Following a brand new Octavia last year, Skoda recently launched a facelifted version of its flagship sedan, the Superb. A look at what’s new
The Skoda Superb in its second generation guise has been around since 2009. Now, five years into its life cycle, Skoda has deemed fit to put the Superb through a facelift process, in order to keep the sedan still relevant till a brand new version of the car arrives in a few years time.
The first real change you notice is at the front of the car, where the bumper has been revised along with a new grille, reshaped hood and the new logo, all of which now bear the latest Skoda design language. The headlights also get a bit of a retreatment to an edgier design which now features prominent LED daytime running lights on the sides. Around the back, the similar redesign philosophy continues as the Superb now receives a cleaner bumper, new tail lights with LED strips and a slash across the boot lid. On the inside, changes are not really noticeable. There’s a new three-spoke steering wheel for the automatic gearbox version and a four-spoker for the manual.
Mechanically, the Superb remains unchanged and is offered in an option of either a 1.8 TSI petrol motor or a 2.0-litre TDI diesel mill. Both engines come equipped with the 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox (although the manual option is available only with the petrol motor). For a luxury car buyer who isn’t sucked into the rut of badge value, it really doesn’t get much better than this.
Fast facts
Skoda Superb Fast Facts
Petrol
Engine: 1798cc TFSI, Inline-4, 16-valve DOHC
Power: 160PS @ 4500–6200rpm
Torque: 250Nm @ 1500–4500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual / 7-speed DSG (auto)
Kerb weight: 1533 – 1567kg
Diesel
Engine: 1968cc TDI CR, Inline-4, 16-valve DOHC
Power: 140PS @ 4200rpm
Torque: 320Nm @ 1750–2500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed DSG (auto)
Kerb weight: 1608kg
Price: TBA
Expected Launch: Auto Expo 2014
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