I had a similar experience. Couple years back, Went for viewing to buy an Octavia, but because i really needed the auto hold with electric side brake. Test drove 318i and S60 but the price tag wasn't sensible. So i went back to VW/Skoda and to choose between Golf, passat and Superb. In the end, the decision was for Superb because it just made better sense for the price tag with lots of features and the space. Stable Suspension on high speed is amazing when driving down hill with sharp curves. Have no complaints for last 2 years.
I liked skoda I had a skoda citigo which was peppy for a 1.0 NA and I really wanted an Octavia VRS as my next car but I chose a 320d estate and I won’t look back, the only thing I’m not happy with is the open differential.
Underrated? Skoda has been a topseller all over Europe for years, u cant walk out into a street in any European country and not see a Skoda appear instantly. Just because Americans have never heard of it doesnt mean its underrated. It uses VW chasis, tech and engine. I probably see more Karoqs and Octavia's on the daily basis then I do any other manufacturer combined.
My experience was not so different. I thought that as a car for my retirement I would probably get a C-Class - and Mercedes has finally discovered design, so attractive. But the price tag didn't appeal. And I found the dealers not very helpful. Many colleagues had Octavia estates (best selling estate in Switzerland). I test drove it but knowing I was going to move house I fancied the extra room of the Superb Combi. I fell in love with it and have been VERY happy with it for the last 5 years. I have practically all the options (but not 4x4 and only 220 not 280 HP). But it is quick, nimble, economical, roomy, stylish and effortless for long distances. I would happily buy a Skoda Superb again. I tell people that it's a Czech Audi A6. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
It basically is an A6 lol, its kinda sort of placed inbetween A4 and A6 room wise. VW/Audi owns Skoda so its using all the tech that a Passat or an A4/A6 would have. 280 hp version is literally a golf R engine detuned, its crazy.
@@Omgiamsotriggered There’s an aftermarket chip tuning option that brings my 220 HP version up to 250 HP and even lower fuel consumption in economy mode but so far I have resisted the temptation.
@@RobWhittlestone Yeah I never really understood the whole aftermarket thing. U can swap half the engine internal parts and put it on 500 hp, thats not the point. Your engine was tested and made to be at 220 hp, it went thru all the tests and measures, its rated at that hp for longetivity sake. If u want power u can tune any engine, just dont get people crying later when it starts breaking every few 10k' kms/miles. If u plan on keeping the car you made a good decision.
Went from a 320d to a octavia 2.0tdi combi. I've been driving it for almost 5 years now and it's still a brilliant car. Much more room than the bmw and has been going strong without any hickups for 270.000 km now. Really cheap to run and enough power for me (184 hp), while doing 20km/L. Overall I like it way better than the BMW, better seats (for me.. I know it's personal) and I had the topped up versions with options on both cars. It's not exciting in any way, but it gets the family around pretty damn comfortable.
Skoda are cheaper versions of VW's some people say. In my opinion though, they are probably the best of almost any car. Comfort, sporty, many engines, brilliant practicality, interiors good, more options if you prefer more for extra money, and unlike some manufacturers they're not giving up with estates and sloping roofline hatchbacks, which some countries call sedans, like saloons in some countries are called sedans. I think Skoda is a great brand
Id say they used to be, newer Skodas have gone up heavily in prices. A good specced Skoda (v)RS (with a golf GTI engine) starts at around 40k€ and can climb all the way to high 50s. That is absurd for a Skoda, but they sell them like hotcakes, Karoqs and Kodiaqs are all over the place.
nice review. i bought a superb 3 weeks ago too. like you, I agree that it’s a wonderful family car. it’s stock suspension is actually better than my previous volvo S90. my kids actually felt the difference in the comfortable ride it gives. the best part is the fuel consumption. 12km/L & 16km/L (cruising)
I've always been a Vauxhall man, my last was the Insignia Grand Sport. When it came to replacement time, Vauxhall, (PSA), had decided to discontinue the car. As they had nothing else to offer, I, like you, checked out the competition. To cut a long story short, I placed an order for the Octavia Estate Tech 1.5 150 ps. after a six-month wait, I went to the dealership to take delivery. After a good look, I rejected the car because of the lack of physical knobs and buttons. I then almost bought a Citroën DS9 until I found out the cost to insure it. I went back to Škoda, and placed an order for the Superb Estate Tech 1.5 150 ps, and for the past six months I've been a happy bunny, better than the Insignia in almost every way. If the 2024 Insignia fails to impress me, I'll be staying with Škoda, but next time I'll go for the cloth seats option, the leather seats are too slippery, too hard, too hot in summer, and until the heated seats warm up, too cold in winter.
Ive got a 2015 skoda superb sel executive all singing and dancing. I’ve had it 3 years and the build quality is something that the vw group excel at. It’s passed every mot since ive had it so a great car
Unfortunately, I have seen VAG cheap out more and more these days, and this includes Škodas. I found the previous gen Octavia had much more attention to detail, and had more of the "simply clever" stuff - I found the removable boot light very useful. The new one however, sips very little fuel, even less than the previous gen, and half of what a 14-year-old Corolla does. Seeing how much new cars cost, I would wait for fleet cars to go on sale - most of them will be Octavias, which are already massive inside, and perfectly fine for the average family.
If you got a bigger engine in the Octavia it does change the character of the car for the better. I have the Octavia 4x4 with 150 bhp 2.0 tdi. It's really very capable, and the VRS is something else, as is the Scout. I know what you mean about feeling jealous about rear seat passengers comfort. I used to get the same feeling in the Peugeot 504 and my Alfa 164...and the old XJ6 Jaguars. It is really nice in the back of a Superb.
Thanks. I like the personal comments in your journey towards a Superb, (Which my older son bought a used version last year. And I would like to buy too. )
I do agree with you Superb is better than 3 series and C class. But bare in mind they are not in the same category at the end of the day. The choice you mentioned as boring and bland (Octavia) is a compotator or the "C" class and 3 series. Superb is more compared to E class and 5 series. But i have to admit, if I had to choose between these options I would go deff with the skoda as well! And not to mention if you go with L&K trim is fully loaded, for which in Audi you have to pay a fortune to have!
@@Doa744 dont understand the relativity of your coment replying to mine. With all the german brands being mercedes, audi or bmw, they make their money on the opt. you put . You can easily go an extra 50-60% on top of the base price.
@@FreshJungleJuice you say a skoda is better... Sure a decent c class is more then double the price of the skoda but that doesnt make the skoda better, only better value to money to some people.
@@Doa744 well, and yes and no. a lot of people misjudge skoda because of its badge even though everything under the bonnet and inside the interior is Audi and VW. But on your point. If I have to choose a C class or Octavia, yeah i would go with the c class. But If C class compared to superb i would deff choose superb over the C class. Again Superb is more like limousine higher end that a small sedan like C class, more practical and with the right trim and engine is better value and choose for me despite the badge.
mk3 octavia 1,4tsi 150hp. amazing car. i did change susspension to b8 bilstein with lowering springs from eibach and from 18 to 17inch wheels. just amazing. i got that bmw vibe. corners are my friend! :)
I've got an 07 Passat B6 Sportline with stock lowering springs and Stock Bilstein Shocks and the car drives exatcly almost exatcly like a bmw. The only difference is that the steering a bit too light and has no resistance but I can feel the road thru the steering quite sharply. The car can go through corners really well and is stable. I'd like to get bigger 18 inch wheels on it to so I can get the full benefits of the suspension.
I bought a fabia over a polo you know why? Cause the fabia had way more thing at the same price and the only difference was having high quality looking plastic instead of soft touch material on the dash
congrats for content and for the car! a also have a skoda superb as my first car and it’s very good. all the best in the future and only fun safe roads!
If the car has a VW sportline equivalent version, figure out what stock coils springs and shocks those have and install them on yours. You'll have almost 90% of the experience on your car as a BMW 3 series.
Actually I came to exact same thought about 80% of BMW for a half of it’s price, I drive Skoda SuperB Estate 4x4, got the Koni Sport shocks, remap to 370hp and DC brake pads, and I would say It’s awesome: accelerates like a rocket 4.7 sec 0-100, very good handling and stoping power, also it provides great equipment with a matrix LED, adaptive cruise, 360 cameras, acoustic glass in a front etc. not all Mercedees has all of that. I also had experience driving BMWs: and even driving it on a closed track as a part of BMW Driving experience courses, and I see no reason to pay twice as much for a something like a 530d, yes it has it’s own pros, but the price difference is just not worth it. I expected MUCH bigger difference from BMW and it really disappointed me that cheaper Skoda is even better in some ways, for example 4x4 version feels more neutral and has less understeer than an BMW with x-drive, it really shocked me that after all that talks about handling and ultimate driving experience it goes straight out of the corner - no fun at all. Great equipped superb with some mods is just unbeatable for what it gives, especially if we’re talking about 4x4 estate, it’s really superb.
Subscribed to the channel as I am a Kodiaq owner and still enjoying the drive after 10 months. Skoda are underrated and its like a value for money VW. Btw did you consider a SEAT at that time?
I'm a Czech and we have Skoda cars everywhere here and I must say that the first two generations of Superb had some spirit, especially the second generation was quite unique, I didn't like it back then but now I very much appreciate they had balls to do something different. These day I cannot really tell difference between Scala, Octavia or Superb, yes, there are differences, they have different sizes and so on, but it completely lost any kind of ambition to stand out. It's so focused (forcefully by VW, I imagine) on being plain that it has become invisible to my eye. I don't want a car with no soul, nothing that would excite me, car is not just an object that transfers you from A to B, there is a connection with its driver. And don't let me started on levels of features. In Ambient version you basically get just a steering wheel. Compare that to Mazda, absolute difference.
I bought a fabia mk4 style in black, people love looking at it and mistake it for an audi and a bmw and everyone that gave me shit for choosing skoda over polo now is saying that skoda is better 😂
Glad you like the car. Driven lots and by far one of the best car yet so far.. Very practical. Very powerful. Only down side was i bought it brand new from Skoda and Skoda Singapore has the worst aftersales . Made me travel up and down so many times just to fix an issue. Issue still not fix n yet dare to lie to your face say its normal operation and characteristic of the car. Ive tested so many Superb and none of them has issue like mine. Really sick and tired of their aftersales till i sold off the car. Such a shame they have a wonderful car but worst aftersales. This is a heads up to others as well. Im one of the true lovers of the Superb and im truly disappointed in the way Skoda Singapore handle their aftersales service.
I went trough same thing when I was looking for family car and I am 182. I went to look for E segment cars with rear face 2 infant seats there were no other option. Also Superb 2.0 TSI 4x4 is hidden gem ^_^.
To make it less boring and more fun just have a manual🤷🏼♂️ Discarding a BMW for reliability issues is weird when you get a Škoda. The CLA isn't Mercedes worthy. But nevertheless great choice!
A Superb is not in the same class as a c class or 3 series so it’s an obvious choice. So shouldn’t be compared. The comparison should be between a E class and a 5 series… I wonder if you would still choose the Skoda…??
bro superb is not even in the same class as C klasse or series 3 wtf. If you ever sat in a Skoda Superb you know it is as big as a Passat, Audi A6, BMW 5 and Mercedes E klasse. what would you compare Skoda Octavia then to? bmw series 1 or what? mercedes A klasse?? cmon...
Yeah, I agree, but then again the cars are in different leagues. Also VW has many brands, so you if someone wants a quieter ride they can go for the Passat or even better, the Audi A4
at the end of the day you are sitting in a SKODA... no matter how much are convincing yourself and others that this car is a great option: ...you just look cheap. Its like wearing cheap shoes vs Air Jordans, to a Basketball Match...It changes nothing, but EVERYBODY KNOWS... and you do too.
Well unless you are like 12 years old and you still care what people think about you. Then yes. Nothing wrong with paying a premium to look rich. As for most truly wealthy people they don't care what people think about them. We traded our audi q5 to a Skoda and could not be happier.
@@scilens1049 yea. Whatever the case maybe the Škoda was more expensive than the audi since its an ev. So it just show's ppl have no sense of what is cheap or expensive. It's that shallowness and ignorance.
@@metoo3773 dont be hurt, you are really good at convincing yourself :) At the end of a day you are one happy Guy in your Skoda, and people who see you in your Skoda.... See a Guy in a Skoda... And this speaks for itself ;) It is just the way it is. I do not say it is a bad car, but face it, you buy a Car with a Badge. And you chose one that shouts: i am cheaper than VW ans Audi...
HAHA I am also fighting with my self which way to go. Its between the 2 Estate versions, 2021 Octavia RS sport 2l TDI 200BHP, with all the toys in met blue, but it's 4k more xpensive, very nice. or, the bigger Superb sport line model 190 BHP also very nice car, but I a littler older 2020, and we have 2 dogs to consider.. The Superb is a little bigger than the Octavia and its a little more Subdued, but still looking classy and fast looking Where as the Rs Octavia is more in your face, a wanna-be boy racer, a look at me type thing going on. I will have to go and see them and drive them to make my mind up, I like the slight bigger size of the Superb and its a little cheaper but it s a 2020 version, Rs is 2021, but near the same mile as well,, but the RS has a few more toys. Driving me mad which one to go for..
Similar situation to me, been driving a golf the last few years. With kids in the back most times now, it's too small, set out to buy an Octavia ended up buying a 2020 Superb, more room and high specs for not much more than an Octavia.
The Superb isn't even close to 80% of the driving experience of a 3 Series or 80% of the interior quality and comfort of a C-Klass. I mean it's decent, it's a great car but don't oversell it. It's also not based on the Audi A4/A6 platform which are based on the MLB platform, it's based on the MQB platform Golf/Passat.... Also the tyres aren't Pirelli Centaur P7, but CINTURATO. How is that an Ambition trim level with 19 inch rims and leather interior? I have a Style 2021 and it has the 18's and cloth interior.
honestly bmw reliability has greatly improved, i think you´re abit unjust. also in consumer reports in terms of reliability they often score above mercedes and volkswagen
because you haven't owned one for long. Vw, audi, Skoda, they aren't nowhere near the level of bmw and mercedes. That skoda's interior looks like an old passat I owned, but with a slighly bigger screen in the middle. And as for reliability... bmws and mercedes are bulletproof when compared to VAG stuff... Anyone that tells you the contrary hasn't owned one for long. In 10 years time an audi, vw or skoda owner will wish he was sitting in a mercedes or bmw. The day you try a bmw or mercedes with more than 1600cc of displacement you'll see how wrong you were. That skoda is an absolute bathtub when it comes to "sportiness". The way a rwd car turns in is just different, it's point and shoot. Just get real, you didn't get a c class or a 3 series because you didn't have the money to buy a proper one with a good engine.
It's not in the same class. If you want to compare with c-class and 3-series, you should choose the newer Octavia, you show the old one. To compare with a superp, you should choose the e class or 5 series. Overall thanks for the video anyway.
Anything European, especially from luxury brands, is blacklisted for me. They have an absolute terrible representation for long-term reliability and quality in my country. How the German brands are such huge forces in the automotive world will forever be a mystery to me. I truely can't think of any reason to buy one beyond leasing. They depreciate like bricks as well because the used market knows how bad they are. I just can't help think it's so irrational to even consider these brands. The way you say you love the MB badge but have little to nothing positive to say about the cars. There is absolutely nothing cool about MB. They all look the same. Copy and paste. With giant fake vents where they were too cheap to add foglights.
Let me teach you... Fabia is equivalent to Polo, A1... Octavia is in class with A3, Golf, but has more features so it is kinda similar to Audi A4 Superb is the same class as the 5 Series and E class, Passat, and A6, you can't compare superb to 3 series, totally different chassies.
I had a similar experience. Couple years back, Went for viewing to buy an Octavia, but because i really needed the auto hold with electric side brake. Test drove 318i and S60 but the price tag wasn't sensible. So i went back to VW/Skoda and to choose between Golf, passat and Superb. In the end, the decision was for Superb because it just made better sense for the price tag with lots of features and the space. Stable Suspension on high speed is amazing when driving down hill with sharp curves. Have no complaints for last 2 years.
Its a phenomenal car, I love it. I hate using auto hold however, rolling forward in traffic is something i do all the time
Had a similar dillema between Fabia and Polo
Skodas are criminally underrated.
Indeed they are! Have you seen my full Skoda Review?
I liked skoda I had a skoda citigo which was peppy for a 1.0 NA and I really wanted an Octavia VRS as my next car but I chose a 320d estate and I won’t look back, the only thing I’m not happy with is the open differential.
Underrated? Skoda has been a topseller all over Europe for years, u cant walk out into a street in any European country and not see a Skoda appear instantly. Just because Americans have never heard of it doesnt mean its underrated. It uses VW chasis, tech and engine. I probably see more Karoqs and Octavia's on the daily basis then I do any other manufacturer combined.
The worst front grill and logo any car ever had, which is like the most important factor in the car’s beauty. Otherwise it is a super great car.
Yes, I bought fabia mk4 style it's awesome
I had a Skoda Fabia and now a Rapid. The Build quality is just insane, they are like tanks.
My experience was not so different. I thought that as a car for my retirement I would probably get a C-Class - and Mercedes has finally discovered design, so attractive. But the price tag didn't appeal. And I found the dealers not very helpful. Many colleagues had Octavia estates (best selling estate in Switzerland). I test drove it but knowing I was going to move house I fancied the extra room of the Superb Combi. I fell in love with it and have been VERY happy with it for the last 5 years. I have practically all the options (but not 4x4 and only 220 not 280 HP). But it is quick, nimble, economical, roomy, stylish and effortless for long distances. I would happily buy a Skoda Superb again. I tell people that it's a Czech Audi A6. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
It basically is an A6 lol, its kinda sort of placed inbetween A4 and A6 room wise. VW/Audi owns Skoda so its using all the tech that a Passat or an A4/A6 would have. 280 hp version is literally a golf R engine detuned, its crazy.
@@Omgiamsotriggered There’s an aftermarket chip tuning option that brings my 220 HP version up to 250 HP and even lower fuel consumption in economy mode but so far I have resisted the temptation.
@@RobWhittlestone Yeah I never really understood the whole aftermarket thing. U can swap half the engine internal parts and put it on 500 hp, thats not the point. Your engine was tested and made to be at 220 hp, it went thru all the tests and measures, its rated at that hp for longetivity sake. If u want power u can tune any engine, just dont get people crying later when it starts breaking every few 10k' kms/miles. If u plan on keeping the car you made a good decision.
I can say Skoda is one of the finest car makers. At least my family owned a Octavia couple years back and the car was fantastic.
Went from a 320d to a octavia 2.0tdi combi. I've been driving it for almost 5 years now and it's still a brilliant car. Much more room than the bmw and has been going strong without any hickups for 270.000 km now. Really cheap to run and enough power for me (184 hp), while doing 20km/L. Overall I like it way better than the BMW, better seats (for me.. I know it's personal) and I had the topped up versions with options on both cars. It's not exciting in any way, but it gets the family around pretty damn comfortable.
Skoda are cheaper versions of VW's some people say. In my opinion though, they are probably the best of almost any car. Comfort, sporty, many engines, brilliant practicality, interiors good, more options if you prefer more for extra money, and unlike some manufacturers they're not giving up with estates and sloping roofline hatchbacks, which some countries call sedans, like saloons in some countries are called sedans. I think Skoda is a great brand
Id say they used to be, newer Skodas have gone up heavily in prices. A good specced Skoda (v)RS (with a golf GTI engine) starts at around 40k€ and can climb all the way to high 50s. That is absurd for a Skoda, but they sell them like hotcakes, Karoqs and Kodiaqs are all over the place.
Yet, very frank and honest reviews. You reflected on your feelings in an open-minded manner. Thank for your time shooting this video.
nice review. i bought a superb 3 weeks ago too. like you, I agree that it’s a wonderful family car. it’s stock suspension is actually better than my previous volvo S90. my kids actually felt the difference in the comfortable ride it gives. the best part is the fuel consumption. 12km/L & 16km/L (cruising)
I love the mad amount of space. Its bigger than an E class, and is super comfy cos of it.
Yes I get between 6.0l/100km and 7.0l/100km on my 60 km each way commute.
I've always been a Vauxhall man, my last was the Insignia Grand Sport. When it came to replacement time, Vauxhall, (PSA), had decided to discontinue the car. As they had nothing else to offer, I, like you, checked out the competition. To cut a long story short, I placed an order for the Octavia Estate Tech 1.5 150 ps. after a six-month wait, I went to the dealership to take delivery. After a good look, I rejected the car because of the lack of physical knobs and buttons. I then almost bought a Citroën DS9 until I found out the cost to insure it. I went back to Škoda, and placed an order for the Superb Estate Tech 1.5 150 ps, and for the past six months I've been a happy bunny, better than the Insignia in almost every way. If the 2024 Insignia fails to impress me, I'll be staying with Škoda, but next time I'll go for the cloth seats option, the leather seats are too slippery, too hard, too hot in summer, and until the heated seats warm up, too cold in winter.
Ive got a 2015 skoda superb sel executive all singing and dancing. I’ve had it 3 years and the build quality is something that the vw group excel at. It’s passed every mot since ive had it so a great car
Unfortunately, I have seen VAG cheap out more and more these days, and this includes Škodas. I found the previous gen Octavia had much more attention to detail, and had more of the "simply clever" stuff - I found the removable boot light very useful. The new one however, sips very little fuel, even less than the previous gen, and half of what a 14-year-old Corolla does. Seeing how much new cars cost, I would wait for fleet cars to go on sale - most of them will be Octavias, which are already massive inside, and perfectly fine for the average family.
If you got a bigger engine in the Octavia it does change the character of the car for the better. I have the Octavia 4x4 with 150 bhp 2.0 tdi. It's really very capable, and the VRS is something else, as is the Scout. I know what you mean about feeling jealous about rear seat passengers comfort. I used to get the same feeling in the Peugeot 504 and my Alfa 164...and the old XJ6 Jaguars. It is really nice in the back of a Superb.
I have a superb est 5 years now and I've put k100.000 miles on it other than servicing love it
Thanks. I like the personal comments in your journey towards a Superb, (Which my older son bought a used version last year. And I would like to buy too. )
It's excellent
I do agree with you Superb is better than 3 series and C class. But bare in mind they are not in the same category at the end of the day. The choice you mentioned as boring and bland (Octavia) is a compotator or the "C" class and 3 series. Superb is more compared to E class and 5 series. But i have to admit, if I had to choose between these options I would go deff with the skoda as well! And not to mention if you go with L&K trim is fully loaded, for which in Audi you have to pay a fortune to have!
you want to compare a skode with a low end C class... a C class is designed to be fully optioned and have a decent engine, not as an empty C180
@@Doa744 dont understand the relativity of your coment replying to mine. With all the german brands being mercedes, audi or bmw, they make their money on the opt. you put . You can easily go an extra 50-60% on top of the base price.
@@FreshJungleJuice you say a skoda is better... Sure a decent c class is more then double the price of the skoda but that doesnt make the skoda better, only better value to money to some people.
@@Doa744 well, and yes and no. a lot of people misjudge skoda because of its badge even though everything under the bonnet and inside the interior is Audi and VW. But on your point. If I have to choose a C class or Octavia, yeah i would go with the c class. But If C class compared to superb i would deff choose superb over the C class. Again Superb is more like limousine higher end that a small sedan like C class, more practical and with the right trim and engine is better value and choose for me despite the badge.
@@FreshJungleJuice ah but that is because you want the extra space, not everyone need such a big car. Anyway imo there are no bad cars anymore.
mk3 octavia 1,4tsi 150hp. amazing car. i did change susspension to b8 bilstein with lowering springs from eibach and from 18 to 17inch wheels. just amazing. i got that bmw vibe. corners are my friend! :)
I've got an 07 Passat B6 Sportline with stock lowering springs and Stock Bilstein Shocks and the car drives exatcly almost exatcly like a bmw. The only difference is that the steering a bit too light and has no resistance but I can feel the road thru the steering quite sharply. The car can go through corners really well and is stable. I'd like to get bigger 18 inch wheels on it to so I can get the full benefits of the suspension.
Hey, you have grate content. Quick question: what mic are you using?
I got my mitts on a 220hp. Luxurious and fast too. Couldn't find the 4x4 280hp but honestly this is more than enough for a FWD.
Audi offerings are also quite practical, while also being very fun.
You are a smart man. Thing is many people want to show off with their cars.
You didn’t have enough money 💯👌🏻
they are about the same price
I bought a fabia over a polo you know why? Cause the fabia had way more thing at the same price and the only difference was having high quality looking plastic instead of soft touch material on the dash
Im 19 years old without a family or even a relationship and im thinking of getting a used one in top trim simply because i prefer bigger vehicles.
congrats for content and for the car! a also have a skoda superb as my first car and it’s very good. all the best in the future and only fun safe roads!
Did you see my new review? Check it out
If the car has a VW sportline equivalent version, figure out what stock coils springs and shocks those have and install them on yours. You'll have almost 90% of the experience on your car as a BMW 3 series.
Actually I came to exact same thought about 80% of BMW for a half of it’s price, I drive Skoda SuperB Estate 4x4, got the Koni Sport shocks, remap to 370hp and DC brake pads, and I would say It’s awesome: accelerates like a rocket 4.7 sec 0-100, very good handling and stoping power, also it provides great equipment with a matrix LED, adaptive cruise, 360 cameras, acoustic glass in a front etc. not all Mercedees has all of that.
I also had experience driving BMWs: and even driving it on a closed track as a part of BMW Driving experience courses, and I see no reason to pay twice as much for a something like a 530d, yes it has it’s own pros, but the price difference is just not worth it. I expected MUCH bigger difference from BMW and it really disappointed me that cheaper Skoda is even better in some ways, for example 4x4 version feels more neutral and has less understeer than an BMW with x-drive, it really shocked me that after all that talks about handling and ultimate driving experience it goes straight out of the corner - no fun at all.
Great equipped superb with some mods is just unbeatable for what it gives, especially if we’re talking about 4x4 estate, it’s really superb.
Love the car!
Subscribed to the channel as I am a Kodiaq owner and still enjoying the drive after 10 months. Skoda are underrated and its like a value for money VW. Btw did you consider a SEAT at that time?
I'm a Czech and we have Skoda cars everywhere here and I must say that the first two generations of Superb had some spirit, especially the second generation was quite unique, I didn't like it back then but now I very much appreciate they had balls to do something different.
These day I cannot really tell difference between Scala, Octavia or Superb, yes, there are differences, they have different sizes and so on, but it completely lost any kind of ambition to stand out.
It's so focused (forcefully by VW, I imagine) on being plain that it has become invisible to my eye. I don't want a car with no soul, nothing that would excite me, car is not just an object that transfers you from A to B, there is a connection with its driver.
And don't let me started on levels of features. In Ambient version you basically get just a steering wheel. Compare that to Mazda, absolute difference.
I bought a fabia mk4 style in black, people love looking at it and mistake it for an audi and a bmw and everyone that gave me shit for choosing skoda over polo now is saying that skoda is better 😂
Modern BMW reliability: 💀💀💀
Glad you like the car. Driven lots and by far one of the best car yet so far.. Very practical. Very powerful. Only down side was i bought it brand new from Skoda and Skoda Singapore has the worst aftersales . Made me travel up and down so many times just to fix an issue. Issue still not fix n yet dare to lie to your face say its normal operation and characteristic of the car. Ive tested so many Superb and none of them has issue like mine. Really sick and tired of their aftersales till i sold off the car. Such a shame they have a wonderful car but worst aftersales. This is a heads up to others as well. Im one of the true lovers of the Superb and im truly disappointed in the way Skoda Singapore handle their aftersales service.
What happened? What was the issue
Should have gone with octavia VRS 245. I Its brilliant
Skoda Superb based on actual Passat chassis, which is the MQB System. Audis from the size of A4 uses MLB which has a longitudial engine placement.
Yea i got that part wrong
the skoda octavia 2 is based on the audi a4
Bring them to North America, but they won’t because they are too good a value. VAG North America are off their head.😢
I got two cars: Volvo and Škoda.
They are the best.
I went trough same thing when I was looking for family car and I am 182. I went to look for E segment cars with rear face 2 infant seats there were no other option. Also Superb 2.0 TSI 4x4 is hidden gem ^_^.
I own one too. Great car good choice
I meannnn
The new Octavia with the 2.0 TSI is a better option cuz it’s compact and pretty fast
Superb explanation of superb. From which country the video is?
Singapore!
Workable 10/10. Emotions 3/10. The emotions 10/10 are only available from BMW.
To make it less boring and more fun just have a manual🤷🏼♂️
Discarding a BMW for reliability issues is weird when you get a Škoda.
The CLA isn't Mercedes worthy.
But nevertheless great choice!
this content is good his videos feel like he has 100k or more subs
A Superb is not in the same class as a c class or 3 series so it’s an obvious choice. So shouldn’t be compared. The comparison should be between a E class and a 5 series… I wonder if you would still choose the Skoda…??
Me too
Very good cjhoice but you should have chose the estate version. There is almost no reasonable argument to not take the estate
They are not the same segment, they can't be. A Superb has E Class/ 5 Series dimensions as far as I know.
im so happy with my skoda octavia 2, its so comfortable
bro superb is not even in the same class as C klasse or series 3 wtf. If you ever sat in a Skoda Superb you know it is as big as a Passat, Audi A6, BMW 5 and Mercedes E klasse. what would you compare Skoda Octavia then to? bmw series 1 or what? mercedes A klasse?? cmon...
it is in the same class as e class, a6, 5 etc. but still has waay more room while smaller dimensions
You should mention all the channels from where you took all clips and reviews
Cabin noise at high speed motorway driving is also criminal, hence why I got rid of the Skoda and bought a 5 series, difference is night and day.
Yeah, I agree, but then again the cars are in different leagues. Also VW has many brands, so you if someone wants a quieter ride they can go for the Passat or even better, the Audi A4
@@Johnny24rs not really comparable to be honest, it’s more aimed at the a6 imo
at the end of the day you are sitting in a SKODA...
no matter how much are convincing yourself and others that this car is a great option:
...you just look cheap.
Its like wearing cheap shoes vs Air Jordans, to a Basketball Match...It changes nothing, but EVERYBODY KNOWS... and you do too.
Well unless you are like 12 years old and you still care what people think about you. Then yes. Nothing wrong with paying a premium to look rich. As for most truly wealthy people they don't care what people think about them. We traded our audi q5 to a Skoda and could not be happier.
@@metoo3773 That exact chain of thought got you a Skoda, well done.
@@scilens1049 yea. Whatever the case maybe the Škoda was more expensive than the audi since its an ev. So it just show's ppl have no sense of what is cheap or expensive. It's that shallowness and ignorance.
But again nothing wrong with expensive things. As long as u don't buy them to please others or get their approval. Cheers :)
@@metoo3773 dont be hurt, you are really good at convincing yourself :)
At the end of a day you are one happy Guy in your Skoda, and people who see you in your Skoda.... See a Guy in a Skoda... And this speaks for itself ;)
It is just the way it is.
I do not say it is a bad car, but face it, you buy a Car with a Badge. And you chose one that shouts: i am cheaper than VW ans Audi...
HAHA I am also fighting with my self which way to go. Its between the 2 Estate versions, 2021 Octavia RS sport 2l TDI 200BHP, with all the toys in met blue, but it's 4k more xpensive, very nice. or, the bigger Superb sport line model 190 BHP also very nice car, but I a littler older 2020, and we have 2 dogs to consider.. The Superb is a little bigger than the Octavia and its a little more Subdued, but still looking classy and fast looking Where as the Rs Octavia is more in your face, a wanna-be boy racer, a look at me type thing going on. I will have to go and see them and drive them to make my mind up, I like the slight bigger size of the Superb and its a little cheaper but it s a 2020 version, Rs is 2021, but near the same mile as well,, but the RS has a few more toys. Driving me mad which one to go for..
Similar situation to me, been driving a golf the last few years. With kids in the back most times now, it's too small, set out to buy an Octavia ended up buying a 2020 Superb, more room and high specs for not much more than an Octavia.
The Superb isn't even close to 80% of the driving experience of a 3 Series or 80% of the interior quality and comfort of a C-Klass.
I mean it's decent, it's a great car but don't oversell it. It's also not based on the Audi A4/A6 platform which are based on the MLB platform, it's based on the MQB platform Golf/Passat....
Also the tyres aren't Pirelli Centaur P7, but CINTURATO.
How is that an Ambition trim level with 19 inch rims and leather interior? I have a Style 2021 and it has the 18's and cloth interior.
honestly bmw reliability has greatly improved, i think you´re abit unjust. also in consumer reports in terms of reliability they often score above mercedes and volkswagen
because you haven't owned one for long. Vw, audi, Skoda, they aren't nowhere near the level of bmw and mercedes.
That skoda's interior looks like an old passat I owned, but with a slighly bigger screen in the middle.
And as for reliability... bmws and mercedes are bulletproof when compared to VAG stuff...
Anyone that tells you the contrary hasn't owned one for long. In 10 years time an audi, vw or skoda owner will wish he was sitting in a mercedes or bmw.
The day you try a bmw or mercedes with more than 1600cc of displacement you'll see how wrong you were.
That skoda is an absolute bathtub when it comes to "sportiness". The way a rwd car turns in is just different, it's point and shoot.
Just get real, you didn't get a c class or a 3 series because you didn't have the money to buy a proper one with a good engine.
It's not in the same class. If you want to compare with c-class and 3-series, you should choose the newer Octavia, you show the old one.
To compare with a superp, you should choose the e class or 5 series.
Overall thanks for the video anyway.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-segment look at the models listed and see for yourself
How do you pronounce PEUGEOT? Never ever heard of that kind of pronunciation in my life of over half a century... Quite odd.
Which country is this in ?
Singapore!
@@steer.7524 I see such a good build skoda superb's in singapore.
Anything European, especially from luxury brands, is blacklisted for me. They have an absolute terrible representation for long-term reliability and quality in my country. How the German brands are such huge forces in the automotive world will forever be a mystery to me. I truely can't think of any reason to buy one beyond leasing. They depreciate like bricks as well because the used market knows how bad they are.
I just can't help think it's so irrational to even consider these brands. The way you say you love the MB badge but have little to nothing positive to say about the cars. There is absolutely nothing cool about MB. They all look the same. Copy and paste. With giant fake vents where they were too cheap to add foglights.
This car cant compare to the 3 series
Let me teach you...
Fabia is equivalent to Polo, A1...
Octavia is in class with A3, Golf, but has more features so it is kinda similar to Audi A4
Superb is the same class as the 5 Series and E class, Passat, and A6, you can't compare superb to 3 series, totally different chassies.
Skoda 😈😈
I know why. You dont like to drift. Or dont have enough money
Because you dont care about driving in corners
Because you dont know what is good thats why