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Škoda Superb

Overview

Third generation B8

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production	2015–2024 (Global) 2016–2026 (China)‡R20R‡
assembly	Czech Republic: Kvasiny (Škoda Auto Kvasiny) China: Nanjing (SVW) India: Aurangabad (Škoda India)‡R21R‡ Kazakhstan: Oskemen (AZIA AVTO) Ukraine: Solomonovo (SKD; Eurocar)
body style	5-door liftback 5-door estate
layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4x4)
platform	Volkswagen Group MQB platform
related	Volkswagen Passat (B8) Volkswagen Arteon Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 Volkswagen Tayron Škoda Kodiaq SEAT Tarraco Audi Q3 Mk2
engine	Petrol: 1.4 L CZDA, CZEA I4 turbo (2015–2018) (Regular) 1.5 L DADA, DPCA I4 turbo (2018–2021) 1.8 L CJSA, CJSC I4 turbo (2015–2018) 2.0 L CHHB, DKZA I4 turbo Petrol PHEV: 1.4 L DGEB I4 turbo (iV PHEV) Diesel: 1.6 L DCXA, DCZA I4 turbo (diesel; 2015–2020) 2.0 L CRLB, DFEA, DDAA, DFCA, DFHA, DTUA I4 turbo

The Škoda Superb is a mid-size/large family car (D-segment) that has been produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2001. The first generation of the modern Superb, produced from 2001 to 2008, was based on the VW B5 PL45+ platform. The second generation Superb used the B6 A6/PQ46 and was introduced in 2008. The third generation using the MQB platform entered production in 2015. The fourth and current generation was unveiled on 2023 and it is based on a stretched version of the MQB Evo platform.

First generation (B5, Typ 3U; 2001)

History

In 2001, Škoda Auto presented the Montreux concept car at the Geneva International Motor Show,[3] with the production version being released the same year as the Superb.

The first generation of the modern Škoda Superb was based on the 1999 Shanghai–Volkswagen

Second generation (B6, Typ 3T; 2008)

An all new Škoda Superb (B6, Typ 3T) was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2008.[10]

Based on a stretched version of the latest A5 Octavia platform, the Volkswagen Group A6 PQ46, this Superb is a four door five seat sedan, with an innovative "TwinDoor" trunk lid that can operate as a conventional trunk or as a hatchback that includes opening with the rear glass.

Being based on the Octavia A5 platform, this Superb now uses a transverse engine layout. A Superb Combi – five door estate with 633 litres in the boot – was presented to the press in June 2009, and debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009.

When launched, petrol engine options included four Volkswagen Group sourced units; consisting of an entry-level 92 kilowatts (125 PS; 123 hp) 1.4 litre inline four cylinder (I4) TFSI (with a turbocharger and Fuel Stratified Injection), and a 118 kW 1.8 litre I4 TFSI. The flagship 3.6 litre 191 kW FSI VR6 engine (a detuned version of that fitted in the Passat R36) comes with four-wheel drive and six speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG). The Škoda Superb 3.6 FSI 4x4 has a top speed 250 km/h and acceleration of 0–100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.

Diesel engine options included 2.0 litre I4 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) with Pumpe-Düse injection which was rated at 103 kW, 2.0 litre I4 TDI 125 kW with common rail, and a 77 kW 1.9 litre I4 TDI available also for the Greenline version with reduced fuel consumption.

In 2010, the engine range was updated. The car was now available with a 147 kW 2.0 litre TFSI petrol four cylinder. Changes in diesel offer included two switches: 103 kW two litre with Pumpe-Düse injection was replaced with common rail engine; the 77 kW 1.9 litre PD unit was replaced with 1.6 litre common rail engine of the same power.

Transmissions include five and six speed manual gearboxes, and the popular automatic Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) with either six or seven speeds, as an option on almost all engine/trim combinations. In addition to the standard front-wheel-drive, the Superb and Superb Combi were both available with all-wheel-drive with a fourth generation Haldex clutch. The wheel sizes were a choice of 16, 17 and 18-inches.

Trim levels available in the majority of Europe were named the 'Comfort', 'Ambition', 'Elegance', 'Greenline', 'Exclusive' and 'Laurin & Klement' (May 2012) – with Laurin & Klement being top of the range. In the United Kingdom, the levels available were 'S', 'SE', 'Elegance', 'Laurin & Klement' and 'Greenline'. In Sweden, an important market for Škoda, a version of the four-wheel-drive Superb Combi with off-road pretensions went on sale in June 2012.[11] Analogous to the Subaru Outback and Volvo XC70 it was called the "AllDrive." Based on the Elegance equipment level it features black plastic cladding around the lower parts of the car and around the wheelwells. Its ground clearance is also increased to the tune of 20 mm and a front skid plate is added.[12] In Sweden it was only available with the three different engines (one petrol, two diesels) and four-wheel-drive, but when the model was made available across Europe as the "Škoda Superb Outdoor" one month later (reaching the United Kingdom in October 2012) it was also available with front-wheel-drive, and most of the engine range.[13]

For the Superb there is an extensive list of standard and extra equipment, including bi-xenon headlamps with AFS, front/rear proximity sensors, automatic park assist system, tyre pressure monitoring system, navigation system with large 6.5-inch colour touch screen display and 30 GB hard drive, television broadcast receiver, 12-speaker Sound System with Surround Sound (Amundsen, Bolero, Columbus), electrically adjustable seats and mirrors, rain sensor, sunroof with solar panels that allow circulation of air in parked car, front/rear heated seats, ventilated front seats upholstered in leather. For the Superb Combi a large tilt/slide two piece panoramic sunroof was an option.

Selected acknowledgements

2009: Luxury Car of the Year in 2009 by Top Gear Magazine[14]
2009: Towcar of the Year 2009, and Class Winner 2010 (over 1800 kg AWD Category) by UK Caravan Club[15]
2012: Best imported car survey in the German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport[16]
2012: Highest score in the JD Power customer satisfaction study (UK) in the mid-size segment[17]
2011-13: Best-Value Family Car in Australian Money magazine[18]

Fourth generation (B9, Typ 3Y; 2023)

The fourth-generation Superb was officially unveiled on 2 November 2023.[45] The model will be offered as an estate and a liftback. It shares the same body panels and greenhouse with the Volkswagen Passat B9.[46][47] Both the Passat B9 and the Superb Mk4 are offered with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engine options, and are the first passenger vehicles of the Volkswagen Group to be based on a stretched version of the MQB Evo platform. Unlike its predecessor, a manual option will not be available.

Design

The fourth-generation Superb features the brand's new "Modern Solid" design language "characterised by sharply drawn lines, clearly defined dynamic proportions and a modern sculptural and crystalline styling." Compared to its predecessor, it has a 10% and 15% reduction in drag coefficient for the liftback and Combi models respectively.[48]

The front has the second-generation LED Matrix beam headlights with new Crystallinium, new octagonal grille finished in unique dark chrome, the Škoda logo on the bonnet and the air curtains inside the front bumper. The side has a bodyline that runs from the front lights to the rear lights. The rear has Škoda lettering on tailgate finished in unique dark chrome, Crystalline-designed LED taillights with animated lighting features and the Combi has an extended rear spoiler with side finlets. The taillights are the only design element on the rear that both the liftback and Combi models have in common.[49][50]

Interior

The interior has a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit digital driver's display, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system (which can be upgraded to a larger 13-inch screen), Smart Dials with three rotary dials used to operate the drive modes, HVAC system and volume, and the gear selector is mounted on the steering wheel column. All textile materials used are made from 100% recyclable materials, and the ‘cognac’ brown leather option is tanned using waste water from olive processing.[51][52]

There is a total of twenty-eight Simply Clever features such as a Jumbo Box with a 5.5 L storage space underneath the armrest, Phone Box wireless charging slot with a cooling function, and an umbrella stored inside the driver's door. Other interior features includes a 14-speaker Canton surround sound system, Ergo seats with 10-point massage function, and a heads-up display available for the first time on the Superb. The liftback and Combi models has a boot space of 645 L and 690 L respectively, which can expand to 1,920 L on the Combi model when the rear seats are folded.[52][53]

Engines

Safety

The fourth-generation Superb achieved a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, with its results were applied from the Volkswagen Passat B9 as both vehicles have a similar body structure.[63]