Skoda Superb Wins Best Diesel Award in the UK

[dsgfh]

Unashamedly pinched from caradvice.com.au news. I gather from the article that the superb wagon is being launched here next week, which I can only assume means letting the press get their mits on a few for testing. I'm looking forward to hearing the local reviews.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/67114/sk...ard-in-the-uk/

[K1W1]

I'm looking forward to hearing the local reviews.

I could probably write the reviews now. They will consist of a lot of statements like "not as good as the VW" when comparing direct things like engine and gearbox. For indirect comparisons anything great and original will be omitted and the slightly wonky piece of trim hidden under the rear seat will be highlighted.

That's the australian motoring press - totally independent and fearless.

[Swuzzlebubble]

I could probably write the reviews now

- some comment about the name "superb"
- some insinuation about conservative Eastern Eurpean styling
- some throw away line about the ride being a bit firm compared to 'real' premium brands

[RSwag]

- some comment about the name "superb"
- some insinuation about conservative Eastern Eurpean styling
- some throw away line about the ride being a bit firm compared to 'real' premium brands

We joke however all this culminating in the brand stagnating further into 2010, it's a sad state of affairs

[Inego]

I don't know that anyone has posted Richard Hammonds review of the Superb Combi form the Guardian a few weeks ago - but in summary, he named the E-class as the best estate, but the Superb Combi as the best estate apart from the E-class. The Superb is def. on the list for my next car (ground clearance issues aside.....)

[Transporter]

IMO, for Skoda the Australian market is so small, that they probably destroy more cars for testing, research and development per year than they sell in Australia. So, it doesn't surprise me that they don't spend hundreds of thousand of dollars on advertising. Going slowly onto the market in OZ especially with so many brands already established is logical and rational thinking.

Anybody who wants to buy a car and road test 2,3 or more cars and than make a decision to buy Skoda, knows why he/she is waiting and is probably already prepared for that.