Skoda Superb

Skoda's renaissance continues with an executive saloon that boasts as much rear legroom as an S-Class for less than the price of a Passat. The Superb is good to drive, has economical and punchy diesel engines and has a thoughtfully constructed interior. The downside? Skoda's badge still can't quite cut it in the company car park, although its star is rising.

V6, TDI, PD

The standard Classic trim includes ‘Climatronic’ air conditioning with additional vents for rear passengers, electric windows, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, 12V outlet in luggage compartment, ‘CatVision’ diffused interior lighting around the door handles, trip computer, third rear three-point seat belt, front, side and curtain airbags, remote central locking, ABS and EDL, radio/ single CD player with eight speakers, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, and an alarm with interior monitoring. Comfort specification adds 16-inch alloy wheels, multi-functional steering wheel, umbrella holder with full size umbrella in the left rear door, auto-dimming rear view mirror, rain sensor wipers, illuminated rear legroom, rear acoustic parking sensors, cruise control, cassette radio and six CD autochanger, door mirrors with lights illuminating the door area and a storage slot with removable ski sack behind the rear armrest. Range-topping Elegance models also feature bi-xenon headlights, colour satellite navigation, heated leather seats with individual controls, electrically adjustable front seats, memory function driver’s seat and door mirrors, folding door mirrors with automatic tilt when in reverse, headlamp washers, 17-inch alloy wheels and wood décor on door panels, centre console and gear lever handle.

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