2020 Skoda Superb Estate: Very hard to fault
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2019
- The Skoda Superb has been facelifted for 2020, and once again proves that you don't need an SUV to have space, comfort and plenty of practicality. Chris Knapman tests a 2.0-litre diesel model with four-wheel drive and Skoda's DSG gearbox in this CarGurus UK review.
Written review: www.cargurus.co.uk/research/S...
Pros
Hugely spacious and practical for passengers and luggage
Comfortable and relaxing on long journeys
Should prove thoroughly dependable
Cons
Relatively unexciting to drive
Warranty could be more generous
Can be expensive if you're not careful with trim levels
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Ive been driving the 2L 110 KW DSG version for 3 Years now 45.000km per year. Great for distance driving, great for hauling the family. Its a car for use, not for Status or feelings. I dont care, i love it. probably my next one will be Superb too ;)
They are still a status car may not a bentley or 7 series but most certainly a luxury car.
Absolutely love my Superb!, have had 3 and collect my new 69 plate this week. Diesel version, L & K spec so fully loaded. Like the man says "Superb by name and superb by nature". I am registered disabled and the boot is well served for taking my mobility scooter out for the day. The legroom and heated rear seats keep my guests in total comfort and the new satnav display in front of the steering wheel is going to be a great advantage,
Looking for a quality estate - you HAVE to look at the Superb or you're letting yourself down!!
I drove the second generation for 5 years with NO problems at all. I loved it.
I have a 2007 Skoda Octavia diesel wagon I've had for nearly 10 years with 240,000 kms on it. I must say it has been one of the most dependable cars I've owned. The only two components replaced were the air conditioner compressor (hardly surprising in Western Australia), and a fuel pump in the engine bay that was leaking a bit. Even the original DSG gearbox is still fine, and given their reputation, that's saying something too!
Everything electrical still works and it's comfortable to drive. I'd definitely recommend the brand despite the stigma.
30000 kms after purchasing my Skoda Superb 162TSI wagon I am totally impressed. The outstanding fuel economy has to top the list of features that make ownership worth while.
I own a 2015 with 210k km on it...only had one issue, a thermostat failed...that’s it ! New one next year (4x4) estate as why would I need to be a badge snob and go for a vw or Audi as they are in real terms no better. A excellent car.
Skoda, VW and Audi are all part of the same motor group. They are all luxury cars and it really depends on what style you like.
I live in America were the choice cars are a lot better but there are no Skoda cars but a hell of a car can be got in America for nearly half the price of cars in Europe.
I have had a Superb Estate before and loved the car. I was a vehicle examiner and know how well built Skoda's are. I then changed to a Kodiaq and loved that, but as I type this I am waiting for my new 2022 Superb Estate CE L to be delivered. You comments in this video, say it all, Superb by name, Superb by nature. Even the German Police are using them alongside BMW's and love them. Need I say more. Oh one thing, the indicators work on the Skodas haha!
I bought a Sport Line DSG Diesel 2.0Ltr Estate on a 67 plate. It was 6 months old, an ex demonstrator. Got most of the extras fitted. Black on 19" rims. Replaced the front and rear silver Skoda badges with black ones. Removed the "Skoda" and "Superb" letters from the tail gate ( Komb3). Had it re mapped for a 50/50 economy / performance map. Driven "sensibly" returns about 45-50MPG round the town and motorway ? On a full tank, drove from Berkshire to Edinburg and then down into the Lake District and still had 1/4 of a tank, and my motorway driving is not "sedate". In sport mode, round the town, it is a lot of fun. Very sharp responsive steering. Pushed the tyres out to the maximum allowable width for the standard rims. Stuck to the factory fitted tyre brands as I find these are the most reliable for wear and road holding, especially in the wet. I do enjoy the having fun with the VW Golfs and BMW`s who pull along side and look down their collective noses at this poor old lumbering Skoda estate only to be left playing catch up away from the lights. As the reviews will tell you, her on You Tube, they are huge inside. Also love the adaptive headlights that turn to "look round corners" with the steering. Sat nav is very accurate as is the miles left on available fuel readout. For sure a "keeper"
Got a 20 SEL 190 diesel and absolutely love it.
We had ordered a bmw 320d m sport touring but because of covid we was unable to get the car from the dealership, which meant we still needed to get an estate car from an other source, we went to skoda and fell in love with the skoda superb estate. Because we was able to get such a great deal on the car we chose to buy a used superb 2.0 190 tdi dsg sel executive estate. It was absolutely fully loaded and a no brainer not to buy it .both my wife and I love the car ,its a joy to drive and a pleasure to own .im so glad I missed out on the bmw because this car is hands down a better car for the money. Its without doubt the best car we have ever bought and ive owned a jaguar a Mercedes untold fords and a bmw m3 before. But the skoda does a bit of everything that little bit better. Simply skoda.
I bought a year old Superb back in 2015 with 14k on the clock. Still have it, now with 118k. Best car I’ve ever owned, a joy to drive and totally reliable with nothing other than required servicing, tyres and bulbs since I got it. If it wasn’t so good I’d have changed it for another Superb by now!. Oh yes, it’s the lowly S version that cost me a £12950 from a Skoda dealer. I added beepers front and rear for £400 after I got it home. Amazing value, amazing car.
Excellent review. Bravo
Great review and I thank you for your time.
I’ve had a 19 plate Superb hatchback, 1.5 litre petrol, SEL Executive DSG for 6 months. It’s the best car I’ve ever had. Masses of room, very comfortable and very well equipped. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend one. Can’t wait to get another one.
Hi Mike, how does the power from the engine feel? Does it feel brisk enough? Also, what kind of real world economy are you getting?
@@Godot28 hi Mike, I have the 1500cc petrol engine in my Superb. Lots of power and acceleration. I’ve also got the automatic gearbox which is extremely good. If I go on a motorway I put the cruise control on as soon as possible. I get 50mpg on a long journey but probably only 40 ish on short runs. The car is built for long journeys and is extremely quiet so listening to the radio is not a problem. Also in the SEL model I have a CD player installed in the glove box. This also has connections for a computer if things such as the sat. nav need upgrading. The only criticism I have is that I do not have a rear view camera so reversing is not as easy as it could be but the sensors back and front ensure you don’t have a problem. Hope this helps. Mike
@@mikesable6221 that's really useful, thanks! Engine sounds impressive. It's a big car so I wasn't sure if it would struggle with such a small engine, but it sounds fine. Economy also sounds seriously impressive. Thanks so much for replying and I'd be grateful if you have any other insights etc. I'm thinking of getting one as my next car.
@@Godot28 Michael, if you buy one I guarantee you won’t be sorry. The best car I’ve ever had. Mike
Great Video Review. One of the best large Family Cars on sale
Unbeatable price to value ratio
This is such a beautiful car.
I have just bought a 2016 superb sportline estate with only 17k on the clock. 2.0 190 bhp with dsg box. It’s epic. Looked at many different cars including Volvo BMW Audi and VW estates. Nothing compared to the Superb.
I've got a 14 plate mk2 2.0 litre diesel and it's still an awesome car. Great round town and awesome on any run. Been moving house and literally with seats down it took everything.... like the most comfy van. Can't see any need to trade it in.
100% agree I just received my second one.
Brilliant car, and that goes for the outgoing model too. If I were the boss of Audi I'd be furious. Yes, Skoda are supposed to take the basic underpinnings off them but they are supposed to make the rest of it worse not better!!!
The new facelift Superb really is a very attractive package, not only aesthetically, but also in terms of tech, practicality and excellent value for money, an executive class car without the executive price tag, another simply clever creation from an outstanding manufacturer!!.
Looks great,, would love one
ofcourse it can compete with Audi 6 or BMW 5. I owe it with L&K equipement with the same enginne like in review and 4X4 and DSG gear box. And it is perfect car. would not change it.
it doesnt compete with them!! in space yes but then buy some combi as VW carawelle too !!
DSG can't compete with ZF 8 Speed BMW gearbox, believe me
If value is your concern then Skoda is probably among the best cars you can get. But BMW kills it when handling and driving experience is concerned, at a muuuuch higher price of course.
dstfno, its alway the handling... how much time do you drive on te limit or close to it? Me 0.5%. If you ask me it’s overrated.
SUPERB Review a Bloody good looking car
Just got my 2nd hand L & K model, 2016 with 29,500 on it. Rare red.daring to be different, with lovely cream inreior. Added bonus to the already fantastic spec, is a stupid electronic handbrake that releases without having to press the wretched button, and a truly amazing pop down tow bar that hides tucked away behind the bumper. Only slight critisism so far are the back seats not folding down to provide a complete flat surface. Doesn't feel much slower than the Octavia vRS diesel I used to own tbh, and 50+ mpg around town is pretty damned good too....60+ on a run. Excellent car.
I always get at least 700 miles between fill ups in my petrol 1.4 tsi. Long term average 49 mpg.
Could you make off-road test drive of this great car?
Certainly looks the kind of car that could be utilized for camping as it has a large boot and the fold down seats give you pillows and with the auto box and a range of around 600 miles - yes I like it but cannot afford it right now so I'll wait a few years and see what is available 2nd hand.
Iv got a L&K 2016 estate (company car) fantastic car never missed a beat but Iv just ordered a BMW 3 E hybrid for the BIK and a newer model
After owning an A3 and two Golf GTD's in the last ten years I finally admitted to myself that I need to put practicality first. I take delivery of my first Skoda next Wednesday, the Superb Estate SE L. I have to admit I'm quite excited
UPDATE: It’s arrived. I don’t think I’ll ever drive another brand of car again 💙
@@TonyNeat Enjoy the umbrellas in the front doors ;)
Mi chel I’m enjoying the ice scraper in the fuel tank cover too but it’s the matrix lighting I’m loving the most 😉
Would you recommend someone purchase a skoda superb l&k trim as I'm thinking of getting that.
@Colin Gregson Thank you sir 😁
i HAVE a 07 Octavia Estate and it is great.
Nice. But an obvious fault for this big estate is the loading lip and the fact that the rear seats do not fold flat, like on my Avensie which is a superb load lugger. Hopefully, Skoda will remedy this on a newer version.
Great review. Thanks a lot.
I have my mind on a 2018 L&K 4x4, 280HP. Amy comments on interior noise levels?
Greatfull for feedback.
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I love the Octavias would love the superb but out of my price range.
do you really shut the engine hood, I think it's quite clear clearance there...
Got 2 superbs one saloon and an estate it's humongous both 1.6 se deisols with extras
I own SUV's in my house but we also own cars. And everybody I know has a car. The humble saloon car is still a favorite for people as are wagons/estates.
I wish car channels would actually state the cost of the model they're driving
I always assume it's the top spec so look at that on the spec sheet.
Agree. Most of the presser cars are well specced with extras and with some of the priciest engine options. It would be good to state the model and list price, options fitted and OTR price. then we could judge.
Juan Moorchants he said its the top spec
What colour was the car in this video?
Virtual cockpit missing a lot
I am running an Octavia VRs Diesel from new, i have one major issue and that is just wish i had bought it years ago, it's very quick fantatsic mpg decent running cost's and reliable what more could i ask for and being the VRs i have pissed off a few BMW and Porsche drivers as an under cover car it's quick delighted, could not have made a better choice.
I recommended this car (1.5 petrol DSG SE L estate) to my dad as a replacement for his diseasel Astra on the Mobility scheme. My dad has MS and wants to be able to take friends to the pub while having his mobility scooter in the boot. Pleased to say that he will be taking delivery in January and it will be the best quality he's ever owned.
I will watch later but how would you say purely the NVH compares to A6/E class ?
Good review of a good value car. I had an extended test in one 3 years ago and was very impressed but ultimately opted not to buy because the tech. felt a bit poorly thought out. Hard to explain but it felt disjointed and a bit awkward. Maybe that's improved, I will certainly take another look.
3 years ago it probably already was current gen. pre-facelift .I dont think the tech has improved THAT much. Octavia 4th gen is out now, that one definitely received an update in this regard. (everything became touch based ... even light mode selector)
I absolutely loved my superb when I had one. Sadly the Mrs wanted to change to a t-roc.
Omg you let her swap a Skoda Superb for a T-Roc? What was she thinking?
She said i want a SUV to sit taller, unfortunately nowadays she says..watch a piece of garbage my baby rock.
Yet another man flaunting his mangina.
A T-Roc?! Women like SUVs just to sit up high and look cool. T-Roc is a piece of shit in every aspect compared to the Superb, shitty and hard plastic interior, shitty interior space, shitty everything...
You could leave the t roc in the boot of the superb. Grounds for divorce.
If you find the suspension a little too soft and wofty you can get it with the DCC( dynamic chassis control)problem solved.
Mine arrives in the next few days and am terrified about locking the key inside and using the electronic handbrake lol 🙈
Lol you'll get used to it and by now you probably havent
Is a diesel superb best avoided in 2021? My concern is it may be heavily taxed in the next few years.
Everything is and will be heavily taxed. They will force EV's down your throat and then tax those like mad directly and through your electricity bill. Where I live it is already happening and certain cities are de fatco banning non-EV's from 2027.
superb costs now same or more then passat with same specs in most of countries and few years ago it was opposite
It is absolutely insane that they could not shelf out a few cents for LED interior lights, its 2020 for fucks sake. That being said i do love the superb in every other single regard
Great review of a great car. For my money, better than an equivalent Passat or A4.
I think you mean A6. The Skoda Octavia is the A4 competition.
@@mathurinkerbouchard8931 - no, I mean A4. The A6 is in a different league pricewise. The Octavia is from the class below, based on the stretched Golf (MQB) platform. Check out What Car?, Cargurus and Carwow reviews, they all match the Passat, A4 and Superb together because they compete in the same market segment.
Graham W yes you are right. But Superb can really compete with a6 with no problem, and for me it is clear winner. Skoda made realy good car.
Hai i am rakesh and i am from india.
The skoda superb gear rod is not at all attractive. So please change the shape and look of gear rod and if possible please change the headlight also.
Apart from these the entire external look and internal look is ultimate awesome. As a skoda superb lover this is my genuine feedback.. thank you
Prasanth Kumar hi rakish. I am chief engineer of skoda. Ty for telling me I will change these thing for u right away thank you for telling me.
If they were bit more reliable (mostly DSG and diesel engine) it would be Superb.
I have the 190 DSG sportline. IMHO the best car ive ever had. Previous to this car I had the BMW 3 320D LUX. Wasn't terrible , but seats were cheap , thin , raised floor , off set peddles all made for a disappointing day to day life. The only thing I don't like is the assisted cruise, its goes out of calibration so easy and reading reviews , reviews tell me that the calibration isn't covered in warranty. Slight issue to get over. Another downpoint , it likes to eat tyres , big heavy engine , 400 torque and youl see the fronts down in 12-15 months. The plus point is that torque , good fun. For 1.2 seconds you have an RS6. Don't race an RS anything as they will rip your spleen out and laugh.
What exactly loses calibration ? Is it the Lane Assist part that's keeping you in between lanes or the actual radar that's keeping distance from other cars ? I would believe the former but the latter part is usually quite reliable.
@@LelouchLamperouge235 My car in the right hand lane of a 2 lane British high way sees trucks , big vehicles in the left lane and slams the brakes on . The car believes the vehicles are in the cars path. I usually press the throttle and pass the vehicles. Its very annoying . Braking suddenly for vehicles in the inside lane makes drivers behind me nervous. I hope i have described it well enough , if not ask me more questions
@@greezoid56 my bad, that actually looks like it has lost its calibration. Never happened to me as of yet. Be warned, if a car actually thinks someone has agressively overtaken you with no room to spare, it will take control of the steering wheel and activate the multi-collision braking system. The only fault i have ever discovered in the assisted cruise control is that if there is a multi-lane road with big bends, it can react to cars that technically are in front of you at the moment but in reality are in a different lane.
My greatest complaint about Skoda cars is the lack of noise proofing insulation. Also not many car reviewers point this out but the cars are LOUD. In a short distance, low speed city traffic driving scenario you might not notice it, but go on a highway and drive longer distance with speed greater than 120km/h and you will suffer from noise fatigue. You can also hear it in this video, once the car is running, the humming sound in the background. You won't get this with audi/bmw/merc.
I drove one with so called acoustic windows, the difference with my E class was minimal.
@@paracetamol661 what speed did you drive the skoda?
We didn’t have an extended test drive of the superb we bought in 2018 ,so we didn’t know how hard and uncomfortable the front seats were after only 80 mile journeys.So it had to go after 11 months of sore backsides and replaced with a more comfortable and quieter mondeo
I would
With the lack of Audi's high tech display's could be the Skoda's strengths as they are way too complicated. Give me analogue controls any day!
That’s the problem with Audi, BMW and even VW. Their over engineered, which is ironic because it was one of the big reason they lost the war. They over engineered everything so getting specialist parts to the battle front so their tanks & planes would sit there for weeks on end waiting for specially engineered parts from Germany.
Running both in sports mode
What makes a SUV better than other types of cars?
Beats the hell out of me. The only SUV I'd ever consider owning if I ever could afford it would be the Toyota Land Cruiser; and not because it's big and imposing but because almost every component that goes into building one is designed to last at least 20 years.
@@danmccarthy4700 Toyota Land Cruiser is no SUV. It is a full fledged off-roader
This is the same as the old superb, whereas the octavia has completely changed
with a brand new updated interior
This is just facelift. New will come in 2022.
Hard to fault really,must get one.
Go for it.....you wont regret it.
Skoda uses Combi. Not estate. Please say it right atleast
Even in UK?
Is this the SE L or L&K? Did I miss it?
SEL model.
If price point great car
The rear seats do not fold flat. A design fault. So I'm out.
I have no interest in Audis, paying more money for less of a car or a BMW 5 series boringmobile.My delema is I will be changing my current Skoda for either this or a Benz CLS shooting brake. With 2 kids and a dog this might just be the winner.
Skoda Superb state is just too long for most people. Probably good as a taxi though.
Restyled just a bit: ibb.co/s58jRNt
I can really understand why VW sells so many cars, they tick the most checkmarks when it comes to what an average driver wants from his or hers vehicle. I would also like to have those small but sometimes very important practical everyday gadgets in my car because they make our lives easier no matter I look at cars from a totally different perspective. The thing that makes me sad is that because majority of people wants and buys only this kind of vehicles some other type of cars are dying, also those somewhat special cars are measured by benchmarks set by this Skoda, VW, Audi and other generic cars, also press people that looks at cars mostly as an average buyer then finds them "faulty", which does not help either.
Skoda would double or triple their sales if they made the car prettier on the outside
Trust me, we (czechs) don’t really care about the looks, if it has a škoda badge, we’ll buy it no matter the cost and reliability (which definitely isn’t as good as it used to be with Felicias and Mk1 diesel Octavias). I know so many people who have had Škodas their entire lives, can’t say I have anything against it. Glad you are enjoying yout superb.
I’ve had my Superb Sportsline diesel estate from January 2018. It’s been a brilliant car, never once letting me down. It’s a fantastic well worked out car. It did take a Few days to conquer reversed parking as it is a long car. Servicing is also great value at £220 for a standard/intermittent service and £380 for a full service. Their after sales support is exceptional too.
William Ormonde the fact u think that price for a service is good is rather worrying they only change the oil and filter
MrTangolizard they don’t just do that! They give the car a full inspection from the front bumper to the back bumper. They also check the tyres, brake discs, brake lines, gearbox too and inspect for any oil or hydraulic fluid leaks as well from under the car. If any fluids are needed, they see to it as it’s part of the price. They also do a full diagnostic test and send you a video by email to show you that they have inspected it!! I couldn’t be happier with the after sales service of Skoda. My car tells me by ŠkodaConnect when it needs a service, once I ok it, the system gets in touch with my dealership to book a service and organise a curtesy car as well. That’s all in the price too. When I take the car in, everything is ready for me.
William Ormonde lol they do a visual inspection something that I can do myself any one that is sucked in by main dealer rubbish deserve to pay what was 250/350 pound for a oil change it’s just laughable find yourself a good independent mechanic and they will do a better job for at least 1/3rd less the only time I’ve ever used main dealers they messed up my car they over charge and they put a apprentices on it anyway inspection from bumper to bonnet lol yeah I’ve seen the videos it’s a scam it is not acceptable to charge that for such little work mercedesare even worse they charge or tried to charge me 541 for a service I laughed at them but who am I to say where u should spend your money I would rather give it to the guy in my town with 40 years experience than a multi national company that employs a guy on 18k a year
William Ormonde listen I have a Mercedes e class my car will phone Mercedes and book it in for me if I ever let it which I don’t they keep your car for the best part of a day and overcharge I bought my car new and wouldn’t let them near it with 1 exception the gearbox fluid change as they are the only ones at the moment who have the machine to do it but as soon as the independents buy them buy buy main dealer there crooks
MrTangolizard I know exactly how Mercedes work bud. I used to own a CL500. They charged me bucketloads for services. My Active Body Control failed due to them not changing the hydraulic fluid in the suspension and it clogged up the pipes!! They asked for £5500 to put it right!! Luckily a friend of mine who used to work for Mercedes and has his own garage, inspected the suspension and found that the pipes had never been flushed, even though Mercedes charged for it on the invoice. I got in touch with a lawyer, who informed them that the suspension failed due to their negligence and they had to fix it free of charge. I sold the car after it was fixed. Mercedes are thieves that I will agree with you on👍
A lovey comfortable car, loads of room in the back seats but I was going to trade in my 2006 Saab 95 estate for a Superb and the boot in my old Saab holds much more stuff when you factor in space with the parcel shelf out. We have a large 3 wheel buggy and it wouldn't fit width ways in the Superb as it was quite a narrow boot and above the parcel shelf it's tiny. When you option a spare wheel the boot gets even smaller. My old Saab was fantastic and I couldn't find anything to replace it until I saw the new Opel Insignia estate. I literally took a tape measure to the Skoda and Opel boots and believe it or not there was more realistic space in the Opel than the Superb. The boot in the Opel was 3cm wider which may not sound much but we can fit the buggy width wise in the Opel but not the Superb, the space above the parcel shelf was a little more in the Opel and when there is a spare wheel in the Superb it's a much smaller boot. I don't know who figures out the litre system of boot space but I think they need to get a new system.
40 45 mpg is very poor today
I bet it will do better than that. My Octavia 4x4 does 50-53 mpg with the same engine on long runs.
It’s a decent sized car I think that’s pretty good.
He did say "real world" my Fabia TDi does 52-57 mpg every day commute or shopping runs but can jump to 63 + mpg on a steady run with a light foot.
Russ Cattell Fine. But now try to load your fabia with four huge holdalls two children and a large dog, hop onto a motorway and do 1500 miles. Will it be still soooo good? 🤔. No because you will need to fit a roof boot or tow a trailer for all that jazz. Fabia is a good car but not for the same purpose as superb estate. Greetings
@@lukaszgierad6775 My Fabia is the combi & carries 3 dogs, us 2 + our luggage easy. If we needed more we would be into Octavia or Superb combi. We have done twice a 1k km run to the Rhine valley from the Atlantic coastal region on a 45l tank full each way.
You are right, the Superb is a great family wagon. Is this where VW owners question the sticker price ? Audi owners won't because they are convinced they have shelled out on a vastly superior product despite the corporate commonality in the cars.
“Bentley or rolls Royce levels of room”
Cmon mate settle down.
But it is
It's true.
How much you pay for Bentley or Rols Royce... for that money you would have three times more space in Superb... So next time try to compare Superb with A380... Stupid... 😁
There huge
A bit dull, the car not the review :)