Skoda has launched its Superb facelift at a price of Rs.18.87 lakh. The new Superb facelift gets the same engine options.The 1.8-litre TSI petrol engine can produce maximum power output of 158 bhp and 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine can develop 138 bhp of peak power.It offers three metallic paint shades such as Metal grey, Magnetic Brown and Brilliant Silver.The design of wheels has also been refreshed.
The front end has been completely redesigned up to the A-pillars. The radiator grille, vehicle logo, front headlights and fog lights, bumper, front fender, and bonnet are new. The new Skoda logo is now placed prominently in the centre of the bonnet, which is slightly sloped downward. The completely redesigned front headlights convey the particularly expressive character of the new Superb ‘face’. The Superb now has bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights and LED turning signals for the first time.
The rear of the vehicle has also been completely redesigned.The contour of the lights has been reinterpreted; the C-shape of the rear taillights shines even more brightly than before.For the first time in the Skoda Superb, three light strips make up the C-shaped rear lights that are characteristic of the brand, coming standard as LEDs. Two new cubist triangles below the boot lid are additional unmistakable elements of the new Skoda design.
The new Skoda Superb facelift confirms the vehicle’s outstanding capacity. The car features the largest luggage compartment in their class. It offers as much space to its rear seat passengers. It features 157 mm of rear leg room. In addition to an umbrella compartment in the left rear door, there are numerous storage options in both the front and rear of the vehicle.
It includes the jumbo box in the centre console, storage compartments in the doors, under the passenger seat, the roomy glove box, the practical compartment for glasses or even the storage compartment in the folding armrest in the rear seats.This also holds true for the luggage compartment. It is not just gigantic, but also has practical features such as, lockable storage compartments behind the wheel housings, bag hooks and lashing points.
It gets Adaptive Front Light System (AFS) which provides the best possible visual conditions when driving in the dark. AFS guarantees optimum illumination of the road and surroundings in various driving situations. Additional modern assistance system is also available. Hill Hold Control makes it easy to start up slopes without using the hand brake. It gets some safety features like eight airbags, three-point safety belts and height-adjustable head rests. The body of the vehicle is extremely torsion-resistant due to the use of high-strength steel, and the well-balanced chassis ensures stable road holding.
Mr. Sudhir Rao, Chairman & MD, Skoda said, “The introduction of the redesigned Superb is part of our ongoing model offensive strategy. The refreshed Superb is even more appealing than its predecessor and retains the features and comforts that our customers have become accustomed to. Our renewed focus towards customers will further add to the overall ownership experience with the brand”.
The prices of new Superb facelift are as follows…
Petrol
Ambition petrol- Rs. 18.87 lakh
Elegance Petrol- Rs. 20.65 lakh
Elegance Petrol AT- Rs. 22.27 lakh
Diesel
Ambition Diesel AT- Rs. 23.43 lakh
Elegance Diesel AT- Rs. 25.20 lakh