Skoda Superb
Skoda Superb voted the best family car of the year, beating Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia.
Why it won...
The Skoda Superb must like a scrap – not content with seeing off traditional class rivals from mainstream brands, the Czech machine is also good enough to rival cars from the class above, too.
The huge cabin and spacious boot ensure it competes on size, but there’s more to the Superb than its dimensions. Interior quality is excellent, and the brilliance of the engine line-up is evident even on the entry car in the range, which features the Volkswagen Group’s smooth 1.4-litre TSI unit.
Inside, equipment levels are generous. Go for Elegance spec and you’ll find that everything from full leather upholstery to sat-nav is fitted as standard. What’s more, the Skoda badge guarantees tremendous build quality, plus aftersales service that is among the best on the market.
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Commended:
Ford Mondeo
The Mondeo isn’t a fresh-faced newcomer any more, but the brilliance of the original design shines like a beacon. Not only is it big, handsome and great to drive, the blue oval has slashed prices, too. A revised Mondeo arrives in the autumn, but the current model is still one of the best family cars around.
Vauxhall insignia
Vauxhall has been busy launching the new Astra and Meriva this year, but the product offensive began with the Insignia and it is arguably the best of the company’s current crop. With its classy cabin, excellent refinement and sharp handling, it consigned the Vectra to the history books.
