The New Skoda Superb is going to be launched in India by mid of
2016. It will be priced around Rs. 30 lakh making it more expensive than the
current model. Here are 7 reasons why you might want to buy one.
1. Design
The new Superb It is surely
a great looking car. But there’s more than just looks to the design. It is smoother
through the air which should make it noiseless inside the cabin, quicker on
highways and of course, more fuel efficient. The fact that the new car is
lighter than before will augment these new characteristics. You get a car
that’s presentable, worth exhibiting and light on the pocket as well.
2. Equipment
The previous Skoda
Superb was already packed with equipment. But then, the more the better. So the
new Superb is packed with even more comfort and convenience related features. In
the international market, it comes with a feature list that runs into three
pages. The curtailed Indian version even though not as long, will still make
you dizzy. With a three zone climate control system, a panoramic sunroof,
parking assist with camera and 8 airbags, ESP, ABS and automatic this and
automatic that, the new Superb will even make higher segment cars seem
underdressed.
3. Space
As with equipment, the
space again on the new Superb is not just class leading, it is smashing. It is inclined
towards the rear passengers of course given that in India we love to be
chauffeured around. But those upfront don't have it bad either. In fact they
have more head, leg and elbow room than before. And for those at the rear,
there’s more head, elbow and legroom too, besides more knee and shoulder room
as well. And there’s a bigger boot to throw in those bigger suitcases.
4. Engines
The new Superb will come
with two engines to begin with – both with direct injection, turbocharging, and
a flat and potent torque curve. The 1.8-litre petrol should appeal to the
driver in you given the way it revs, sounds and pulls from the word go. The
diesel, even with its noisy nature, has lots to rejoice about. You also have
the option of mating either engine with a 7-speed automatic DSG gearbox in the
petrol and a 6-speed DSG unit on the diesel. As for those with an overexcited
left hand, there will be the 6-speed manual they can opt for, with both
engines.
5. Innovations
The new Superb is
ushering in quite a few firsts for Skoda; a reflection of the innovation that
has gone behind evolving the new car. It will get adaptive Dynamic Chassis
Control (DCC) including Driving Mode Select, a new three-zone climate control
system and new connectivity solutions. The top models will get integrated
high-speed internet connection. Plus, smartphone integration which will allow certain
vehicle data to be accessed on the user’s smartphone apps. Plus, some selected
smartphone apps will be accessible via the infotainment system’s screen. Though
all these are on paper, we are assured, the idea is to get as much new stuff
into the car as regulations allow.
6. Service
So far Skoda has
struggled when it comes to after sales service in India. But with the company’s
focus now on completely revising the setup and getting the basics in place with
customer satisfaction as top priority, the service experience is expected to
improve dramatically. It might not be the best in the industry in 2015, but
there will be a noteworthy change. Transparent systems, better trained and
courteous staff and high accountability at the dealer end is what is bound to
make a difference.
7. Value
Value, in the simplest
of ways, is basically what you experience for the money you have spent. And the
product – its features, performance, driving feel or even just the looks – must
feel that it is worth a lot more. In case of the New Superb, be it against
competition in its own class or with competitors a class above, the ‘value’
clearly shines through; maybe the most upbeat in its class.
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