Lots of Superb III Estate reviews now appearing. Seems the consensus is very favourable, some even preferring it over the hatchback. Post any other reviews you find, it would be nice to get an english speaking video review.

 

2.0 TDI 150

Auto Express http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/superb/92071/skoda-superb-estate-diesel-review

AutoTrader http://www.autotrader.co.uk/content/skoda-superb-estate-2-0-tdi-150-se-business-first-drive-review

Recombu https://recombu.com/cars/article/2015-skoda-superb-review

What Car? http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/skoda/superb-estate/2015-skoda-superb-estate-20-tdi-150-review/1354278

 

2.0 TDI 190 4x4

AutoCar http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/skoda/superb/first-drives/2015-skoda-superb-estate-20-tdi-190-4x4-dsg-review

Edited 2 July, 201510 yr by l4wrence

Only English is right at the end..!

Still, nice scenery.

Apologies - did not see your post. I have posted this and another on this Superb3 thread too. It looks a lovely car.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/356561-new-superb-iii-estate-released/?p=4303197

Here's another video review of the Superb Estate L&K (in English). Don't think it was posted before. Again it's a fairly detailed review

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Here's one from Honest John: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/skoda/skoda-superb-2015-estate-road-test/

Interesting comment (in the video in my post #4 above) about the electric tailgate.  There is nothing to stop the tailgate from closing automatically should a child for example, get on the way.  Definitely a safety issue although I'm sure its the same in other cars too.  The foot operated boot release seems like a disaster and obviously not perfected yet!

Interesting comment (in the video in my post #4 above) about the electric tailgate. There is nothing to stop the tailgate from closing automatically should a child for example, get on the way. Definitely a safety issue although I'm sure its the same in other cars too. The foot operated boot release seems like a disaster and obviously not perfected yet!

He does mention something about the ignition being on (or something like that) and that it might be making the difference to the operation of the virtual pedal. One thing is for sure, while I would like to have the virtual pedal, I will make sure that I'm satisfied that it does indeed work properly in the showrooms before ticking that box.

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Interesting comment (in the video in my post #4 above) about the electric tailgate.  There is nothing to stop the tailgate from closing automatically should a child for example, get on the way.  Definitely a safety issue although I'm sure its the same in other cars too. 

 

I think that system can be not properly operating in that particular unit, because the system seems to be exactly the same I have in my current Superb II combi (same button, same features, same actions) and it does stop when you put any obstacle in the middle of its way, no matter if the tailgate is opening or closing.

 

And about the virtual pedal, IMHO it is only a feature for showing it to your friends, just that. My current car doesn't have it and I don't miss it at all.

And about the virtual pedal, IMHO it is only a feature for showing it to your friends, just that. My current car doesn't have it and I don't miss it at all.

A bit like park assist then

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A bit like park assist then

 

Just that. Park assist is standard in my car, and I have only used it a couple of times... both for showing it to friends (guilty pleasure )

A bit like park assist then

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Park assist is useful.... well the extra sensors are when you park it yourself anyway!! 

Here's another video review of the Superb Estate L&K (in English). Don't think it was posted before. Again it's a fairly detailed review

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Thanks for posting, yet more food for thought!

A review from Eurekar - http://eurekar.co.uk/articles/2015-07-02/skoda-superb-estate-2015---first-drive

 

And one from AOL - http://cars.aol.co.uk/2015/07/03/first-drive-skoda-superb-estate/

Edited 7 July, 201510 yr by l4wrence

Loading up with beers? Auto Bild TV will show you!

 

A review from Eurekar - http://eurekar.co.uk/articles/2015-07-02/skoda-superb-estate-2015---first-drive

 

And one from AOL - http://cars.aol.co.uk/2015/07/03/first-drive-skoda-superb-estate/

Very positive reviews there.  Comparing it directly with the E-Class

Loading up with beers? Auto Bild TV will show you!

 

The AutoBild journalist suceeded in opening the trunk with his foot, not like the AutoGefuehl guy. I bet he did if BEFORE drinking all those beers

A lengthy review from Ausfahrt.tv in German. Apparently there should be an English version review from them next week

 

 

05:00 Fakten, Fakten, Fakten
06:19 Exterieur
09:54 Interieur
21:23 Innenraumcheck
27:24 Auf der Rücksitzbank
32:25 Kofferraum
41:43 Fahreindruck
48:39 Ausstattungsfeatures (dies und das)
52:41 Fazit
57:04 Outtakes

Edited 8 July, 201510 yr by l4wrence

What colour is that? Is it petrol blue with L&K cream leather?

If so my mind is made up on colours.

What colour is that? Is it petrol blue with L&K cream leather?

If so my mind is made up on colours.

 

Colour is Petrol Blue, interior colour is Beige, trim level is L&K.

Nicest colour combo IMO !

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The tablet holder on the headrest that can also plug into the centre rear armrest. Is that standard on any of the range? Or is it an optional extra?

Another journalist who seems to have problems with the "virtual pedal" feature. When he tries to open the boot with his foot, he reminds me of a spanish humorist, Chiquito de la Calzada:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLGcJRea1Cg

The tablet holder on the headrest that can also plug into the centre rear armrest. Is that standard on any of the range? Or is it an optional extra?

 

I believe it may be an optional extra as that is the case in Germany where it's listed in their Accessories Brochure for €24.95.

 

Tablet-Halter für Kopfstütze oder Mittelarmlehne der Rücksitzbank 

3V0 061 129 

24,95 €

 

Don't know if it's supplied as part of the Media Command optional extra in the UK as it's not listed as an item in the brochure.

 

Then again, the German accessories list loads more things not listed in the UK brochure (cool box, espresso machine, sports pedals, etc, etc).

I like almost everything about it. I like the fact it text's the 112 European emergency services if your involved in an accident and gives your gps coordinates. The one thing I don't like is the electronic handbrake.

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The Auto Express review of the estate.  The 150bhp L&K.  A pretty positive review overall

 

https://youtu.be/kXOlTIRPqv0