some with coupe-styled spin-offs. Thankfully, Skoda has also retained the Superb in both hatchback and estate forms. The Superb Estate represents one of the last remaining routes into wagon ...

With its host of clever features, excellent comfort and huge boot, the Skoda Superb continues to shine. I’ve become a massive fan of the car, and it suits me down to the ground as a work vehicle.

The Skoda Superb steers well and offers more than enough grip ... for the 150PS TSI Sport or to get behind the wheel of the least-costly BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe requires £45,515 for a 420i M Sport.

Let's find out. For this review, though, we’re looking at the new-generation Skoda Superb. It sits atop the Skoda sedan and wagon range, a size-up from the Octavia. Does this new-generation car stand ...