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The new Škoda Superb successor to Škoda
Auto's existing flagship that will premier at the upcoming Geneva Motor
Show offers new design elements, smart technological solutions and new
engines. Ranging from 105bhp to
260bhp, three petrol and three diesel engines will be available for the
new Superb. Besides manual transmissions, the choices will include
automatic DSG transmissions and the newest generation of the Haldex
four-wheel drive system.
All petrol engines are equipped with a
direct injection system to reduce fuel consumption and improve the
engines' environmental parameters. The petrol engine portfolio includes
the all-new four-cylinder 1.4 TSI (125bhp), the 1.8 TSI (160bhp ) and
the brand new 3.6 FSI V6 (260bhp). The most powerful version of the
Superb will be paired with an automatic DSG transmission and a
four-wheel drive system and will be available shortly after the official
launch of the new model.
The diesel engine portfolio includes
1.9 TDI PD (105bhp), 2.0 TDI PD DPF (140bhp) and the all-new 2.0 TDI CR
DPF (170 bhp) with common rail injection.
Another major innovation is TWINDOOR, a
unique tailgate opening system developed and patented by Škoda
engineers. This smart and useful solution makes it possible to open just
the boot lid when loading “normal” sized item or lift the entire
tailgate, including the rear window, which makes the use of the boot
significantly more flexible and comfortable. The sophisticated and
easily accessible boot offers 565 litres of load space in the basic
arrangement, 85 litres more compared to the current model.
The new Škoda Superb has been developed
in Škoda Auto's Technological Development Department in Mladá Boleslav,
the third largest development centre in Volkswagen. Just like the brand
itself, the Škoda development centre is growing dynamically. The
extension of the Škoda Auto Technology Centre is backed by a EUR 38
million investment. Škoda Auto uses state-of-the-art technology for its
vehicle development operations, including a virtual reality centre that
makes it possible to significantly reduce and optimise the development
process, particularly in the early stages of designing the vehicle's
exterior and interior, ergonomics as well as integration of various
equipment levels. |