THIS WEEK WE have two best-selling estates which are handsome, practical and roomy.
First up, this 2015 Skoda Superb
The Skoda Superb is a good looking car with a high quality interior and buckets of space and storage. In fact, this is one of the best estate cars on the market at the moment.
Outside, the front of the car is dominated by a large bold grille and sleek headlights. Inside, the cabin looks and feels high quality and there is loads of clever storage compartments and the leg and headroom both upfront and in the rear is ample that even six footers will find long journeys comfortable and not cramped.
The drive is refined and the cabin well insulated from engine, tyre and wind noise. The car handles most road surfaces well and the ride is stable and comfortable, if a little firm.
This particular model is finished in metallic paint and features privacy glass, a rear wiper, roof rails, twin chromed exhausts and 17-inch alloy wheels.
There is a half leather interior including a multi functional leather steering wheel. There are sports seats, which are height adjustable and offer lumbar support and the steel wheel and column offers reach and rake adjustment, so you can find your perfect driving position. For your convenience, there is Bluetooth, an onboard computer, USB connection, dual zone electronic climate control and touchscreen radio.
There are tonnes of safety features including cruise control, ABS, rear parking sensors, multiple airbags, ISOFIX points, switchable traction control and tyre pressure monitors.
It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission driving power to the front wheels. It produces 137hp and goes from 0 to 100km/h in 10.10 seconds and onto a top speed of 210km/h.
It falls into tax band A4, which means it is €200 to tax a year and has 47,475km on the clock and a €27,500 price tag.
Next is this 2014 BMW 3 Series
The BMW 3 Series Touring is perfect for high-milage drivers who want a car that looks more like a lifestyle choice than a company car. This model here, the 316d is the cheapest of the 3 Series offerings but it is also one of the best due, in part, to its decent fuel economy figures - 4.5 litres/100km (62.8mpg in old money).
The ride is balanced and composed with plenty of feel in the steering. The car itself is quick enough and has adequate power, which is well suited to crawling around town or motorway cruising.
This particular model is finished in metallic paint and rolls on 17-inch light alloy wheels V-spoke style 395, which are fitted with run flat tyres. It features roof rails as well as front and rear fog lights.
Inside gets a leather interior, multi function sports steering wheel, DAB digital radio, USB connections, a media package, automatic air con and Bluetooth connectivity. Driver’s aids include pack distance control and cruise control with brake function.
It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission driving power to the rear wheels. It produces 115hp and goes from 0 to 100km/h in 12.2 seconds and onto a top speed of 200km/h.
It falls into tax band A4, which means it is €200 to tax a year and has 4,131km on the clock and a €39,950 price tag.
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