Simply SUPERB Skoda he new Skoda Superb is aptly named. It has the quality and offers the driving experience of an executive car at twice the price. Add to that practicality fuel economy and style and it really is Superb. With smaller engines being in vogue at present and I would think going forward; the Superb I drove for a week was the SE Estate fitted with a 1.6 120bhp turbo diesel engine. A six speed manual gearbox drives the front wheels and I was a little sceptical at first as The Superb Estate is a big car. But the 1.6 engine was real surprise as it is so torquey and never felt laboured even with a full load of five people on board. The engine is quiet and feels a lot quicker than the figures suggest of 0-60mph in 11 seconds. Fuel consumption was astonishing – Skoda reckons you could get 1100 miles on a full tank –well maybe on a very long journey that would be possible. On my week of all types of journeys I was able to achieve just under 70 miles per gallon. The Superb Estate looks great sitting on its 17 inch alloy wheels, funnily it does not look that big as the wheelbase is quite long and this adds to the clean lines that enhance the appearance of The Superb.is Modern looking with a purpose. The interior is real quality in every way, the driving position is excellent and the amount of room is well – just stunning. The driver and front seat passenger are treated to a generous amount of room, the rear seat passengers are really well accommodated. The leg room even for six footer is generous to say the least. I think the Superb offers more
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leg room and comfort for rear seat passengers than more than any other executive car on the market. The Estate offers a vast amount room, drop the rear seats and the Superb turns into a practical work horse. Skoda has filled Superb full of extras offering all the latest in safety and comfort. Once I got behind the wheel I was hooked. The six speed gearbox has short shift and combined with the pin sharp steering –the Superb feels really sporty to drive. The suspension suits our roads well offering a well-balanced feel between keeping
body roll to a minimum, comfort to maximum and handling to the fore. The leather clad steering wheel gives great feedback which makes driving the Superb an enjoyable experience. The Superb for all its size, does not feel at all big on the road it feels nimble and sharp. So much so that I really did not want to hand this one back. Prices start from £22,790 on the road.
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