Should you buy one? 

Yes. The new Skoda Superb is a perfect family car for those who regularly travel long distances, enjoy peaceful and tasteful surroundings and want to project an understated image. It’s now undeniably the best non-premium large family car you can buy. 

Highlights are its exceptional refinement at speed, comfort and tasteful high-quality interior. In a world filling up with electric SUVs, this rather traditional choice is about as good as it gets.  

What we like 

Did we say it’s big inside enough times? If not, here you go – you get spacious rear seats and massive boot. The interior is easy to use and available in some lovely colours and trims, and it’s just such a refined place to spend time. The availability of diesel alongside petrol and hybrid options is also a major positive for long-distance drivers. 

What we don’t like 

Not much. The rectangular digital instrument cluster and infotainment screens look odd, and while the 1.5-litre petrol version might be good at cruising, it could prove frustratingly underpowered in every day driving.