Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI MT petrol launched in India

 

Skoda Auto India has launched another variant of the Superb, powered by a 1800 cc TSI (turbocharged stratified injection) tech. Translated into human, that means the turbocharger has a high pressure, direct injection system.

 

The 1.8 TSI petrol engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

 

The performance oriented Skoda Superb Petrol 1.8 TSI MT is priced at Rs. 1,781,035 Ex Maharashtra.  That engine is an Volkwagen one, and also powers the Skoda Laura petrol and the Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI in India.

 

The four cylinder engine produces 160 bhp horsepower and 25 kgm of torque. For a petrol turbo, the engine is quite frugal. Acording to Skoda Auto, the Superb 1.8 TSI can offer a mileage (our sweet Indian term for fuel economy figures) of 14.14 km per liter according to ARAI tests.

 

Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales & Marketing, SkodaAuto India said that the company is prouod to add the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI to their lineup. He said that the ‘Intelligent Gear Change Indicator’ of the Superb 1.8 TSI recommends the most suitable gear to the driver on the Multifunction Display, and this can result in excellent fuel economy.

 

The New Skoda Superb in India has bagged 6 prestigious automotive awards in 2010.

 

The Superb 1.8 TSI MT is available in 5 colors – Black Magic, Rosso Brunello, Cappuccino Beige, Diamond Silver & Candy White.

 

The All New Superb is also available in India with the following engines: 1.8 TSI Automatic Transmission (Petrol), 2.0 TDI CR Automatic Transmission (Diesel) and the 3.6 V6 FSI 4×4 Automatic Transmission (Petrol). That’s four variants on the Superb. Spoilt for choices, aren’t we?

 

At its current price, the Superb 1.8 TSI offers an excellent alternative to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry in India. in the already crowded Luxury Sedan segment. , It would be interesting to see how this car competes with the segment leader the Honda Accord, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry and the BMW 3 series Corporate edition that has created a stir in the segment due to its pricing.

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 6 Speed MT specifications

Turbo Charged Petrol Engine
Displacement 1798.0
Fuel System DOHC
Fuel Used Petrol
No. of Cylinders 4
Power (BHP) 160
Torque (KGM) 25

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI prices

Ex-showroom Delhi Rs. 18.28 lakhs
Ex-showroom Maharashtra Rs. 17.8 lakhs

Awards won by the All New Superb in 2010:

1. Car of the Year – BBC Topgear India Awards
2. Golden Steering for the ‘Best Sedan of the Year’ – Auto Bild India Awards
3. Most Fun-to-Drive Car (Skoda Superb V6) – ET Zigwheels Awards
4. Executive Car of the Year – BS Motoring Awards
5. Executive Sedan of the Year – ET Zigwheels Awards
6. Entry Premium Car of the Year – NDTV Profit – Car India & Bike India Awards

Skoda Superb Launched in India, Priced at Rs.18.8 Lakhs | Superb Photos, Pictures, Images

Skoda India launched its all new "Superb" model in the market after success in Europe last year on Tuesday, 10th March 2009 with all new exterior and better engineering and technical design. The all new Skoda Superb equipped with a 1.8l turbo-charged petrol engine and a 2.0l diesel variant.

All new Skoda Superb is more spacious and and equipped with lot of gadgets and safety equipment like touch screen entertainment-cum-information system with 30Gb hard drive, ABS, ESP and lot of air bags.

New Skoda Superb Price: Rs. 18.88 Lakhs Ex-showroom Delhi.


All New Skoda Superb Exteriors:










New Rear Boot "Twindoo System" as it can be open half and full.




All New Skoda Superb Interiors:

Comparison of Skoda Superb and Honda Accord

Skoda Superb and Honda Accord are one of unlikely rivals of executive class sedan segment. And the Jasoos of our CarKhbari team are clever enough with their minds to have rational findings over assortments of quality performance – affordability, comforts, power-train and off-course, how could we forget one of the most burning affairs of fuel economy.

This is the fact that in present scenario, to win over the race and avail the opportunities of winning position, everyone is laboring to be in the shoes of champion. Genuinely, have to be so because in this fast pacing world it’s quit tough to hold desires with all grace and effective approach. And if anyone is not laboring up to determined extent than he went on the wrong way and had to backtrack till he got to the right turning. So, lets begin to have fair deals to your desires with genuine comparison.


For one, the petrol version of Skoda Superb comes with two engine options i.e. 3.6 liter which shares its functionality with V6 and FSI technology and makes it active enough to deliver the power of 191 kW with 2500 Nm of torque. It renders the mileage of 11.2 km/l as best one. Another is 1.8 liter which is enjoying the support of TSI technology for generation of 118 kW of power and 1500 NM of torque. 14 km/l is the mileage which is been rendering by it on highways.

On the other hand, Honda Accord is standing against it also with two petrol engine options. First one is 3.5 liter with 24 Valve, SOHC, i-VTEC technology to deliver its best power of 275 PS at the torque of 339 NM. It delivers the mileage of 9 km/l at its best extent. And the second one is 2.4 liter with 16 Valve, DOHC, i-VTEC technology. This can deliver the power of 180 PS with 222 NM of torque. It’s having 11.5 km/l of average on highways that is its best.

IF we compare the performances of both of their petrol versions then we get concluded that Skoda Superb performance very well over roads because both of its engine options produces good power but with less Rpm (Revolutions per minute) as compared to Accord. Apart from that, Superb is also entertaining its users with diesel mechanism which carries the capacity of 2.0 liter with TDI CR technology.

Price Sphere

At present, the petrol versions of Skoda Superb is being tied within the sphere of Rs 18,47,306 to Rs 26,67,554 and its Superb Diesel comes with the price tag of Rs 26,67,554. Whereas, in the comparison, Honda Accord is having the price bracket of Rs. 19,60,500 to Rs.26,96,721 that is quite competitive to Superb.

End of the line

Skoda Superb is worthy opponent with all essential goodies.