Škoda Superb
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| Škoda Superb | |
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| aka | Passat Lingyu, Passat B5.5 LWB |
| Production | 2002 - present |
| Class | Mid-size (Executive) |
| Body Style | 4-door, 5-seat Sedan 5-door, 5 (7?)-seat Station Wagon |
| Length | 4838 mm |
| Width | 1783 mm |
| Height | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2761 mm |
| Weight | 1492 kg |
| Transmission | Manual / Automatic + Tiptronic |
| Engine | 1.8 liter TSI Inline-$ 3.6 liter FSI V6 |
| Power | 160 hp (118 kW) @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm 280 hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | similar (competition) |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Škoda Superb is an executive car built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto. It is based on the platform of the long-wheelbase Volkswagen Passat and shares its mechanicals with that model. It is currently the largest and most luxurious model in Škoda's lineup. The Superb name is a resurrection, originally used by Skoda for a similarly large 1936 model.
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Recent Changes
- The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show will play host to the unveiling of the station wagon variant of the Superb (w/ optional AWD). [1]
- At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Skoda unveiled the fuel sipping Superb GreenLine. Equipped with a 1.9-liter turbodiesel engine, the GreenLine returns 46 U.S. mpg (5.1 l / 100 km) and 136 g/km of carbon emissions while producing 105 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.[2]
- The Superb was facelifted in 2006 to incorporate Skoda's new grille, headlights and tail lights. A Laurin and Klement model became the top of the range, deposing the Elegance model from that position. A range of new engines was introduced and the interior featured real wood as part of some trim levels.
Styles and Major Options
The Superb is available with several petrol and diesel engines. The base model, the Classic, is available with a 1.9 L TDI turbodiesel rated at 74 kW, or a 2.0 L I4 engine rated at 85 kW. The Comfort and Elegance models are offered with a with either a 142 kW V6 2.8 L petrol engine, or a 2.5 L TDI rated at 120 kW. Transmissions available are a six-speed manual or five-speed tiptronic. As well as offering Volkswagen's older 1.9 L PD engine, the Superb also uses the new 100 kW 2.0 L TDIs found in other cars of the Volkswagen Group.
Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Unique Attributes
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Current Generation: (2008–present)
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A replacement is expected in March 2008.[1]
First Generation/Origins (2002–2007)
The Superb is available with several petrol and diesel engines. The base model, the Classic, is available with a 1.9 L TDI turbodiesel rated at 74 kW, or a 2.0 L I4 engine rated at 85 kW. The Comfort and Elegance models are offered with a with either a 142 kW V6 2.8 L petrol engine, or a 2.5 L TDI rated at 120 kW. Transmissions available are a six-speed manual or five-speed tiptronic. As well as offering Volkswagen's older 1.9 L PD engine, the Superb also uses the new 100 kW 2.0 L TDIs found in other cars of the Volkswagen Group.
The Superb was facelifted in 2006 to incorporate Skoda's new grille, headlights and tail lights. A Laurin and Klement model became the top of the range, deposing the Elegance model from that position. A range of new engines was introduced and the interior featured real wood as part of some trim levels. Akin to the Rolls-Royce Phantom some higher spec models even have an umbrella secreted in the rear door panel.
Although the Passat upon which it is based competes with the likes of the Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 407, the Superb is marketed as an alternative to the more prestigious likes of the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, though it is actually cheaper than the Passat.
The superb’s 2.8 liter v6 engine displaces more than both the e and c class, but manages to be more efficient than the e class. In the city it returns only 7 km/l, while on the highway it returns 9 km/l. In mixed conditions it can manage a little more than 7 km/l which makes it a quite thirsty.[2]
The Superb got minor facelift in August 2006 - a new radiator grille, additional blinkers have been integrated into the vehicle's wing mirrors, the tail lights were C-shaped in style of Roomster and Octavia and interior was redesigned.[3]
Worldwide
- When the Superb was released in Great Britain, the most expensive variant was priced at only £ 1000 more than the cheapest Jaguar X-Type.
- Škoda considered an estate version of the Superb, but never proceeded to production.
- The Superb is Škoda's slowest selling model.
- The Superb is used as a luxury taxi in certain countries, eg: Singapore.
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See also
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Volkswagen | Audi | SEAT | Škoda | Bentley | Bugatti | Lamborghini | Porsche Current Models: Fabia · Octavia/Laura · Roomster · Superb · Yeti Historic Models: Favorit · Felicia · Fabia Sports Design Concept · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Concept Cars: Roomster Concept · Fabia Scout Design Study · Yeti Concept · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Racing Felicia WRC · Octavia WRC · Škoda Fabia WRC Laurin & Klement · Škoda Motorsport | ||
| Václav Laurin and Václav Klement | Corporate website | A subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group |
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External links
- Škoda Superb official website
- New Skoda Superb Ready for Geneva
- More Skoda Superb Photos Released
- 2009 Skoda Superb Update: Official Details on Engine Range & More
- Skoda Superb Makes Geneva Debut
- Skoda's Twindoor: An innovative all-in-one trunk and liftback
- New Skoda Superb Greenline Arrives on UK Shores
- Skoda launches GreenLine Superb
- Skoda issues Superb Estate Teaser Ahead of Frankfurt Show
- Skoda Superb Kombi Wagon Teased Ahead of Frankfurt Motorshow Debut



