The 123bhp engine is a little underpowered. The 148bhp 1.4 TSI and the later 1.5 TSI, both with cylinder deactivation, are pleasant things, especially hooked up to the smooth-shifting DSG вЂ™box, and you may even see up to 50mpg lightly loaded. Click here to buy your next used Superb from AutocarAs for the petrol versions, if your mileage is only average and you donвЂ™t think youвЂ™ll miss a dieselвЂ™s additional mid-range pull, theyвЂ™re worth considering. ThereвЂ™s a more powerful 187bhp 2.0 TDI but it offers no real benefit over the 148bhp engine save for a useful 44lb ft of additional torque, which, if youвЂ™re a caravanner, is handy.Skodas Superb might no longer be the company flagship (thats the Kodiaqs job now), but theres still a lot riding on its continued.Spec & Trim Levels. The sweet spot is around ВЈ14,000 for a 2017-reg 2.0 TDI SE with 40,000 miles, although donвЂ™t dismiss the 1.6 TDI, which is responsive enough for most needs.

If you donвЂ™t need the wagonвЂ™s load volume, you might be fine with its 625-litre boot or 1760-litre load space. ItвЂ™s about as plentiful as SE and, if you look around, thereвЂ™s only ВЈ200 or so between them in price, like for like.Since not everyone needs or even likes an estate, we ought to mention the Superb hatchback. SE L Executive ups the ante, with features such as larger alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights and leather seats.

Autos aren't fond of towing so beware cars with tow hooks.InteriorВ Check there are no warning messages about the front assist system, which can need recalibrating вЂ“ expensively. Ghat siad, it's a common issue with the 2.0 TDI 150 but not a fault. Likewise, a hesitant take-off and gear change at low speeds could be a sign of imminent clutch pack failure. The issue was a 2017 service advisory. It has been called a Mercedes S-Class for the masses, which is stretching it, but with the adaptive dampers at Laurin & Klement level, it does have something of the luxo barge about it.TransmissionВ On DSG models, listen out for a metallic squeal as the gearbox changes up from first to third.

В© Provided by AutocarFor a sportier drive, check out Sportline models, introduced in April 2018 with lowered sports chassis and an XDS electronic differential lock.Superb 2.0 TDI 150 SE: This mid-level spec has everything you need and no more, including mid-sized alloys, climate control, rear parking sensors and an 8.0in touchscreen, and the mid-power 2.0 TDI engine is just the job.Superb 2.0 TSI 280 DSG L&K: A rare motor and for good reason, being expensive new and thirsty, but as a used car, its blend of depreciated price, hot-hatch performance and practicality may just win you over. Their low-rolling-resistance tyres are expensive and used ones are unlikely to still be wearing them.From 2017, most 1.4 TSI engines had the 148bhp version but S-spec cars made do with the 123bhp unit. The issue was a 2017 service advisory.Check there are no warning messages about the front assist system, which can need recalibrating вЂ“ expensively.Economy-oriented Greenline versions have standard-fit stop/start ignition, brake energy recovery and longer gear ratios. If fitted, check the heated seats warm up.WheelsВ Examine the alloys for signs of white corrosion beneath the lacquer.On DSG models, listen out for a metallic squeal as the gearbox changes up from first to third.

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