Skoda Superb

Skoda Superb is the long-wheelbase family saloon that people buy when rear-seat room and an easy boot matter more than badge prestige. By our assessment, it is especially good at making an ordinary commute feel roomy, with a back seat and luggage space that often outclass dearer cars. The downside is that it can feel more sensible than special; the design and cabin are built around use, not theatre. In practice it is one of those cars that disappears in daily life because the controls are straightforward and the space is the point. Against executive saloons, it offers more room for the money and less status, which is exactly why it has a loyal following. It suits drivers and families who want the big-car benefit without paying for a luxury badge, and it is less convincing if the emotional side of a car matters more than the practical one.