Next generation Amazing Skoda will launch in November this year and before that, the Czech carmaker has announced important details about its flagship touring car.
Skoda has fully detailed its global engine lineup for Great liftback and wagon, largely reflecting what’s to come in the next generation Kodiaq SUVs.
The next Skoda Superb will be available globally with three petrol engines, two diesel engines, as well as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). All these engines are mated to a dual-clutch automatic transmission.
It’s unclear what Australia’s next-generation Superb engine lineup will look like at this stage, but the entire Skoda Australia range is currently petrol-only and the company has excludes carrying plug-in hybrid models when it goes straight to the tram.
entry level 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine in the Superb has now received mild hybrid technology and production 110kW power.
The engine runs on the Miller cycle and features a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry – both designed to maximize fuel efficiency.
Furthermore, the mild hybrid comes with the latest active cylinder technology from the Volkswagen Group, which can shut down up to two cylinders under low engine load to reduce fuel consumption.
there are two 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol enginewith the output of 150kW And 195kW. The latter comes with all-wheel drive as standard.
Great will come with two 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with the output of 110kW And 142kW. The latter comes with all-wheel drive as standard.
Skoda has announced the plug-in hybrid powertrain of the next-generation Superb will only be available in a wagon body style. It mates entry level 1.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with one electric motor produces a total system output of 150kW.
There is also a Battery pack 25.7 kWh with an all-electric range claimed to be more than 100km according to an undisclosed test standard. This battery pack can be quickly charged DC at up to 50kW and AC charged at 11kW.
Compared to the current generation Superb liftback, the new model is 43 mm . longer 4912mmnarrower than 15mm at 1849mmand 12mm taller at 1481mm. The wheelbase remains unchanged at 2841mm.
On the other hand, the new Superb wagon is 40mm longer than the current model 4902mmnarrower than 15mm at 1849mmand over 5mm at 1482mm.
Compared to the current model, the next-generation Superb receives improved styling with slimmer headlights and taillights.
Inside the new Superb is a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a redesigned center console as well as a steering column-mounted gear lever.
The lift version of the Superb has a trunk capacity of 645 liters while the wagon version has 690 liters.
The new Skoda Superb will be available with the following safety devices:
- 10 airbags
- Automatic emergency brake
- pedestrian detection
- cyclist detection
- fork support
- Surround view camera
EQUAL previous reportAustralian customers will have to wait until late 2024 or early 2025 for the vehicle to be available at local showrooms.
“[It will arrive] maybe about six to eight months after Kodiaq, that has to do with engine availability,” said Skoda Australia chief executive Michael Irmer. auto expert.
“In the meantime, we will have a few more generations coming out to be able to deliver to our customers. It is not high volume, as you know.
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