Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI Review : 14 Pros & 14 Cons

What I like:

• 75% of the A6 / E-Class / 5-Series luxury at 50% of the price

• Value for money price, enhanced by the discounts! Punches above its weight & how (my related article)

• Timeless, elegant styling with “big car” presence. Fit, finish & build quality are top class

• Awesome space and comfort, including at the rear. Beats luxury cars costing twice as much

• Classy dark-brown cabin is luxurious & practical. Cavernous 625 liter boot gobbles up big bags!

• Enjoyable 12-speaker Canton sound system includes a punchy subwoofer

• Insanely fun 2.0 turbo-petrol engine with 187 BHP & 320 Nm on tap

• Fast & improved wet-clutch 7-speed DSG (instead of the notorious DQ200 which I’d never buy)

• Comfortable ride quality is just perfect for Indian roads

• Surprisingly easy to drive for such a large car. Driving experience makes us smile

• Loaded with features & technology. Equipment list runs pages long…

• 5 star safety rating & kit - 8 airbags, ESP, TC, ABS + EBD, EDL and lots more

• 6-year extended warranty & 4-year all inclusive maintenance pack

• Attention to detail (THREE lights in the boot, felt-lined & illuminated door pockets, ticket holder on windscreen, boss button, triple-zone climate, rear headrests with outer support, request sensors even on the rear doors, umbrellas with a drainage system…)

What I don't like:

• DSG reliability woes (although I’m a bit more optimistic about this new DQ381)

• Skoda’s notorious dealerships & after-sales horror stories

• Complex electronics & suspect long-term reliability

• The 2021 updated car gets more features, a handful of which I do miss

• No option of Sportline looks with L&K features (would’ve been our choice)

• Single digit fuel economy of the turbo-petrol in the city

• The economical & practical 2.0 turbo-diesel is no longer available

• Shorter, tighter & lighter Octavia is more fun to drive. The Superb is like a limousine!

• For the list price of 40 big ones, I’d prefer a RWD instead of a FWD layout

• No full-size spare wheel. Also, I don’t like the after-market’ish design of the L&K rims

• DSGs can get jerky in crawling traffic (between 1st - 3rd gears). It’s an inherent DSG trait

• Sheer size means the car isn’t really city-friendly. Good luck in tight lanes & parking spots

• 156 mm of ground clearance, coupled with a long wheelbase and soft suspension

• Skoda’s sorry attempt at a (fake) panoramic sunroof & the excessive chrome treatment on the L&K

Read GTO's detailed Skoda Superb Review