Personal Car Lease:
£296.60 (inc. VAT)
Initial payment: £2669.40 (inc. VAT)
Business Car Lease:
£247.17 (exc. VAT)
Initial payment: £2224.53 (exc. VAT)
Must be registered by 30.9.24
Excess mileage charges apply. Full Maintenance & Tyre quotes available on request
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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
| 13" touchscreen display with satellite navigation | Driver Convenience |
| 4x USB-C ports (2x in front centre console and 2x in rear) (45W) | Driver Convenience |
| Adaptive cruise control with speed assist,lane assist plus and traffic tram assist | Driver Convenience |
| Blind spot detection with door exit warning | Driver Convenience |
| Bluetooth system | Driver Convenience |
| CareConnect and Emergency Call | Driver Convenience |
| ChatGPT functionality | Driver Convenience |
| Driver fatigue sensor | Driver Convenience |
| Front assist with extended predictive pedestrian protection | Driver Convenience |
| Front cross traffic assist | Driver Convenience |
| PAS | Driver Convenience |
| Quick start all heating software functionality | Driver Convenience |
| Rear view camera with washer | Driver Convenience |
| Stop/start engine system | Driver Convenience |
| Traffic sign recognition | Driver Convenience |
| Turn assist with evasive assistance | Driver Convenience |
| Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display | Driver Convenience |
| Voice control system | Driver Convenience |
| Wireless charging for one smartphone (15W) with cooling function | Driver Convenience |
| Wireless smartlink apple carplay, SmartLink+ android auto | Driver Convenience |
| 8 speakers | Entertainment |
| DAB Digital radio | Entertainment |
| Display cleaner | Entertainment |
| FM radio connection | Entertainment |
| Web radio connection | Entertainment |
| 3rd brake light | Exterior Features |
| Acoustic side windows and interior noise suppression | Exterior Features |
| Backdrop lighting | Exterior Features |
| Body colour door handles | Exterior Features |
| Body coloured door mirrors | Exterior Features |
| Chrome roof rails | Exterior Features |
| Chrome window surround | Exterior Features |
| Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and driver side auto-dimming door mirrors with integrated indicators and logo projection | Exterior Features |
| Frameless auto-dimming rear view mirror with USB-C | Exterior Features |
| Front windscreen with heat-insulating glass | Exterior Features |
| Ice scraper in fuel tank cap | Exterior Features |
| Light assist with High beam control | Exterior Features |
| Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light) | Exterior Features |
| Privacy glass | Exterior Features |
| Rear fog light (x1) | Exterior Features |
| Rear side wing doors | Exterior Features |
| Rear spoiler | Exterior Features |
| Rear windscreen wiper | Exterior Features |
| Tow bar preparation | Exterior Features |
| Unique dark chrome grille surround with dark chrome rib elements | Exterior Features |
| Windscreen wipers with rain sensor | Exterior Features |
| 12V socket 1x centre console 1x boot | Interior Features |
| 12V socket and 2x cargo elements in boot | Interior Features |
| 2 spoke multifunction steering wheel with DSG paddles | Interior Features |
| 3 seat bench in 2nd row | Interior Features |
| 4x foldable bag hooks in boot | Interior Features |
| 60:40 Split folding rear seats | Interior Features |
| Bottle holders in the front doors 1.5 litre bottle and rear 1.5 litre bottle | Interior Features |
| Cup holder in front with easy open mat | Interior Features |
| Front and rear footwell illumination | Interior Features |
| Front armrest with storage box | Interior Features |
| Front comfort seats | Interior Features |
| Heated front seats | Interior Features |
| Height adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way electric tilt, 4-way pneumatic lumbar support, and extendable thigh support | Interior Features |
| Height adjustable front and rear head restraints | Interior Features |
| Height adjustable front passenger seat | Interior Features |
| Illuminated glovebox | Interior Features |
| Interior lights with control switches | Interior Features |
| Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear and front passenger seats | Interior Features |
| LED front and rear reading lights | Interior Features |
| Massage function for front seats | Interior Features |
| Single front passenger seat | Interior Features |
| Storage pockets on back of front seats | Interior Features |
| Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | Interior Features |
| Ticket holder on A Pillar | Interior Features |
| Tri zone climate control | Interior Features |
| Umbrella in driver's door | Interior Features |
| 3 rear seatbelts | Passive Safety |
| 8 Airbags - Front driver and passenger,front side driver and passenger,centre,curtain front and rear,drivers knee | Passive Safety |
| Crew protect assist | Passive Safety |
| Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light | Passive Safety |
| Electronic parking brake | Passive Safety |
| ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR, RBS, CBC, multi-collision brake (MKB) and Auto hold | Passive Safety |
| Hill hold assist | Passive Safety |
| Power operated child lock in rear doors | Passive Safety |
| Alarm with interior monitoring tilt sensor and back up horn | Security |
| Backrest remote release from trunk | Security |
| Electronic engine immobiliser | Security |
| Keyless start/stop | Security |
| Remote central locking with SAFE system | Security |
| Third key | Security |
| Decorative front door sills | Trim |
| Metallic - Carmine red |
| Metallic - Cobalt blue |
| Metallic - Graphite grey |
| Metallic - Ice tea yellow |
| Metallic - Midnight black |
| Metallic - Pebble silver |
| Solid - Energy blue |
| Special paint - Pure white |
| Cost (exc VAT) | VAT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LED daytime running lights with welcome effect function | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Matrix LED headlights with cornering function | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Rear LED lights with animated indicators and welcome effect function | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Area view | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Park assist | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Trained parking | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Heated rear seats | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Heated steering wheel | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Heated windscreen | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Boot net programme | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Electric boot with Virtual Pedal | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Electric sliding parcel shelf | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Exterior door handle ambient lighting | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Keyless entry | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Rear armrest with integrated tablet holder | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Rear seat sleep headrests + blanket | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Rear side airbags | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Sunblinds for rear and rear side windows | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Waste bin in door panel | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Black floor upholstery | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Black leather steering wheel with black stitching | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Dashboard, front and rear door moulding, footwells and stowage compartment ambient lighting with 10 colours. Footwell lighting in front and rear | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Gloss black lining around drive selector | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Grey headlining | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Grey microsuede dashboard with mustard stitching | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Grey microsuede knee rest | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| High centre console with armrest in grey microsuede with mustard stitching | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Microsuede upholstery with artificial leather sides and headrest | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Tactile lines with dark chrome decor | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Textile floor mats in front and rear | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Back drop lighting and footwell lighting in front and rear | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Black floor upholstery | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Black leather steering wheel with black stitching | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Fabric upholstery | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Gloss black lining around drive selector | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Grey fabric dashboard with grey stitching | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Grey fabric knee rest | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Grey headlining | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| High centre console with armrest in grey fabric with grey stitching | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Polished black decor | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Textile floor mats in front and rear | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Registration Fee | On The Road | £55.00 | £0.00 |
| Delivery | On The Road | £508.33 | £101.67 |
| Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | £220.00 | £0.00 |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Driver Convenience | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Manual boot opening | Driver Convenience | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Electric tow bar with adaptor | Exterior Features | £920.83 | £184.17 |
| Electric tow bar with trailer assist | Exterior Features | £1,008.33 | £201.67 |
| Electrically adjustable tilt/slide panoramic glass sunroof | Exterior Features | £1,104.17 | £220.83 |
| LED headlights with daytime running lights | Exterior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Metallic paint | Exterior Features | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Rear LED lights | Exterior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Solid paint | Exterior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Special paint | Exterior Features | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Boot net partition | Interior Features | £137.50 | £27.50 |
| Sliding parcel shelf | Interior Features | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Variable boot floor | Interior Features | £245.83 | £49.17 |
| Light and view package - Superb | Packs | £1,729.17 | £345.83 |
| Loft design selection package - Superb | Packs | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Lounge design selection package - Superb | Packs | £1,691.67 | £338.33 |
| Parking package - Superb | Packs | £600.00 | £120.00 |
| Simply clever family package - Superb Estate | Packs | £470.83 | £94.17 |
| Transport package - Superb Estate | Packs | £808.33 | £161.67 |
| Winter package - Superb | Packs | £500.00 | £100.00 |
| Metallic - Carmine red | Paintwork | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Metallic - Cobalt blue | Paintwork | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Metallic - Graphite grey | Paintwork | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Metallic - Ice tea yellow | Paintwork | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Metallic - Midnight black | Paintwork | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Metallic - Pebble silver | Paintwork | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Solid - Energy blue | Paintwork | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Special paint - Pure white | Paintwork | £566.67 | £113.33 |
| Active tyre pressure monitoring system | Passive Safety | £120.83 | £24.17 |
| Tyre pressure monitor | Passive Safety | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles) | Service/Warranty | £283.33 | £56.67 |
| Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles) | Service/Warranty | £250.00 | £50.00 |
| Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles) | Service/Warranty | £525.00 | £105.00 |
| Service plan (Your first two services) | Service/Warranty | £400.00 | £80.00 |
| Loft design selection pack - Fabric - Grey with grey stitching | Trim | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Lounge design selection pack - leather/microsuede cloth - Grey with mustard stitching | Trim | £1,691.67 | £338.33 |
| 17" Alrakis aero polished black aero alloy wheels with super-low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts | Wheels | £125.00 | £25.00 |
| 17" Mintaka silver alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts | Wheels | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 18" Bosona aero silver alloy wheels with super-low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts | Wheels | £587.50 | £117.50 |
| 18" Steel space saving spare wheel | Wheels | £154.17 | £30.83 |
| Tyre repair kit | Wheels | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available | |
| Noise Level dB(A) | Emissions - ICE | 90 | |
| NOx | Emissions - ICE | 0.019 | |
| Particles | Emissions - ICE | 0.0001 | |
| Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | Emissions - ICE | 130 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 139 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 130 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 133 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 125 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 118 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 110 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 195 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 188 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 142 | |
| WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 133 | |
| Camshaft | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC | |
| Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes | |
| CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1968 | |
| Compression Ratio | Engine and Drive Train | 16.0:1 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE | |
| Cylinders | Engine and Drive Train | 4 | |
| Cylinders - Bore (mm) | Engine and Drive Train | 81 | |
| Cylinders - Stroke (mm) | Engine and Drive Train | 95.5 | |
| Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE | |
| Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL | |
| Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 7 SPEED | |
| Number of Valves | Engine and Drive Train | 16 | |
| Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | SEMI-AUTO | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5.3 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5.1 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 4.7 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 4.5 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 4.2 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.4 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.2 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5.4 | |
| WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 5.1 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 56.9 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 53.6 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 56.9 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 55.7 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 59.6 | |
| WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 63 | |
| WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 67.5 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 38 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 39.4 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 52.2 | |
| WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 55.7 | |
| AdBlue | General | Yes | |
| Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No | |
| Badge Engine CC | General | 2.0 | |
| Badge Power | General | 150 | |
| Based On ID | General | Not Available | |
| Coin Description | General | TDI | |
| Coin Series | General | SE Technology | |
| Generation Mark | General | 4 | |
| Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | General | 24E | |
| Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | General | 12 | |
| Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | General | 2 | |
| NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | 93 | |
| NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | 87 | |
| NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | 5 | |
| NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | 82 | |
| NCAP Safety Assist % | General | 80 | |
| Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern? | General | No | |
| Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 12 | |
| Service Interval Mileage | General | 18600 | |
| Special Edition | General | No | |
| Special Order | General | No | |
| Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | General | 60000 | |
| Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | General | 3 | |
| Timing Belt Interval Mileage | General | 130000 | |
| Vehicle Homologation Class | General | M1 | |
| 0 to 62 mph (secs) | Performance | 9.3 | |
| Engine Power - BHP | Performance | 150 | |
| Engine Power - KW | Performance | 110 | |
| Engine Power - RPM | Performance | 3000 | |
| Engine Torque - LBS.FT | Performance | 266 | |
| Engine Torque - MKG | Performance | 36.7 | |
| Engine Torque - NM | Performance | 360 | |
| Engine Torque - RPM | Performance | 1600 | |
| Top Speed | Performance | 137 | |
| Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP | |
| RDE Certification Level | Test Cycles | RDE 2 | |
| Alloys? | Tyres | Yes | |
| Space Saver? | Tyres | No | |
| Tyre Size Front | Tyres | 215/55 R17 | |
| Tyre Size Rear | Tyres | 215/55 R17 | |
| Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT | |
| Wheel Style | Tyres | MINTAKA | |
| Wheel Type | Tyres | 17" ALLOY | |
| Height | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available | |
| Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | 1482 | |
| Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 4902 | |
| Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 2841 | |
| Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1849 | |
| Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2090 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 66 | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 2241 | |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | 1920 | |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | 690 | |
| Max. Loading Weight | Weight and Capacities | 638 | |
| Max. Roof Load | Weight and Capacities | 100 | |
| Max. Towing Weight - Braked | Weight and Capacities | 2200 | |
| Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 750 | |
| Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 1603 | |
| No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 5 | |
| Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Weight and Capacities | 11.1 |
If you want a really big estate car that doesn't come with the kind of premium pricing you'd get with station wagons from the top German brands, then here's not much to touch Skoda's Superb. This fourth generation version is even larger than its predecessor, yet more efficient and better equipped. If you're looking in this segment, you'd probably like one.
Skoda's Superb has always traded on being big. The standard hatch model's key showroom attribute has always been the astonishing levels of rear seat legroom it offers - plus its big boot. The car's always been the perfect starting point then, for the creation of a really huge estate model, something the Czech brand introduced with the second generation version, embellished with the MK3 and continues with here in this much improved MK4 model. This design uses the Volkswagen Group's new MQB EVO platform, which allows it to be bigger, yet still lighter than its predecessor. Sure enough, there's a big 645-litre boot with the seats up and nearly 2,000-litres of space with the rear bench folded down. We're almost into large MPV territory here. Al this from a smart executive-style estate with no frumpy People Carrying connotations. As before, it's priced at the level of a Volkswagen Passat-style 'D-segment' estate, yet offers even more room than you could expect from a much pricier large Executive class station wagon - say a BMW 5 Series Touring or an Audi A6 Avant. In other words, there's plenty to like here.
As you'd expect, this updated Superb Estate has been fitted out with the latest suite of Volkswagen Group engines and these are all mated to DSG auto transmission, demand for manual gearboxes in cars of this size having petered out somewhat. The petrol range kicks off with a 150PS 1.5-litre TSI EVO unit. Next up is a revised version of the 2.0-litre TSI powerplant with 204PS; and the top petrol powerplant is a 2.0-litre TSI engine developing 265PS, which comes with all-wheel drive as standard. In the diesel line-up, the starting point is a 150PS version of the usual 2.0 TDI unit. Beyond that is the 2.0 TDI 193PS unit, which can optionally be ordered with all-wheel drive. You can also now have a Superb iV plug-in hybrid model, powered by a 1.4 TSI petrol engine that is boosted by an 85kW electric motor. The combined maximum power output of the two power sources is 204PS - which promises to deliver exceptional performance along with significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions. There's up to 84 miles of EV range. On the move, as ever in a Superb, the ride and refinement are exemplary and the dynamic demeanour of the car is sharper than you might expect, thanks to its light, stiff MQB chassis. As a result, the car feels surprisingly agile through bends you'll be able to attack with reasonable gusto thanks to feelsome steering and a standard XDS+ Electronic Differential Lock that reduces understeer and improves stability as you turn. Previous Superb Estates appealed particularly to long distance drivers, offering a solid feel, refinement and journeying comfort - and this one will be no different. Damping can be further improved by the new 'Dynamic Chassis Control Pro' adaptive system, which can provide an almost limo-like ride when set in 'Comfort'. Refinement will be enhanced by the sleeker body which is 10-15% more slippery (a Cd of 0.23 for the hatch and 0.25 for the estate).
At first glance, this fourth generation Superb Estate looks merely a mild evolution over its predecessor. Closer inspection though, reveals some significant changes. For a start, the new MQB Evo platform allows it to become an even bigger car, around 40mm longer and 10mm taller than before (though it's also 15mm narrower). You'll notice changes at the front too, where slimmer LED headlamps (which deliver 40% more light) flank an octagonal grille which dips in the centre to allow a larger Skoda badge to sit at the end of the more sharply creased long bonnet. There's also a shallower windscreen rake and slimmer tail lamps. Wheel sizes vary from 17 to 19-inches. Inside, the cabin redesign is much the same as the one featuring in the second generation Kodiaq SUV. Which means a large 12.9-inch centre screen and a 10-inch 'Virtual Cockpit' instrument display. Prominent at the base of the centre stack are three so-called 'Smart Dials' that control climate and can be programmed to work all kinds of other things, from audio volume to driving modes. All the cabin textiles are 100% recycled; and there are the usual Skoda 'Simply Clever' touches - like a cooling device built into the 'Phone Box' wireless charging pad, a USB port built into the rear view mirror and storage for high-viz vests in the doors. To provide more stowage space, the gear shifter has been moved to the steering column. The Superb has always been known for vast amounts of rear seat legroom and this MK4 model is just as good in that regard - and offers 6mm more headroom. Rear passengers now get a fold-down centre armrest that can extend and slide forwards - which is useful when using the integrated tablet holder. Boot space is rated at 690 litres in the Estate, 45-litres more than the hatchback version and 30-litres more than the previous generation model. That figure grows to 1,920-litres with everything folded. So yes, it's all very practical.
Expect to budget to budget from around £36,000-£50,000 for most versions of this fourth generation Superb Estate, so prices have been massaged a bit over the previous generation model. Spec levels start with base 'SE Technology' trim. But this Skoda still comfortably undercuts its identically-engineered VW Group cousin, the Volkswagen Passat (which is these days available only as an estate). There's a £1,300 premium over the comparable hatch version and expect to need a £40,000 budget if you want your Superb with plusher trim ('SE L') and a mid-level engine. It's just over £41,000 for the Plug-in Hybrid; a PHEV Estate would make an interesting alternative to any number of mid-sized Crossover full-EVs. As with the Enyaq EV, there are a range of interior packages - Skoda calls them 'Design Selections'. With base level trim, you only get rather dour black and grey fabrics, but you can improve on that by choosing option packages entitled 'Loft', 'Lounge', 'Suite Black', 'Suite Cognac', 'L&K Black' and 'L&K Suite Cognac'. Safety provision is a strongpoint. The improved autonomous emergency braking system can now detect cyclists. Plus there's a new 'Crossroad Assist' function that uses radar sensors in the bumper to monitor traffic at blind junctions and issue you a warning if you're about to pull out into the path of another vehicle. You can also now specify up to ten airbags in this car (including two side bags in the back).
For the conventionally-engined models, the economy figures aren't too much different from before. Which means that if you opt for the base mild hybrid petrol 1.5-litre petrol variants, you're looking at about 45mpg on the combined cycle and about 145g/km of CO2. The base 2.0 TDI diesel improves that to around 55mpg and around 135g/km. As we told you in our 'Driving' section, the PHEV models are capable of around 84 miles of range before you need to use fossil fuel. Skoda believes that will allow many families to use this car as an EV, given German market research suggesting that 95% of journeys are less than 31 miles long and 99% are shorter than 62 miles. The brand claims that with petrol and electric power sources combined, the Superb's range would stretch to over 620 miles. The PHEV battery now supports DC charging at up to 50kW - which is much faster than the old-shape Superb iV, which was limited to just 3.6kW AC charging. That means a 10 to 80% battery top up will take around 25 minutes, while a new 11kW on-board charger allows full home battery replenishment to take as little as 2 hours. As for servicing across the range, the recommended intervals for all engines are based around a 20,000 mile/2 year regime. And you can budget ahead for maintenance costs by taking out a fixed-price pre-paid servicing plan at point of purchase that covers the first two scheduled garage visits. Finally, while it's certainly true that other rivals better the three year 60,000 mile warranty that Skoda provides, you can extend your cover to four or five years by paying extra. Not that you really need to. The brand regularly tops independent consumer satisfaction surveys: according to real people, there are few more satisfying cars to own.
There are lots of SUVs and still a few MPVs to tempt family car buyers at the moment, but there's life in the traditional estate car yet. Skoda's Superb Estate might not be the trendiest option your family could choose but its luggage-carrying potential is vast and the rest of the package stacks up very well too. This fourth generation version offers useful steps forward in technology, efficiency and style and for most family customers really would make a more sensible alternative to a much smaller but similarly-priced mid-sized SUV. So there you have it. If you've £30,000 to £40,000 to spend on something spacious but not too frumpy, you'd probably quite like one of these. Your Czech mate? Quite possibly.
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