SE Technology is our pick of the range because this builds on SE trim by adding leather upholstery, electrically adjustable/ heated front seats, privacy glass and in-built sat-nav. It's particularly intended for company car buyers, but private buyers should be able to order one by talking to their Skoda retailer or checking out New Car Buyer on What Car?.

The PHEV is highly recommendable. This uses an 85kW electric motor paired with a 1.4-litre petrol engine for a total power output of 215bhp, and it's one of the quicker versions of the Superb (0-62mph takes 7.8sec). It also has an official electric-only range of 35 miles, can be charged in 5 hours from a three-pin plug (3.5hrs from a home wall box) and has CO2 emissions of just 38g/km – that means very low company car tax.