Is It Really All That Superb
February 28th, 2009. Published under Cars and Trucks. No Comments.
Does the Skoda Superb live up to its name? What is so ’superb’ about Skoda’s latest offering? Well the first thing that stands out with the Superb is the unique ‘twin door’ concept which allows you to open the boot as either a hatchback or a saloon - excellent if you can’t decide between the two!
Aside from that clever little feature nothing else really stands out apart from the copious amount of space inside the Superb. The interior of the car features a vast amount of space and passengers sitting in the back of the car will be treated to a luxurious amount of legroom. It is also really comfortable and therefore in terms of comfort it seems like a good choice for those travelling long distances and is a clear example of why this car is so often used as a taxi.
Autocar magazine state that “anyone shopping for a great value large car who put comfort and value at the top of their priority list should wait until they have seen the new Superb at their local Skoda dealer” which is high praise for the large family car.
This isn’t the first Superb to hit the roads either; the original Superb was launched in 1934 - this is infact the third to be launched. There are a variety of models available on the market - the Classic, Comfort, Elegance and finally the Laurin and Klement - they are therefore offering you a range of different specifications to choose from.
Looks wise the Superb is nothing to shout about. It isn’t ugly but it is good looking. It is a basic family saloon that is more concerned with comfort than looks. Critics are also applauding the smooth driving experience that the Superb offers which adds more weight to the idea that the Superb is ideal for long journeys. Some even suggest that it is far smoother than any Mercedes.
As well as the vast amount of legroom on the inside of the Skoda Superb, the Elegance comes with a long list of creature comforts. All of which make for a pleasurable driving experience and add a touch of elegance and luxury to the inside of the Superb - because it certainly doesn’t look elegant on the outside!
A brand new Superb will set you back around 15,500GBP which compared to one of its nearest competitors, the Ford Mondeo, which will set you back around 17,795GBP is pretty reasonable!
For the car make that was once the butt of all car jokes, Skoda are gradually shedding their bad image so many people may think that for a Skoda perhaps it is Superb.
Tony is an online writer and marketer. He is currently researching New Skoda and Used Skoda cars