It’s hard to pick at a glance in photos from smaller Skoda sedans but minicab operators across the UK will be waiting for the redesigned Superb to reach a certain used market price – the older models are known for lots of kit at lower prices than a VW Passat and ability to go on to high mileages.

The wheelbase has been increased 80mm and front overhang is 61 mm shorter than before. Driver and front seat passenger have 39mm more elbow room and more headroom. With 157mm legroom the rear space is almost ‘stately’, the automaker claimed.

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Headroom is also a class leading 980mm and rear elbow room has increased 69mm. The 625-litre boot capacity is also top in segment, 30 litres more than the second generation pseudo-hatchback model.

The 3G car is the brand’s first offering adaptive dynamic chassis control (DCC) including driving mode select. New air-conditioning systems inlcude three-zone units. A sliding and tilting panoramic electric roof is optional and auxiliary heating, heated seats, wireless heated windscreen and heated washer jets are available. The rain/light sensor switches the windscreen wipers on and off automatically and automatically switches between daytime running lights and dipped beam as required.

Instead of one umbrella in the rear left door there is now one umbrella in each of the front doors. The new, electric tailgate can be complemented by an optional virtual pedal and works with keyless locking and starting. Park assist is optional and a rear-view camera available for the first time. An electric parking brake as standard.

Connectivity features inlcude optional integrated high-speed internet connection based on the LTE standard, smartphone connectivity has been added and apps can be operated from the infotainment system’s screen.

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New so called ‘Simply Clever’ features include a mechanically retractable towing device, a tablet holder in the rear, a tablet storage compartment in the front, USB port and 230V socket in the rear, single-handed opening for 0.5-litre bottles and an extra high-visibility vest storage compartment in all four doors. Both front and both rear doors will each hold a 1.5-litre bottle. New cargo fasteners secure loose objects in the boot. An ice scraper in the fuel filler flap is standard and there are new storage nets on the inside edges of the front seats, a removable LED torch in the boot and misfuel protection.

Eight direct-injection turbocharged engines  include five TSI petrol and three TDI common-rail diesels, all with stop-start technology and brake energy recovery.

Four engines are available with all-wheel drive based on the Haldex 5 clutch and twin clutch automatics are available on most.