With the latest modernization of the Superb model came another option, in addition to the sporty Sportline variant, the Mladá Boleslav flagship is now also offered in the Scout variant.
The "off-road" version, which we already know well from the Octavia model, has also recently affected the no less popular Superb. The new Superb Scout is based on the Style equipment and only in the estate version, it is then available with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed DSG automatic.
Off-road ambitions and exterior appearance
The announced modernization brought very subtle optical corrections to the Superb, mainly in the front and rear sections. The front part received newly shaped fullLED headlights with Matrix technology. The front bumper and the mask, which is extended to the front headlights, are also newly shaped. The rear part received lights that, like the front ones, feature fullLED technology. The rear lights are also newly connected to each other by an elegant chrome line. Furthermore, we have the inscription "Skoda" instead of the previously used classic logo.
In addition, the newly offered Superb Scout boasts significantly plasticized lower parts and redesigned front and rear bumpers. Both the side sills and the very edges of the car received a more pronounced plastic coating. Both bumpers were then considerably strengthened and in their lower parts they were painted imitating aluminum. The roof racks and the upper part of the side mirrors are also finished in the same colour.
A "Scout" badge on the front fenders is also a matter of course. Specially for this variant, the extra-cost Orange Tangerine body color (+25,000 CZK), which our test car also had, is now offered.
I evaluate the latest modernization of the Superb as unequivocally positive, it affected the car quite decently and yet successfully, giving it a certain rejuvenation and definitely more dynamism in the front part. The modifications concerning the "off-road" variant of the Scout are then clearly legible and, to the benefit of the matter, in no way significant.
Interior with only minimal changes
Tremendous spaciousness still dominates the interior of the Superb, of course, both after the latest modernization and also in the Scout version. Superb Scout differs from the classic version in the interior only minimally. The only differences are in the moldings with very elegant wood decor, the dashboard is equipped with a Scout plaque and the front seats also have this designation.
The dashboard is still rather conservative with a simple and clear layout. Its processing and ergonomic control are traditionally at a very high level.
In the currently tested car, the dashboard was dominated by the 9.2" wide display of the Columbus on-board infotainment system, whose logically organized and well-arranged environment we already know very well.
The instrument panel in front of the driver of the tested car is a fully digital display, a virtual cockpit that combines all important information into one clear screen. It can subsequently present all the necessary information in five different graphic layouts.
The enormous space for the crew remained quite logically preserved even in the Scout variant. There is still more than enough space, both in the front and rear positions.
The advertised spaciousness of the Superb is most noticeable in the rear seats, as well as in the size of the luggage compartment, which offers 660 liters of basic volume.
Powertrain for the Scout variant
The Skoda Superb Scout is one of the top variants of the model and is equipped with only top engines. So you only have the choice of the most powerful diesel or gasoline power unit. Diesel is represented here by a 2.0 TDI engine with an output of 140 kW (190 hp) with a maximum torque of 400 Nm.
The gasoline engine of the same volume, i.e. the 2.0 TSI, will offer 200 kW (272 hp) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In this variant, both engines are combined only with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed DSG automatic.
Driving impressions
Our tested unit was equipped with the strongest gasoline engine announced and its cooperation with the seven-speed DSG automatic and all-wheel drive was simply excellent. The engine is quiet and refined with plenty of power available from low revs. The two-liter TSI is able to practice quite well with the Superb, after all, it manages to reach 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, and the maximum speed of the car is 250 km/h.
With careful handling, this motorization can be quite "economical" and its 272 horses can claim even 8 liters per 100 km. However, on average, count on nine liters.
The seven-speed DSG automatic transmission traditionally shifts without hesitation, both in classic and sport modes. Of course, there is also the possibility of shifting paddles under the steering wheel.
In terms of chassis, the tested car was equipped with an additional DCC adaptive chassis, which offers several easy-to-read positions within the choice of driving modes.
In addition, the Scout variant has earned an off-road driving mode, which modifies (softens) the car's response to the gas pedal and activates the driving assistant for downhill driving. The Superb Scout also has a higher ground clearance than the classic Superb, namely 151 mm (the chassis is raised by 15 mm compared to the classic version), as well as greater chassis protection.
So, to sum it up, more cladding as protection for the side parts of the car, optically more robust front and rear bumpers, higher ground clearance, chassis protection and driving assistant for "off-road" driving are all elements that the tested Scout variant brings to the classic Superb.
The Skoda Superb Scout is a full-fledged Superb in terms of driving impressions, simply as we have known it for some time. The tested specification, i.e. the most powerful two-liter petrol with a seven-speed DSG automatic and all-wheel drive, is then the legitimate top of the range, which I would definitely go for with gusto.
In conclusion
The Scout version is simply another variant of the Superb aimed at specific customers. So, if you want a spacious and well-made car that can be very comfortable and quite dynamic on the asphalt, and at the same time you sometimes need to conquer some dirt road, then the Scout version is a very interesting option for you.
You can buy a Skoda Superb Scout from CZK 1,061,900 including VAT, with a 140 kW diesel engine. The most powerful petrol variant tested starts at CZK 1,135,900 including VAT.
Mladoboleslavský Superb has been my favorite for a long time, which can be really versatile. Personally, I'm more drawn to the Sportline variant , but that's just a matter of our priorities.
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