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Pros: Space, comfort, well-equipped.
Cons: Not exciting, automatic gearbox slow to respond.
Skoda Superb Design
For many years the Superb has been the go-to option for buyers looking for a well-priced, big, comfortable car. The new one has much the same dimensions as before but is a teeny bit longer (+43mm), which has upped boot space even more in both the Superb Hatchback and Combi. The Superb’s sharp edges have been smoothed out for a more refined look that also happens to be more aerodynamic. The new grille gives the Superb an air of grandeur and the Hatchback has an understated elegance with its elongated boot that gives the illusion of it being a saloon.
All Superbs get LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome around the window line and rear privacy glass, so even entry models look good. The top of the range L&K adds 19-inch alloys and matrix LEDs, while a Sportline is expected to join in 2025.
Skoda Superb Interior
The interior design is similar to the new Kodiaq and features new trims and digital tech to spice it up. Selection+ models feel a little more luxurious with ambient lighting, leather upholstery and heated/ventilated front seats with power adjustment, memory function and massage. The standard screen display size is 10.4-inch but there is the option to upgrade to 13-inch (standard on L&K). It’s one of the more intuitive systems to use these days with menu shortcuts and Skoda’s new smart dials, which can be used as tactile controls for adjusting things like the temperature, fan speed or seat heating.
Though the wheelbase is the same as the old Superb, there’s still limo-like legroom for rear seat passengers along with plenty of comfort features like tri-zone climate control, pockets in the back of the front seats and an armrest with cupholders and a space for a device. For family buyers, there’s Isofix on the two outer seats and the front passenger seat.
The boot is huge and the Superb remains one of the most practical and spacious cars on sale. There’s now 645 litres in the Hatchback (+20 litres) and 690 in the Combi. Handy feature include hooks, 12V socket, buttons to let down the rear seats and a pull out hammock that can be used to separate items. The standard powered tailgate comes with a motion sensor.
Skoda Superb Performance & Drive
The new Superb is available with the choice of a 1.5-litre petrol mild hybrid or 2.0-litre diesel, both with 150hp and a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The Combi is also available with a new plug-in hybrid.
We tested the 2.0-litre diesel and found it to be an excellent companion for the Superb. The automatic gearbox can be slow to respond but otherwise the diesel offers plenty of power and torque to pull the Superb along. It’s not too grumbly of a unit and overall refinement levels are good for the new Superb. The L&K adds dynamic chassis control for a more sophisticated drive but the standard suspension set-up is fine. You will feel it go over some of the sharper bumps and cracks in the tarmac but it’s mostly a soft, forgiving set-up. Handling is solid and secure without a whiff of excitement but the Superb does its job very well being a relaxed, economical cruiser. Over nearly 800 kilometres of driving across motorway, town and rural, we averaged 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres.
Skoda Superb Pricing
The new Superb is available from €48,325 for the 1.5 petrol auto or from €48,825 for the 2.0 diesel auto, both in Selection trim. The diesel Selection+ we tested is available from €51,325.
Carzone Verdict
The Superb is pricier than what it once was but still manages to offer a lot of car for the money, being incredibly well-equipped, spacious and practical. It doesn’t offer much in the way of excitement but you might still find yourself charmed by its blend of comfort, economy and understated style.