Skoda Superb dimensions

As is often the case with large vehicles, we think the Skoda Superb estate looks better than the hatchback. Everything behind the rear doors is new, and the easy tailgate layout, subtle back spoiler and shark-fin aerial give the Skoda Superb the elegant looks Skoda was after. Viewed from the front, the grille and headlights achieve a sophisticated, no-nonsense exterior.

The Skoda Superb estate scores maximum points here. Its 633-litre boot makes a Mondeo Estate's 542 litres seem small. Fold the back seatings down and spaced is upped to 1865, litres. The boot is light to open and close, while the loading lip is low and wide. There's also minimal wheelarch intrusion into the load room. Other features worth a mention include an LED torch which can be unclipped from its charger in the boot and carried with you, or magnetically attached to the vehicle, while an umbrella holder is concealed in the left-hand back door.

The Skoda Superb estate is available in S, SE and Elegance trims, and even the entry-level S is extremely well equipped. It has 16-inch alloys and features including the detachable LED boot-torch, front fog lights, remote central locking, CD audio and trip computer. The SE has 17-inch wheels, touch-screen 6CD autochanger, leather helm, back parking sensors, Alcantara upholstery, aluminium boot floor plates, chrome roof rails, cruise control, dual-zone climate control and an umbrella in the back door. Elegance adds 18-inch wheels, xenon headlights, touch-screen sat-nav, leather upholstery, heated front seatings, Bluetooth, rain sensors, back sunblind and tyre pressure monitor.