• Fabia
      • Fabia Hatch
        Fabia Hatch
        Model page Car configurator
        Featuring the very latest in Volkswagen Group technological and safety advancements
        • SmartLink to sync your car and smartphone
        • Rear View Camera
        • Front Assist with City Emergency Brake

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 66TSI manual.

        • luggage305l /1125l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • Fabia Wagon
        Fabia Wagon
        Model page Car configurator
        Featuring the very latest in Volkswagen Group technological and safety advancements
        • SmartLink to sync your car and smartphone

        • Rear View Camera

        • Green Tech for improved fuel economy

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 66TSI manual.

        • luggage505l /1370l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
  • Rapid
      • Rapid
        Rapid
        Model page Car configurator
        ŠKODA’s versatile compact car
        • Sporty freshness and dynamic elegance
        • A spacious, attractive interior with stylish three-spoke steering wheel
        • 17” Black Alloys and LED daytime running lights (part of Image Pack)​​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.4L 92kw DSG

        • luggage384l /1349l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
      • Rapid Monte Carlo
        Rapid Monte Carlo
        Model page Car configurator
        Exciting stylish urban dweller with compact body

        • Black designed elements, panoramic roof and tailgate with extended glazing

        • 17" alloy wheels in a glossy black design

        • Sports seats in a black/red combination, 3-spoke sport steering wheel

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.4L 92kw DSG

        • luggage384l /1349l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
  • Octavia
      • Octavia
        Octavia
        Model page Car configurator
        A high performance family car in a class of its own
        • A powerful and fuel efficient engine​
        • ​Innovative comfort features and 5 star ANCAP safety rating
        • Adaptive Cruise Control now standard across the entire Octavia range

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage568l /1558l
        • fuel4.7l/100km
      • Octavia RS
        Octavia RS
        Model page Car configurator
        Turbocharge your family drive
        • Powerful 162TSI or 135TDI turbocharged engines ​​​
        • Advanced safety features including 9 airbags as standard
        • Impressive 8" touchscreen satellite navigation

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 135TDI DSG

        • luggage568l /1558l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • Octavia Scout 4x4
        Octavia Scout 4x4
        Model page Car configurator
        Practicality of a family vehicle, with the appeal of an SUV
        • All-wheel drive technology adjusts to changing road conditions
        • Choice of powerful and fuel efficient diesel and petrol engine​s with Green Tech (Stop Start and Brake Energy Recuperation)

        • Uncompromising commitment to safety


          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
      • Octavia Wagon
        Octavia Wagon
        Model page Car configurator
        Not your everyday family wagon
        • More powerful, more fuel efficient engine
        • Innovative comfort and 5 star ANCAP safety rating
        • Adaptive Cruise Control now standard across the entire Octavia range

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 110TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.7l/100km
      • Octavia RS Wagon
        Octavia RS Wagon
        Model page Car configurator
        Turbocharge your family drive
        • Powerful 162TSI or 135TDI turbocharged engine ​​​
        • Advanced safety features including 9 airbags as standard 
        • Impressive 8" touchscreen satellite navigation 

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 135TDI DSG

        • luggage588l /1718l
        • fuel4.9l/100km
  • Yeti
      • Yeti
        Yeti
        Model page Car configurator
        Put more in, get more out
        • Features a ​stylish and elegant design
        • VarioFlex rear seat system
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety​​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figures as per ADR 81/02 for 1.2TSI 81​kw manual 4x2 / Max. luggage space is with the rear seats removed​​​.

        • luggage321l /1665l
        • fuel5.6l/100km
      • Yeti Outdoor
        Yeti Outdoor
        Model page Car configurator
        Introducing the great outdoors
        • Features a new stylish and elegant design
        • VarioFlex rear seat system
        • Uncompromising commitment to safety​

          Disclaimer: Fuel consumption figure shown is a combined figure as per ADR 81/02 for 2.0 TDI DSG 103kw 4x4 / Max. luggage space is with the rear seats removed​

        • luggage321l /1665l
        • fuel6.5l/100km
  • New Superb
      • New Superb Sedan
        New Superb Sedan
        Model page Car configurator
        Some see a badge, where others see Superb

        • 162TSI, 140TDI and 206STI engine variants

        • Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist

        • Impressive boot space: 625L
        • luggage625l /1670l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
      • New Superb Wagon
        New Superb Wagon
        Model page Car configurator
        Some see a badge, where others see Superb
        • 162TSI, 140TDI and 206STI engine variants
        • Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Assist
        • Impressive boot space: 660L
        • luggage660l /1835l
        • fuel4.8l/100km
New ŠKODA Superb Wagon

2016 ŠKODA Superb Wagon Review

2/04/2016
One of the most handsome wagons on the market; unprecedented value for money; enormous cabin space; loads of features; turbo-four from Golf R; good ride and handling; plenty of new tech.
More expensive than Volkswagen's top-shelf Passat Alltrack (but more fun too); fuel consumption is high when you're on it.

Reviewed by: Anthony Crawford
I'd always thought Czech brand ŠKODA offered solidly built vehicles with exceptional value for money, but I’d never been a fan of the rather clunky styling on display – until now.

In fact, the latest 2016 ŠKODA Superb Wagon turns that notion on its head. This time, ŠKODA has produced a quiet, comfortable and ludicrously spacious family wagon, which also happens to look the business.

It’s a tough ask for any car manufacturer, even for prestige brands, and to produce such a handsome five-door means ŠKODA has, what I consider, a best-in-class effort on its hands.

It’s not just my opinion, either. There wasn't one person on my home turf at Manly Beach recently who didn't walk past the car, stop, and do a double-take at this new Superb wagon. I could sense they were saying to themselves, "Well that looks good, but what is it?"

For that reason alone, it's hard to think of ŠKODA as one of the Volkswagen Group's cut-price brands these days, with price points for the Superb Wagon creeping ahead of VW's range-topping Passat Alltrack by more than $2000.

And just like ŠKODA, Volkswagen offers the all-wheel-drive Passat Alltrack as a one-trim, one-engine model only, equipping it with a 140kW turbo-diesel mated to a six-speed DSG, priced from $49,290 plus on-roads.

ŠKODA goes one better by offering its top-shelf Superb (sedan and wagon) with the more powerful 206kW turbo-four petrol engine from the hard-charging Golf R, only in the ŠKODA it's been de-tuned to deliver 350Nm down from 380Nm for better all-round driveability for a vehicle of this size.


The entire ŠKODA Superb line-up, though, comprises two petrol and one diesel options in both sedan and wagon body styles – the latter commanding a $1700 premium over its four-door siblings (the Superb sedan is actually a five-door hatch).

Entry level for the Superb range is the 162TSI (162kW of power) DSG from $39,990, while the 140TDI DSG priced at $43,990. The top-shelf 206TSI 4×4 DSG is priced from $50,990 for the sedan and $52,690 for the wagon (as tested). For full rundown on the recently launched range, see here.

If you thought our 206TSI wagon looked big on the outside, cabin and boot space may leave you gobsmacked. The previous generation was hardly lacking in either department, but this latest iteration is bigger in almost every dimension. Rear-seat legroom boarders on limo spec, while boot space grows by 60 litres to an impressive 660 for the wagon (625 for the sedan).

Folding the rear seats frees up a staggering 1950 litres of load space in the wagon and 1760 litres for the sedan. Either way, this is considerably more space than the current Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon (1625 litres) and still more than you'll find in many large SUVs.

Extra-long loads aren't a problem for this vehicle either, with ŠKODA’s own factory specifications for the Superb wagon citing objects up to 3.1 metres are not only possible, but 100 per cent confirmed by the fact that we managed to squeeze a 9-foot 8-inch (nearly three-metre) Malibu surfboard inside the cabin.


Inside, upholstery is a stylish blend of leather and up-scale Alcantara and considerably more comfortable than your average lounge suite. The flagship ŠKODA feels decidedly upmarket, even without ticking the optional ($1500) Comfort Pack box that adds seat heating and cooling with specific perforated leather and fully electric front passenger seat adjustability.

And as we've come to expect from this brand, the Superb comes loaded with everything bar the kitchen sink. It’s just one of several areas where this car continues to offer outstanding bang for buck.

It's simply impossible to list every standard feature on the Superb – the list is far too extensive – but highlights include 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels shod with premium Pirelli rubber, heated front seats, privacy glass, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which automatically connects with your iPhone in mere seconds once you connect the Lightning cable.

You also get a high-definition reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, three-zone climate control, nine airbags and conveniently stored umbrellas hidden inside both front doors, just as you’ll find in a Rolls-Royce.

Our 206TSI was also fitted with the optional $3400 Tech Pack, which adds a full suite of active safety aids and convenience features such as automatic parking assist, lane assist, side assist with blind-spot detection, rear traffic alert, traffic jam assist, emergency assist, adaptive chassis control, Virtual Pedal hands-free automated tailgate and what I thought is a fairly ordinary 12-speaker Canton sound system.


It's an awful lot of kit, but the top-shelf Superb also includes the Image Pack as part of its standard inventory, which incorporates keyless entry and start, ambient lighting (dash and all four doors), drive mode selection with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and sports suspension, which lowers the ride height by 15mm for a noticeably sportier stance than its less powerful siblings.

But it doesn't end there. There are other hidden conveniences such as a cooled glove box and centre console bin. It seems that everywhere you look there’s another feature yet to be discovered in the Superb.

Mind, it's a considerable $7000 price hike from the mid-spec 140TDI to the top-of-the-tree 4×4 model, but even if you only have a hint of the enthusiast inside you, it’s the pricier version that offers a modicum of driving thrill from your family chariot.

Despite the de-tuning and significant extra heft of the ŠKODA over its Golf R engine donor (1685kg versus 1495kg respectively) the Superb wagon can still cover off the 0-100km/h dash in just 5.8 seconds – 1.4 seconds faster than the $46,490 Golf GTI Performance with DSG. Top speed is an impressive 250km/h.

More importantly, it feels quick from behind the wheel, but only when push comes to shove. Otherwise, it tends to respond in a comfortably docile manner around town. Even under full throttle, the Superb isn't exactly a bull out of the gate, but once under way, there’s plenty of pull, with peak torque coming on song between 1700rpm-5600rpm. It's all the performance you’re ever going to need from a family bus with these dimensions.


Along with adaptive dampers, there's also a good spread of drive modes available at the touch of a button (Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual) with each offering a different kind of driving experience. In Eco mode, for example, the engine management system, climate control and other auxiliary systems are optimised for fuel efficiency, so the transmission wants to shift into top gear even at speeds as low as 45km/h.

It's different story entirely in the Sport setting. Idle engine speed is primed for more immediate throttle response, and the lower three gears are held longer for maximum acceleration.

For the most fun, though, slip into Sport and knock the shifter over to the left for full-manual mode using the paddle-shifters. There’s no overrun crackle and pop, but the instantaneous throttle blips on the downshifts are certainly a satisfying sound effect.

There's a decent exhaust note, too. It's not as growly as the Golf R, but it does sound decidedly more exciting than your average family transport, especially as you banging through the gears at full cry with the Superb’s quick-shifting dual-clutch gearbox.

The downside to any kind of spirited jaunts in the ŠKODA Superb 206TSI will be felt at the petrol bowser. Don't expect to get anywhere near ŠKODA's combined claim of 7.3L/100km. We averaged around 12.7L/100km over the week, though most of the time in Sport.


Traction and grip are guaranteed thanks to ŠKODA's four-wheel-drive system providing a confident no-slip experience on any surface and in any conditions. It's those same attributes, along with the adaptive suspension, which also contribute to some adept corner carving, too. It’s a wagon that enjoys a lonely winding road, with body roll kept largely in check in the stiffest damper setting.

That said, even in Sport, the Superb offers a good degree of suppleness in the ride, soaking up all but the most severe potholes. Trying to find real fault with the latest ŠKODA Superb 206 TSI 4×4 DSG Wagon is tantamount to nitpickicking.

It's a large, stylish estate with as much rear legroom as a prestige limousine and even more cargo space. The list of features and creature comforts on board is exhaustive, while under the bonnet is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine from one of the world’s most celebrated hot hatches.

And all this for around 52 grand. It's crazy value for money.

24/08/2013 No luck for ŠKODA driver Wiegand in his home event
​ŠKODA duo Wiegand/Christian damage their wheel suspension. Their ŠKODA wil be repaired in preparation for Sunday.
24/08/2013 APRC: ŠKODA can defend lead
​Four special stages won, then problems for Lappi and Gill. Gill wants to score points for Team ŠKODA MRF on day two.
23/08/2013 Wiegand on course for podium position at Rally Germany
ŠKODA duo Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian ranked third in WRC 2 category. Matthias Kahle thrills rally fans in legendary 130 RS.​
22/08/2013 ŠKODA in third place: good start for Wiegand
ŠKODA duo Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian on course for WRC 2 podium finish. Six special stages (131.36 kilometres) on Friday.
21/08/2013 ŠKODA at the Sachsen Classic with four vintage cars
610 km through the most beautiful places in Saxony. ŠKODA with two sports cars, a roadster and a convertible. The three-day classic race starts in Zwickau on 22 August.
20/08/2013 APRC: ŠKODA sets sights on fourth victory in Malaysia
Fourth round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Successful ŠKODA duo Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm lead overall standings.
19/08/2013 Production starts on the Rapid Spaceback
Today, the new compact car ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback will be rolling of the production lines at ŠKODA’s main factory in Mladá Boleslav.
19/08/2013 ŠKODA driver Wiegand optimistic ahead of home event
 Rally Germany in the region around Trier will be the fifth WRC-2 start this year in the Fabia Super 2000 for Wiegand/Christian.
15/08/2013 New models successfully launched on European markets
ŠKODA has been able to increase their market share in Western Europe thanks to increasing customer orders in July.
14/08/2013 ŠKODA Yeti completely renewed: From one Yeti comes two
Ready for the tarmac jungle - The new ŠKODA Yeti for the city.
Room for adventure - The new ŠKODA Yeti for outdoor enthusiasts.
The first ŠKODA with a rear-view camera.
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