2020 Skoda Superb

CAR REVIEW

Skoda Superb Estate

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“Practical, comfortable and premium. A fantastic large estate from Skoda”

Is there a better estate car on sale right now at this price point? We’re not sure there is. The Superb combines huge space inside with Skoda’s typical practical little touches, a premium but usable interior and gloriously soft suspension for proper refinement.

The engines are efficient, the gearboxes are well-suited to their duties and there’s a wide range of trim levels across different price points. Forget any SUV or EV for now, this is still Skoda’s halo product.

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/skoda/superb-estate-0

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Cash and carry: Jaguar XF Sportbrake vs rivals

Jaguar has upgraded the XF Sportbrake yet also reduced its price, dropping the estate down into BMW 3 Series and Skoda Superb territory. We ask if it’s too good to be true

Ultimately, however, it’s the estate as a concept that’s the real victor here, these three serving as a powerful reminder that such cars can turn their wheels to almost anything. So make sure you take a long hard look before committing to an SUV.

1st: Jaguar XF Sportbrake

Jaguar used to sell cars under the strapline ‘Grace, pace and space’. With this elegant, engaging and versatile XF Sportbrake, it has revived those values.

2nd: BMW 320d Touring M Sport

The priciest here and feels it. Exquisitely engineered, the BMW is also the most involving. Yet it’s the least effective estate here.

3rd: Skoda Superb Estate

The roomiest and cheapest to buy and run. Good to drive, too, but doesn’t have dynamic depth and lacks character in this company.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/cash-and-carry-jaguar-xf-sportbrake-vs-rivals

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Does diesel still shine? Mile-munching in the Skoda Superb

Do big, mile-crunching oil-burners still have a vital role to play in the UK automotive landscape? We go diesel for a typical work trip

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Does diesel still shine? Mile-munching in the Skoda Superb | Autocar

Do big, mile-crunching oil-burners still have a vital role to play in the UK automotive landscape? We go diesel for a typical work trip
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Nearly-new buying guide: Skoda Superb Estate

It boldly goes where no car has gone before

If you struggle with the concept of infinity, stick your head in the boot of a Skoda Superb Estate and it might just finish you off.

There’s no more capacious derrière in the known universe. But the Superb Estate is a larger whole than just that one, and much more than a pretty space: it’s possibly one of the most useful all-rounders you can buy.

Engines? Initially, there was a 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol in 123bhp TSI 125 and 148bhp TSI 150 guises. This was replaced with the 1.5-litre TSI 150 in the Superb’s 2018 mid-life facelift. There were also two versions of the 2.0-litre four-pot, the TSI 220 and TSI 280, with 217bhp and 276bhp.

The latter became the 287bhp TSI 290 in 2018, when a TSI 190 was also added. The plug-in hybrid 1.4 TSI iV 218 arrived in 2020. This uses a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine and a 144bhp electric motor for a total output of 215bhp.

On the diesel side, it’s the 118bhp 1.6-litre and 148bhp 2.0-litre four cylinder engines (the TDI 120 and TDI 150) that dominated early sales and are therefore the most prevalent on the used market.

The 2.0-litre diesel engine was also available as a 187bhp TDI 190, which was later raised to 197bhp and known as the TDI 200. This could be had with four-wheel drive.

Superb buyers could also choose between a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch automatic (DSG) gearbox.

www.autocar.co.uk

Nearly-new buying guide: Skoda Superb Estate | Autocar

An all-rounding family estate with a cavernous boot, available with wide-ranging engines
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Skoda Superb gains upgraded plug-in powertrain for 2023

Skoda also confirmed the Kodiaq SUV would gain plug-in power for the first time

New iterations of the Skoda Superb and Skoda Kodiaq will go on sale later this year, with both models gaining a total redesign inside and out, new technology and a handful of “efficient engines’.

With first deliveries planned for early 2024, the Superb will enter its fourth generation, while the Kodiaq SUV will move into its second generation.

Both models will be available with a selection of petrol and diesel engines, with 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines and 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre diesel engines, but a key change is the addition of a new plug-in hybrid powertrain.

While the Superb has been available with a PHEV powertrain for a while now, it will be the first time the larger Kodiaq will be sold with a plug.

The electrified plug-in hybrid pairs a 1.4-litre petrol four-pot with an electric motor and 13kWh battery for a combined output of 215bhp and an electric-only range of 25-30 miles.

www.autocar.co.uk

Skoda Superb gains upgraded plug-in powertrain for 2023 | Autocar

Skoda also confirmed the Kodiaq SUV would gain plug-in power for the first time
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Monstrously spacious Skoda Superb gets even MORE space

Is the new Skoda Superb going to be the perfect anti-SUV estate?

A fourth-generation Skoda Superb is coming. Skoda tells us it’s updated the technology and styling. And it’s made the thing even more spacious.

At this point, we suspect Doctor Who may start making enquiries on part-exchanging the Tardis for the capacious Superb Estate. But, we won't get to know more until the Superb officially debuts in November.

We do, however, have a selection of camo-ed prototype shots and generously disclosed info from the brand on what to expect.

Styling-wise, the tail lights have been slimmed down and they’ve been given some fancy tech. There’s also going to be a choice of headlights – one of which includes ‘crystallinium’, which sounds very, er, made-up. But apparently creates an aesthetically pleasing jewelled look. Nice.

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Monstrously spacious Skoda Superb gets even MORE space

Is the new Skoda Superb going to be the perfect anti-SUV estate?
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Skoda Superb

The fourth generation of the Škoda Superb builds on the strengths of its predecessor, offering an even more sophisticated design, more space and comfort and state-of-the-art technology. With the new Škoda Superb, customers will once again have the choice between a Combi estate version and a hatchback. A new range structure with seven Design Selections offers plenty of sustainable solutions, such as textiles made of 100 percent sustainable materials. At the same time, the innovative Škoda Smart Dials and a new interior concept featuring a free-standing 13-inch infotainment screen make for even greater ease of use. The interior has a clean and spacious look. Škoda has once again optimised its powertrains for even greater efficiency. There are three petrol engines with outputs ranging from 110 kW (150 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp), and two diesels with 110 kW (150 hp) and 142 kW (193 hp) to choose from. In addition, the portfolio includes a new plug-in hybrid powertrain that is exclusive to the Combi estate as well as an all-new mild-hybrid version. Innovative assistance systems such as the Turn Assist and Crossroad Assist are making their debut in the Superb.


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Move over Tardis, the new Skoda Superb estate and hatch are here

Six powertrain options and a complete exterior and interior revamp headline the changes

Skoda has pulled the covers off the all-new fourth-generation Superb, and has confirmed it'll be offered in both hatch and estate body styles. Sorry, Doctor Who, looks like you might have to park the Tardis.

Because an already gargantuan car has gotten even bigger. Skoda claims this new Superb offers up to 30 more litres of storage space in the estate over the third-gen car (and 20 litres more than the old hatch), thanks in part to expanded dimensions across the board. There's a better drag coefficient of course - which in turn helps fuel economy - but mostly, there's just tonnes of space.

Major changes to that exterior include a revised octagonal grille, a dark chrome front apron trim and a new set of LED Matrix headlights claimed to have 40 per cent more light output. A palette of six new colours is also available, including five metallic finishes such as Carmine Red, Cobalt Blue, and Ice Tea Yellow - yep, that really is the name of a colour. We’re now wondering when Pepsi Max Purple will drop to complement the choice of 17 or 19-inch alloys.

The interior has also been given a spruce with, says Skoda, a focus on achieving better ergonomics through a less cluttered design. Sustainable materials are also found aplenty, with Skoda claiming that all interior textiles are made from 100 per cent recycled materials.

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Move over Tardis, the new Skoda Superb estate and hatch are here

Six powertrain options and a complete exterior and interior revamp headline the changes
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