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As you read it, Skoda launches new superb in India. The new superb built on the Volkswagen’s passat platform debuted at 2008 Geneva Auto show. The new generation superb raised eyebrows through its extensive features list and superior engine line-up. The indian superb gets a 1.8L turbo charged petrol engine producing 160bhp and seven speed DSG transmission.
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Skoda’s new superb comes with an 1.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 160hp in the range of 4500-6200rpm and an 1968cc pumpe deuse motor. New superb’s oil burner produces 140bhp at 4000rpm and 320Nm of peak torque at 1750rpm. While the gasoline superb gets seven speed DSG with tiptronic gear changing, the diesel superb comes with a six speed DSG with tiptronic gear changing. This notchback superb comes with ample boot space of 565litres which can be maximised to 1670litres by folding the rear seats. The dimensions of this 2 tonne machine are 4838*1817*1412mm. However the 158mm of ground clearance would pose serious problem on Indian roads. Both the diesel and petrol superb run on 205/55 R16 tyres. What is more impressive about this new superb is its list of comfort and safety features. Safety features of the new superb includes – eight airbags inlcuding rear side airbags, adaptive frontlight system with corner lamps, ABS with EBD and TCS. New superb also gets hill hold control and parktronic assist system. Electric sunroof, 12-way electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with programmable memory, dual zone climatronic and an audio player with 6.5″ TFT touch screen willl give the sense of luxury at every step. For the time sake, the new Superb will be available in only one variant and is priced at Rs. 18,88,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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