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Skoda Superb - Interior, design and technology

The Skoda Superb impresses with its easy-to-use interior that’s very well-finished and comes with an intuitive infotainment system

Interior, design and technology rating

4.5

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To our eyes, the Skoda Superb's sculpted bodywork could easily pass for something with an Audi or Mercedes badge on it, yet it still allows the big Skoda to fly largely under the radar. The designers and engineers have also refined the aerodynamics, whittling the drag coefficient down to just 0.23Cd for the hatchback and 0.25Cd for the estate version. This means both versions cut through the air better, helping improve fuel efficiency and emissions.

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But while the styling is an evolution of what came before, the interior is completely redesigned. The three 'Smart Dials' nestled in the centre console are the biggest display of how the Superb skillfully balances clean, modern design and functionality. 

Each houses a sharp 32mm display, and pressing them toggles between various functions they’re responsible for. The outer dials control the cabin temperature and heated/ventilated seats, while the middle one can handle up to four functions, from fan speed, fan direction, map zoom, and drive mode selection. Using them feels natural after just a few miles, and the setup provides lots of functionality without masses of buttons cluttering the dashboard. We’re grateful this set-up has been used on the Superb rather than relying on a large central touchscreen, as with the Volkswagen Passat.

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2018 Skoda

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Cash £12,795
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We’ve mainly driven mid-range versions of the Superb, and for the price, the interior feels well-built and finished in plush materials. The top-of-the-range Superb Laurin & Klement adds full-leather upholstery in either cognac brown or black, a heated leather steering wheel with shift paddles, and a panoramic sunroof. However, the Superb L&K’s interior quality doesn’t differ significantly from the considerably less expensive, lower-spec models, so we’d suggest avoiding the most expensive trim level to get the best value for money.

Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment

Every Skoda Superb comes with a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit driver’s display and a 13-inch free-standing touchscreen. The central screen is impressive not simply because of its size, clarity or sheer responsiveness, but because it’s running a largely intuitive and highly customisable menu system, including some clever shortcut buttons so that the driver can get instant access to their most used functions. Skoda has also incorporated a place to rest your hand when interacting with the system. 

Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard across the range, and fill the monolith of a touchscreen almost entirely when connected. Meanwhile, the digital driver’s display is clear and offers various layouts, including a full-screen map view. We were also impressed by the quality of the optional 13-speaker Canton sound system that’s a near £800 option on mid-range SE L, or comes as standard on Laurin & Klement trim. A wireless phone charging pad is standard across the range.

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