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Skoda Superb

(2024 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

75
%
A

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Media Rating:

83
%
A

Safety Rating:

90
%
A

Eco Rating:

75
%
A

Running Costs:

60
%
C

Warranty Rating:

31
%
D

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Expert Rating

New car score:

75
%
A

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Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

83
%
A

Safety Rating:

90
%
A

Eco Rating:

75
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

60
%
C

The Skoda Superb was The Car Expert’s Best Estate 2025!

Summary

The Skoda Superb is a large family/executive car, available as either a liftback or an estate. This car is the current fourth-generation model, which was launched in early 2024.

Available as a petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid (latter currently only available with the estate bodystyle), the latest iteration of the Skoda Superb has received a very warm welcome from the British motoring media, and while its exterior looks don’t differ much from the previous generation, the Carbuyer team says that the family car has been given a “big interior upgrade, both in terms of design and tech.”

Ellis Hyde of Auto Express praises the Superb for its “host of smart and intuitive technology” that “adds more functionality without overcomplicating matters”, adding that the Skoda is “massively practical, comfortable, hugely spacious, and offers a well-finished interior at an affordable price.”

Ted Welford of Parkers agrees, exclaiming that the Superb “easily one of the best estate cars you can buy today”, but adds that the interior does have some cheap plastic components, and that the top-spec ‘L&K’ trim is rather expensive.

As of December 2025, the fourth-generation Skoda Superb holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 75%. It scores top marks for its media review scores, its safety rating and its low CO2 emissions. However its running costs are only average and Skoda’s new car warranty coverage is poor.

Superb highlights

  • Well-built, spacious and practical interior
  • Refined, comfortable driving experience
  • Smooth and efficient engines
  • User-friendly tech

Superb lowlights

  • Expensive range-topping trim
  • No plug-in hybrid version of the liftback
  • Suspension can be rather firm around town
  • Some cheaper interior materials

Key specifications

Body style: Large saloon and estate
Engines:
petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price:
From £34,875 on-road

Launched: Spring 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

Media reviews

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: July 2024
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 93%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 82%
Safety assist: 80%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of August 2025, the fourth-generation Skoda Superb has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScore
Petrol models47 mpgC
Diesel models52 mpgB
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models142 g/kmC
Diesel models144 g/kmC
Plug-in hybrid models9 g/kmA
Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
Plug-in hybrid models81 milesC
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models28C
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£194B
Year 2£520B
Year 3£848B
Year 4£1,102C
Year 5£1,480C
Overall£4,144C

The Skoda Superb is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The fuel consumption of petrol models sits at about the market average, with diesel models being slightly more fuel efficient than the standard car.

The electric-only battery range of the plug-in hybrid version (which is only available in estate form at the moment) is commendable, but nothing to shout about. Its 81-mile electric only range should cover a week’s worth of short journeys without need for the petrol engine, provided that the Superb can be plugged in to charge at home.

The car’s insurance bracket is cheaper than average – an abnormality in the large car class – and the predicted servicing and maintenance costs for the first five years of ownership are more affordable than many cars of this size too.

For example, compare the Superb’s estimated five-year maintenance cost total of just over £4k to that of the highly-regarded BMW 5 Series, which is predicted to cost nearly £3k more over the same period.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the new Skoda Superb to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Superb, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Skoda Superb

Overall ratingD31%
Petrol or diesel modelsE17%
Electric or hybrid modelsC56%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Skoda’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).

In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Superb plug-in hybrid version has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components. As a result, it has a better warranty rating than the regular petrol and diesel models.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Skoda Superb

As of August 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the fourth-generation Skoda Superb. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Skoda dealer.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Skoda Superb has received.

Skoda Superb – Best Estate 2025, The Car Expert Awards

2025

  • UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Family Car

2024

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