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Skoda Superb Range Review
The comprehensive Skoda Superb Range review
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Critic reviews
Website
Rating
Notable quotes
WhichCar
90%
"Vast passenger and luggage space, excellent performance and economy, value for money."
Skoda retails the Superb from $43,990 for an entry level, 2.0-litre petrol, front wheel drive Style sedan. Prices rise to $61,690 for an all-wheel-drive SportLine wagon.
Metallic paints are a $700 optional extra.
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Superb Sedan Pricing
Skoda Superb Sedan Prices
MSRP
Style 2.0 Petrol TSI, Automatic, FWD:
$43,990
Style 2.0 Petrol TSI, Automatic, 4x4:
$55,290
SportLine 2.0 Petrol TSI, Automatic, 4x4:
$59,990
Superb Wagon Pricing
Skoda Superb Wagon Prices
MSRP
Style 2.0 Petrol TSI, Automatic, FWD:
$45,690
Style 2.0 Petrol TSI, Automatic, 4x4:
$56,990
SportLine 2.0 Petrol TSI, Automatic, 4x4:
$61,690
The above prices are the manufacturer's recommended driveaway price (MRDP). These costs include twelve months' rego and compulsory third-party insurance. They also include dealer-delivery rates and stamp duty.
Skoda Superb Reviews from around the web
Overview...
The Skoda Superb is a near perfect sedan or wagon that is extremely well equipped. In fact, it's so good that the automotive media had to get extraordinarily picky to offer any critique. In summary, it's a class-leading benchmark.
Pros
Cons
Notable quote
WhichCar
Large interior
Superb performance and economy
Value for money
Patchy suspension
FWD models lack traction
Lacklustre front seating
"The Skoda Superb is all about the amount of room it manages to squeeze into an upper-medium-sized car for an everyday medium-car price."
Motoring
Spacious interior
Desirable passenger equipment
Quality
Laggy acceleration
Increased noise levels with seats down
Unexciting interior
"The new Skoda Superb, more than any other current Skoda locally on sale, is proof that the company is a worthy contender in the prestige sector."
CarAdvice
Strong petrol engine.
Snappy automatic box
Spacious
Lots of clever features
Hesitation at low speed
No RS badge model
"It is, dare we say it, superb."
Engine and performance
For 2019 Superb models, Skoda has dropped the diesel option. That decision leaves buyers with the choice between two turbocharged, four-cylinder petrol engines. Both engines share a 2.0-litre capacity and both deliver 350Nm of torque. However, one of the engines produces 162kW, while the other engine generates 206kW. Peak power kicks in at different revs. On the Style 2.0-litre engines, maximum kilowatts are achieved at 6,200rpm. SportLine Superbs rev harder, with maximum power at 6,500rpm.
Skoda put the higher output engine in the SportLine 4x4 model. Performance wise, the lower power engine is able to go from 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds. For SportLine cars, this takes a brisk 5.8 seconds.
Reviewers thoughts on the Skoda Superb engine/gearbox line-up
How did reviewers rate these engines? Unanimously, the 162kW engine was said to be solid but reviewers felt it lagged (likely due to the nature of turbocharged engines) when initially setting off.
Bolted to the engine is a six-speed, dual-clutch, automatic direct-shift gearbox (DSG). Most of the road testers felt the transmission shifted well but expressed slight discontentment with the tardiness when setting off. SportLine Superbs come with paddle shifters for a motorsport-like sensation when manually switching through cogs.
162kW
206kW
Engine type
TSI four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
Drivetrain
Front wheel drive
All-wheel-drive
Engine size/displacement
1984cm3
Fuel type
Unleaded petrol min RON 95
Cylinders
Four
Fuel tank capacity
66-litres
Max torque
350Nm@1,500-4,400rpm
350Nm@1,700-5,600rpm
Fuel consumption (combined)
6.7L/100km
7.3L/100km
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
7.1 seconds
5.8 seconds
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Top speed
243km/h
250km/h
Security
Factory immobiliser
Transmission
6-speed DSG automatic gearbox
Towing capacity (unbraked/braked)
750/2,000kg
750/2,200kg
Fuel efficiency
Motoring journalists typically felt the car provided good fuel consumption.
For the 162kW Superb sedan, fuel usage is listed as follows:
Combined: 6.6L/100km
Urban: 8.2L/100km
Extra urban: 5.6L/100km
The sedan will use more fuel if it is paired with the higher power 206kW engine, thanks in part to the extra potency but also thanks to the increased driveline mass due to the all-wheel-drive transmission:
Combined: 7.3L/100km
Urban: 9.1L/100km
Extra urban: 6.3L/100km
Wagon models differ slightly too, as they weigh a couple of dozen extra kilos. For the 162kW Skoda Superb wagon, fuel usage is as follows:
Combined: 6.7L/100km
Urban: 8.3L/100km
Extra urban: 5.8L/100km
And for the high-power Wagon models, there's no difference in fuel consumption compared to the high-power sedan. Presumably, the extra oomph compensates for the slightly increased weight:
Combined: 7.3L/100km
Urban: 9.1L/100km
Extra urban: 6.3L/100km
Official figures, derived from 81/02 ADR tests, differ from real-world figures. Skoda lists possible reasons for differences including driving styles, road conditions, traffic, environmental factors, the state of the vehicle and the number of accessories fitted. So the brochure numbers should really only be used for comparing different models.
Car reviewers generally were given SportLine 4x4 models to drive. They may be driving in a more spirited manner than normal road users, but one outlet achieved a still respectable 10.1L/100km, while another recorded 8.0L/100km.
Testers thought that the Skoda Superb, in either the Style or SportLine variants, was decent. However, many recommended opting for the adaptive chassis control (ACC) that comes with the optional Tech pack.
This lets you alter the suspension and performance on the go. On long distance motorway journeys, you can tap into Comfort mode. When you wish to have a bit of fun, there’s a Sports mode that tightens everything up. The consensus was the car is pretty well-planted.
The steering is said to be direct and precise, although there is a tendency for the car to understeer. To be fair though, very few drivers will find that an issue in everyday trips. To get a true sense of how the Superb handles, you should head to your nearest dealer.
Handling
Testers thought that the Skoda Superb, in either the Style or SportLine variants, was decent. However, many recommended opting for the adaptive chassis control (ACC) that comes with the optional Tech pack.
This lets you alter the suspension and performance on the go. On long distance motorway journeys, you can tap into Comfort mode. When you wish to have a bit of fun, there's a Sports mode that tightens everything up. The consensus was the car is pretty well-planted.
The steering is said to be direct and precise, although there is a tendency for the car to understeer. To be fair though, very few drivers will find that an issue in everyday trips. To get a true sense of how the Superb handles, you should head to your nearest dealer.
Interior and other features
When looking through the spec sheet for this car's cabin, there's very little missing from the Skoda Superb's interior.
To start with, the Superb is roomy. Universally, all journalists enjoyed the spaciousness found in the passenger seats. There's a ton of head, elbow and leg room. The rear occupants, according to reviewers, have near limo levels of space to stretch out in. That's probably why you'll note the Superb is used around the globe as a car to transport VIP and government officials.
A few testers had gripes with the front seats on the sport model, describing them as a little snug for those with broader shoulders.
Whether as a sedan or a wagon, the Superb makes for a practical family car. Dotted around the cabin are ample storage pockets, compartments and bins. There's even an indoor storage slot built into the front doors – with drainage for two included umbrellas! Skoda also includes clever netting that secures loads and a rechargeable torch in the boot space.
The interior of the base spec model is pretty luxurious, with many features you'd expect on cars costing a lot more money. For example, there is the large infotainment screen with built-in sat nav and smartphone connectivity. There are also a number of smart-driving assists like adaptive cruise, emergency braking, blind-spot detection and rear traffic alerts.
Skoda Superb safety features
Superb sedan/Superb wagon
Superb sedan 4x4/Superb wagon 4x4
Superb SportLine sedan 4x4/Superb SportLine sedan wagon 4x4
Superb SportLine sedan 4x4/Superb SportLine sedan wagon 4x4
Sunglasses holder
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Front armrest with A/C storage compartment
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Rear armrest with cup holders
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Front cup holders
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✔
1.5L bottle storage in all doors
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Low washer fluid level warning light
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60/40 split rear seating
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Parking ticket holder
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✔
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Waste bin in door panel
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Luggage netting
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Storage box with cargo fixings behind both rear wheel wells
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✔
Front AERO wipers
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✔
✔
Rear wiper
Wagon only
Wagon only
Wagon only
16" spare wheel
✔
✖️
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Space saving spare wheel
✖️
✔
✔
Soft touch electro-mechanical luggage opening
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✔
✔
Info screen for rear passengers
✔
✔
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Electronic parking brake
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Two umbrellas built into front doors.
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Skoda Superb comfort and convenience features
Superb sedan/Superb wagon
Superb sedan 4x4/Superb wagon 4x4
Superb SportLine sedan 4x4/Superb SportLine sedan wagon 4x4
9.2" touchscreen with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, voice control, SD card and CD Player
✔
✔
✔
Telematics display with tyre pressure, G-Force, kWs, engine and oil temps
✖️
✖️
✔
Traffic jam assist
✔
✔
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Lap timer
✖️
✖️
✔
Premium German sound system with 12 speakers.
Optional
Optional
✔
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
✔
✔
✔
Adaptive chassis control
Optional
Optional
✔
Sport suspension
Optional
✔
✔
Driving mode selection
Optional
✔
✔
2 front and rear LED reading lights
✔
✔
✔
Three-zone climate control with humidity sensor
✔
✔
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Front heated seats
✔
✔
✔
Rear heated seats
Optional
Optional
✔
Electronically adjustable driver seat
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✔
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Electrically adjustable front passenger seat
Optional
Optional
✔
Privacy glass
✔
✔
✔
Electric sunroof (Sedan)
Optional
Optional
Optional
Electric panoramic sunroof (Wagon)
Optional
Optional
Optional
Front and rear parking sensors
✔
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Sun shades for rear side windows
✔
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Tablet holder
✔
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Automatic parking assist
Optional
Optional
✔
Skoda Superb styling features
Superb sedan/Superb wagon
Superb sedan 4x4/Superb wagon 4x4
Superb SportLine sedan 4x4/Superb SportLine sedan wagon 4x4
Bi-Xenon with adaptive front light system and washers
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✔
✔
Suedia leather-appointed seat upholstery
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✔
✖
Suedia leather sports seats
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✖
✔
LED interior ambient lighting
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✔
✔
SportLine decorative front and rear door sill trims
✖
✖
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SportLine fender logos
✖
✖
✔
18" anthracite alloy wheels
✔
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19" anthracite alloy wheels
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✔
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19" SportLine wheels
Optional
✖
✖
Black ceiling trim
✖
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Verdict
The majority of reviewers said this mid-range sedan and wagon lived up to its name. The pricing is competitive and the features are abundant. The Superb really does seem to be able to do everything and to do it adeptly. If you're in the market for a comfortable, fun and utterly practical sedan or wagon, the Superb has to be at the top of your list for consideration.
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