Skoda Superb

Summary

The Superb has been Skoda’s flagship product and now the third-generation has made its way into India. The previous-generation Superb was known for its power, fuel-efficiency, features and even the space that it offered. The new-generation doesn’t just fulfil this requirement but it is a lot more stylish and spacious than the previous iteration. It is based on the new MQB platform that is lighter making the engines have better performance and even fuel-efficiency. The new Superb is coming to India to change the game of the premium saloon segment. It will come with Best in class features that makes the Superb a great proposition to be considered.

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Exterior

The new-generation Superb comes with a stylish looking front that and this will be the new design language for all the upcoming Skodas. The front grille of this sedan looks stylish and it has chrome inserts on it that make it look appealing. The headlamps are also well chiselled and this makes the Superb look extremely aggressive from the front. The side profile makes it look premium with the long hood and the sloping roofline that somewhat forms a notchback. The Superb is an handsome looking sedan has made its way into India.This new Superb looks somewhat like the Octavia however there a lot of new design elements as well. The Superb’s boot opens like a hatchback, just like any other Skoda. 

Interiors

The interiors of the new Superb are all-new, but it doesn’t feel very royal. The new Superb has the black and beige interior tone and it has a feature-loaded cabin. The new Superb comes with keyless entry, push start and stop, in-dash music system with Canton speakers, electrically adjustable front seaters, ventilators for the front seats, the co-driver’s seat can be moved back and forth from the rear seat, 17-inch alloy wheels, multiple airbags, ABS and even three zone climate control.

In terms of space, the Superb has one of the best-in-class space be it the front row or even the second. Many Superb owners are chauffeur driven and hence Superb will be highly appreciated by many of such car buyers. There is a lot of space at the rear and this makes the Superb a great option to consider. One can even access the boot from the rear seat and the space at the rear is the best-in-class. The new Skoda Superb even has panoramic sunroof. It shall also be offered with the Lauren & Klement variant for the first time, and so it will get a lot more features than before. This makes the Superb a good package to consider, equivalent to vehicles that are almost twice its price.

Engine and Transmission

The Superb is coming with a 2.0-litre diesel engine and 1.8-litre petrol engine. These engines are available with a dual-clutch box transmission. The new Superb is certainly stylish and powerful too. Both the petrol and diesel have good power and at the same time are highly fuel-efficient as well. The performance of Superb has always been good and with the lighter body weight, now the Superb has even better performance. The dual-clutch transmission improves the power delivery and even the response time. In the sport mode, the performance is enhanced even further.

Mileage

The 1968 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 14 kmpl in city and 18 kmpl on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 11 kmpl on urban roads and 13 kmpl and freeways, respectively.

Handling and Performance

The handling of Skoda’s is one of the best in its class always and the Superb being the flagship, expect the best handling characteristics Skoda can offer on any vehicle. The MQB platform has produced one of the most agile handling vehicles and the Superb is one of them. The steering wheel is also good while the ride is pliant at low or even high speeds. The Skoda Superb does well even on bad roads. The performance of the new Superb is better than the previous-generation and even the drivability is also enhanced.

Safety

The Skoda Superb will come loaded with multiple airbags and ABS. The new Superb even has ESP with traction control, reverse parking sensors, rain sending wipers, automatic headlamps as some of the additional safety factors. 

Verdict

The Skoda Superb has been raising the bar of the premium saloon segment and the new-generation further raises the ante. This is a great product to consider for those who need a greta value for their money product.

Competition

There is no direct competition to the Skoda Superb, but the closest rivals are the Mercedes-Benz CLA, Audi A3 and the Hyundai Sonata. 

Pros

1. Styling
2. Space
3. Performance
4. Fuel Efficiency
5. Features

Cons

1. Service network