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1) The Engine – The all new Superb’s 1.8 TSI engine with an output of 118 KW powers the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/hr in 8.5 seconds. The direct fuel injection technology guarantees low consumption as well as emission.

2) Automatic 7-speed DSG - The 1.8 TSI petrol engine in the all new Superb comes with a 7-speed DSG Automatic gearbox and includes a sports mode – introduced for the first time in India. The paddle shift is an additional feature which comes as a standard option.

3) The Twin Door Concept - The unique, patented “twin door” variable boot opening offers an extremely practical, functional and well thought out solution. The all new Superb’s tailgate places practically no limits on what can be transported and can accommodate 1670 liters of luggage when folded forward – the largest in its class.

4) Safety - Airbags: There are 8 airbags on board the all new Superb. Two front and side airbags as well as head airbags at the front and back provide all-round protection. ESP & ABS with brake assistant are part of the standard equipment. The Hill hold control: Prevents the car from rolling backwards when the brake is released.

5) Intelligent lighting: AFS (Adaptive Front Light System) improves visibility, adapting to the driving conditions and enabling the driver to recognize obstacles in the road sooner and react quicker.  AFS is combined with Bi-xenon headlights in the new Skoda Superb. Skoda Auto is the first brand within the VW Group to provide AFS with this extended range of functions

6) Design & Technology: The appearance of the all new Superb is striking in its form. The elegant and timeless body contours, rear-deck spoiler, double exhaust tail pipe, and chrome trims on the exterior as well for the interior are all eye-catching features. The centre console houses a touch screen display for controlling air conditioning, audio as well as park assist functions. Intelligent LED illumination systems and front fog lights with Corner Function reveal the thought - where design meets functionality.

7) Space - The interior, with its finely tuned mix of chrome, wood décor and leather reflect excellent workmanship and status. The interior leg room and head room in the all new Superb is definitely the largest compared to any other luxury limousine on the roads. The presence of abundant storage spaces and compartments offer convenience, function and comfort. The all new Superb is supported by a shorter wheelbase compared to the previous generation Superb but its extraordinary design provides even more roominess.

Skoda adds a 7 star experience on wheels to your life - Launches the globally successful, all new Skoda Superb in India

Škoda India, a fully owned subsidiary of Škoda Auto a.s. Czech Republic (Volkswagen Group), one of the fastest growing car manufacturers in Europe, launched the all new Skoda Superb in India at the hands of Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales and Marketing, SkodaAuto India. With the launch of the new Skoda Superb, the company is set to further strengthen its position in the premium segment through incremental sales volume.

With this, Skoda aims at meeting requirements of the Indian Market with innovative luxury, designed to satisfy the customer’s desire for perfection. Through the distinctive, individualistic and exceptional design of the new Superb, Skoda wishes to give their Indian customers a 7 star experience on wheels. The model compliments the value added features associated with the brand i.e. commitment to quality, luxury, safety and advanced technology.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member,  Sales & Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India said, “When we launch new products, we not only focus on giving more choices to our customers but also offer them a new experience coupled with world-class technology. And with the all new Superb, we intend to give a 7 star experience to our customers. Further, keeping in mind the demand of our cars in India, we expect to sell more than 1000 units of the car by year end.”

While explaining the features of the car, Mr. Kuehl said, “The new Škoda Superb has got the best in class fuel efficiency and is equipped with advanced styling, luxurious wood, chrome and leather interiors, enhanced comfort and safety in addition to its time-tested quality and reliability. With features like the Electric Sunroof , 16’’ alloy wheels, Parktronic – front and rear park distance control, the patented Twindoor Technology and 565 litres luggage compartment, the car will be available in TSI (Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection) petrol engine.”

Available in an aesthetic array of colors – Black Magic, Rosso Brunello, Cappuccino Beige, Diamond Silver & Candy White, the price range of the car would be:

Globally, the Superb has bagged a bunch of prestigious awards in 2008 like the 2008 Golden Steering Wheel (Goldenes Lenkrad) organised by the German-based magazine Bild am Sonntag and the Großen Österreichischen Automobil-Preis organised by ARBÖ every year, where Experts, VIPs and thousands of readers selected the best and most popular vehicles of 2008 from altogether 36 candidates for the year. The car has done Skoda proud with other awards by being claimed the Car of the Year in Czech Republic, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has also been awarded the Most Beautiful Car at Motorshow Katowice, Poland; the Best Company Car in Croatia and the Auto Trophy (Upper class) in Germany.

Skoda Auto India Official Website: www.skoda-auto.co.in

Czech car maker Skoda — part of the Volkswagon Group — is getting ready to pump up its presence in the Indian car market by launching an all new small-sized SUV in the country in early 2010. Skoda has been mandated within the VW Group (which includes the other mass market brands like VW and Audi which are also in India) to tap all newer markets in the developing world as the group’s entry level marque.

 This pleasing crossover embraces a wraparound windscreen, coated windscreen side-pillars (which in the automotive lexicon is normally termed the A-pillar ), and the characteristic roof covering which Skoda is noted for.

The Yeti [to be launched soon] will bridge the gap in the Skoda lineup between the Fabia and the Octavia and it would be the ideal ticket for those who wish to ply the Indian roads.

 
The Yeti would predominantly be built with a front wheel drive configuration for the masses while the all wheel drive version would employ VW’s 4Motion all-wheel drive gear, having specifically been made to cater to all VW group offerings with transversely mounted engines. More of a crossover than an SUV, the Yeti’s compact nature will ensure that it would be the preferred option for those who dote on SUV-styled vehicles but didn’t either have the money or were daunted by the sheer mass such vehicles sport.

The Skoda Yeti would be priced just around Rs 10 lakh and likely to make its debut at Auto Expo in Delhi next January . The Yeti would be built at the Aurangabad plant as a CKD operation using kits shipped in from Skoda’s Kvasiny plant in Czech Republic.