Design Skoda Superb

Design Skoda Superb

The Skoda Superb offers Volkswagen Group build quality at a much lower price than equivalent VW or Audi models, as well as loads of standard equipment and much more practicality for families. We think that represents everything that has made the company so successful in recent years.

Passenger comfort, build quality and the efficient engine range are all top-notch – this is simply one of the best big family cars you can buy. It would take a very determined badge snob to be put off by the lack of an upmarket logo on the nose.

The Skoda Superb looks slightly unsual in profile thanks to its unique roofline, and overall it isn't quite as neat and resolved as its Volkswagen Group stablemate the Passat. However the facelifted 2013 model has a completely new front-end designed to push the Superb further upmarket.

Engine Skoda Superb

It’s instantly recognisable as a Skoda thanks to its simple, no-nonsense lines, but the wide back doors, long roofline and stepped rear mean it looks more awkward than the smaller Octavia.The update introduces a squared-off grille and lights up front, while the rear number plate has been moved from the bumper to between the revised tail-lights.

Skoda's record in our annual Driver Power survey speaks for itself: the Superb finished second overall in 2012, beaten only by its fellow Skoda, the Yeti. The company as a whole topped the manufacturer's charts as well, so there really is no more satsifying car to own.

Reliability of both petrol and diesel engines, as well as electrics, is almost bulletproof, and electronic stability control is standard across the Superb range. Owners praised the Superb’s space, quality and reliability in our Driver Power 2013 satisfaction survey, and the latest car should live up to this record. Euro NCAP gave the Superb five stars for safety although it was tested back in 2009. The twin boot opening defaults to its saloon setting, and a heavy-duty latch ensures that the hatch won’t open of its own accord in a smash.