This is the height of luxury within the Superb range and so you get virtually every toy thrown in. Over the already generous specification of SE L Executive, you get a premium Canton hi-fi, ventilated front seats trimmed in perforated leather, electric front seats with memory, three-zone climate control, a heated windscreen, seat heating front and rear, ambient LED lighting, adaptive dampers, a rear-view camera, lane assist, park assist and a hands-free boot opener. Lots of kit, but it’s lots of money, too.

The more powerful diesel has a bit more punch but the margin over the less powerful version isn’t worth the slightly worse engine refinement and higher running costs.