The Skoda Superb is the Czech can manufacturer's flagship model; it is a full size family car. Skoda has been producing the modern version of the Superb since 2001; it is based on a stretch out version of the Volkswagen Passat. Skoda utilise a lot of components and power trains from parent company Volkswagen to build the Superb.
The current version of the Superb has been around since 2008, this particular model uses the Skoda Octavia platform that has been stretched. The new car is described as a five-door five-seat liftback saloon, with an innovative tailgate that can double as a regular separate saloon boot, and full liftback, known as 'Twin-Door'. The Superb also comes as a 5 door estate.
There are seven engines to choose from, four being petrol and three being diesel. The petrol range starts off with a small yet powerful 1.4 litre TSI that has 123 bhp, followed by a 1.8 litre TSI with 158 bhp and then there is a 2.0 litre TSI with 197 bhp. The largest petrol engine is the 3.6 FSI that's comes in the VR6 model, it has 256 bhp. The diesel range kicks off with a 1.6 litre TDI that has 103 bhp, followed by a 2.0 litre with either 138 or 168 bhp.
The Skoda Superb in Oxfordshire has created quite a name for itself, it has won numerous awards since its launch and been recognised by respected enthusiast clubs. The latest award by an enthusiast magazine is the 2012 Tow Car of the Year award by the Caravan Club. It was also named Best Estate Car 2011 by Diesel Car Magazine.
The Editor of Diesel Car magazine said, "The big Czech is our favourite estate because it shows emphatically just how clever car packaging can be. It superbly marries nimble road manners, robust performance and great value for money with one of the biggest boots and largest cargo bays around."
Author Resource:-
Joanna Small - Automotive Journalist and Enthusiast
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