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The Škoda Superb is a large family car that has been produced by the
Czech car manufacturerŠkoda Auto since 2001.
Škoda Superb
The first generation of the modern Superb, produced from 2001 to 2008,
was based on the VW B5 PL45+ platform. The second generation Superb
used the B6 A6/PQ46 and was introduced in 2008. The third, and current,
generation using the MQB platform, entered production in 2015. It is
currently the flagship model in Škoda's model range.
Overview
Contents
Manufacturer Škoda Auto
First generation (B5,Typ 3U; 2001–2008)
Engines Production 2001–present
The first generation of the modern Škoda Superb used the Volkswagen
Group B5 PL45+ platformfrom the 1999 Shanghai–Volkswagen Passat B5
LWB, whose wheelbase is 10 cm (3.9 in) longer than the standard Passat Overview
B5. In 2005, Shanghai Volkswagen imported the Superb B5, rebadging it Also called Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
as the Volkswagen Passat Lingyu.[2] (China)
Production 2001–2008
In 2009, one year after Škoda Superb B5 had been discontinued in Europe,
[3] In 2011, SVW
the facelifted SVW Passat Lingyu was unveiled in China. Assembly Kvasiny, Czech Republic
Passat Lingyu was discontinued, succeeded by SVWPassat NMS. Anting, China (Shanghai
Volkswagen)
Several petrol and diesel internal combustion engines are shared with the Solomonovo, Ukraine
rest of the Volkswagen Group range; and like the B5 Passat and B6/B7 (Eurocar)
Audi A4 which use the same automobile platform, they are mounted at the Oskemen, Kazakhstan[1]
front, and orientated longitudinally. Body and chassis
The base model, the 'Classic', included the 1.9litre inline four cylinder (I4) Body style 4-door saloon
Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel producing 74 kilowatts Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-
(101 PS; 99 bhp), or a 2.0 litre petrol inline four rated at 85 kW (116 PS; drive
114 bhp). The 'Comfort' and 'Elegance' models offered with a 1.8 twenty
Platform Volkswagen Group B5
valve Turbo petrol I4 rated at 119 kW (162 PS; 160 bhp), or either a
(PL45+)
142 kW (193 PS; 190 bhp) V6 2.8 litre petrol engine, or a 2.5 litre V6 TDI
Related Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
rated at 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp).
Powertrain
Transmissions included a five speed or a six speed manual gearbox, or a
Engine 1.8 L I4 turbo
ZF sourced five speed tiptronic automatic. In addition to the 1.9 litre
2.0 L I4
"Pumpe Düse" (PD) Unit Injector engine, the Superb eventually gained the
2.8 L V6
103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp) 2.0 litre TDI.
1.9 L TDI PD I4
The Superb received a minor facelift in August 2006[4] incorporating 2.0 L TDI PD I4
Škoda's new radiator grille, headlights, side repeater indicators integrated 2.5 L TDI PD V6
into the door mirrors, and C-shaped tail lights in the style of Škoda Transmission 5-speed manual
Roomster and latest Škoda Octavia. 6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
An interior redesign completed the upgrades. A 'Laurin and Klement'
Dimensions
model became the top of the range, replacing the 'Elegance' model. A
range of new engines was introduced and the interior featured real wood as Wheelbase 2,803 mm (110.4 in)
part of some trim levels. The 'Comfort', 'Elegance' and 'Laurin & Klement' Length 4,803 mm (189.1 in)
models feature an umbrella stowed in the rear door panel.
Width 1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Škoda considered an estate version of the Superb, but it never proceeded Height 1,489 mm (58.6 in)
to production. The reason it wasn't put in production was that Volkswagen
feared that an estate would take too much market share from its own Passat Variant and Audi's A6 Avant. When the Superb was
released in the United Kingdom in May 2002, the most expensive variant was priced at only £1,000 more than the cheapest Jaguar X-
Type.
Engines
Engine 0–100 km/h
Engine Top
code Displacement Max. power Max. torque (0–62 mph)
designation speed
(family) (s)
150 hp
1,781 cc 155 lb⋅ft (210 N⋅m) 134 mph
1.8 T[5] AWT
(108.7 cu in)
(112 kW) at
at 1750 rpm (216 km/h)
9.5
5700 rpm
AZM 1,984 cc 115 hp (86 kW) 127 lb⋅ft (172 N⋅m) 122 mph
2.0 11.6
(EA827) (121.1 cu in) at 5400 rpm at 3500 rpm (196 km/h)
190 hp
2,771 cc 207 lb⋅ft (281 N⋅m) 147 mph
2.8 V6 ACK/APR (142 kW) at 8.0
(169.1 cu in) at 3200 rpm (237 km/h)
6000 rpm
AVB 1,896 cc 99 hp (74 kW) 184 lb⋅ft (249 N⋅m) 117 mph
1.9 TDI-PD 13.2
(EA188) (115.7 cu in) at 4000 rpm at 1900 rpm (188 km/h)
BLS 1,896 cc 104 hp (78 kW) 184 lb⋅ft (249 N⋅m) 119 mph
1.9 TDI-PD 12.3
(EA188) (115.7 cu in) at 4000 rpm at 1900 rpm (192 km/h)
BPZ 1,896 cc 114 hp (85 kW) 184 lb⋅ft (249 N⋅m) 119 mph
1.9 TDI-PD 12.3
(EA188) (115.7 cu in) at 4000 rpm at 1900 rpm (192 km/h)
AWX 1,896 cc 128 hp (95 kW) 215 lb⋅ft (292 N⋅m) 127 mph
1.9 TDI-PD 10.4
(EA188) (115.7 cu in) at 4000 rpm at 1750-2500 rpm (204 km/h)
138 hp
BKD 1,968 cc 236 lb⋅ft (320 N⋅m) 133 mph
2.0 TDI-PD (103 kW) at 9.6
(EA188) (120.1 cu in) at 1900 rpm (214 km/h)
4000 rpm
161 hp
2,496 cc 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) 139 mph
2.5 V6 TDI AYM/BDG (120 kW) at 9.2
(152.3 cu in) at 1250 rpm (224 km/h)
4000 rpm
For the Superb there is an extensive list of standard and extra equipment, including bi-xenon headlamps with AFS, front/rear
proximity sensors, automatic park assist system, tyre pressure monitoring system, navigation system with large 6.5" colour touch
screen display and 30 GB hard drive, television broadcast receiver, electrically adjustable seat and mirrors, rain sensor, sunroof with
solar panels that allow circulation of air in parked car, front/rear heated seats, ventilated front seats upholstered in leather. For the
Superb Combi a large tilt/slide two piece panoramic sunroof was an option.
Škoda Superb sedan Škoda Superb Combi Interior Škoda Superb Combi
AllDrive (Sweden)
Euro NCAP test results
Selected acknowledgements
2009: Luxury Car of the Year in 2009 by Top Gear Magazine[11]
WD Category) by UK Caravan Club[12]
2009: Towcar of the Year 2009, and Class Winner 2010 (over 1800 kg A
2012: Best imported car survey in the German magazineAuto, Motor und Sport[13]
[14]
2012: Highest score in the JD Power customer satisfaction study (UK) in the mid-size segment
2011-13: Best-Value Family Car in Australian Money magazine[15]
Facelift
In April 2013, Škoda unveiled a facelifted
Superb in Shanghai. It was released for sale in
the European market in June 2013. Updated
exterior design features Škoda new design
language elements. Headlights are fitted with
integrated LED daylight running lights;
diodes are standard for tail lights, too. The 2013 facelift
Twindoor opening mechanism was changed in
order to provide easier operation: one button
opens just the lid, while the other opens whole tailgate.
Up to now, one button was dedicated just for opening, while the other had shifting function. With the facelift, a combination of all
wheel drive and DSG automatic transmission appeared on offer for the 125 kW two litre diesel engine. Starting from January 2014,
design Outdoor package is available for the Superb Combi.
List of feature was slightly expanded, too. Facelifted Superb received latest generation of Automatic Parking Assistant: add to
[16]
parallel parking (entering/exiting the spot), the system is capable of perpendicular parking (just entering the spot).
From now on, the passengers in the rear seats can adjust the passenger seat from the back. The electrical control is located on the side
of the passenger seat near the centre console and is thus easy to operate from the back. Passengers in the rear can move the front seat
forward and back and adjust the seat height and angle.
Engines
Overview of engines available for the second generation Superb (B6, yp
T 3T), incl. facelifted model.
0–
Engine 100 km/h
Engine Top
Production code Displacement Max. power Max. torque (0–
designation speed
(family) 62 mph)
(s)
200 N⋅m
92 kW
CAXC 1,390 cc (148 lb⋅ft) at 204 km/h
1.4 TSI 92 kW 2008– (123 hp) at 10.5
(EA111) (84.8 cu in) 1500–4000 (127 mph)
5000 rpm
rpm
112 kW 250 N⋅m
1.8 TSI CDAB 1,798 cc (150 hp) at (184 lb⋅ft) at 219 km/h
2009– 8.8
112 kW (EA888) (109.7 cu in) 4300–6200 1500–4200 (136 mph)
rpm rpm
118 kW 250 N⋅m
1.8 TSI CDAA 1,798 cc (158 hp) at (184 lb⋅ft) at 219 km/h
2008– 8.4
118 kW (EA888) (109.7 cu in) 4500–6200 1500–4200 (136 mph)
rpm rpm
147 kW 280 N⋅m
2.0 TSI 1,984 cc (197 hp) at (207 lb⋅ft) at 240 km/h
2010– (EA888) 7.7
147 kW (121.1 cu in) 5100–6000 1700–5000 (149 mph)
rpm rpm
350 N⋅m
191 kW
3.6 FSI VR6 3,597 cc (258 lb⋅ft) at 250 km/h
2008– (EA390) (256 hp) at 6.4
191 kW (219.5 cu in) 2500–5000 (155 mph)
6000 rpm
rpm
250 N⋅m
77 kW
1.6 TDI CR CAYC 1,598 cc (184 lb⋅ft) at 194 km/h
2010– (103 hp) at 12.1
DPF 77 kW (EA189) (97.5 cu in) 1500–2500 (121 mph)
4400 rpm
rpm
250 N⋅m
1.6 TDI CR 77 kW
CAYC 1,598 cc (184 lb⋅ft) at 197 km/h
DPF 77 kW 2010– (103 hp) at 12.2
(EA189) (97.5 cu in) 1500–2500 (122 mph)
GreenLine 4400 rpm
rpm
77 kW 250 N⋅m
1.9 TDI PD 1,896 cc 190 km/h
2008–2010 (EA188) (103 hp) at (184 lb⋅ft) at 12.5
77 kW (115.7 cu in) (118 mph)
4000 rpm 1900 rpm
1.9 TDI PD 77 kW 250 N⋅m
1,896 cc 193 km/h
77 kW 2008–2010 (EA188) (103 hp) at (184 lb⋅ft) at 12.5
(115.7 cu in) (120 mph)
GreenLine 4000 rpm 1900 rpm
320 N⋅m
103 kW
2.0 TDI PD 1,968 cc (236 lb⋅ft) at 207 km/h
2008–2010 (EA188) (138 hp) at 10.0
DPF 103 kW (120.1 cu in) 1800–2500 (129 mph)
4000 rpm
rpm
320 N⋅m
103 kW
2.0 TDI CR CFHC 1,968 cc (236 lb⋅ft) at 205 km/h
2010– (138 hp) at 10.0
DPF 103 kW (EA189) (120.1 cu in) 1750–2500 (127 mph)
4200 rpm
rpm
350 N⋅m
125 kW
2.0 TDI CR CFJA 1,968 cc (258 lb⋅ft) at 228 km/h
2010– (168 hp) at 8.6
DPF 125 kW (EA189) (120.1 cu in) 1750–2500 (142 mph)
4200 rpm
rpm
Interior
Engines
Since September 2016, the 1.4 TSI (92 kW) and 1.6 TDI (88 kW) engines are no longer available, leaving 110 kW as the weakest
engines.
Engine specifications:[33]
Petrol engines
0–100 km/h (0-
Model Engine Power Torque Gearbox Top speed
62 mph)
1,395 cc 92 kW 200 N⋅m 208 km/h
1.4 TSI 6-speed manual 9.9 s
(85.1 cu in) (123 hp) (148 lb⋅ft) (129 mph)
1,395 cc 110 kW 250 N⋅m 6-speed manual / 7- 220 km/h
1.4 TSI 8.6 s
(85.1 cu in) (148 hp) (184 lb⋅ft) speed DSG (137 mph)
1.4 TSI 1,395 cc 110 kW 250 N⋅m 215 km/h
6-speed manual 9.0 s
4x4 (85.1 cu in) (148 hp) (184 lb⋅ft) (134 mph)
1,798 cc 132 kW 320 N⋅m 232 km/h
1.8 TSI 6-speed manual 8.0 s
(109.7 cu in) (177 hp) (236 lb⋅ft) (144 mph)
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Škoda Superb Official Website
Škoda Superb UK Website
Škoda Superb review AutoExpress.co.uk
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