The new Skoda Superb, direct rival to the new Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna, Honda Accord, Citroen C5 and, the new Vauxhall Insignia.
The new Superb combines suspension and floorpan parts from the VW Passat and Skoda Octavia. This model is 35mm longer than its predecessor and 42mm shorter in wheel base. Despite all the changes, the car has still has a lot of space inside.
There will be six different engines offered in the Superb. There will be a 1.4-litre petrol turbo engine which will produce 125bhp, a new 2.0-litre common-rail 172bhp turbodiesel, which will be available in either a six-speed manual or six-speed twin-clutch paddle-shift, another diesel engine pushing 140bhp and the top of the range 3.6-litre, 260bhp V6.
This is the first common-rail diesel engine which is quiet and also meets the new Euro 5 emission standards.
The UK will be offered three different models, the S, SE and Elegance, but they will also be offered all of the engine ranges.
All of the models will have 9 airbags, some models will have a unique adaptive headlight system, that will change the shape of the forward beam according to the conditions.
The 172bhp diesel will reach 0-62 in 8.8 seconds, and is very quiet at 100mph.
The new Skoda Superb will cost around £15,000 for a base model and will reach around £25,000 for the full-spec Elegance. Auto insurance quotes aren’t known yet.
Price: £15,000 - £25,000
Auto Insurance: No Auto Insurance Quote
