2024 Skoda Superb Review: One of the best value cars you can buy

[@GarryMcGovern]

Would take this over ANY SUV, any day of the week..... Superb!

[@Top_Gear_Clips_Central]

Agreed

[@toyotaprius79]

Dont give them any ideas, you know they want it to be an SUV!

[@-DC-]

No one wants large estates new in the UK. Sales are abysmal.

[@onslimited]

@@GarryMcGovern Suv's are to bouncy !

[@robertreid9079]

@@-DC- great to have the choice. I believe many buyers don’t make a rational decision based on their requirements but go for the popular choice.If the sales turn out to be abysmal it doesn’t matter a jot to those who have decided to purchase a large estate. Maybe SUV sales in the UK are higher due to clever marketing.😉

[@peterbrennan-rc7rw]

A quite incredible car, if you want a spacious load carrying family car, this has it all. We regularly travel to south west France to tour and go fishing. Loaded up with all our fishing tackle and baggage.lots of room, 6'6" rod bags fit in easy. Adaptive cruise control on the lovely French motorways. I was so impressed with our first Superb estate in 2016 we got another one 22 plate slightly higher spec. It is an incredible car. Upper 40s to the gallon, totally reliable and a pleasure to drive, from east anglia to south west france on just over one tank of diesel, in spacious comfort, fully loaded. Everything we could want in a car.thank you skoda.

[@colingoode3702]

I have a 2016 Superb 280 Estate L&K with DSG, Dynamic Chassis Control & 4 x 4. Best car I've ever had. Acres of space & pace & it can carry a wardrobe inside or on the roof! What's not to like. Best bought at 2-3 years old for half the price when new.

[@iliesrazvan828]

Totally agree. it is one of the most under rated sleepers on the market. I have a 2021 one. For the price I got it ( 2 years old) I could have got a stelar milage 520 d or similar. Yes, BMW or Mercedes has better materials inside but the difference in comfort, overall, is not that big and Skoda offers better running costs ( except the mpg) and lots of space inside.

[@colingoode3702]

@@iliesrazvan828 Even more of a sleeper when you add a stage 1 ECU remap & get 360bhp without any other mods! In sport mode it can easily achieve sub 5 secs 0-60s but even more impressive is the increase in torque from 349 to 488nm which makes for effortless pulling power in any gear.

[@j.h-sr7em]

Had to just chuck in your remap, just because he said he has a 2021 model, 5 years newer than yours. 😢​@@colingoode3702

[@rosswhittleton6277]

I first sat in a Skoda Superb taxi a couple of years ago going to Belfast from the airport and at a fairly hefty 6'4" it was a pleasure not to have to double myself up to get in and out; cracking car!

[@Sagy-k6x]

I have driving experience from 1994 , today I driving on Supeb 2023 most driving by work activity. My apinion is the best car as I drived before , the adaptive cruise control on the steak is the brilliant idea 😇💪

[@onslimited]

I have a 2017 L&K version from new. It now has 405,000km on it. The best car I have ever owned! I am awaiting my new L&K version DIESEL, in 2 weeks. It's a good, solid, very dependable car. It's all a car should be! My new one will have all the tech, HUD etc, etc.

[@TheRealKingOfHun]

Had any AdBlue sensor issue?

[@iliesrazvan828]

One of the most under rated cruiser in the market. Forget the sensitive 1.5 or the electrical nonsense. Just get the powerful petrol paired with dcc and will make it a sleeper. However the previous interior looks nicer, to me, if you get it with the traditional dials ( not the electronic one dash) and in light beige color. Looks sort of a classy car, easily mistaken for an expensive brand.

[@johnmatchett3548]

Good review, thanks. As a commercial/industrial photographer and dog owner, I've driven estates for over 30 years. I leased a Tiguan cheap, just as VW were shutting down their diesel production lines for the glorious electrification revolution, which seems to have short-circuited somewhat. Living in the country I have grown to appreciate the ride height visibility, and they are definitely easier to get in and out of as you become an old codger. As my lease comes around for renewal I have watched several reviews of both the Octavia and the Superb estates and am sorely tempted away from growing SUVs fraternity. These latest estates do phenomenal fuel consumption, with more carrying capacity and softer ride. I'd still be keen to buy the lovely 2L diesel though - if I could trust our government and/or the EU to apply themselves to clear, intelligent decisions for their voting public. BTW: It was rather telling at launch, that Skoda announced the new Superb as being available with 2 Diesels, 3 Petrol... and a PHEV. It would seem that the VAG group - along with other manufacturers - are not singing from the prescribed song sheet. JM

[@graham62k]

Just replaced a Ford Fiesta on a '19 plate with a Superb Estate on a '23 plate (3rd gen). My god, what a difference, and what a delightful car to drive. Fantastic value - love it.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the video review, the best Estate Car on sale 😊

[@stephenwakeman3074]

You can hear it, but that's just noise - best line ever. Next up, you can see it, but that's just light.

[@CharGuitarGirl]

We had a skoda superb estate in 2015... I did 250,000 miles in 4 years... besides regular servicing, tyre changes etxm.. it only ever needed a glow plug change. Never missed a beat. A boot for days, copious amounts of leg room front and rear.

[@GRIFF22]

Wow, the angle of those seats when folded down is so steep, it really does offset the space. Such a shame they wont go flat. On my old mondeo, you can lift up the rear seats and get the whole thing flat.

[@Tapot_goo]

the Passat is based on the Skoda as Skoda developed both the superb and the Passat

[@dale3852]

Very interesting. Good vid folks .

[@alanrutland4424]

I have the previous superb - Lauren and klement. I test drove the new version and have to say I did think the interior was worse than the old one. Much cheaper feeling. I don’t know why those 3 intelligent dials are that wobbly but at least Skoda did this and it does work well. Also unsure why the Lauren & Klement now only comes with the 4x4 engine. Odd decision that one. Still the new one was very comfortable- was a base spec - so didnt have the adaptive suspension. For me, just a shame the interior didn’t feel as luxurious as previous model.

[@51StPi]

Nice car but the basic trim estate with a few option packs including heated steering wheel, rear airbags and matrix headlamps takes it over £40k and into luxury car tax, UK tax rules it out for many as a sensible purchase.

[@Ytwhna]

That screen where the speedo is dire! Just glued on. So strange.

[@Catchingcars]

Thank God it is not an SUV and not Electric and offered as a nice looking Sedan/Hatchback. Almost perfect daily for anyone in estate or saloon/hatchback form.

[@anthonybrown4874]

As with all cars the increase in price means its a used option only for many, so its likely price at 1,2& 3 years old is vital information to see if its worth hanging on to depreciate.

[@onslimited]

@@anthonybrown4874 mine is 7 years old, has 405,000klm .. has kept 30% of its original cost

[@Ytwhna]

Have they reduced the rear legroom to increase the boot space like they did with the Octavia? I’d much rather have the larger legroom.

[@martinbeacher6165]

Wonder what the boot dimensions are re. height, width & depth for fitting a crate in for my dog.

[@robertreid9079]

It is easy to find out.😉

[@durkaflip]

Im considering either a superb, a kodiaq or a Tesla Model Y. Which would you go for?

[@gisellekalengankongolo7737]

Superb Combi rear view

[@stevewallace1387]

I would probably go for a blue VRS estate which is still good value for the money

[@Odin412z]

Skoda has a better UI than VW. Knobs!

[@Leonfr_2022]

If it's based on the Passat, I have it from good authority that the new Passat and Tiguan are having lots of issues, software again! Which is causing the cars to have lots of errors and even not start

[@messylaura]

what were skoda thinking when they did the dash on the 2024, defiantly a step or three back from the mk3, i have a 1989 estelle that i put my smart phone on the dash behind the wheel, looks just like that one,

[@jankolman8064]

In fact, the Skoda is not on the VW Passat platform, but on the contrary, it is on the Skoda Superb platform, because the VW Passat was completely developed by Skoda.

[@meryuk]

Hatchback or saloon?

[@gisellekalengankongolo7737]

Combi

[@z00h]

It's the other way round, matey. The VW Passat is based on the Skoda Superb.

[@ChesNZ]

The front lower grille looks like its missing something

[@Florislaurens]

Today I was at a dealership that sells both Skoda and VW. It occurred to me that it has finally happened: the Superb is a better looking car inside and outside, than it's sibling Passat. There's something very very odd with the Passat, its...a bit incoherent from the outside, not as majestic as the previous version, and it's interior is just average. Whilst the Superb is....well..superb. As is the Kodiaq interior. VW has missed the bus. Or did they miss it deliberately???🤔 Think about that.....

[@calebwany8422]

Idk about cylinder deactivation, otherwise, good wagon

[@maciejjirowec3315]

I think you're talking a bit of rubbish about the quality in the cabin. It's great quality and I'd take it instead of plasticy garish New Passat any day of the week Beautiful New Skoda Superb

[@TerbrugZondolop]

When Škoda overtakes VW on all fronts.

[@davidf4897]

Ive been driving Superb Estates since 2011.I'm on my fourth. Love them. However, I really dislike the dashboard. Was so disappointed, with the overall shelf like design and the really cheap feel. Like formica worktop. Far too much going on with the large screen and the digital display and the vertical slat design on the facia, which has no practical purpose is just a dust catcher. My current car is barely two years old and Ill be hanging unto it. Probably my last Superb.

[@seapen9608]

Why dont they put a 360 degree camera in such big vehicles??? It would make parking a breeze.

[@peglor]

Partly because you can actually see out of cars using the windows provided, while view angles and blind spots are a lot bigger on SUVs. The real reason is probably to push you to buy a worse car, made from most of the same parts, but with an Audi badge.

[@graemetaylor629]

new car prices are ridiculous this car 4 years ago would have been half this price and who needs an electric tail gate ffs

[@toyotaprius79]

Superb inflation

[@srenschulian5477]

In 2024 version, the Superb is no longer bigger than Passat - but still nicer looking.

[@MEGAtroll113]

The front looks like a Mustang and a Kia mix. Not in a bad way though!

[@long_view]

The boot lip (and the lack of a flat load bay with the second row seats folded) negates the key benefits of an estate car; perhaps the (optional) variable boot floor addresses this.

[@onslimited]

@@long_view you can get it with a variable boot floor. Level boot !

[@theanswer1993]

Dacia Jogger. 22k for 700 liters of boot space

[@TheDigitalDadUK]

I'll forgive its utter dullness because it's not an SUV.....

[@robertreid9079]

Some customers prefer a dull looking car. It is all a matter of subjectivity and preference. Choice is good.👍

[@onslimited]

SUV's are too bouncy, especially for passengers. There not anyway pleasurable to drive long distances

[@calebwany8422]

it looks fine bro,

[@TheDigitalDadUK]

@@onslimited just bought an old Passat B6 for peanuts....cracking car!

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Competitor 1. Audi RS6 Avant 2. BMW M3 Touring 3. Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S

[@peglor]

But by comparison they all cost a fortune to run and maintain, have less boot space and you only start to see where all the money went onto them at speeds well past those where your licence will be gone if the cops see you, unless you only drive unrestricted autobahn. More realistic are the Passat, the A6 Avant and all the awful SUV's car buyers in general have been fooled into thinking is normal now.

[@ivanpopov1016]

The interior doesn't look very good. It looks like someone glued a tablet in front of the gauge cluster. Just hideous. I'm getting the previous model.

[@simondavison7482]

The new superb is full of software faults. I picked my superb up on Friday, and drove it back to the dealership on Monday. It has been there for 10 weeks waiting for Skoda CZ to sort out new software

[@descarroll2039]

The 3 rotary dials look like they'll fall off and break very easily...cheap and brittle...

[@fairgo4156]

Lacks ground clearance, no thanks

[@carfella7994]

Omg I was first

[@robinhughes8822]

2nd 😂

[@kb8570]

35K for this junk. Depreciation will destroy the value of this car.

[@gordonhamilton727]

You obviously hate the brand. So you decide to come on to this channel to vent your hatred. The fact you know sweet sod all about cars didn't get in your way.

[@davidpeacock5912]

Another car SNOB ??????

[@peglor]

Unless you only buy rare Ferraris and Porsches or the odd Bugatti, depreciation will destroy the value of every car you buy. Cars are a financial millstone regardless of brand, and Skoda depreciation, especially if you get a well specced estate, isn't anything like as bad as plenty of other cars, because the second hand market for reliable, roomy estate cars is pretty stable, certainly better than average for cars in general, not to mind anything electric.

[@jeromegasser9631]

Not the best colour and the design is too conservative