Skoda Superb Combi test drive since 2009
Skoda Superb Combi test drive: Universalissimo!
In Russia, the station wagons are still very inferior not only by the sedans beloved in our country, but also to hatchbacks and even selfish bonds. However, gradually this trend begins to change.More and more people go on vacation by cars and the station wagon for this is the most suitable body. With similar dimensions and controllability, such cars are significantly more spacious and practical than the usual sedans and hatch.
In the European arena, where the advantages of this type of body have been bitten for a long time, the lion's share of sales has to be universals. Thousands of Europeans go to the sea, to the mountains or just on a picnic, up to capacity loading their cars with things, skis and other belongings. So why is the car in Russia in the back of the station wagon is associated with the image of a pensioner-dachas traveling in the spring to his summer cottage with the leaves of seedlings sticking out of the windows and a tray of eggs on the rear shelf?
The real solid attribute of Skoda Superb Combi is 4 exhaust pipe.
So, on the test we had a station wagon Skoda Superb Combi, which debuted in the Russian market at the end of last summer. In my opinion, the Combi modification looks much more concise than the sedan, the profile of which is greatly overloaded with a bulky rear stand. The silhouette of the station wagon is rapidly, and the heavily littered lid of the trunk conceals an impressive length exceeding 4.3 meters. The design of the front line is identical to the sedan, and the Superb Combi from behind is trumped with beautiful rubies of the lamps and the four pipe of the exhaust system, which force to catch respectful views from neighboring cars.
The appearance of the station wagon is more concise than the sedan. The rapid Superb Combi silhouette is successfully emphasized by aluminum roof rails.
The Skoda Superb salon is no worse than a German business class. The soft plastic of the front panel finishes is combined with decorative wood inserts, and in the skin of the seats, high -quality skin is adjacent to Alcantara. Front chairs with electric drives and memory (for the driver) have a good profile and developed lateral support. Ranks of adjustments are huge, ergonomics at a height. On the central console there is an already familiar microclimate control unit and the Columbus navigation system, which was never taught the Russian language.
The quality of the interior decoration is on top. In the interior of Skoda, soft plastic diluted under a tree prevails, and the chairs are lined with a combination of skin and alcantara.
By the number of space on the rear couch Skoda Superb, it will easily argue with the representative class and the Combi station wagon is no exception. Here you can sit, lie, throw your feet on the leg with a margin and in length and in height. It offers the rear passengers of the curtains on glass, ducts, a large armrest and options with convenient foot stands. Cozy, but exclusive like individual climate control or heating for the back row is not provided.
In Russia, Superb Combi is available only in the top equipment Elegance Plus. You do not need to pay extra for adaptive bi-xenon headlights, and 17-inch alloy wheels-option.
Now about the main thing for which cars are bought in the package of the station wagon. Unlike the sedan, the useful volume of the trunk of Superb Combi grew from 565 to 633 liters. The back door is equipped with an electric drive, and under the floor and in the left wall there are special niches for small cargo. The curtain of the luggage compartment covering the space from prying eyes has two fixed positions and automatically shifts when the trunk lid is opened. As an additional option, a set of nets and special devices for securing the cargo are offered. In addition, there are many different hooks, a ski tunnel, a 12-volt outlet, and the backs of the rear sofa fold, forming a completely even floor and as many as 1865 liters of cargo space.
On the back sofa of a place with a margin for passengers of any height. Of the pleasant trifles, we highlight the ducts, armrest and rugs with foot stands.
Superb is supplied to Russia only in combination with a 2.0-liter TSI turbo engine with a capacity of 200 hp. and a 6-speed robotic DSG box in the rich configuration of Elegance Plus. Despite the impressive mass and dimensions, Superb accelerates equally well from 0 and from 100 km/h, justifying its passport 7.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The DSG transmission with two clutches has already made a quick juggling 6th speeds. At a sharp start, a rolled suspension brings the front line unloads and an excess of the moment instantly breaks the wheels into the slip. Even the stabilization system does not save, the work of which in other modes without complaints.
The starting price of Skoda Superb Combi in the rich equipment of Elegance Plus is 1,349,000 rubles.
In the bend under the gas, a solid station wagon turns into a cocky hot hatch, who now and then tries to tear the steering wheel from his hands. At the same time, Skoda rolls on the arc and pecks with the nose with sharp braking, comfortable suspension settings affect. But the Czech shed works out perfectly: both the road trifle and the pits of the chassis digest in two accounts. Noise insulation also did not disappoint, in the cabin there is silence and comfort at any speed.
For the only richly equipped Elegance Plus set, you will have to lay out at least 1,349,000 rubles. Already here there is everything necessary, including climate control, bi-xenon headlights, trunk electric drive, glass roof with a huge hatch, front seats electric drive, parking lots, decoration of the leather + alcantara salon, rain and light sensors, full electric package and audio system.
The navigation system still does not know the Russian text, the sound of the optional acoustic system leaves much to be desired. Double-zone climate control and a panoramic roof with a huge sliding hatch already in the base.
The test copy was additionally equipped with heating windshields, a navigation system, 17-inch alloy disks, automatic parking system and an audio system with 10 speakers. The price of such a car is 1,488,300 rubles.
A 200-horsepower turbo engine and a 6-speed robotic DSG box endow a rather big station wagon with good dynamics.
Skoda Superb Combi copes with its functions of a convenient and practical car, while having a wide range of equipment, excellent dynamics, high -quality salon and competitive price. Without a doubt, this is one of the best representatives of their segment. Universilissimo! Skoda!
Ruslan Galimov
Source: Carclub.ru