there....
@Bob Flavin 🔪
I'll be testing this Skoda Maybach ;) soon. I like the new Passat B8. Skoda is cheaper, and have a sharper exterior design. But this interior, the dash, it looks so so... boooooring :D
Send this to the US as a VW Passat. What we have here as a Passat is an embarrassment.
+Art S it is really boring
look it up it, it's called VW Passat looks like a Geely.
i know i'm american i think vw's issue in america is lack of exiting products.
I also think music is too loud compared to speech.
gave up 1 min and 3 sec in, music drowning out the commentary , may well be my old ears :) not had this prob before. :)
So typical discussions around Skoda Superb. Are Audi A6 or Merc E class etc a better cars? Yes they are. Are they delivering extra value which is worth paying almost twice more money? Simply NO. If you haven't stucked your mind in nineties. This is a smart man's luxury car, with enough confidence not to follow the mass spending huge money for audis etc to show off. Which just shows how desperate they are. Is better to be follower or early adopter?
Sorry but the music is wayyy too loud.
Sorry but you’re 6 years too late to tell me this 😂
Great design. Great features. Lousy company and after sales support.
if only they would have made it less angular and more swoopy somehow ... just not digging this new trend from vw group
Skoda didnt start with a cumunist cars.... Skoda started with high quality cars before the war. Skoda belongs to the 5 oldest cars procucers... Thank to the german capital, skoda returned to the level where was before the comunist time.
Music just annoying turned off
Bad music
annoying music.