Skoda Superb Wagon 2024: comfort, space and technology

Skoda Superb Wagon 2024The Bohemian House banner arrives fourth generation introducing many new things technical and technological, including badges Smart solutions for “Just Smart”.. According to MQB-EVO platform – similar to the Volkswagen Passat, also produced at the Bratislava plant – the new Superb SW is more spacious, aerodynamic and efficient, with hybrid diesel and petrol engines (also plug-in). We tested it on Portuguese roads there launch versionand a rebuilt engine 1.5 petrol TSI along with the system 48 Volt mini hybrid.

Skoda Superb Wagon 2024, oozes quality

It was launched in 2009 with the second generation Superb, the “Combi” (this is the original name) has been replaced popular for the third generation. Suffice it to say that out of 860 thousand examples registered in the world 54% were Wagons. The new version brings with it many improvements (also) thanks to the cooperation of the Volkswagen Group. Nice job on the aerodynamic sidewith drag coefficient (Cd) of only 0.25the lowest for a brand car, which contributes reduce consumption and production polluters. A leap in quality created by Skoda in recent years it has become famous: you can see it immediately from the features – aesthetic and technical – immediately the right of premium cars only. Starting from the outside, and full LED lights and metallic colors as usual right from the Selection base level. The above gamma Laurin&Clementone in our test, it adds more bar and LED matrix lights, variable trend indicators e 19-inch two-tone wheels (17″ as usual).

Spacious, sustainable and… Smart interior

Passenger compartment, well assembled and made using materials such as recycled polyesterstands out for the potential solution better combine performance and aesthetic appeal. In addition to the multifunction steering wheel two-spoke, and physical intuitive control from command instrument panel and infotainment display (10 and 13 inches)the board stands for what is known “Dial Smart” medium. Placed immediately below the screen of the multimedia system (which also integrates the voice assistant and artificial intelligence of ChatGPT), these are “Hybrid” commands, between analog and digital. Basically, three physical rotors with displays color control panel: by pressing the end, you can change the settings (for example, heating and cooling of the seats) or choose between four quick tasks customizable such as airflow rate and driving mode. The “brilliant” lies in the fact that, in addition to the integrated small screen, the steps are also visible on the central one: this allows – contrary to what is seen more on cars of the latest generation, and its consequences. EuroNCAP award for safety – Of maintain physical memory (spinning wheels) and take your eyes off the road as little as possible. One of the best 28 “goodies” from the Simply Clever package Skoda.

The one dedicated to cargo is also worth highlighting: rear trunk, 30 liters large compared to the outgoing model (minimum 690 litres, up to 1,920 litres), it has bars, hooks and compartments that can improve the arrangement of boxes and items inside.

Engine type: diesel and petrol hybrids

The Superb Station Wagon remains faithful to the well-known internal combustion engine DSG automatic transmission of the Volkswagen Group. The basis for front wheel driveas well as known 2.0 turbodiesel da 150 e 193 cv (This all-wheel drive intelligence and supply up to 100% to the back) the petrol 1.5 TSI is, for the first time in the model, with the system 48 V mini hybrid and – although it will come later – for the power train hybrid plug-in (and infection Six-speed DSG instead of seven). Finally, thanks to dance and amount of 26 kWh (total), allows for a zero distance of excess emission 100 km Well yes it recharges at 50 kW in just 25 minutes. More than that, petrol 2.0 will also arrive da 204 and me 265 cv (final 4×4). But let’s go back to the light hybrid, the engine chosen for the launch of the car on our market. The Miller cycle 1.5 liter turbo-petrol four cylindercapable of giving 150 cv and 250 Nm of maximum torque, completely redesigned. Solution as a system selective disability – and almost invisible – of cylinders (two out of four) and, obviously, 48 Volt electricity, contribute reduce consumption and production. We had the opportunity to see this in a the first test on the roads of Portugal.

Road test

Despite increase in size (+ 4 cm in lengthfor a total of 4.90 meters, e + 1.5 in widthby 1.85 meters) remains of a long-tailed Superb Handy and intuitive even in the middle of narrow urban streets. Good external appearance, supported by the system 360° cameras (standard on our L&K), as well Acoustic insulation. Moreover, the security is high thanks to 10 airbags e Adas Level 2 advanced package – many levels since entry version -, since better performance and less invasive. Adaptive cruise control and lane keepingSpot monitoring and driver attention avoid dangerous situations (such as a driver’s illness) together withEmergency Support 3.0: new support, including Emergency Driving Support, sets the lane and automatically stops the vehicle then start emergency call. When moving, the Skoda Superb Wagon guarantees the best comfort thanks to the new DCC Plus (dynamic humidity control system, now with two valves and standard L&K). The low center of gravitythen, it increases the fun of driving between curves, without exceeding the lateral load transfer. But let’s get to it consumption. On the return trip from Lisbon, via Cabo da Roca (the westernmost point of Europe), the average consumption reported by the instrument panel was about 7.5 liters per 100 km, 13.4 km/l. Value higher than stated (5.6 l/100 km), approx acceptable considering the long length at high speed, as well as not skimping on the accelerator pedal on “curvilinear” roads. Amazing freedominsurance and 66 liter tank: at the end of the trip (more than 150 km), the “Combi” can cover another 700 km.

Superb SW 2024, equipment and price

It is already sold within the Skoda network, and the first deliveries are expected from next month (we are talking about the 1.5 TSI MHEV), the Czech station wagon offers quality and many features from the entry trim levelcalled Selection: 44.250 euros keys in hand (Euro 46.950 and the engine 2.0 diesel) for a vehicle that is already completed in all directions. An example? In a long list we find, as standard, alloy wheels, electric mirrors, full LED lights, main. Adas work and rear camera. The arrangement Intermedia style, the richestit costs 2,400 euros more, while for “our” Laurin & Klement must add 8,000 euros (52,250 total).