Should you buy one?

Absolutely – the Skoda Superb Estate is one of the best large family cars out there. Describing it as cheap would be misleading, but it does offer great value for money compared with its rivals, whether you’re considering the amount of metal your cash buys, or the level of equipment on offer. All Superbs come with alloy wheels, multi-function buttons on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED lights, a touchscreen infotainment system and smartphone connectivity.

Move to the higher end of the range and things become genuinely luxurious with plush materials that, in combination with the Superb’s fine ride, comfortable seats and impressive refinement, make it a great all-rounder. It’s a genuine rival for far more expensive estate cars. The Superb iV plug-in hybrid adds significant appeal it’s an excellent choice on the road as well as in terms of taxation. If your lifestyle suits a PHEV, it’s the pick of the range.

Overall, the Superb is a front-running family estate car combining space, pace and decent value, as well as competitive personal leasing deals. It’s so good, in fact, that we’d happily compare it to premium rivals from Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

What we like

Huge space for people and stuff, sensible interior with sensible controls and great value. All of the engines work well in this package, so pick the one that suits you best.

What we don’t like

It’s not very inspiring to drive, feeling large and heavy and a touch too roly-poly. But this is a minor gripe if you’re more interested in comfort and load-carrying capability.