AUTOMOBILE - SKODA


SKODA SUPERB


The superb is Skoda India’s answer to the creme de le creme of luxury cars in India. It features a very strong and stylish long wheelbase sedan body design and on the inside it gets even better. The interiors feature a chrome package with wood design interior decor and leather seats with more than enough space for everyone. The overall ride quality is also exceptional and as an entry level luxury car the Superb is really superb. It features an adaptive front light system with corner lamps, 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control and many other technological inputs. There is also an electric sunroof, 12-way electrically adjustable driver seat with memory, an audio player with a 6.5 LCD touch screen and automatic climate control.

Performance
Superb 1.8 TSI, 4V, 1798cc petrol engine employs three innovative technologies to outshine engines of larger size. It employs Turbocharged fuel Stratified Injection (TSI) technology with turbo charging and variable valve timing. Seven Speed Automatic DSG available with TSI petrol engine has introduced a seventh gear for maximum exploitation of the engines output.Tiptronic function allows operation of DSG like sequential manual transmission. Gearshift controls are also present on the steering wheel for more confidence in driving. Power delivered is 160bhp and Torque is 25KGM.  Superb 2.0 TDI PD, 4V, 1968cc diesel engine comes with a TDI PD technology in which the high pressure of PD engine and the integration of injector and pump improve combustion of fuel as it is pumped instantly without any delay of time and loss of pressure. This improves engines response to throttle inputs thus acceleration is stronger and quicker. Transmission in Skoda is by two new automatic gearboxes with the DSG (Direct Shift Gearboxes) technology. Six Speed Automatic DSG that comes with TDI PD diesel engine, is faster than manual gearshift, reduces the jolt, reduces the level of noise during gear change and makes gearshift smooth. Power delivered is Power delivered is 140 bhp and Torque is 32.0KGM. Superb 3.6 FSI petrol engine features variable valve timing and turbocharged fuel Stratified Injection (TSI) technology which brings it at par with V6 engine. This is also because it has Six Speed Automatic DSG transmission along with Four Wheel Drive, present only in this variant. 4X4 drive inspires superior driving experience giving better road grip, responds quickly to driver’s inputs and restores balance. The economical performance is improved as on-demand systems only transmits power to each wheel based on its individual behavior.

Safety
In addition to the robust, safe body, a number of latest safety elements have been incorporated in the design of the Superb. Electra mechanic power steering makes car easy to handle. Safety is ensured by  Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic leveling, AFS (Adaptive Front light System), Light Assistant - automatic headlight system with light sensor, retractable headlight washers, front & rear fog lights with corner unction, Warning lights on all doors, external mirror & rear windscreen defogger with timer. HHC (Hill Hold Control), EDL (Electronic Differential Lock), TCS (Traction Control System),Patronymic sensors and speakers at front and rear, dual front, rear and side airbags, seat belt per-tension less for front seats and rear seats, Occupant detection system for front passenger seat with seat belt warning light  and driver seat belt warning light. Height-adjustable three-point seat belts at front, three three-point seat belts at rear, two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats, under body protective cover, acoustic warning signal for overrun speed, fuel supply cut-off in a crash, pedestrian protection, side door protective strips, door-open indicator, dual-tone warning horn, child-proof rear window and door locking. Emergency triangle is also there in the luggage compartment. Security systems include Anti-theft alarm with interior motion sensors and tilt sensor and backup power source, engine immobilizer with floating code system, security code for central infotainment system and cruise control.

User Reviews
The car is very good but the service is pathetic, very poor. The engineers at SKODA does not understand the technical points. When you talk to the engineers at SKODA for any technical problem , one gets feeling that you are not talking to competent person. The dealers are helpless as SKODA does not support them. I drive a V6 and it has some problems and SKODA has taken more than one year to resolve it. In fact the problem is not resolved yet. I regret having spent this money.
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