Has Skoda gone TOO POSH? 2024 Skoda Superb review

[@AbductedByAliens84]

I’ve been scouring KZbin for inspiration on my next car. I’m a 39yo dad and this channel offers the most entertaining and informative content, sorry Matt Watson. Keep them coming bud, great vid 🤙🏼

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thank you - you're too kind! -From a 38yo dad trying to do KZbin!

[@menifo4334]

Matt Watson is not doing reviews for dads but for schoolboy teenagers because that's where his mental age got stuck. He is a damn good professional in reviewing cars though. His team runs the cars through X-Rays before each review

[@Concreto1984]

@@menifo4334 I wouldn't say he's mentally stuck there, it's not his call. The managing team is only chasing views and money, that's why carwow degraded into quarter mile race channel. Used to be good, then turned to shit.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Some say I used to work at carwow too!@@menifo4334

[@menifo4334]

i can see the carwow DNA@@TimRodieDrivesStuff

[@palandi]

Skoda is the thinking man's Audi and the new old Volvo at the same time.

[@micko557]

Audi is Škoda with 4 rings.

[@9u13t]

very well Said!

[@johnbower7452]

@@micko557 And.. Another Useless Driver Inside (Audi)

[@carriageprivatehire7000]

Presently have two Skoda Superb 2 litre TDI executive, one hatch, one estate. (Airport Taxis), Both 2017. One has done 300k, the other 190k. In the past I have had Audis, VW Passats. Aside from normal wear and tear, have not had a moments trouble with either. Both do around 60mpg. Both still look like new and drive fine. Easily the best value for money executive car you can buy in my opinion if you look after them. Oil change with long life every 20,000. Nothing else comes close for value. I shall be buying one of the new ones in about 6 months. Next best choice is Merc E220D, but if buying a year old with about 40k on the clock, you will be paying about £6k more and about 40% more on insurance. Unless the snob value of a Merc badge means something to you, Skoda Superb all the way..

[@davidrussell7183]

I'm delighted to hear you're still singing their praises. In the last 6 months or so I've agonised over whether to get one, big retirement treat from me to me, watched many youtube videos and your last one of the Superb Estate pushed my decision over the line and I picked one up just 2 weeks ago on 1st March. 2023 model, 73 plate SE L 197/198hp. Totally delighted with it. Even seeing the 2024 model I'm happy with mine, I don't like the screens that sit out proud of the dash, mine is nicely recessed. My boot has 660 litres so I don't think I really need 690! I'm in my 60's so I don't need lowered suspension etc, though on the odd occasion I want to give it some, it goes like shit off a shovel. Just done one mpg check so far, and it returned 52.2 in mixed driving. My mechanic friend says that will likely increase as the car beds in. To those who are on the fence, I say just go and get one. You will NOT be disappointed.

[@JK-wn3cc]

Good choice! I'm a huge superb fan. Only gripe I have is how they are now priced to match their quality😂. Been driving them since 2011 and got ribbed for ages but once people got in them they were all shocked at the quality, especially for the cost.back then

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I'm glad you're enjoying it! It's one of the best-kept secrets of the car world, I feel...

[@TsLeng]

That 2L petrol is a very decent engine. 52mpg is really good, doubt it'll go any higher tbh.

[@davidrussell7183]

@@TsLeng Mine is diesel. Filled the tank yesterday and did the sums... 53.6mpg.. hope it gets better but if it doesn't I'm totally delighted with mpg anywhere near these numbers.

[@TsLeng]

@@davidrussell7183 ah... If it's the diesel, I guess it can get more. Forgot there is a 190hp diesel too. I have a 2016 petrol 4x4 that will get 45mpg if I drive like a HGV. That's the most I can eke out of it

[@robc5955]

Oooo a boring man’s dream, I shall probably treat myself and keep it a long time.

[@arvan_gurjar]

That is if you hate yourself. If you loved yourself you'd get a stress free Toyota. In all fairness Skoda did a great job with the new Superb but reliability is a big question mark.

[@DADDA]

@@arvan_gurjar Im no škoda fan but the brand has always been known for reliability. I suppose you do have a point now that they cost as much or maybe even more than toyotas.

[@WetPig]

@@DADDA The Toyotas have 10 year old tech in them though. For some folks that's good for some that's bad.

[@vali69m]

@@WetPigand dont forget please about the most tech CVT “automatic” gear box from toyota 😂

[@ramarkble101]

​@@arvan_gurjar and when did you drive your last Skoda? I have my third now and only my first car had a dodgy sensor that gave me sone trouble. The rest was without problems.

[@GarryM66]

Brilliant a diesel in 2024, that’s superb! What a great practical car with knobs and buttons that even JLR have ditched now. There’s never been a better reason to buy one! My French outlaws have a a yeti L&K and won’t sell it. It’s done 250K kms and just keeps going! Great work Skoda 👍

[@tobym9045]

For the life of me...don't understand why North America abandoned Estates (station wagons) in favour of SUVs. Larger, heavier, use more fuel and (generally) more expensive to maintain. Instead of converting all those SUVs to much heavier more expensive (rare metal) EVs with low ranges...Give us more AWD TDI estate choices please!

[@peepa47]

There are many reasons, but mainly its the fact, that they are not classified as cars, but as light trucks, therefore they dont have to adhere to stricked emission standards. There are many videos on youtube about this, for example from Not just bikes, or CityNerd..but basically, emission standards, and marketing. The car industry have persuaded americans it is the best car to have. And since they are on the roads, being in a smaller car is not safe for you, so they think they are safer in a 3 ton tank (which they are, but just because other people drive SUVs). It is really funny, since they talk about saving climate, and electric cars, yet the SUV is one of the biggest crimes against enviroment you could ever think of. If they drove cars like us in europe, with consumption around 4-5l/100km, it would do a lot.

[@micko557]

To make more money on fuel and suspension parts and tires.

[@deganellis]

Great review as always, mate. Good to know that us tall blokes can drive these without crushing our small children in the back seat. Looking forward to checking these out when they land in the English colony of Australia.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Firstly, thanks for giving us Bluey. Secondly, you're spot on - I've got an Alfa Stelvio at the moment and whenever I turn the ignition off my seat slides backwards and crushes my 3 year old… probably need to turn that particular feature off in the menus!

[@deganellis]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff Bluey. That old thing!? Just something I threw together! Yeah, the whole crushing thing doesn't really go down well with the rug rats....or the partner.

[@robtyman4281]

It's filling the gap that VW once occupied with the Passat. In fact imo, Skoda are actually making better cars overall than VW are. Skoda just keep on getting better, and doing things right. VW in the hand, have 'dropped the ball' and you can see this in their cars now. This Octavia estate knocks it out of the ball park, and leaves the brand new Passat looking like a damp squib. Which it is.

[@x.kasiouris5503]

I was in-between polo and fabia, fabia came 2k cheaper, with rear disc brakes unlike the polo, with 6 speed manual 110HP instead of a 5 speed 95hp (polo) and it has slightly more space, a golf sized boot and it turns sharper than the polo, infant it's the 2nd best in the elk tests when it comes to it's segment 2nd only to fiesta, it's that's rally DNA I suppose

[@mickl5536]

I have a Superb Combi 3 2ltr diesel Sport Line. Had it remapped up to 200BHP. Blows of VRS`s and Golf GTI`s. Much to their annoyance. ( being blown off by a big estate car ) Drove from Reading to Edinburgh and back down to the Lake District and still had 1/4 of a tank. Mostly motorway driving at the legal speed limit. ho hum. Love this car. Returns about 45 - 50 MPG urban, if I don't hit the loud pedal too often. Boot /load space is phenomenal. With the rear seats folded down, was able to get a fridge freezer in. Now it is 6 years old and only had to replace the battery. Cam belt and water pump changed at 30000mls.

[@MrTargee]

Are you selling it. Hit me up if ever wanna sell

[@paulwardzynski3265]

Tim, you need to set the sat nav for the UK, it's coming up with Portugal which I guess is the factory default. It's nice to see someone get excited about an "ordinary" car. I think I would settle for the new Octavia estate (VRS obviously). You've done well this week since you have picked your perfect sports saloon and now you favourite family lugger - well done.

[@onslimited]

A superb review... I have a 2017 L&K Combi , similar spec to this one. Mine has 380,000 kilometers on it and looks like and drives like a new car . I will probably purchase the new one

[@johngarland502]

Did you have any issues with the dpf engine management system oil light yellow warning

[@modmod392]

The fact it hasn’t been tested at the Nurburgring means I’m interested 😅

[@TsLeng]

Some owners will still take it there...Like me😂 Result: survived, really fun. Recommend

[@jeremyparsons5379]

I’d heard Margate has had a refresh, looks like they’ve done a good job

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Wait until you see what's planned for the model year 25 update! Some new swings.

[@alechopkins6545]

I like big boots and I can not lie 😂

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Your motorbike reviews brought me here. As we say in Ireland, you're a very funny fecker! Great review.

[@nickvrsnm]

I can't wait to get my hands on one, my current mk3 superb is my 4th superb in a row and my 9th Skoda in a row. The Superb in my opinion is absolutely unbeatable as a proper genuine all-rounder, one of the most well-engineered cars on the road from the 1st generation to now, it's hard to believe it's in it's 4th generation already and that not one of the latest 3 generations has been a retrograde step.

[@domknill]

Love a Superb - on my second. Love the interior design but think the facelift pad previous model looked sharper. Desirable all the same though.

[@davidvitek6984]

The Laurin & Klement name is said how it is written (Lauren and Klehmenth), not french. Because these are the CZECH names of two of the czech founders, who founded L&K who were making bikes and cars, which then united with Škoda Works from Pilsen which were making mainly heavy machineries and the ŠKODA brand became a thing.

[@LordAizenBankai]

Why are Skoda's so expensive now a days? It's crazy!

[@julianroberts5407]

Because it's a quality car, that's why!!!!!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

It's cheaper than the Passat by a little bit, and by all accounts from journos on the launch, they'd have the Skoda.

[@GameWinner85]

Even passat in space at the moment :DX

[@jonathancollard3710]

Dacia has taken the value segment…

[@paulcarter6146]

I don't think any think is cheap unless you want a dacia😅

[@menifo4334]

How did you fix your tablet on that dashboard? Oh wait, was that the factory-fitted, cost-effective infotainment screen? A cool, pleasant and well rounded review, nevertheless. In fact, I've just subscribed.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thanks for the sub!

[@syedenhammydude6196]

The tablet bolted on the dash is par for the course sadly.... the real atrocity is the design of the instrument cluster-f#$! ... not sure i could bear to look at thing the whole time.... why? Skoda, why?

[@TermlessHGW]

I moved to the States from Europe like 10 years ago, therefore didn't really keep up with the latest designs from brands not sold here. But when I saw this interior it shocked me. Probably the ugliest most hideous one I've seen so far. And with current trends of bolting a discount electronics store pad on top of the dash is saying a lot.

[@johnbower7452]

As a long-time follower of Skoda's rally and road fortunes I'm glad to see them raking in the fantastic reviews. And this car, from what I've seen absolutely deserves all the accolades it gets.

[@oliverstemp9132]

What a pleasant car. The Iced Tea Yellow colour is so nice as well.

[@vivianhughes9347]

Great review, thanks. I have been looking for a new diesel vehicle and this seems to tick all the boxes. Will check one out at my Skoda dealer.

[@allezneg8545]

It feels like Skoda could easily occupy the 'posh but understated' niche that Saab used to call their own, especially if they continue to make some discreet but properly quick ones. I'm sure there's plenty of folk out there with money, but for whom Merc and Audi are a little too shouty.

[@shaunpugh3287]

I'm definitely getting old. Sat here on the sofa, with my two dogs, looking at a Skoda video, thinking '"I'll have one of them". I'd take the big boot, good economy, acres of passenger space and comfort, plus head up display, over a super car any day. Well except the 2 days of the year it's A) sunny and B) I've got the day to myself, then I'd have the super car.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Yeah, I'm getting old in exactly the same way. Give me comfort, good mpg, big boot and Apple CarPlay...

[@maxhill9254]

Excellent review, I like your style very much 🙂

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thank you!

[@rafaelsantosvaz6748]

Hes filming this in my Home country, portugal ❤

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

And a beautiful country it is!

[@ThePANDA1885]

Review was good. Car was good. I’ve subbed. 🎉

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thank you kindly!

[@Bizmyurt]

I would go with the smaller display all day long!

[@albertlira7443]

A stylish and sensible choice all around it seems

[@NigelRudyard]

It's brilliant the way Skoda concentrate on small practicalities. They have got a bit pricey, however, but the Superb is still fantastic value compared with its VW and Audi stablemates. PS isso não é Ramsgate! 😆

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

It's genuinely refreshing to be driving a car that's got a bit of new tech, but isn't trying to be clever/screen heavy for the sake of looking 'modern'.

[@NigelRudyard]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff They do seem to get the balance right -- less is more.

[@bmd6343]

Hugely informative. Keep up the great work. Are all these models mentioned available in the Uk? Prices?

[@robanderson5304]

And now it's back on motability too! Love my Superbs!

[@EK-vc1vs]

Thanks for the review. Central armrest with height adjustment was much better in mk3. Sad to see it gone.. Were there air outlets in new armrest and glovebox? And also new instrument cluster looks so ugly. In central column there should be place for two smartphones side by side. Steering wheel should be changed to a modern (hexagonal-ish) design. I didn't like that the gear selector moved to stering column and thus everything moved to the left stick, especially new tiny wiper control. Central air vents and the grill design to the right side don't look nice. Mk3 interior design was way better.

[@tommurphy6342]

Agreed, that dash would bother, no annoy me. Sticks out either side. WTF? Looks like the mother of afterthoughts.

[@rivierapalms6485]

Love the review! ❤

[@colingoode3702]

I'm big fan of the Superb Estate. Best estate car out there. I have a Mk3 2016 L&K 280 4 x 4 Estate with 360bhp (a real Wolf in Sheep's clothing) & had a Mk2 170 Diesel before that. All new cars are too expensive which is why I buy mine at 2-3 years old for half the price when new & keep them for at least 6-8 years. Not sure about the front end styling of this new Superb & the lack of a full EV or a 300+bhp petrol detract from it's overall appeal somewhat. That said at least it's got buttons & a rear wiper which seem to be lacking on so many new hatches, estates & SUV's. One to watch as a 2nd hand buy in a few years time.

[@tommurphy6342]

Yeah, think you’re right there..

[@mandst5466]

Same here, I have Superb SE estate now and may well go for a two year old L&K 4WD next.

[@tommurphy6342]

I’ve got a 2018 L&K estate. (40k). Love it. I’ve been waiting for the new model but here’s my issue. Value of mine px £15k ish Price of a new one after equivalent extras £50k probably. I have to fork out £35k … I’m struggling to justify that. Question, is it that much better than mine?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

There's a simple answer to that… and it's no, not really!

[@tommurphy6342]

Couple of years and second hand one then…🤔

[@czLochy]

Surprised to see an english review on a czech car with czech plates haha, really cool (probably only to me since i'm czech, but oh well :) Great review!

[@V12Nosha]

... and this review was made in Guincho (Cascais) Portugal! 😁

[@0000hubi]

Hmm Skoda is no more Czech car, it has been bought by VW and it is created in same factory with Cupra, Audi, VW and Seat

[@GadgetsBoy]

Skoda smashing it

[@tpaul2866]

Looking at the sea behind you. Is it Canvey Island?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Squint and you can see the pier at Southend!

[@robertmccarthy9949]

scout version of this would be perfect

[@ondrahavala701]

There will be no scouts more! Asked today

[@jegermaisterr]

im probably getting old, but i dislike all these manufacturers ditching the actual buttons and switching to touchscreens ...

[@ramjet_nz6637]

PHEV version at 100km would take care of 95% of my driving needs - can it run in Electric only mode ?

[@ISuperTed]

Used to have an SE Executive TDi Estate a while back. Have to say best car I’ve ever owned, amazing comfort and performance and of course the space is fantastic. Unfortunately it was stolen and never seen again!

[@Jo3man96]

Dad’s got the old 280, it’s my favourite car to drive if I’m pretty much only on the motorway. Would still stick to my E39 for twistier roads, but these Skodas are suuuuuuexcellent

[@kam_iko]

3:41 it opens/closes automatically when the boot is opened/closed.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I realised this after I filmed it (as usual…!)

[@ParallaxRS]

I don't think there's such thing as 'too posh' in today's car market, everyone has gone into full consumerism, becoming 'SUV-on-Finance' types and the bigger and flashier the better. Gone are the days of being proud of your humble Polo for getting you from A to B. Everything is now built for style over longevity because of how prevalent the finance market is

[@piotrwieczorek6588]

According to the statistics, contrary to conventional wisdom though, the longevity is also getting better.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I certainly don't think cars rust like they used to (for the most part, anyway!)@@piotrwieczorek6588

[@quoman2232]

Fancy Ramsgate for a holiday now…😀❤️👍

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

The custard tarts were great. Sorry, I mean jellied eels

[@MsMousepusher]

But does it ground on every road hump when you are carrying heavy people?

[@ringmaster146]

Very entertaining reviewer. Great car.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@carsaddicted2466]

The boot cover is really new and it closes electronicaly with the boot. This can even be seen in the video 😀

[@Flaming-Hedgehog]

£40,000 GBP ($75,000 AUD) here in Au for the estate. Only petrol available (diesels stopped 2016). The only competition is the Citroen C5. That's it, no other estates under $80K. Sad in a land where estates (wagons) were everywhere. Now replaced with sh!tty SUV's full of Gov funded baby seats. 🙄

[@sanjidvinsmoke2676]

I already own a superb but still I dream of buying new one.. That’s the beauty of Superb❤😅

[@JohnJones-k9d]

We have 2 Skodas. My wife’s has a superb estate 250k on it and other than a passenger door harness fault(VW design issue). Mine a OCTAVIA 100k on it. Both 4th, fully loaded. Keep thinking of getting something far more expensive, but it’s a car it gets me from A-B so why change and throw money away. I’m 6 foot 3 and leg room in both is great for both driver and second row in both cars. Not the most stylish cars in the world, but it’s a car.

[@MGirute]

I'm kinda in progress of deciding which car to ask from company to get. Superb is on the list. But I think G31 LCI 530d is better value retaining car even though it would be used one. And more of drivers car. Any opinions about G31 LCI vs New superb?

[@simonf8490]

Looking at the stupid looking dial cluster tablet thing, unadjustable armrest and most buttons disappearing, I'm keeping my 2023 Superb

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I mean, I definitely wouldn't sell a one-year-old car for one!

[@mandst5466]

I already have a Skoda Superb estate…….. we have a large dog so I will stick to estates (SUV not my cup of tea). I want to go up market for my next purchase so it looks like being the new Superb 😉

[@alexeyl22]

:) pretty nice interior, with proper buttons and knobs.

[@wezzla]

This is what the new 5-series touring should have been. BMW, take note. The new škoda interior give me Ferrari 599 vibes in a good way. As a Czech national I am proud how far škoda has come with the release of this model.

[@terrysadlier8456]

The stop start feature should be something you have to turn on not off every time you turn the car on😡

[@tommurphy6342]

You can get it disabled. Not expensive nowadays.

[@jasonborn1978-h1i]

Would consider a new superb estate but not in L & K spec. I bet the sportline spec will look good.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

L&K is a rare beast and pretty punchy in the price department - I'd go SE L with the 150hp diesel.

[@cfagil]

Still prefer the smaller integrated LCD display in the outgoing model. Having a PC monitor on top of the dash is not my club of tea. I am on my second Superb (2023 SE L) DSG Diesel. The first one was a Superb Elegance DSG Diesel (2015 Euro 5). Had it for 8 years with no issue what so ever. An absolute reliable workhorse for long distance travel. Thanks to Mr. Khan, I had to change from Euro 5 to Euro 6 else I would still be driving the 2015 Superb. It is just superb.

[@SeanFabien]

The Price???????

[@Robbinsffxi]

I don’t know why noise is ignored in these reviews. It’s a very important factor for long range driving.

[@rrweed]

In a time with 1.0L 3 piston petrol engines, i think this car with a 2.0 diesel and 193 hp, it's perfect between sportiness and economy.

[@peterfox5897]

I got the 1 liter 3 pot Octavia after test driving the estate. Was really surprised. Great car and engine doesn't feel under powered at all (unless you want to drive like Colin McRae)

[@KrisNestor108]

Skoda really look good these last years, and people seem to buy them a lot. I especially like the Kodiaq. I just wander about the quality, especially on the long run. Does anyone have experience with it? I used to have a Felicia in 1998-99, and the quality wasn't the best. It would break down often. On the other hand, it was a cheap car, and this was more then 25 years ago.

[@pfernandes6578]

Hello, thats a 60,000 euros car in portuguese market, sure thing, great review, thanks

[@panagiotisnikoloudakis4949]

Unsure what's Skoda's plan with the Superb e.g. is it only family oriented or will it keep the "sporty" look as it always had? If that's the case only let down for my taste is the DSG lever on the steering wheel....not sporty. I know you would tell me that Merc has it for years but not the cup of tea for everyone. Let's not simplify everything, let's keep the "gear change feel" on the central console. I like Merc but will never buy one just for the automatic lever. Thx for reading my post.

[@AN-vt3kl]

Only thing they could of done better is instrument cluster looks like it’s stuck on, not integrated properly. 🫤

[@brianglendenning1632]

The trend of sticking an iPad on the dash is terrible. That is what it looks like, and what BMW is doing is even worse.

[@tommurphy6342]

Afterthought. I think it’ll really bug me looking at those top corners sticking out.

[@mrepage5896]

Why in 2024 are manufacturers still just sticking a screen on the vents. It looks so cheap. Is it really that hard to integrate it properly?

[@AR-zr1om]

I don’t understand why they never do a superb VRS

[@glynnrichards9268]

I own a mk 4 Octavia 2020 and that has the windscreen projected heads up display so this is absolutely not the first time on a skoda 🤔

[@paulgraves7949]

Erm.... without sounding weird and a little creepy may I say you are rather good at this car video stuff!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

That's not weird or creepy! It's kind. And there's always room for more of that on YT! Thank you sir.

[@robinhughes8822]

Are you sure that’s not ramsgate ?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I’m forever getting them confused

[@diagoharry6567]

The drivers display screen looks like something straight from Ebay.

[@Sorent1993]

Headup display in the windshield.. first time in a skoda.. my octavia would disagree.. climate buttons i do envy

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

You're absolutely right, I forgot the Octavia got it too.

[@bhupinderosan4455]

in india the sedan version costs usd$72500.

[@carp128]

what price is the phev

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

TBC sadly!

[@AlmostBluesBand]

Crass and terrible metaphors....love it

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I live to serve 🫡

[@lewisbrown7276]

I'm not sure how the gear selector will work if you drive on hand controls 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️ I've got a 2020 L&K 2.0 Estate on hand controls and absolutely love it... Maybe I'll need a mutation and grow an extra arm for this one 😆🤣😆

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

That's a very good point!

[@TheBogdanator]

Superb cabin looks superb

[@jorgeferreira2009]

13:10 stuck in traffic outside of ... what?

[@V_Dubya]

There are a lot of things that are just right about this car. Well done Skoda you sensible lot isso não é ramsgate você careca tolo

[@ohrt]

The real HUD is not the first on a Škoda - it’s been on the Octavia for years. Same for the sleep rear headrests by the way.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Yup, I forgot about that. I hadn't seen the headrets before!

[@ianburton9223]

Locations for driving review were really confusing. Looked like driving on the right in Ramsgate and Margate. Strange Portuguese clip for the motorway - then the last comment Isso não é Ramsgate. Really weird - there must be a reason for that.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Hahaha! Ramsgate was looking oddly Portuguese for most of this

[@angushogg3667]

Looks pretty good to me - well worth a punt!

[@EK-vc1vs]

does 1.5tsi have dq200 or dq381?

[@nexe7271]

Front grill "borrowed" from BMW?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

From the good days of BMW design, I think

[@seanweirdbeard]

That is not Ramsgate

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

😂

[@Flaming-Hedgehog]

First glance at the thumbnail I saw a BMW before they went completely fugly.

[@paulozavala3232]

Funny. Exactly what i saw. BMW ten years ago!

[@beamlt3813]

It's a shame they ditched the manual option in the new Superb

[@richardfountain3079]

Great car but it’s only going to have 2.0 under the bonnet at best. Needs the V6 back up front to feel genuinely luxurious

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Haha, I once drove the Mk2 Superb with the 3.6 V6… around Rockingham race track. Best day ever

[@richardfountain3079]

I went to the dealership planning by something similar (2.8 V6?) but ended up down the road with a C43 because of the 2.0 thing.

[@a8f235]

I'm oldskool so I hate displays that look aftermarket because they haven't even bothered making them look integrated. Nah, just mount it right down... somewhere... over there... Why the hell are car designers going backwards and somehow forgetting what looks good, and don't get me started on the exterior which looks boring as hell. The overall designs have completely deflated. Remove all highgloss surfaces inside the cabin of a car that will have smudge marks in 5 seconds, and add more integrated designs that flow together so it looks like it belongs there. Add tactile buttons and switches, that are simple and functional, which also will look like they belong there. Personally I'm sick of the people who still think touch screens is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Personally I feel it's so outdated. Functionality first. Then design. This recipe will always stand the test of time because the design will be developed out of what works or not.

[@marcoj9420]

When compared to the 2023 model L&K, I personally feel that the interior (dashboard) made a step back. It looks less "premium"...

[@rjw4762]

We've had 5 VWs over the past 20 years....but it's getting harder to justify buying any more, when today's Skodas are just as attractive and more reliable. VAG need to think what they're doing here !

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I was with other journos at dinner last night (I only filmed this yesterday afternoon) and none of us could really think of a VW they'd buy over an equivalent Skoda.

[@rjw4762]

I'm changing my car in 6 months, and I do like the look of the new VW Tiguan - but I reckon if I wait 12 months the Skoda equivalent will be out and be £7,000 cheaper ! @@TimRodieDrivesStuff

[@JohnGuidetti751]

It’s the same MQB platform and engine from the VW how can it be more reliable when it’s just a badge engineering exercise.

[@beamlt3813]

Most people who "need" an "SUV" really just need this

[@PriitKaru]

No Sportline trim level anymore? That's a shame, not everyone thinks that good looking equals chrome'y & fancy ( = Laurin & Klement)

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

It’s coming later!

[@PriitKaru]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff Ah, superb!

[@DontPanicDear]

Wow T-Shirt weather 😂Škoda are really pulling out the stops 😮 The sleep pack seem like it’s designed, so Dads can take roundabouts at inappropriate speeds, without chucking the little angel’s heads about. Han💤 device?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I read that as Hans Zimmer device. There's a crossover viral video the world needs

[@liamsce5082]

Did I hear ramsgate mentioned 👀👀😂