Skoda’s flagship sedan returns to India in virtually precisely the identical avatar through which it left

• Gets the identical 2-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 190 PS and is paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission.

• It comes with the identical exterior and inside design because the mannequin discontinued in 2023.

• Loses sunroof, however provides a driver-knee airbag and dynamic chassis management with drive modes.

• New color choices are – Rosso Brunello and Water World Green, in addition to Magic Black.

• Priced at Rs 54 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom).

After its discontinuation final yr, the Skoda Superb has returned to India in virtually the identical model through which it left. The Skoda Superb in India is priced at a wopping Rs 54 lakh ex-showroom, and presents the identical options, powertrain, and design which was supplied earlier than it was discontinued. While we had been hoping to get the new-generation Superb, which was globally unveiled final yr, we must make do with what Skoda is providing. Here is what the Skoda Superb will get.

Price

Same Design

Nothing has modified by way of design. It will get the identical grille, rectangular LED headlamps with L-shaped DLRs, a glossy bumper and a fog lamp setup housed within the bumper related by a skinny chrome strip.

The facet profile showcases its size and it’s also possible to spot a skinny chrome strip throughout the window line. Skoda now presents the Superb with 18-inch alloy wheels, in distinction to the 17-inch ones within the discontinued model. At the rear finish, the sedan will get glossy LED taillights related by a chrome strip and a slim bumper with chrome garnish.

Familiar Cabin

This model of the Superb has a easy but elegant inside, though now dated by design, and the cabin could be had in a black and brown theme. The dashboard homes slim AC vents, the centre console is completed in gloss black, and there’s a two-spoke steering wheel. The cabin will get chrome parts across the AC vents, on the centre console, on the doorways and on the steering wheel. Skoda has upgraded the rear consolation with the Power Nap bundle that provides the outer rear headrests adjustable wings for head assist whereas sleeping, in addition to a blanket.

Features & Safety

In phrases of options, it will get a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, three-zone local weather management, a totally digital driver’s show, 12-speaker 610W Canton sound system, 12-way electrically adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence perform for the motive force’s seat, ventilated entrance seats with cooling and heating, and therapeutic massage perform for driver seat. However, the Superb now doesn’t include a sunroof. It now comes with dynamic chassis management with drive modes.

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In phrases of security, it presents 9 airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability management (ESC), tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), hill maintain help, entrance and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree digicam. It additionally will get Park Assist for semi-autonomous parking help with auto braking.

Powertrain

The Superb continues to come back with the identical engine choice: a 2-litre turbo-petrol unit with a 7-speed DSG transmission. Internationally, this powertrain was additionally supplied with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, however that’s not on supply with the India-spec Superb.

Rivals

Priced at Rs 54 lakh (ex-showroom), the Skoda Superb has just one rival in India, and it’s the Toyota Camry hybrid. It may also be thought of a value-for-money various to luxurious sedans from manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW. This model of the Superb may also be rather a lot rarer than any rival or various, as Skoda is bringing in solely 100 items to the nation. Deliveries will start later this month.