2021 Skoda Superb Estate review - why it's the best estate on sale | What Car? 

I’m a private hire driver specialising in medium to long distance runs from single trip business people, to families travelling to the airport. My first Superb was 16 plate SEL exec 190 bhp diesel fully loaded with 19 inch wheels, racked up just under 230,000 miles. My second Superb has around 150, 000 miles on it 150 bhp diesel 18 plate. Observations I wouldn’t bother with 19” wheels and low profile tyres makes the ride harsh, and as the review said the car isn’t designed to be sporty The 150 bhp Diesel engine still gives you plenty of go even fully laden and there’s no need for ad blue, the 180 feels much the same apart from top end roll on power at much higher speeds. Adaptive cruise control is a must have, as is a DSG box, the driver modes are also good to have because you can really stiffen up the car when required. The drivers seat gets a bit saggy at the 150k mark, the bi xenon headlights on dipped beam are rubbish and cut off far to early for acceptable motorway speeds so hopefully the new LED’s will resolve this one. The venting and air con are excellent, the visibility outstanding, and although the car is really long it’s dead easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces even in London traffic. The engines are bullet proof, although EGR valves are prone to go if you idle the engine a lot, the heated screens cost a fortune to replace if you end up cracking them so use the adaptive cruise control to keep a safe distance from trucks etc on the motorway. The space and comfort in these cars is immense nothing beats them, when I’m really busy I can be in the car for literally hours on an end and I wouldn’t swop it for anything comparable. Finally in 380,000 miles I’ve never broken down, it’s never failed to start, and it’s just a bloody great car!

"It's annoying that the shortcut buttons are on the left of the screen".... No, it's just that you guys have the steeringwheel on the wrong side of the car, unlike the rest of Europe where it's sold.

I have been driving for 30 years and I turn my cars over frequently. I am not brand loyal and I am not a brand snob either. In 2012 I took a punt on a superb wagon for family reasons and I still have it. It has done everything that I have asked and it continues to impress.

I just read today that the New Zealand Police have chosen the Skoda Superb for their replacement for the now-defunct Holden models.

I have a 67 plated estate, 1.4TSI 150HP DSG SEL Executive, I added, Kessy (Keyless entry and start), Interior light pack, pan roof, mats and Quartz Grey paint, and no cost option of pegasus alloys. Im normally around 45 MPG and im not a big miles driver, hence the petrol rather than diesel. Its nearly 3 years old and just passed the 29,000 miles mark. Other than a water pump failure (under warranty) which Skoda sorted me a rental VW Touareg 3.0 V6TDi to use for a few days I haven't had any issues. Ride comfort is exceptional, the space is second to none, I even moved a garden furniture set in one move (metal table and 4 chairs along with cushions and parasol), its also moved a 6 ft single bed no trouble. Someone mentioned road noise, I have no concerns with that either. My local dealer Marshalls of Northampton are useless (top mechanic is 1st class) the service side of things is about the worst I have encountered, so next month I am trying Wings of Peterborough. I have since got my Wife a Karoq SE (New) my Dad also has a Karoq SE (New) and my father in law has an SE Octavia (12 month old), we haven't had any trouble with any of these three cars, and all three family members concerned are very pleased. One last note about fuel based on around £1.09 a litre, I fill up for £75 (from 10 mile range) and this will get me around 550-600 miles. Next car will be Sept 2021, it will be another Skoda/Seat/VW.

That is a right sleeper! It has the Golf R engine in a SKODA estate!!!! Brilliant!

I’m in Australia & have the 2017 Sportline which came fully loaded! All the tech gear, sunroof, roof rails etc. It only misses on the full digital display/new centre console display. Honestly I wasn’t fussed. I could’ve bought the VW Passat with these additional features, but on price & inclusions this killed it. 2L , 206kw/276hp petrol engine. To say it’s not sporty is a personal observation. What I love about it is when the VW Gti owners pull alongside at the traffic lights & “attempt” to drag my sedate wagon off. They can’t! Not that I’m looking to take them on...😈🤭It handles brilliantly in 4WD guise & it’s just Superb!🤣 I had a Mercedes GLC prior to this & this & I traded it for the Skoda. Family & friends are amazed at the room inside as you pointed out is nothing short of limousine like. No regrets. 👍🏼

I came from Asia and was impressed by the car when I was riding it as an Uber taxi in Europe. The quality feels like a luxury car.

I did a 100 mile journey in my 2L diesel automatic and I averaged over 60mpg. Yes, 60. That this was so economical and so massive as the same time.

Dad wagon goals 👌

I’m on my second superb estate can’t fault them - will be changing it 2021 and it’ll be another superb 😀

Great review, thank you

I’ve got 2017 superb sport line 2.0tdi, excellent car in every aspect. Love it.

i love the looks and practicality of this one!

3:00 The center display shortcut buttons are on the left side, because your steering wheel and and driver seat is on the wrong side 🙃✌🏻

Tip: first optional extra you go for should be the fold flat passenger seat. You won't regret it.

Isn't the volume dial on the steering wheel?

Big fan in sport line trim 👍

Valuable information , thanks. Spare wheel option was missing in review...

Sounds like a fantastic car! Excellent review, too. Thankyou

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I got a 3 and half year old Superb L&k estate company car It’s never missed a beat a wonderful comfortable car which Iv nothing but praise for I even considered buying it But Iv just ordered a BMW 330 M sport hybrid because The BIK tax saving over £120 per month

I really like the look of that! 👍

It’s a big car, but doesn’t feel like it to drive. I’ve just switched from an Octavia to a Superb and it only feels a little bigger. With 4x4 and almost 280bhp it’s a right sleeper. Build quality is a step up as well.

I have the 1.5TSI SE L estate and the engine is perfectly fine for lugging loads about. Worth noting that the model shown, 4x4 Sportline is absolutely loaded with extras. The Sportline in UK is based on the entry-level Superb S with sporty kit and some interior cosmetic bits and bobs. I had a 2017 standard Sportline in 187ps diesel which someone wrote it of in an accident. Replaced it with the SE L 1.5TS, which, all-round for, comfort and kit is a far nicer car.

Really good presenter, not sure if it's your camera operator or your editor but get some cut away shots. Esp when he's talking about leg room, transmission hump etc.

I don't need a car anywhere near this big, but I want one because I like how it looks

What I love about skoda is that it's old school volkswagen people's car image that modern volkswagen lacks, you can be anyone and drive a skoda, can't do that with a passat and defo not an arteon. Plus skoda are more affordable than an equivalent VW

Great review

You can’t compare it with A4 and 3 series, more A6 and 5 series by size.

We've tested the Sport Line and yes it looks by far the best, but make sure you opt for the duller versions

You wrote 7 speed manual.. anyway, good review man!

Doug’s a dude. Good review. 👍

Owner of this brilliant car quality-price! Love it! Thank you Skoda 🚕

Is there much difference in terms of practicality with the estate compared to the hatchback?I know the estate has about 30- 40 litres more space but can you still get lots of kit in the hatch and practical.i test drove the estate and was so impressed with what you get for your money.

the main thing i would like is for them put put the infotaiment at the level of the vents

Please do a review about the superb scout. Thats the only trim I'm interested in

I have a 68 plate, I got mine keep on nearly new due to the facelift. Personally I prefer the badge rather than the Skoda name on the boot. I have to say this is the best car I've ever owned. I have an SE Executive with a few bells. The only thing I couldn't get that I wanted was the fully digital display. However, at the time the review were saying that there was a delay on the display, which for the most part is not a problem, except on the speed counter...... However, I have to say at the moment the Skoda's are probably the best buys at the moment. Unless you are truly going for luxury, this gives you everything you need.

Great Video Review. Sport Sportline Is my favourite Trim

I have a UK model and never bothered me the shortcut buttons are on the far side...but I am 6' 1" tall. My main issue is when the radio/satnav/Media etc functions freeze and won't work again until I stop and turn the car off and on again! Like the Estate but the face lift over my 2018 model is minimal. I have the lower spec petrol engine and it's fine even when the car is loaded up.

Best choice that the police have made, for so many reasons, practical, safety, and the rear seat passengers have more room, and the Euro tech at a good price, Simply Clever..

What a beauty, especially in that color... and those seats! Does the center armrest adjust up and does it pull forward?

Please give us more info about Fiesta st.

Great prensetation. No bull.

How does it compare to the Yeti for driver height and position?

Great video, thank you very much. I have an SEL, pre new facelift. not an estate, with 1.5 petrol. she’s great, I have the 18 inch wheels. Can I buy smaller wheels that will fit and function normally without fowling on anything? How small can I go and how do I know how tall the sidewalls of the Tyres should be? Many thanks.

I'd like one in Scout version. Who would need an Audi Allroad?

Really enjoying your reviews, especially the „how should you spec one“ part which sets you somewhat apart from carwow for that matter. Keep up the good work! The Superb looks beautifully in that trim, only wish you had told me if I should - avoid it, - consider it, - shortlist it, - orjustgorightaheadandbuythesuperb. Greetings from Germany!

Would love to see the saloon version.

I believe the handling can be made much better with the simple addition of a stiffer rear sway bar as a start and then better shocks etc if you want to go a bit further.

It looks so nice

I have iV sportline, the 19" with DCC is very comfortable. Also despite being a sportline I have the amundsen headunit lol

I'd love to see a comparison of Skoda's infotainment Vs Audi mmi.

The 1.5tsi petrol is actually quicker than the diesel equivalent

That’s a properly good review.

I work for skoda, had a customer come in look at the Estate Se 1.5 manual, had a quote from you guys which we absolutely smashed (mind there was a bit of confusion as you dont break down your figures), walked away a very happy man.

In that blue it is a thing of beauty

No mention of the IV: why is that? IIRC it was released in 2019.

remember only UK and Malta are right hand drive in EU .. so the touch screen menu buttons on left make sense

I have 2 Skoda Superb combi TDI 170 from 2010 and L&K TDI awd 190 from end of 2016 ... difficult buy something else when you have tried them...next Will be gasoline 272hp

Does the back seata get some air vents?

Which model has the ordinary turn on and go sat nav please?

Good review but missed out child seats and whether there is space for an adult between them. As grandparents who have to occasionally take twins and their baby sister, this is a feature we look for. 3 isofix in the rear or 2 with space for granny between in the rear with number 3 in the front passenger seat.

The very top spec L&K trim 272bhp AWD....even with extra spec is £47k list price. You'll get it for around £42/43k. Yes, it's not quite as refined and sporty as an Audi and the interior isn't as plush.....but an A6 with similar spec could cost you £15k more.

I bought mine last week, the only thing I hate about it is having to move the driver seat forwards and backwards slowly to get in and out. Other than that it’s perfect 😍

Very good looking

7:33 I like revs and I like doing downshifts if more grunt is needed.

Listen to the In Car Camera Shots!!!!!! . . . . .Listen. The road noise in Skoda Superbs is terrible. I had one and it was one of the reasons I sold the car. Sure the car is huge, has so much space and mine never let me down, but, it was so noisy inside!! I moved from it to a Passat which was a vast improvement. From there to an A4 which is just another world in terms of comfort and road noise.

Skodas best model!

I'm looking to buy a used 2016 model either se technology or se l, if anyone owns or has owned this car would you recommend?

I had one, 2018/2019 top of the range, ticks all the boxes for passenger and load capacity, performance and economy, BUT because it is big inside it is pretty noisy I wasn’t convinced by build quality

Comparing with Mondeo yes, but why with much smaller cars like the BMW 3 series and Audi 4 series? These are in the same class as the Octavia.

Very professional and informative review. Just a couple of grammar errors though. 1 it should be compared WITH not TO. 2 re seats he should have said SITTING not SAT - the latter being past tense. Otherwise great🎉🎉🎉

Nice wheels

A ski hatch.. how novel, I remember thinking that was great when my dad got a ford Sierra!

Great car, I've got one :)

Isn't the superb supposed to be compared to the BMW 5-series and the Audi A6 avant instead of 3-Series and A4?

It sounds loud in the cabin. It would be good if you routinely measured how loud the cabin noise is when travelling at motorway speeds.

Has the same seats-up rear boot space as a 308 SW, I kid you not (though it's a different story when you put them down). There's an iV plug-in hybrid which loses 150 litres of space - I'm surprised this model wasn't brought up.

Nice review! One thing I don’t get... 2.0 TDI diesel produces 106 g/km CO2 2.0 TSI petrol produces 161 g/km CO2, this is 50% more compared to the diesel equivalent🤷🏻‍♂️ How about our common goal in reducing CO2?

SE tech you say but it's not on your trim line up 🤔

Do any of you guys tow a caravan with one of these, and if so, which engine have you got

New Mazda 6 or this Skoda superb(sedan variants)? What would be your choice? Mazda 6 has more luxurious interior I would say, but engines without turbo, at least in Europe.

I wish they sold the Skoda line up of autos in the USA!!!!! A different look, with what sounds like superb features. I would buy one if they did. Does anyone know if they ship to USA & if so, how much it would cost to ship one? I love the shade of blue. Is this the metallic color you had mentioned?

Why is video cropped and doesnt show when u talk about cup holders or talking about space..

Surely this cars in same size class as a 5 series estate?

Good video but some constructive criticism... 1. When talking about driving position, can you talk more about actual seat comfort? Also would be interested to know how well centred driver is to steering wheel and pedals as many Germans cars are not. 2. Very few car reviews ever talk about the stereo quality. What is the standard spec (speakers, wattage) Vs upgrade? 3. Why does every car reviewer compare the Superb to the A4 and 3 Series? Surely size wise it's more A6 and 5 Series? 4. You didn't say much about the driving experience. It sounded quite nosy. Is it? 5. You said there was a "new diesel engine”. What does that mean? 6. Why do so many car reviewers criticise infotainment controls and never acknowledge the functionality of the steering wheel? Clearly reaching for the volume knob for the driver is not actually a problem! 7. Work on the hand waving. It's a bit over the top. Cheers

At first i thought he is standing on green screen😂 but then .....

I wish we had these in the states. its even got a stick shift!

Wow😮 it looks like a sports estate car

"Looks like a great car .. Lets go check out the price here in Denmark" --> "Oh, a decent version with the right trims: 61.000GBP .. Oh how I love the danish registration fees................. Really nice video though, maybe in 10 years time it'll be affordable in Denmark for non-CEO's ;-D

Did you mention it is MASSIVE.... ;)

What's that noise while driving?

Compared to an E220d?

Does it fall apart after 5 years?

And most important, an Umbrella in the door.

On the shopping list over much more expensive and frankly smaller options, unless a complete badge snob Skoda is a great car.

Can someone please help me. I can choose between the (2020) Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia or the Volvo V60 but i have no idea which one i should choose.

Hurry up with the hybrid you plonkers. Good reviewer, he should do well, his vocab. goes beyond "super" and "nice".

Why do you compare this to the bmw 3-series and audi a4? Isn't superb more like 5-series and a6?