This is likely to be your new steed. The all-new Skoda Superb is a thing of wonder. Subtle, sure, but as large saloons go, this is a looker. Better resolved than a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, more interesting than an Audi A6. Yet, despite it's enormous size, the Superb is not a rival for those prestigious cars. No, it starts from around £18,000 and that puts it firmly in Mondeo tertiary.
The classy looks and large size will give buyers something on par with much, much, more expensive models. Top of the line models have 280bhp, a DSG gearbox, 4-wheel drive and will be nudging £30,000. Whilst that is a huge amount of money for a Skoda, it is extraordinary value. Sitting inside the L&H (Laurin & Klement, the companies original founders) the experience is a smorgasbord of fresh technology, high quality materials and superb (sorry) ergonomics. Everything feels right. I was at home within seconds.
On the flip side, the interior is not any great improvement on the current generation Superb (with the possible exception being the bigger touch-screen). Somehow, despite being even larger than before, the rear felt a little more claustrophobic. That been said, you would be hard press to find a larger boot on the market. From the outside, the design very much looks like a saloon, but it is indeed a hatchback. Gone, however, is the previous car's clever dual-opening boot, where you could choose to open with or without the glass lifting.
On the front of the Skoda stand at the 2015 International Geneva Motor Show was one painted in a hideous greeny/yellow. Urgh. Despite that hideous choice, the new Superb is no doubt set to see even more aggressive growth for the burgeoning brand.
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