Skoda Superb Reviews

Skoda Superb (Old)

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

Here’s another successful Driver Power debutant. Its successor has only just arrived, yet the old Superb is proving to be a hard act to follow. It has helped to secure a first place finish for Skoda in the manufacturer chart, too.

The key to its success is its strength in depth. Only for handling does it drop out of the top 50, due to the saloon’s large size and ageing platform. It’s hard to beat the build quality, which is rated as second only to the original Lexus IS.

The next highest rankings are for comfort, ride quality and ease of driving: it’s clear the Superb is one of the best long-distance mile-munchers around.

One surprising score is for practicality: 42nd is poor for a model with limo-like rear legroom. The only obvious drawback is the lack of a hatch – addressed by the all-new Superb’s unique dual tailgate and boot. With versatility improved, the Skoda could well achieve a similarly lofty score in 2010.

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