Skoda Superb [2009-2014] User Reviews

Car has done hardly 40000 kms and its Mechatronics failed twice. A safety risk. Another safety failure is ABS. SKODA asking for a massive cost for rectification and is indifferent towards Customers agony.This is when the car has been exclusively maintained at authorised SKODA workshop. Needless to mention every frequent workshop visit was at a great cost. Car has space, driving pleasure but high on maintenance and poor fuel average.Poorest resale value available in market for this car. I regret my decision of having bought not one but two cars.

Exterior Nothing much to complain about. Does have a luxury-car look to it. However with the launch of the Rapid, both cars look almost similar from the front (not to an authomobile enthusiast - but to a common man)

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Everything is amazing. Sound system is just simply Superb! Rear seat space - Superb! Features of convenience - Superb!  

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox For a car of this size and 160 bhp on tap - I get anywhere between 11 and 15 on the highways and just below 10 inside the city. Gearbox! Ha - the touchy factor. 7-Speed DSG gearbox's WERE prone to their meachatronics failing.  I am assuming this problem in the mechatronics unit is fixed (can anyone validate that?)

But - for driving the 7-Speed DSG is in a class of its own. Absoultely no feel of gear shifts. Instant power on demand!

Ride Quality & Handling Nothing to complain about.  

Final Words If at all one can get the assurance that the mechatronics problem in the DSG is fixed - I would say that this car is better VFM than our 3 german friends - including the A6, 5-series and E-class.  

Areas of improvement  

1) Dealer, Dealer and Dealer.

2) Spare parts cost.

The complete productDealer network, service costs

 

Areas of improvement As name suggests it has done reasonable good job considering the price car is available at, feature those are to be updated are electric sun blind for rear seat and manual sun blind for front seat passenger and rear seat adjustment like hyundai Equas to make more use of its rear leg room. Provided both the features skoda can charge 100000 Rs more, I would not mind paying so as others.

 

The main concern for skoda should be the after sales service expereience, I fear if it remains continue than skoda will having days like ford (good cars but not having enough customers even at less prize). so beware.

 

The audio system is one of the highlights of the Superb, Storage spaces one can expect from a car in this class, but special mention must be made of the ‘twindoor’ boot. Ride is slightly stiffer than its siblings at low speeds and improves by leaps and bound at higher sppeds.

Interior Comfort & Styling with features and rear leg space is best in classExterior colors are not attractive and 225 rubber could do better

Exterior A sleek looking vehicle with an impressive silhouette.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent space. excellent audio system, easy access controls, sunroof.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Responsive engine; smooth transmission, good responsive steering.

Ride Quality & Handling Hugs the road at high speed, corners well, good suspension. Coud do with slight more ground clearance.

Final Words While the car drives very well I must say that soon after the first service in 2011 I had a complete electronics failure which led to my being stranded in Navi Mumbai. The car had to be towed to the Sewri workshop and took them almost 3 months to fix. Three months later the battery died. Once that was fixed within a few weeks the coolant started to leak and while trying to fix that problem something happened and the car would not start. It took a week to get it back to me. I think the product needs a little more realigning to cope with Indian conditions. Service and response to complaints needs major revamp.

Areas of improvement Formatting.

Power; Space and Features like Sun RoofPoor Service; One major electronics fault; dead battery

Exterior Not a dynamic look, lot of scope for Aero dynamic improvement.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) No navigation, lousy system, back seats are not comfortable for long drives. People feel like throwing up.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox OIL leaks, needs to be refilled every month. Serious transmission issues. Car suddenly jerks and drives very rough on highways. VERY DANGEROUS with cars following at high speeds.

Ride Quality & Handling Car jams on the highways, drives very roughly.  Skoda is not able to identify the issue nor is able to fix them.  They said it might be clutch issues, replacing is 85,000. will not guarantee that will fix it.

Final Words Not worth the money.  Lot of hassle with the dealer on giving a easy solution.  They keep the car for lot of days every time I gave, customer support is not responsive.

Areas of improvement I am not sure where to start.  First, if they can have the present customers at least half happy, we can talk about any further improvements.

Leg spaceSerious engine issues, OIL Leaking, Transmission issues etc. Skoda not able to fix nor will replace.