Skoda Superb Wagon Review

Pros: European-quality luxury, bootroom, backseat legroom, interior design

Cons: Lacks a little uniqueness

By Alborz Fallah
May 22nd, 2010

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Price: $23,210 to $28,600

Performance, Ride & Handling	3.5
Comfort & Interior	4
Quality & Design	4
Value & Features	4
Green	4

Volkswagen’s Skoda continues to push harder in to Australia in a battle to win the hearts and minds of local buyers. Despite producing many great models, it hasn’t been an easy job with Skoda yet to hit the sweet spot down under.

Nonetheless the Czech based car maker is only getting started and the latest model in its ammunition is the Skoda Superb Wagon.

The world got its first glimpse of the Superb Wagon at Frankfurt last year and the model has now made it to Australia with a starting price of $40,990*.

From the front, the Superb Wagon keeps the same familiar face as its Superb Sedan brother whilst the rear gains a clean modern look that seems to complement the overall design better than in sedan guise.

In daytime the Superb Wagon’s chrome grille and touted lines combined with its unique front headlight design portray a sense of masculinity whilst also remaining elegant and modern.

Nighttime brings an entirely new dimension to the Superb Wagon thanks to its rear design. Although looking somewhat conservative during the day, each rear taillight comprises of a C-shaped light broken into three sections that shine through when engaged.

Creating elegant shapes for front or rear lights is nothing new to the Volkswagen-Audi team, but the night-look for the Superb Wagon gives that extra edge to the Skoda design.

The 2010 Skoda Superb Wagon measures 4,838mm long, 1,817mm wide, and 1,462mm high (stretching to 1,510mm with the standard roof rails). You wouldn’t be buying a Superb Wagon if boot space wasn’t an issue and the Superb Wagon delivers an impressive 1,865 litres of capacity with the rear seats folded down or 633 litres with the seats in place (only beaten by the Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon in its segment).

Moving inside the Superb Wagon delivers European-quality luxury at an affordable price. Even with two tall adults sitting comfortably in the front, rear legroom is big enough to easily fit two basketball players and a normal adult for long journeys.

The front seats offer great side support and are wrapped in European quality leather.There is soft plastic used throughout the cabin and you’ll be amazed as to the how quiet the cabin is even on rough country roads.

There are some “simply clever” design elements to the Skoda as well, for example there is room for an umbrella inside the rear left door.

Then there is the luggage restrain system which thanks to the rails in the boot can be adjusted to any location.

There is also a removable magnetic battery-powered LED flashlight that can be used at night to change a flat, or just for illumination.

Overall it’s easy to note that some considerable thought has gone into the car’s interior design. As expected it’s made up of parts from the Volkswagen factory (so it lacks that little bit of uniqueness).

To test drive the new Superb Wagon, Volkswagen handed us the keys to drive from Melbourne out through rural Victoria along twisty mountain roads as well as a variety of city and highway sections. First on the test drive schedule was the base model 118TSI Superb Wagon Ambition.

If you’re wondering how a 1.8-litre petrol engine can catapult a car as big as the Superb Wagon (which weighs 1583kg – tare mass) from 0-100km/h in just 8.6 seconds and deliver a fuel economy figure of 7.5L/100km? You’re not alone. The figures are nothing short of surprising and goes to show that engine-size really doesn’t matter. Even though the figures might sound good on paper the crucial test is real-world figures.

From Melbourne airport directions were followed out towards Bacchus Marsh and then onto Werribee Mansion. The 118TSI feels like it can be a 2.5-litre, but alas it’s a tiny 1.8-litre. Thanks to its turbocharging technology and Volkswagen’s impressive engineering it outputs 118kW of power and 250Nm of torque.

The figures are not all that high when you consider how fast it accelerates given its weight. The missing piece of the puzzle is the 7-speed DSG transmission (Direct Shift Gearbox). You can be assured that if this was a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) instead, the Superb would be noticeably slower.

Volkswagen’s DSG transmissions have been around for some time (and arguably set the standard for an automatic gearbox industry-wide) but the 7-Speed found in the Superb 118TSI is relatively new and helps the small petrol engine deliver power smoothly and across the rev range.

Driving around corners the Superb behaves just like a Passat Wagon. Smooth, planted and with a hint of torque steer out of tight corners. It would be nice if all variants were all-wheel drive but even driven via the front-wheels the Superb is composed and well behaved across Victoria’s dreadful roads.

Controlling the car is Skoda’s multi-function 4-spoke leather steering wheel. This can (and should be) upgraded to an optional $440 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with paddles for controlling the DSG (this should be a standard feature). If you’re thinking paddles are just a gimmick, think again, they allow instant access to gear changes when the time comes to have some fun in the superb (and for the price, it’s worth it).

118TSI aside, the engine above is the people’s choice. The Superb Wagon 125TDI makes use of a 2.0-litre diesel engine that delivers 125kW and a massive 350Nm of torque. This means a 0-100km/h time of 8.9 seconds whilst using just 6.6L of diesel per 100km. Not bad at all. Real world testing during our drive returned 6.8L/100km.

The acceleration to 100km/h is marginally slower than the 118TSI due to an extra 44kg of weight (added by the diesel engine) and its 6-speed DSG. The reason for the DQ-350 6-speed transmission is, as the name suggests, it’s ability to take up to 350Nm of torque. The 7-speed is better suited to less powerful engines.

The diesel performs well once its running and delivers most of its torque down low (between 1750-2500rmp) but does seem to lack that instant response you gain from the turbo petrol.

Even so, diesel does make more sense given its better fuel economy and higher pulling power. Skoda expects diesel Wagons to take about 70 percent of sales with the remainder to be split largely in the favour of the 118TSI followed by the top-of-the-range Superb Wagon Elegance 4×4 V6 191FSI.

Both four-cylinder diesel and petrol models provide sufficient power and torque around town but lack that little bit more power for comfortable highway overtaking. Hence the V6.

The V6 makes use of a 3.6-litre with 191kW and 350Nm of torque coupled to a 6-speed DSG (similar engine to that found in the Passat R36). This variant was not driven during the media launch (check back in the next few weeks once we’ve driven the 4×4).

After a three hour drive program out and back into Melbourne, it’s fair to say the Skoda Superb Wagon is yet another great addition to the Skoda range. With the backing of Volkswagen, Skoda is here to stay and potential buyers of European large wagons would be mad to miss out on a test drive.

It may be a little quirky and unique, but that’s what Skoda is all about. It has character and in this day and age that’s a rarity!

Additional luxury features of the Elegance and Elegance 4×4 variations:

Satellite navigation ‘Columbus’,
Leather interior in combination leather/artificial leather,
Bi-Xenon headlights with AFS (Adaptive FrontLight System),
Electrically-adjustable driver and passenger seat with driver seat memory function,
Alarm system
400W, 10 channel amplifier and 10 speakers.

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Able

I think I want one even more now, great car.

CA those launch pics are great, I love seeing behind the scenes stuff!
Neo Utopia

Very reasonably priced, looks good, will get good customer loyalty (once people in Australia realise how good skoda are).
Aaron

Ugliest grill this side of 1990, even CA agree:

“From the front, the Superb Wagon keeps the same familiar face as its Superb Sedan brother whilst the rear gains a clean modern look …”

Cue the Skoda fanbois.
- Tomas
  
  I agree, the front end looks like its from the 90s, but as Alborz said the rear isnt too bad.
  It does seem to lack some cohesiveness.
Aaron

CA, why is it that any negative comments on Skodas always get deleted? I know your fanbois yourselves, but some objectivity perhaps??
- Able
  
  It’s just Skodas is it? Don’t think so. The Suzuki Kizashi was also wall-raped…
  - Golfschwein
    
    How? Some kinky exhaust pipe action?
- Bent 8 Brigade
  
  Just don’t say anything negative about Skoda or Ford and you’ll be right on CA mate…gotta go with the crowd don’t you know!
- Golfschwein
  
  If they find the cars are very, very good and tell us so, isn’t that what you’re after? Isn’t this the objectivity you crave?
Leon

Skoda had better bring the Fabia here ASAP!
- D
  
  Have a look at the Skoda New Zealand Website, they already have the Fabia and Yeti
  - filippo
    
    I’d love to know why NZ always seem to get a wider range of cars than we do. They even get the VW Scirocco (bastards!).
    - Kieran
      
      I believe it’s because our friends across the Tasman aren’t hampered by Australian Design Rules which HAVE to be complied with. I believe there are significant costs involved with ADR compliance; hence the importers only bother compliance-testing those models which they believe will sell well. They don’t really do niche-market stuff like Scirocco, etc.
      The Kiwis – I believe – are also able to import second-hand cars from countries like Japan and Singapore, where they have legislation against cars older than x years. The Russians buy a lot of those at bargain-basement prices, drive them from Vladivostok to continental Europe, then sell them at a profit.
      
      I can hear the Beach Boys… “Wouldn’t it be nice…”
D

That’s a smart looking wagon- much better looking than the sedan/hatch version.
Nath746

Why no manual? If I was looking at one of these, i would like to have a manual transmission. Come-on Skoda. They get a Manual version in the UK, but why not here? I think that there is a market for this car with a Manual Transmission in Australia. Bring us the Manual!
- John of Perth
  
  I thought at least SKoda would break the trend with only offering autos.
  
  I still jump into my Bora V6Motion (10yrs this year) and love the V6 manual gearbox combo.
  - Mike
    
    I have a Bora V6 4motion as well, so I know exactly what your talking about John. I am thinking about updating to a Polo GTI next year but I am abit disappointed its only coming in DSG.
Andronicus

All those extras/options would add up. Some of that stuff should be standard.
I know they are well engineered cars but just a little…boring. Bit conservative looking for my tastes. Cue angry skoda fans for that comment.
- Damian
  
  I agree that the power tailgate and MDI should be standard on the Elegance, but objectively, I think Skoda has been very generous with the kit on offer. I can’t think of any European car manufacturer that offers a combination of bi-xenon headlights, sat-nav, park assist, and leather seats/memory combo as standard fitment.
  - Golfschwein
    
    I agree, they’re chokkas with gear. If you want more, you can have more.
Simon

The Petrol powered engines all require premium. That would be fine if they engineered it to also accept 91RON with lower power output.
- Bob
  
  Why? Premium is available almost everywhere and when not (i.e. the middle of nowhere) you can simply carry some spare octane booster for emertgency refills.
  
  The value of this incredible vehicle with the performance and massive list of standard features would FAR outweigh the very slight additional cost/litre of Premium fuel.
  
  It would also be safe to say that if you engineered it for a lower grade of fuel that it’d also use more – ofsetting any “savings”.
  
  If saving $5 on a 50 litre tank of fuel is an issue, then this isn’t the car for you.
- Kieran
  
  Our “Premium” petrol is the standard petrol in Europe
  - Tinman
    
    TRUE!
  - Tinman
    
    In particular 95RON is the standard petrol in Europe and about to become the standard petrol in Australia.
ABMPSV

People who critisizing Skoda never seen one, never sit in one or never driven the car. Those snobs just spend $20,000 more on Audi. Under the bonnet is all the same.
zahmad

CA, why not tell us how it compared to the Commodore and the Volvo clearly evident in the photos? They were there for comparison…
- NotTheStig
  
  Yes, I was wondering that too…
Gene

Want to preface by saying that I really like this Skoda.

In one of the pictures they have a Volve V70 in the background that take makes me think wow that Volvo wagon looks great next to the already good looking Skoda!
Andronicus

@ABMPSV
Not true, I’ve driven one and still think it LOOKS a tad boring.
And yeah, I would be one of those ppl who pay some extra cash and go for an Audi or merc…looks matter when I’m only driving it round the city.
- Damian
  
  Yeah, but you can’t get a Mercedes or Audi “wagon” that has as much space as the Skoda, unless you went with a Mercedes GL class or Audi Q7, which aren’t even in the same category as the Superb. Furthermore, you’d be looking at almost $100k for a Mercedes or Audi that’s similarly equipped to the Superb Elegance.
  - Devil’s Advocate
    
    The article actually states that the M-B E Class wagon has more space. Quote: “…Superb Wagon delivers an impressive 1,865 litres of capacity with the rear seats folded down or 633 litres with the seats in place(only beaten by the Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon in its segment)” Unquote.
    I am not doubting the value for money comparison though. It is a lot of car for the money.
    - Damian
      
      If this is the case, Devil’s Advocate, then I stand corrected. The Mercedes E-class cabin just doesn’t look half as cavernous as the Superb’s. It’s comforting to know that a decently equipped E-class estate is going to be north of $100k.
Shak

CA is it true that the rear outboard seats are heated as standard in the mid spec model?
- Able
  
  Tis indeed
  - Shak
    
    thanks for answering.
  - Pointless
    
    What a waste of time and money for Aus. Seriously, it’s just the manufacturer being lazy for leaving it in Aus spec models.
    - Shak
      
      Would you rather thy didnt include it. Its a nice selling poitn. No other car in its class has them, so why not flaunt them.
      - Get real
        
        A selling point? In Australia? Your kidding right?
        This is just lazy, innappropriate speccing of the car for our market. It affects the cost (and is notoriously enreliable anyway) of a product that is seriously struggling in the marketplace.
        Just shows how little interest the manufacturer has in the local importers success (or in this case LACK OF SUCCESS).
      - SC
        
        I was ambivalent about the heated seats until I tried them one early morning. Probably the most unexpectedly great feature of the car. Leather is colder to the touch than woven upholstery when it’s cool outside.
tim

It has somewhat very ugly face
Mal

Hey Car Advice,
How does the ride compare to a Passat?
Jono86

I am a huge Holden fan, however i have no idea why anyone would choose to buy a commodore sportswagon over the skoda. Feature wise the skoda has it all over the commodore, esp the interior. I wont even mention the build quality between the two.
I always thought the reason would be the price, but the skoda is comparable to the commodore pricing.
- Shak
  
  One word. Looks. Many (excluding me) find the SKoda frumpy and confused in its design, Whereas the Sportwagon injects some much needed flair into the wagon segment.
  - Damian
    
    The Holden Sportswagon does look good, but rear visibility is worse than a Landcruiser and Holden doesn’t offer a reverse camera to mitigate this problem.
    
    Furthermore, the Holden interior is ATROCIOUS and is far from being acceptable for a car built in the 20th century.
    
    Efficiency wise, the Holden is THE WORST in the segment. Holden’s whole SIDI hype is just that, and offers hardly any tangible benefits besides marketing to insular Australian consumers who think they’re getting a world class car.
    - Shak
      
      As i said, it sellf off looks. And BTW Holden have reverse sensors standard on all Sportwagon’s
      - Frenchie
        
        The Superb wagon is a very nice unit and well price. So why do Skoda only sell 60 vehicles per month?
        
        As most people have said, its grille looks old fashion. The petrol version uses premium (and that rules out fleets). Diesels are on the rise but small numbers in Australia compared to Europe (where there are tax advantages). Diesels are expensive to service, not at first but later in life. Then there is the question of when things do go wrong how long does one wait for spare parts. Getting back to the wagon debate Holden sells more as they have a manual and V8 version. Finally Skoda does not advertise enough. Only if you follow bike riding.
      - Kieran
        
        Parking sensors are relatively limited in what they can achieve. They can only scan at roughly the same height as themselves, so high kerbs/etc. can still be a problem. Furthermore, they’re usually overly sensitive, screeching at you to stop when you’ve still got a good foot (or more) of room.
    - Frosty
      
      Holden do actually offer reversing cameras as a option on the Sportwagon (I had the option installed on my CalaisV Sportwagon) the lower spec models have a split interior mirror with the Camera and the higher grade have it linked up to the lcd screen. Reverse parking sensors are standard and the Camera is a option.
    - JoeD
      
      I really think Holden missed the boat not offering diesel, instead offering SIDI, which in tests doesn’t appear to be that much better than what was previously on offer for fuel consuption.
    - Foz405
      
      Well I’m not a Holden fan as historically they have offered Australians the least they can get away with. You’ve only to look at the EJ Holden to see that. Or even the 1939 Chevrolet clone built here as the 48 series.
      The only time Holden ever gave anyone anything is when they were goaded into it by the competition.
- Karl
  
  All the things mentioned above, and rear wheel drive.
TonyB

Somewhat dissapointing that for a large car it has only a 60l fuel tank. There are medium size and even small cars that have larger fuel tanks (our C30 has a 62l tank).
- Golfschwein
  
  60 litres is entirely adequate. That’s 882 kilometres in the diesel, for example. Enough, or what?
  - Shak
    
    no it aint in a car of that size. It could easily fit a 65litre tank at least.
    - Frenchie
      
      You guys are arguing over 5 litres?
      - Damian
        
        The drivetrain efficiency of the Skoda Superb range negates the need for a large fuel tank (except, maybe the 3.6L V6, which is still more efficient than a Holden SIDI 3.6L). The Holden Sportswagon has a bigger fuel tank because it NEEDS it.
      - Tinman
        
        They’ve argued over far less!
mmmm

I’m sure none of the regular readers of CA enjoy the silly little spats that carry on in a skoda article, but to edit the comments this heavily takes away any pretence of impartiality.
No other low volume car company get even half the coverage on CA that skoda gets
- http://www.caradvice.com.au/ Alborz Fallah
  
  Only comments that suggest this article is an advertorial get removed. We never write advertorials, in fact Skoda doesnt even advertise on CA so it’s silly to think its a bias review let alone an advertorial.
  - Get real
    
    That’s just B/S and EVERYONE knows it. I have seen legitimate, non-abusive, non-anti advertorial, non-anti CA comments be deleted. It happens quite regularly on VW, Skoda and Hyundai/Kia articles.
    CA exercises editorial power over the comments – FACT!!!
    - MattP
      
      Build a bridge and get over it. Every site you visit anywhere will offer some level of control over the comments which are posted to avoid potential legal issues. Even if the poster thinks their comment should be poster, it is the site’s risk.
      
      If you don’t like it, go home and read your unbiased wheels magazine. Not.
      
      Thanks for another interesting article, Alborz + team
      - Tomas
        
        Perhaps you should get over it, because, whilst nobody is disputing their right to editorial control, everybody knows that it is exercised in a biased manner, then they jump up, beat their chests & claim it isn’t.
        
        OBJECTIVITY = CREDABILITY
Andronicus

I don’t think that it is fair to say that you can’t say anything negative about them otherwise it’ll be moderated. I’ve had plenty to say on my dislike of skoda exteriors on previous posts.
Maybe they are getting a good wrap because they deserve it….still it does seem that all articles about skoda are overwhelmingly positive. Any negatives at all with this one Alborz?
- http://www.caradvice.com.au/ Alborz Fallah
  
  It’s generally because Skoda cars are pretty darn good these days, the only questionable issue has always been styling and that’s rather subjective so it’s hard to criticise. I personally like the look of the Supern Wagon (not so much the sedan).
  
  I think a few options should come standard and the 1.8L petrol engine can lack a bit of torque when trying to over take past 100km/h.
  
  This is a first steer, which means only a 3 hour drive, once I’ve spent a week in it, it will be a more comprehensive report. Check back for that soon.
  - Hyundai Lover
    
    Alborz, you say the the car “lacks a little uniqueness” but then go on to say “It may be a little quirky and unique”. Well, which is it?
- Simon
  
  A big negative is the mandatory requirement for premium fuel in both petrol variants. Not an issue for some people but there are many others that would buy this is it would happily run on regular.
  
  On another note Alborz, how about a Q5 review. Especially the 3L V6 TDI! Thats providing you can get your hands on a loaner. There is an 8 month wait for this puppy.
Kds

There are some “simply clever” design elements to the Skoda as well, for example there is room for an umbrella inside the rear left door.

That’s not clever, that’s downright stupid! If it’s raining and you put your umbrella inside the rear left door by the time you get in you would be soaked!! A simply clever design would be in the drivers door, oh wait the VW Passat already has that!
- Kieran
  
  Probably an oversight when they moved the steering wheel from the left side to the right!
http://www.tanzanitegemstones.com.au Tanzanite Jeweller

awesome car.. I reckon skoda are on a winner here!

Such a shame that the car/dealership wasn’t available in WA last year.. I would have bought it over Mazda 6 Sport Lux any day!
skodite

I have a skoda aoctavia with the 1.8 turbo motor and recently had it chipped with a bluefin remap. Dyno results show 350nm and 145kw – on the road it is amazing.
It is a six speed manual and I leave off the esp for best offline times. Using a GPS equiped phone and timing software I have measured consistently 6.7 secs 0-100 but losse time off the line. 60-100 is exactly 3secs..!
laurie

Am I right to assume the SatNav is not showing Australian maps!

laurie
- Toyota Guru
  
  The satnav isn’t showing Australian maps because it’s a press release photo from Škoda, not CA’s photo.
paddyoz

I have owned a Skoda Octavia DSG diesel wagon since 2008 and overall have been pleased with my purchase. If the Superb wagon had been available back then I would have gone for it instead. Some of my Octavia comments probably apply to the Superb such as the jerky behaviour of the DSG taking off from rest. In particular starting uphill, or trying to reverse up hill can be a bit of a ‘kangaroo hop’. The other comment I have with the Octavia is the ground clearance and I expect the Superb may be even worse as it is longer in the wheelbase and may have less approach and departure angles – you really have to watch those deep drains coming off a driveway, my factory fitted tow bar is getting nicely filed away at the bottom! Driving over ‘speed humps’ can also be a pain particularly if the car is loaded. I think the Superb is better looking at the front than the Octavia but Skoda’s in general are pretty conservative in their looks, which may suit some people and not others. Overall, reliability has been 100% and the finish of the cabin puts my previous car (Holden Omega) to shame.
Save it for the track

I believe that the ‘premium’ fuel Skodas and Vw’s require is 95 octane and not 98. Small point I know. Also, contrary to popular belief 91 octane unleaded is at the pump in Europe. I believe that Skoda’s are good cars, but the Australian market is not the place they will sell well, until we have fuel prices like the UK. A little nit picking point about a statement in the article. The VW DSG gearboxes are NOT automatic gearboxes. They are also often subject to comments of ‘baulkiness’, ‘jerkiness’ at low speeds. I hardly think that the DSG used in this model is near as good as say the ZF 6 speed automatic (a proper auto) used in many luxury Euros, not to mention the Ford Falcon. I’d say that the DSG is probably better than the comparitive (to the ZF) dog of a 6 speed used in v8 Holden’s…..
- Tinman
  
  Whilst 91RON is available at some pumps in Britain and Europe, it is not common.
  The standard petrol in Europe is 95RON, although it might still be referred to as “Premium”.
  Current emmission regulations in Europe require the use of minimum 95RON. These have been in place for many years.
  As of mid-2010, Australian emmission regulations will require the use of minimum 95RON. 91RON is being phased out now and will no longer be the standard fuel.
  E10 is 95RON.
- JoeD
  
  The DSG feels more like a manual. If you like driving a manual and want the ease of an auto, then it’s for you I reckon, otherwise, the “normal” autos will feel smoother. Personally, I like the gearbox down changing when I’m slowing down, as it feels the same as I’d drive a manual.
http://caradvice.com.au Skoda1

A great car with a long list of standard equipment BUT again Skoda has priced it above the VW passat which in 125TDI highline form is great. I hear all the yes but it’s got a bigger boot and extra bling but really Skoda are asking people to take a 50k+ punt in the dark which is a bit steep.

As with the Octavia, which I bought to ferry the kids round it has been 100% reliable but after 18 months and 20,000k’s on the clock I tried to chop it in for an Vrs. The skoda dealer was only prepared to offer less than 50% of what I paid 17.5k versus 35k, I know all cars loose money but CRIKEY!! yes lesson learnt – my next car wont be a Skoda with new prices too high and resale values through the floor.
- jojo
  
  Sorry to hear that after only 18 months of ownership your Skoda is only worth 50% of what you paid for it. An expensive mistake.
  
  Like I’ve said before “On a quiet night you can hear a Skoda depreciating”
  - Able
    
    Do you really care that much Jojo? When Skodas are here for longer (which they will, people don’t always get what they want) it’ll be fine. I fail to see how Skoda being here for only 2 1/2 years, provoking a low resale value is something of an insult. It’s just a fact…ironically it’s still higher than alot of other Euro brands…
    
    That trade-in is a bloody poor price I might add Skoda1…
    - Tomas79
      
      Too Right able,
      In Europe Skoda has one of the best residules, with time same will happen here!!
      - Will
        
        A brand that is no longer sold here won’t have ANY residual value at all, come August/September.
        Perhaps you MIGHT be able to trade it in on a budget SEAT.
    - Will
      
      Just a note on the entry dated, May 27 @ 11-10.
      The entry was undersigned by a fictitious ‘Will’.
      To that troll, seriously get a life.
      Minuscule minded dweeb.
- JoeD
  
  I got a good price for a new Octavia RS 125KW CRD, with a stack of options (Xenon lights, leather interior, dark tiniting etc). It still turned out cheaper than the Passat 125 TDI would have been. As for prices… don’t sell to a dealer, do it privately (maybe you could get $23-4K?). I was initially offered almost half of what I ended up getting for my Commodore privately! In any case, I don’t figure I’ll be any worse off around resale than what happened with my Commodore, especially if fuel prices go up considerably in the coming years.
- Foz405
  
  The trouble is that outside of the capital cities, Australia is “Toyota Town”. (or Commode or Ford). No-one knows how to repair anything a little different, and here in Newcastle where I live the dealers actively discourage you bringing in older cars.
  Any wonder resale values are low for many quality imported cars.
Will

Regarding the impostor, ‘Will’, the usual suspect and token 12yo on the blog.
dino

would the skoda superb’s handling be much improved by the sports suspension option on the 125tdi? or would this cause a too hard a ride in general?
Foz405

This looks like a very well thought out vehicle, packed with good features. If you’re comparing this with a Commode or Toyota, then nothing will convince you to buy something a bit nicer that will not give you a backache after 50kms. In the waggon form, a great alternative to a wretched soft-roader that relies on stability control not to fall over around corners. And what’s the issue with ULP? Don’t tell me the price of fuel is an issue with all those Double Bay Tractors (4WD) on the road. It’s amazing that on one hand people say they want this sort of car, then go out and buy the exactly the opposite.
Kieran

Happened to be reading this article again nearly a year after initial publication… Why so many negative votes on perfectly reasonable and even favourable comments? Have the locally-made fanbois been trolling away with the negative vote button??

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