Skoda Superb with New Design, Features makes Global Debut

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The fourth-generation Skoda Superb made its global debut on November 2, 2023. The new Superb has a sculptural exterior design, a new octagonal Skoda grille, and is around 40mm longer and 10mm taller than the previous model. It also has a new, brighter LED Matrix beam headlight and DCC Plus.

Skoda has unveiled the new Superb premium sedan internationally and it may make its way to the Indian market too. With the all-new fourth generation, Skoda is once again setting standards in terms of design, roominess, comfort and safety. Three modern TSI petrol engines, including one with mild-hybrid technology, two diesels and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain with an electric range of more than 100 kilometres on the WLTP cycle deliver outputs ranging from 110 kW (150 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp). The top diesel and the top petrol engine come with all-wheel drive. All powertrains in the new Superb are mated to a DSG automatic transmission as standard.

Furthermore, numerous new and improved assistance systems provide even more safety and comfort. The significantly brighter new-generation LED Matrix beam headlights and DCC Plus are making their debut in the Superb. The fourth-generation Superb features a sculptural exterior design and a new, octagonal Skoda grille.

The all-new interior concept includes a free-standing infotainment display measuring up to 13 inches in size. The selector lever has moved to the steering column, enabling a clean, tidy and much roomier centre console. In another first for the Superb, a head-up display is available as an option. The new Skoda Smart Dials provide quick and intuitive access to numerous vehicle and infotainment functions. Moreover, the all-new Superb adopts the new range structure with Design Selections, first introduced with the Enyaq. This offers themed option packs as well as individual options.

Skoda Superb will be sold as a CBU

Unlike before, the Superb will not be locally assembled in India, but will be imported as a CBU (completely built unit). Skoda will bring the new Superb to India under the government’s GSR 870 rule that allows manufacturers to import a total of 2,500 units of any right-hand-drive vehicle falling under M and L category, without any homologation requirement.

Thus, Skoda India will be able to bring the Superb back with the updated 2.0-litre TSI engine – good for 190hp and mated to a sole 7-speed DSG gearbox – without homologating it.

The current-gen Skoda Superb is at the fag-end of its life cycle and its reintroduction is a stop-gap measure by Skoda as the all-new fourth-gen Superb will see a global debut in the coming months. Skoda has already revealed next-gen Superb’s interior and equipment details, recently.

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Will be first Skoda to get ADAS in India

The upcoming Skoda Superb will have more features too, and the Czech brand will reintroduce it in only the top-spec L&K trim. The Superb will also get ADAS features – a first for a Skoda in India – that include lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with speeds up to 210kph. It will also get park assist with a 360-degree camera.

Only three exterior paint shade options will be available – Rosso Brunello (New), Water World Green (New) and Magic Black. The standard alloy wheel size will be 17-inch, made by Stratos. It will also get a Columbus Infotainment system, which wasn’t available in the made-in-India Superb. Additionally, Skoda’s adaptive chassis control tech will be standard, along with the active tyre pressure monitoring system and nine airbags.

Skoda Superb expected price

Some dealers we spoke to are accepting unofficial bookings for the sedan, with prices being quoted around the Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom) mark. Expect more details on the Superb’s re-launch to surface in the coming weeks.