The car also won the £20,000 to £25,000 class, beating 37 rivals including the defending champion, the Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.5 T Estate.
The Superb's design, load-carrying capability, practicality and value for money were all praised by the judges, who said: "Superb buyers will get a stylish, modern and practical car with great fit and finish. One of its best features is the rear load compartment. The 'caravanability' judges found it would take a full load of caravanning equipment, and loved the Skoda's unique rear tailgate design that can be opened as a conventional saloon boot or hatchback.
"The Superb is what you'd call a thoroughly nice car. There is acres of room for everyone, comfortable seats and the driver is rewarded by a powerful but quiet engine and one of the slickest six-speed gearboxes around. Our guess is that it will become one of the all-time caravanning favourites."
SEAT Sport UK driver Jason Plato presented Skoda UK Head of Press and PR Cathie Bell with the award at a presentation lunch held at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London last Thursday.
Posted on 29.09.2008
