So on Wednesday I collected my new SE L 1.5 MHEV Superb. I've only driven it for a small amount of time but I thought I'd give my initial thoughts.

 

First of all, I really love the car. The seats are really comfortable and it's nice to have the massage function. I had a Hyundai Tucson before which was a greater horse power so I was concerned this would feel to slow, but thankfully it's fine. Ok, it isn't quite as rapid, but for what I want the car for, in real world driving, it's perfectly fine. I (and especially my children) like the ambient lighting - it's nice to make the car seem more special when driving at night.

 

One thing which is a bit frustrating at first until I get used to it is the rear passenger lights. In my previous car there was a physical button so I knew if they had turned them off or not. Because the Superb has the hand motion way to turn them on, if the rear doors are open after a journey I don't know whether they are set to be on all the time, or just when the doors are open. Is there a way to control this in the infotainment system?

 

I really like the digital cockpit. I watched one review which said the dials were really confusing but I've not found that. I like the variety of information that you can get on there and having the map visible on it is really handy. 

 

One slightly strange thing I've noticed, is that a short while after starting off, the driver seatbelt (and my wife noticed it in the passenger seat) seems to get tight for a few seconds. I'm assuming it's a safety feature to ensure it's fastened properly?

 

I need to explore the infotainment system more but three days in and I'm really pleased with it,

Oh another thing - I don't think it has a heated steering wheel. Not a major issue but would have been nice to have 

VAG had and still has one of the most grown up VCs in the market. Clean, configurable and also slightly differently skinned for each of the brand in the group.

Unfortunately the design of the VC screen, small hood over it and stuff around seem patch worked 5min before unveiling the car. As I remember correctly from czech interview with the lead designer of S4 or someone of similar position, said to the reporter that they intended for a different look but it did not happen before launch so we will probably receive intended look with the facelift after couple of years.

 

@Spr0ut  Seems for UK it was included in optional winter package except L&K.

https://www.skoda.co.uk/_doc/71165c49-62c5-4f74-b29a-be6ad40d7373

 

Edited 21 February, 20251 yr by JackP

Nice write up. My hatch is on order and I'm really excited. I didn't know the rear lights were motion activated. That makes sense as on our test drive my daughter was trying to work out how to turn them off! Lots of fiddling managed it, but probably by luck rather than anything else!

 

I think the seat belt pre tension is a feature. We noticed it on the test drive. I liked it! It felt like the car was looking after you a little, even if it's just a gimmick. I do wonder whether that happens for the rear seats belts too?

 

Enjoy!

I took it for another drive last night.  In the infotainment screen you can change the brightness of the interior lights including the ceiling lights but changing the brightness doesn't seem to make any difference.  So the outer light attitude the rear ceiling lights seem to be on all the time.  Would be nice to be able to drum them for when we're trying to get kids to sleep at night. 

 

The auto full beam headlights turned on fine but didn't always turn off so I was getting some flashes from other drivers.  Need to try again but if I keep having to turn them off,  it seems silly to have the auto function... maybe someone can advise?

 

The adaptive cruise control is brilliant!! It auto changes depending on the road speed limits and even detects corners, roundabouts etc and slows down accordingly.  Loved it

I seem to remember the roof lighting is tied to the dashboard brightness. The matrix auto lights on the new superb have been better than the ones on my old Audi. 

On 22/02/2025 at 07:27, Cedwing said:

I seem to remember the roof lighting is tied to the dashboard brightness. The matrix auto lights on the new superb have been better than the ones on my old Audi. 

Thanks - I had a look and you're right. I assumed it was the "ceiling lights" but that doesn't seem to affect anything I can see.