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Test Drive – Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI part 2

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The Skoda Superb is laden with an annoying number of driver and occupant assist gadgets EPS, Parking Assist, power seats (driver and front passenger), a large touch screen in the centre of the dash which displays information on the CD playing, your phone, the radio station to cite few.

The list proceeds easily on for another page or so, but this is the stuff we used for the time of our drive.

The touch screen positioned mid-dash is wide and clear and the level of information conforms to every driver’s needs. It does away with buttons, minimizing clutter.

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Entry posted on May 16th, 2009 and filed under Car Reviews, Skoda

Test Drive – Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI part 1

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These fellows could victoriously sell two generations of the Octavia side by side in India, but on a segment higher, the level of competition is completely different and needs a different approach. The Superb sales were not so superb in India. BMW and Mercedes Benz even chuckled about it.

Skoda to me is a brand which can sell any kind of car with success in India. Their debut car came at just the right time, and it was the right car too. Before Skoda’s entry, hardly a few foreign car makers were trading in India, and the lack of competition was the advantage Skoda rode on.

Now given a choice between Skoda, VW and Audi, majority of the Indians would put their money on Skoda due to their longer experience in India and better service network.

The irrefutable fact is the Superb aged faster than Skoda’s calculations, faster than anyone’s calculations for that matter. Time was running out but the fix was clear as crystal. It was more a issue of when.

Skoda was succeeding to sell a fair volume of Skoda Superbs until the new Accord and more recently the VW Passat emerged in India, stealing whatever thunder remained after the Mercedes C Class and the BMW 3 Series shared among themselves.

Honestly, the Skoda Superb seemed like a Skoda Octavia on healthier diet. The number of sales enquiries diminished over time sending Skoda back to the discussion board.

‘When’ is now, and look what they’ve got.

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Entry posted on May 15th, 2009 and filed under Car Reviews, Skoda

Exclusive; Spied – Skoda Superb hybrid

Regular Indian Autos Blog reader Sulakshan has emailed us what he claims is the Skoda Superb Hybrid test mule. These pictures were captured in Bangalore city, a locality where Skoda extensively evaluated the regular Superb.

Sulakshan informs us there was a green block letter “hybrid vehicle” badge on the front left fender and as the driver sensed he was being followed, he stepped on the pedal and sped away. Sulak claims when he rolled down the window to confirm from its silent operation, the busy road proved noisy and his ears could pick up nothing, or rather could not pickup ‘nothing.’

A little probing on google verifies Skoda has no hybrid technology at the moment. Maybe this is their first attempt? Could Porsche’s hybrid technology be under the skin of this Superb? It could be anything.

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Entry posted on May 9th, 2009 and filed under Skoda, Spy pictures

What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009- Winners

What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009- Winners

UK’s popular monthly magazine What Diesel Car has announced its winners this year in the annual awards ceremony. The Ford Fiesta wins What Diesel Car of the Year 2009. The winner should not be confused with the Fiesta that’s sold in India. This is a totally different car and is a hatchback. Its sedan version will be the next-generation Fiesta in India hopefully in 2010.

What Diesel Car of the Year Awards 2009 highlights

  • Ford Fiesta wins What Diesel Car of the Year 2009
  • Volkswagen grabs three awards – best medium car, best coupé and green award
  • Two British victories for Jaguar XF and Land Rover Freelander 2
  • Citroën grabs two gongs with the C3 Picasso and C5 Tourer
  • Land Rover Freelander 2 wins best in class for third year running
  • Jaguar XF wins best executive car for the second year in succession
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Entry posted on April 14th, 2009 and filed under Awards

Spied: Skoda Superb Combi Test Mule

Spied: Skoda Superb Combi Test Mule

Looks might be deceiving. Shown in the picture is not a Skoda Octavia combi. This car being a test mule, wears a Skoda Octavia skin over an extended Skoda Superb chassis.

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Entry posted on April 9th, 2009 and filed under Skoda, Spy pictures

New Skoda Superb launched in Singapore; Indian launch on the second week of March

New Skoda Superb launched in Singapore; Indian launch on the second week of March

The new Skoda Superb has been long overdue in India. The car has been released abroad, and has started setting records. Singapore is the latest addition to the list of markets.

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Entry posted on February 25th, 2009 and filed under Skoda

2009 Skoda Superb GreenLine Launched in the U.K

2009 Skoda Superb GreenLine Launched in the U.K

The 2009 Skoda Superb Greenline has been launched in the U.K, and due to its low C02 emissions, you would have to pay lesser tax to drive it compared to the normal version (that’s how the system in the U.K works). The Superb Greenline has better aerodynamics and a more fuel efficient engine, reasons why you pay a premium over the regular Superb.

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Entry posted on February 18th, 2009 and filed under Skoda

Skoda dominates car sales in Czech Republic

Skoda dominates car sales in Czech Republic

Knowing that Skoda is from the Czech republic, you would expect their cars to be very popular on home turf and it has turned out to be just that. A look at the sales figures convey that the Fabia has been very popular as it has sold as many as 22,205 units in Jan-Nov in Czech Republic which helps it secure the numero-uno spot.

Following that is our very own Octavia (Laura to us Indians) which has sold 11,485 units, according to Car Importers Association (SDA) statistics. The Fabia has been performing well in India too as Indians open up to quality products.

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Entry posted on January 1st, 2009 and filed under Skoda

Indian Autos Blog Audio Cast No.2

It’s Christmas! But that won’t stop us from giving you content. In today’s Audio Cast, I talk about the 2010 Chevrolet Beat. Harry goes on and on about the G-Power Hurricane, which has taken the crown away from the Brabus Rocket as the world’s fastest sedan. Dave speaks about the Skoda Octavia Park Assist which has sent waves through the U.K. And what better way can there be to end today’s conversation than discussing what we’re shopping for the New Year!

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Entry posted on December 25th, 2008 and filed under Audio Casts, BMW, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, New Chevrolet Spark, Skoda, Tuning

Skoda Superb Parking Assist bags Sky Motoring Best Gadget Award

Skoda Superb Parking Assist bags Sky Motoring Best Gadget Award

The new Skoda Superb has received yet another award in the form of Sky Motoring’s Best Gadget honour.
Skoda’s innovative Parking Assist beat opposition from BMW and Renault to take the honour in the motoring website’s annual awards. Sky Motoring’s judges praised the Superb’s Parking Assistant system for its ease of use despite the car being ‘King sized’ and commented “It sounds destined for a slot on ‘It’ll never work’, but we tested it several times and, shock horror, it actually works.”

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Entry posted on December 24th, 2008 and filed under Awards, Skoda

2009 Skoda Superb launch in Feburary 2009

Skoda, which recently exhibited the new ‘Superb’ luxury car at the Autocar Performance Show 2008, is all set to launch the car by February 2009.  The 2009 Skoda Superb has a smart, contemporary styling, host of safety features, full range of electronic gizmos and more interior space than its predecessor.
The new Skoda Superb will [...]

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Entry posted on November 18th, 2008 and filed under Accessories, Skoda

Skoda’s Indian small car will cost Rs 3 to 5 lakh

VW’s sister companies have the reputation of sharing platforms and we think the same mantra will be used on Skoda’s upcoming small car for the Indian market. Every manufacturer is forced to look at fuel-efficient  small cars on the long run and one of the most anticipated small cars from the VW stable is [...]

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Entry posted on November 16th, 2008 and filed under Skoda, Small cars
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