Key Highlights
- Skoda Superb was discontinued in India last year due to its failure to comply with the new emission norms.
- The 2nd-gen model of the sedan is now compliant with the BS6 Phase II emission norms and is being imported to India via the CBU route.
- Skoda Superb is available in a single top-spec L&K trim.
After a year-long hiatus, Skoda Superb has been re-launched in India. The premium sedan is being brought to India as a Completely Built Up (CBU) import. This explains its price tag of Rs 54 lakh. The Superb was pulled from the Indian market in April 2023 due to its failure to comply with the BS6 Phase II norms. The re-introduced version of the sedan is compliant with the updated emission norms.
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Skoda Superb: Only 100 units available
Skoda is importing only 100 units of the top-spec L&K (Laurin & Klement) trim of the Superb to India. Indian Govt.’s GSR 870 rule allows automakers to import up to 2,500 vehicles a year without homologation. Previously, Skoda India used this rule to import the Karoq SUV. It should also be noted that Skoda is re-launching the 2nd-gen Superb which was discontinued in India last year. It remains to be seen whether the automaker will launch the 4rd-gen Skoda Superb, which made its global debut in late 2023, in India.
The top-spec L&K variant of Skoda Superb packs a lot of premium features. The sedan gets a 9-inch Columbus infotainment system with support for wireless charging and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The 12-way adjustable front-row electric seats also add a dose of luxury to the sedan. The driver’s seat also has a massage and memory function. The new L&K trim of the sedan also rocks the automaker’s dynamic chassis control tech, 9 airbags, and TPMS.
Talking about the powertrain, the BS6 Phase II-compliant 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo petrol engine on the Skoda Superb produces a maximum power output of 190hp and 320Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The sedan can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 7.8 seconds.
Speaking about the Superb, Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said: “The third generation Superb has been instrumental in shaping the new design language of Škoda since its launch in 2015. The Superb has seen tremendous success and was the best-seller in its segment in India. We have more than 57,000 happy Superb customers in the country across all three generations of the car. Indian customers understand and appreciate the high quality, value luxury and premium positioning of the Superb. While we recently announced our compact SUV which will be our entry-level product in India, I am happy to share that we are also building on our premium offerings and the Superb is a strong testament to that.”
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Conclusion
Skoda Superb is available in three colour options – Rosso Brunello, Water World Green, and Magic Black. It costs a whopping Rs 16.71 lakh more than its 2023 counterpart. This makes it a direct rival to the Toyota Camry, which is currently priced at Rs 46.17 lakh.
