Auto Express has named the Skoda Superb as the best estate car in the UK, beating competitors from Audi, BMW, and Volvo. The Czech car won praise for its interior, which reviewers said surpasses that of its sister car, the Volkswagen Passat, as well as its range of engines and 2.2-tonne towing capacity.
Skoda Superb Tops Estate Car Category
The motoring publication's annual awards feature categories including best hybrid, best SUV, best electric car, and best overall car. For estate cars, the Skoda Superb took the top spot. Reviewers highlighted the vehicle's massive 690-litre boot and practical interior elements, such as Smart Dials.
Auto Express concluded: “While the Superb Estate faced competition from the all-new Audi A5 Avant this year, the Skoda’s vast, well appointed interior made sure that our Estate car of the Year trophy was going to go home in the Superb Estate’s generous 690-litre load area.”
Recommended Spec: 1.5-litre SE Technology
The journalists recommended the entry-level 1.5-litre petrol in SE Technology trim, calling it “powerful enough for most needs” with mild-hybrid tech to boost efficiency. They noted this trim comes with plenty of kit while keeping the price below the £40,000 luxury car tax threshold.
Audi A5 Avant and Toyota Corolla Touring Sports Also Praised
Coming in second was the Audi A5 Avant, praised as a “premium alternative” to BMW’s 3 Series Touring with a wider range of engines. Toyota’s Corolla Touring Sports was also highlighted as a competent contender.
Downsizing Trend: Households Save £1,500 by Going to One Car
As the Skoda Superb wins the estate car category, new data suggests such vehicles could become more important as UK households downsize to a single car. A poll of 2,000 adults found those who went from two cars to one saved around £1,500, with 57 percent saying they were better off.
Paul Gilshan, CEO of temporary car insurance provider Tempcover, said: “Our research shows that for households that have downsized, one car works well. People are better off financially, it fits how they're working and living now, and they're more intentional about when they use it - and it’s better for the environment.”
He added: “In many ways, these households are already practising a form of car sharing - coordinating access, prioritising who needs it most, making it work around everyone's schedule. The car is more of a shared resource rather than a personal fixture, and that mindset is only going to grow.”
