Name: New New Skoda Superb models and Specifications
Brand: Skoda

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The entry-level trim has keyless start, heated and massaging front seats, a wireless phone-charging dock with built-in smartphone cooling and adaptive cruise control.

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The top trim has a plusher interior, heated rear seats and an upgraded 15-speaker Canton stereo.

Laurin + Klement

This mid-spec trim includes ventilation and electric adjustment for the front seats, ambient lighting and 18in wheels.

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Hatchback

One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

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New Skoda Superb

Introduction

Interior

Passenger & boot space

Costs & verdict

Value for money continues to be a key draw for the Skoda Superb Hatchback. It substantially undercuts its premium <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/executive-cars/n2004">executive car</a> rivals, such as the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a4/saloon/review/n105">Audi A4</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/review/n91">BMW 3 Series</a> while making the similarly priced <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/508/hatchback/review/n17284">Peugeot 508</a> look expensive by comparison.

What’s more, the hatchback costs less than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/superb/estate/review/n17344">Skoda Superb Estate</a>&nbsp;without being a great deal less practical. You should be able to find even&nbsp;keener prices if you check our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/skoda">Skoda Deals page</a>.

Running costs should be equally palatable. The 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel officially returns up to 57.9mpg – the previous Superb, in estate form, was the most economical load-lugger we’ve ever put through our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/real-mpg-calculator">Real MPG test</a>&nbsp;and this version is likely to do even better thanks to its improved aerodynamics.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the 148bhp 1.5 TSI petrol isn’t far behind, with 54.1mpg officially possible. Given its lower purchase price and the higher cost per litre of diesel, only high-mileage drivers will save money by opting for the diesel.

We don't yet know whether there will be a plug-in hybrid (<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/plug-in-hybrid-cars/n22743">PHEV</a>) Superb Hatchback so for now <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-company-cars/n22605">company car</a> drivers seeking lower benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax will be better off with the PHEV Superb Estate or, say, a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/review/n91">BMW 330e</a>. (An <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> will be even cheaper&nbsp;for <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/company-car-tax-guide/n9352">BIK tax</a>.)

The latest Superb is too new for us to have any reliability data, but its predecessor proved significantly more dependable in petrol form than as a diesel. Skoda as a brand finished 16th out of 32 manufacturers in the 2023&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/reliability-survey-most-reliable-cars/n26137">What Car? Reliability Survey</a>. That places it behind BMW but ahead of Mercedes, Peugeot and Volkswagen. Every Skoda has a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty. That’s a match for Audi&nbsp;but BMW and Mercedes give you unlimited&nbsp;mileage.

Independent safety body Euro NCAP has yet to crash test the latest Superb. However, it has up to&nbsp;10 airbags fitted (eight of them as standard), driver assistance tech designed to prevent you from pulling out or reversing into the path of oncoming traffic, exit warning to stop you stepping out of the car into the path of a vehicle and&nbsp;Swerve Support, which automatically increases the steering angle to avoid a collision.

All versions of&nbsp;the Superb are well-equipped. Entry-level SE Technology trim has enough gadgets to satisfy most tastes, including keyless start, heated and massaging front seats, and a wireless phone-charging dock with in-built cooling to prevent your smartphone from overheating. You also get <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-cruise-control-and-should-you-have-it-on-your-next-car/n26822">adaptive cruise control</a> to make long trips less demanding.

Stepping up to SE L trim adds ventilation and electric adjustment to the front seats, as well as ambient lighting and bigger, 18in wheels.

Range-topping Laurin + Klement trim mostly brings a plusher, more eye-catching interior, but it also adds heated rear seats and a 15-speaker Canton stereo.

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Estate cars are just the job for carrying a couple and lots of luggage on a romantic weekend getaway, but many associate them with less glamorous pursuits. Less "let’s escape to Chamonix", more "Take that old washing machine to the tip". That's where the Skoda Superb Hatchback comes in.

It’s offered as an alternative to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/superb/estate/review/n17344">Skoda Superb Estate</a>&nbsp;to suit those who simply don’t want an estate, but are not ready to forgo their practicality entirely. The hatchback Superb promises similarly vast interior space, and although its more streamlined shape means it’s not quite such a capable load-lugger, its boot is truly colossal by the standards of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/executive-cars/n2004">best executive cars</a>. As an added sweetener, the hatchback&nbsp;is cheaper by a worthwhile margin.

The 2024 Superb is closely related to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/passat/estate/review/n29">VW Passat</a>&nbsp;(which is now only available as an estate), sharing quite a lot of tech beneath the surface, including petrol and diesel engines.

Mainstream rivals include the stylish <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/508/hatchback/review/n17284">Peugeot 508</a>&nbsp;but the Superb also deserves consideration against pricier premium alternatives, such as the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a4/saloon/review/n105">Audi A4</a>, BMW 3 Series, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jaguar/xe/saloon/review/n69">Jaguar XE</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/c-class/saloon/review/n70">Mercedes C-Class</a>. Read on to find out how the new Skoda Superb stacks up against the competition...

The Skoda Superb Hatchback&nbsp;gives you lots of steering wheel and seat adjustment so it’s easy to find a good driving position. Mid-range SE L models add 14-way electric adjustment for both front seats. Meanwhile, an extendable seat base and four-way adjustable lumbar support should help you to maintain a comfortable posture on long journeys.

Large windows with fairly slim pillars allow decent all-round visibility. To further help with manoeuvring, every Superb comes with front and rear parking sensors, and a rear-view camera. Bright LED headlights are standard, and SE L trim adds matrix LED headlights that shape their beam to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.

The most prominent feature inside is the 13in <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-car-infotainment-systems-tested-and-rated/n21269">infotainment touchscreen</a>. It's positioned high on the dashboard so you don’t have to take your eyes far from the road to operate it. What’s more, its icons are large and clear, and the voice control system (named Laura) doesn’t require you to remember specific commands. Wireless <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-android-auto/n1194">Android Auto</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-apple-carplay/n1193">Apple CarPlay</a> smartphone compatibility are standard.

Fittingly&nbsp;given Skoda’s reputation for common-sense design, there are simple, rotary dials for the climate control temperature, and they double as the controls for the heated front seats (standard on all models). Fan speed is controlled using a “smart dial”, which can be configured to control up to four functions, including map zoom and audio volume.

It’s disappointing that those dials are plastic&nbsp;with a touch of play when you operate them. While at first glance they look metal, they feel a little cheap in use. That’s true of other parts of the interior too. The horizontal trim that splits up the dashboard has a lightweight, creaky feel that undermines the upmarket look. On the plus side, the materials used on the door panels and most of the dashboard feel pleasant to&nbsp;touch.

Every Superb has a 10.25in Virtual Cockpit digital driver’s display, which can be configured to prioritise various pre-set combinations of data. A colour head-up display is optional, and projects driving information including speed and sat-nav directions&nbsp;on to the windscreen.

The 2024 Superb is a comfortable and incredibly spacious executive car but interior quality could be better

You’ll struggle to find a more spacious <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/executive-cars/n2004">executive car</a>&nbsp;than the Skoda Superb Hatchback. In fact, even spending much more to secure an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a6/saloon/review/n61">Audi A6</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/5-series/saloon/review/n63">BMW 5 Series</a> or a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/5-series/saloon/review/n63">Mercedes E-Class</a> won’t buy you more passenger space. However tall you are, you'll be able to stretch out in comfort in the back of the Superb.

It’s in rear leg room where the Superb really excels, and head room is much more generous than it is in an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a4/saloon/review/n105">Audi A4</a> or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/review/n91">BMW 3 Series</a>.

Only a fifth passenger gets anything approaching a raw deal, because the firmly padded middle rear seat is set slightly higher than the other two, reducing head room as a result. There’s a bit of a floor hump for them to straddle.

With no middle rear passenger on board, you can fold down an extendable armrest that incorporates two cupholders and a holder for a phone or tablet for entertainment on the go.

The Superb could be used as a limousine, then, but even the chauffeur won’t feel like a second class citizen. They get more than enough room to avoid claustrophobia, and there’s a decent distance between driver and front passenger.

There’s oodles of interior storage&nbsp;too, including door pockets (front and rear) that can each hold a 1.5-litre bottle, and a cavernous front centre storage compartment, made possible by Skoda’s decision to move the gear selector from the centre console to the steering column.

Perhaps most remarkable, though, is the Superb’s truly colossal boot. At 645 litres, it’s 20 litres bigger than that of the previous Superb Hatchback. The Audi A4’s 460-litre boot doesn’t even compare – even the bigger, posher Audi A6 isn’t in the same league, with 530 litres.

Okay, the Superb can’t carry big, boxy items like the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/superb/estate/review/n17344">Skoda Superb Estate</a> can, but that model has only an extra 45 litres below the parcel shelf. With the shelf removed and the rear seats backs folded down (they split 60/40), there's space for seriously long and bulky loads. Our 6ft 5in tester was able to lie down in the boot with length to spare.

The only limitation is that there’s a bit of a drop down to the boot floor from the loading lip, and the folded rear seat backs forms a sizeable step up to the extended load platform –&nbsp;there’s no option for an adjustable boot floor as there is in the estate.

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The Skoda Superb Hatchback arguably competes in a class of one. None of its executive car rivals are anything like as spacious, and few are as affordable. Moreover, the Superb is very comfortable and pleasant to drive and comes loaded with standard equipment. It’s a shame, though, that no plug-in hybrid model is currently available.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Effortless long-distance capability</li> <li>Strong standard specification</li> <li>Low running costs</li> <li>Comfortable driving position</li> <li>Comprehensive yet easy-to-use infotainment system</li></ul>

Executive cars are often the choice of company car drivers, so factors such as CO2 emissions (which govern your monthly tax bill) are just as important as cruising refinement for those long motorway journeys, a plush cabin and (whisper it) the image of the badge on the bonnet.

The good news is that there are options for all budgets and tastes.

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