So, I’m weighing up my options for a 2017/2018 Superb. 

 

My two options (both 2.0 TDi), which are dictated by budget and preference, are as follows:

 

2017 Sportline, with earlier infotainment system (MIB2 with buttons)

 

2018 SEL (with MIB2.5 with full larger touchscreen)

Any recommendations?

 

One thing I can’t figure out is whether any of the equipment list is compromised when going for the Sportline over the SEL. I had a feeling I read somewhere that you don’t get an electronic tailgate or keyless entry as standard with the Sportline, but can’t seem to validate this now!

 

Also, I used to have a 2015 Golf GTI on 19” low profile tires and it was incredibly crashy and jolty which became very tiring over long distances. Just wanted to check that the Sportline doesn’t suffer in the same way?

 

Cheers!

I should also add that I much prefer the look of the Sportline with its larger/better looking alloys and black grille. But I’m less enamoured with the infotainment system. Horses for courses I guess!

I have the larger touchscreen and it’s a definite step down from the previous system with buttons. It’s not intuitive and you have to look i.e take eyes from the road to make any changes. I wish I didn’t have it!! I see that the latest models have buttons, so that must tell you something.

Did you previously own the system with buttons then? Any difference with CarPlay integration etc or is it much of a muchness?

I’ve just got a newer Sportline Plus estate. I don’t find the MIB2.5 problematic at all, so I guess it’s horses for courses. 
 

The ride isn’t crashy at all - in fact I was pleasantly surprised how supple it is compared to what I was expecting, having driven other VAG products. It’s reasonably well controlled over bumps - bigger ones can be felt but it’s not jarring, and it flows over smaller stuff that my previous car with longer travel suspension and smaller wheels/larger sidewalls clattered over. 
 

I was worried the family would find it too much, but they’ve been very complimentary about the ride. 

You might want to think about whether you have a preference between the different seats.

9 hours ago, Jakester said:

I’ve just got a newer Sportline Plus estate. I don’t find the MIB2.5 problematic at all, so I guess it’s horses for courses. 
 

The ride isn’t crashy at all - in fact I was pleasantly surprised how supple it is compared to what I was expecting, having driven other VAG products. It’s reasonably well controlled over bumps - bigger ones can be felt but it’s not jarring, and it flows over smaller stuff that my previous car with longer travel suspension and smaller wheels/larger sidewalls clattered over. 
 

I was worried the family would find it too much, but they’ve been very complimentary about the ride. 

Do you have DCC?

4 hours ago, toptoptopper said:

Do you have DCC?

 

Nope, standard suspension. I would have liked DCC. but in the timeframe I was working within, I couldn't find a car with it. 

I like Sporline exterior, but L&K has better interior.

Ordered then last one and plannig make exterior laiter,

same way as my my16 Style transformed to Sportline

 

there are lot of invisible options which aren't present in Sportline