Skoda Superb Combi 4X4

Conservative design was already the second-generation Superb, modern, estate body styles, which is directly derived from it, is so traditional, quite logically, to someone less distinctive design. The best part is that most designers use volunteered space and so the situation does not occur as in the case of Insignia estate, which has a handsome design for less accessible, while a smaller trunk.
Skoda boasts in the media constantly rehashed 633 liters in the basic arrangement. It is the most in this segment, which is the middle class, not – as strangely wrong to argue as some professional media – the upper middle class. Taken in effect, similar to cargo space also provides you with the second generation Octavia Combi (although the “paper” for a couple of liters less trunk volume).

The convenience and practicality again

Damage to the honor be it said that it did not reduce the size of a suitcase, or 4×4, which was test fitted. Cheers and big air intakes, low-cost edge-lying and well-shaped trunk. And of course, his great capacity. Split rear seats can be folded, but the whole process is somewhat slower than the competition (you must remove the seat and backrest to the fold), extra charge if you do not have a second floor, reached at the composition of the seats flat surface. Folding the rear seats will increase the transmission space on 1865 liters.

Clever solution is a removable LED flashlight in the trunk, which is light 24 hours battery life thanks to the magnets and it may be attached to the body. New are also allowances, electrically operated tailgate, which is in our view for most customers to unnecessary whim. With that always comes the automatic roll-up tonne cover. When you open the tailgate with roll-up cover automatically moves away to the middle position, and freeing more space for luggage handling. Superb Convenience is excellent, the space is not just enough up front, where seats can be adjusted in a range of generous but well behind. There is an above-average legroom and knee, in the transverse direction is due to the average width of the car have enough space, not have a surplus in the case of a point in the longitudinal direction. Without exaggeration, there is so much legroom as in a car for one, maybe two classes even more expensive, but the seats in the Superb, compared with more expensive cars in shape, processing, and offered comfort either.

The driver is a smooth, easy, ergonomic operation clear. We were upset only on the CD changer located in trunk and not enough space for the driver’s right thigh, which is the oppression of a wide center console. There is also a classic parking brake, which many manufacturers cleared and replaced by electromechanical.

The damage, fortunately, holds proven concept, which is good, because the conventional parking brake lead especially when driving on snowy roads to avert a proper application of many a traffic collision. The optional new feature is the key less starting and stopping the engine.

Haldex is working beautifully

During heavy snow in late January, during which we tested Superb once played for rescue from the snowy ditch and pulled from its smaller sibling of Mladá Boleslav, 4×4 bringing enough security on icy and snowy roads. When driving on icy roads we were surprised abnormally hard suspension, on snowy or dry roads, everything was fine.
Fourth-generation Haldex is a great choice – to connect the rear axle is lightning fast, is also a new electric pump with pressure tank. In practice, you can not tell when it joins the rear wheels. Superb 4×4 version of the ride and handle deeper snow, you rather than venturing foot off the accelerator and the car trip to a snow passes.
It is theoretically possible to “send” up to 100 percent of torque to the rear of the front axle, or vice verse. Compared to the second generation Haldex is a big progress, but in comparison with permanent 4×4 drive, which Subaru has on offer, it “only” supplements. In the case of Subaru 4×4 integral part of the driving characteristics, including the dry roads. This is not a bug Haldex, depending on what driving style prefers. Either way, the Swedish Haldex system, which uses only the VW, removes the wet snow or excellent job.

Basic technical data
Engine: 1968 cc, four-cylinder, diesel
Max. Power: 125 kW (170 hp) at 4,200 rpm.
Max. torque: 350 NM from 1750 rpm.
0-100 km / h: 9.1 in
Top speed: 217 km / h
Combined fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100 km
Curb weight: 1669 kg
Driven axle: 4×4
Price of the basic version: 770 900 CZK