Skoda Superb iV joins our fleet | Long-term test

We’re no stranger to the Skoda Superb at Fleet News. If you’re familiar with our long-term test reports you’ll notice we’ve had quite a few on our fleet over the years.

Most recently we tested the 1.5 TSI model because, while it may not seem like the obvious company car choice, the base petrol model actually takes the largest portion of true fleet sales.

That said, Skoda’s new plug-in hybrid engine is a massive improvement over its last one. Fitted to our Superb is the latest powertrain, which pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor.

Combined, the unit has an output of 204PS. That’s the same as the old Superb iV, but the battery is almost double the size. You get 25.7kWh (19.7kWh useable), meaning the official WLTP range is more than 70 miles and CO2 emissions, officially, are just 8g/km.

Impressive stuff, then. It means the Superb iV attracts just a 6% benefit-in-kind tax rate in the 2025/26 tax year. Combined with starting prices of £41,575, drivers get a serious amount of car for not much money.

Like our last Superb, this one is an SE L. It’s the mid-grade trim level and we chose it for good reason: it comes with a great selection of standard features.

However, the options list was calling out to us and we did add a few things to make our car a little bit more special.

First up, the Suite Cognac interior. You don’t actually have to pay any extra for this, as the Superb SE L comes with leather as standard. The front seats are also heated and ventilated, electrically adjustable (with memory) and equipped with a massage function.

The Midnight Black metallic paint cost £680 and contrasts well with the tan interior. We also added Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), which is a pricey option at £1,280. It’s a must-have, in our view, giving the car a more supple ride in Comfort mode and a firmer one in Sport.

The £610 Winter Package includes heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel then we rounded off our configuration with Skoda’s upgraded Canton sound system – a bargain at £775.

That brings the total price of our car to £48,165 on-the-road.

Our first month with the car has been a breeze. It’s returning excellent mileage from a full charge and we’re yet to put any petrol in.