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Skoda Superb Estate (2015-2023) - Interior & comfort

A straightforward design and bags of kit make the Skoda Superb Estate a great place to spend time

Carbuyer Rating

4.8 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.9 out of 5

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Interior & comfort Rating

4.5 out of 5

Skoda has never been a brand to value style over substance, and the Superb Estate doesn’t change that. The design catches the eye only for its simplicity, and nothing about the interior is confusing or off-putting. Everything is logically laid-out and it all feels well put together. There's certainly no shortage of equipment, especially on the top-spec models in the range, which are loaded with hi-tech gadgets.

Skoda Superb Estate dashboard

The Skoda Superb interior design is quite simple when compared to some of its more stylish rivals. It has a rectangular touchscreen (ranging from eight to 9.2 inches in size depending on the model) central to the dashboard, and the car's width is visually emphasised by a series of simple horizontal trim pieces, which promote a sense of space.

Every control is where you'd expect it to be and they all feel solid to the touch. All the cabin materials feel top-notch and robust, comparing well with the Superb's more expensive VW Passat sister car.

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Ease of use is a real strong suit – you can scroll through and display most of the car's functions on a small screen between the dials in the instrument cluster, while the clear, easy-to-read touchscreen gives you access to the Superb's infotainment system.

Equipment

Skoda offers five trim levels with the Superb Estate. SE kicks things off and includes 16-inch alloy wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen complete with Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay and DAB digital radio; all-round electric windows, air-conditioning, cruise control and autonomous emergency braking. You also get parking sensors, digital dials and adaptive cruise control. Then there’s the SE Technology model, which gets leather upholstery as standard, privacy glass, heated front seats, an upgraded Amundsen sat nav system, Wi-Fi, blind spot detection and the capability to choose between drive modes.

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The last three trim levels are a fair bit pricier, but leave you wanting for very little. SE L adds 18-inch alloys, bright Matrix LED headlights and scrolling indicators and a power-operated boot. The SportLine Plus model upgrades to a 9.2-inch ‘Columbus’ infotainment screen, but packs an assertive bodykit, 19-inch alloy wheels, Alcantara sports seats and a ‘sport chassis’ intended to sharpen the driving experience further, plus a drive select system.

Top-spec Laurin & Klement (L&K) includes a 10-speaker stereo system, heated leather steering wheel, park assist and rear-view camera, as well as a heated windscreen, heated front and rear seats, upgraded interior trim materials and ambient lighting. It also features Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), that allows you to choose from Comfort, Normal and Sport modes, altering the steering and suspension setups as you do so.

Options

Many of the extras included on higher trim levels can be added to lesser Superb Estates, but even L&K trim allows you to spend more should you wish. A non-metallic solid blue paint colour is standard, while metallic shades cost an extra £660. Go for the exclusive velvet red metallic colour and you’ll have to pay £1,045.

It’s probably wise to specify the reversing camera, given the Superb Estate’s not-inconsiderable bulk. We also advise you to add a proper spare wheel or a space saver, because the standard can of sealant can leave you stranded in the event of a severe puncture.

Technology

The Superb’s infotainment system can be found elsewhere in other Skoda, Volkswagen and SEAT models, and we think it's one of the best there is. Although nothing special to look at, it's very easy to use and responsive. There are plenty of ways of navigating around the controls, including a small rotary knob, buttons either side of the screen and the touchscreen itself. It can also feature SmartLink, incorporating MirrorLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, so there should be connectivity for any smartphone.

The sat-nav portion of the system is easy to use and entering a destination is simple, while the route is calculated quickly. Directions are clear, especially in combination with the display in the instrument cluster.

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Which Is Best?

Cheapest

  • Name
    1.5 TSI e-TEC SE Technology 5dr DSG
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • RRP
    £36,995

Most Economical

  • Name
    1.5 TSI iV SE Technology DSG 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • RRP
    £41,465

Fastest

  • Name
    2.0 TSI Laurin + Klement 4X4 5dr DSG
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • RRP
    £48,660

Charlie writes and edits news, review and advice articles for Carbuyer, as well as publishing content to its social media platforms. He has also been a regular contributor to its sister titles Auto Express, DrivingElectric and evo. As well as being consumed by everything automotive, Charlie is a speaker of five languages and once lived in Chile, Siberia and the Czech Republic, returning to the UK to write about his life-long passion: cars.

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