Skoda Superb Lease Deals

LINGs Verdict: Should You Lease a Skoda Superb?

Absolutely worth checking. Especially if you're about to lease something with a more expensive badge.

The Superb's party trick is space. Lots of it. It's designed to be a big, comfortable car rather than another SUV pretending it needs to climb a mountain on the school run.

It's particularly interesting as a lease because we'd compare it against cars from Volkswagen, Audi and BMW, not just other Skodas.

And when manufacturer support makes a particular Superb cheap to lease, the value can get slightly ridiculous.

LINGs tip: Don't dismiss a higher-spec Superb because you've seen its £40,000+ list price. You're leasing it, not buying it. Check what you'll actually pay over the contract.

Which Skoda Superb Would LINGs Choose?

Superb SE Technology – Keep It Sensible

SE Technology is where we'd start if keeping the monthly rental down is the priority.

If it's considerably cheaper than the higher trims, take the saving. The Superb is already a lot of car without ticking every box on the options list.

Superb SE L – The Middle Ground

If SE L is only a little more each month, we'd give it a serious look.

You get more equipment without going all the way to the top of the range. As always with leasing, check the actual monthly difference rather than the difference in list price.

Superb SportLine – Our Pick

This is probably the Superb we'd have.

SportLine gives the big sensible Skoda a bit more attitude, while keeping all the space and practicality that makes the Superb so good in the first place.

But there's a condition: the lease price has to make sense. If Skoda is heavily supporting the SportLine and it's close to an SE L, we'd take it. If it's £50 a month more, we'd probably keep the £1,800 over a three-year lease.

Superb L&K – Lovely, But Watch the Price

Laurin & Klement sits at the posh end of the Superb range with plenty of extra equipment.

It's lovely, but once the monthly rental starts getting expensive we'd compare it with some proper premium alternatives before ordering.

Never pay for a badge or trim level without checking what else the same monthly rental gets you.

Skoda Superb Hatch or Estate?

The Superb is already enormous. The Estate takes things a step further.

Superb Hatch: Loads of passenger and boot space without driving an estate.

Superb Estate: The one we'd choose if you're regularly carrying dogs, pushchairs, bikes, work equipment or enough luggage to relocate to Spain.

Don't automatically assume the Estate will cost loads more to lease. Manufacturer support and residual values can produce some strange results, so compare both body styles before deciding.

Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid Superb?

Mild-hybrid petrol: The easy everyday option. No plugging in, no charging routine and a sensible place to start for normal mixed driving.

Diesel: Yes, diesel still exists. If you're doing serious motorway mileage, it's absolutely worth comparing rather than declaring diesel dead because someone on Facebook said so.

Plug-in hybrid: Worth considering if you can charge regularly, particularly for some business users. If you're never going to plug it in, however, we'd question why you're carrying the extra battery around.

The right engine depends on how you actually use the car, not which fuel type happens to be fashionable this week.

Stuff We'd Tell You Before Leasing a Superb

Don't compare it only with other Skodas. If you're considering a Volkswagen Passat, BMW 3 Series, Audi A5 or another large family/executive car, put the Superb on the list too.

Don't automatically choose the cheapest trim. A manufacturer-supported SportLine can sometimes lease surprisingly close to a lower-spec model.

Check the Estate price. Even if you originally wanted the Hatch, the difference might be smaller than you think.

High-mileage driver? Don't automatically ignore diesel. Choose the engine that suits your driving.

Ignore the RRP when comparing lease deals. What really matters is your initial rental, monthly rentals and fees across the whole contract.