Automatic For The People
Published: 18th February 2004
The state-of-the-art transmission becomes available on the 1.8T 20V 150bhp (Classic, Comfort) and 1.9TDI PD 130bhp (Classic, Comfort, Elegance) this month and provides both manual and automatic gear changing. A five-speed automatic gearbox with a hydraulic torque converter that can be locked depending on the driving situation, this transmission alters the characteristics of the 1.9TDI PD. Whilst the manual produces a maximum torque of 285Nm at 1750rpm, the auto achieves 310Nm at 1900rpm.
The Superb has set the benchmark for Škoda quality and design and has become a very successful model since its launch in May 2002. It has received a number of accolades and continues to surprise the uninitiated with its fantastic rear seat capacity and high levels of standard specification.
- Finished fourth overall in the prestigious 2003 Auto 1 awards
- Most Popular Car of the Year 2003 in the Czech Republic
- The Caravan Club ‘Towcar of the Year 2003’
- Silver Award in the C- and D-class category of the Golden Wheel Awards 2002
- ‘Luxury Car of The Year 2002’ by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers
The Superb range is available from an on-the-road price of just £14,255 (entry-level 2.0 Classic), offering outstanding value for money. The majority of sales of this model are of the Classic and Comfort models and these two new variants retail close to the average £17,388 spent on a Superb at £17,255 (Classic 1.8T) and £17,485 (Classic 1.9TDI PD). Fleet sales of Superb in 2003 increased 238% on the previous year to 1285 units and the increased availability of Tiptronic across the range is bound to tempt fleet buyers.
1.8T 20V 150bhp Tiptronic |
1.8T 20V 150bhp Manual |
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| Max speed (mph) | 131 |
134 |
| Acceleration 0-62mph | 10.9 |
9.5 |
| Urban (l/100km) | 20.8 |
24.6 |
| Extra Urban (l/100km) | 39.2 |
43.5 |
| Combined (l/100km) | 29.4 |
34.0 |
| CO2 (g/km) | 233 |
199 |
1.9 TDI PD 130bhp Tiptronic |
1.9 TDI PD 130bhp Manual |
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| Max speed (mph) | 125 |
127 |
| Acceleration 0-62mph | 11.7 |
10.4 |
| Urban (l/100km) | 28.0 |
36.2 |
| Extra Urban (l/100km) | 50.4 |
60.1 |
| Combined (l/100km) | 39.2 |
48.7 |
| CO2 (g/km) | 194 |
154 |
Skoda Superb
Our Skoda Superb Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Superb range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: Ł15,490 - Ł26,675
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Models in the range: 16
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
