2020 Skoda Superb Spotted Testing In India

2020 looks quite promising for an automobile regular in India with a plethora of new models lined up and we are already getting to see quite a few of them being tested on the Indian roads. The latest of all is the 2020 Skoda Superb that has been recently spotted undergoing testing and the pictures that have surfaced online suggest that the Skoda is conducting emission tests on the new Skoda Superb to ensure it meets the BS6 standards. In the image the test mule is seen with an open boot lid which is concealed using a white wrap. Though Skoda has tried to hide the apparatus, the exhaust that peeks out of the wrap makes it quite apparent.

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The 2020 Skoda Superb gets a revised front end.

The 2020 Skoda Superb remains largely similar to the current model, save for the tweaked bumpers. The new bumpers have marginally added to its length, by 8 mm to 4,869 mm. It will be offered with some updated fitments like the sleek looking all-LED headlights along with daytime running lights (DRLs) and new position lights which now are stacked closer to the grille. It also gets 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels and the more colour options including Crystal Black and Race Blue have been added to the range of customisation options.

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The cabin of the 2020 Skoda Superb has been revised and now comes with the option of the Virtual Cockpit

The overall layout on the inside also remains largely the same with just new chrome highlights on the instrument panel and door trims. The seat covers on the Ambition and Style variants are new as well. The Virtual Cockpit is optional and buyers can choose from three different infotainment systems, two of which also offer a navigation function. In the global market, the SmartLink technology comes as standard for all of the systems and enables access to smartphone apps via the infotainment system's display. A SIM card provides Internet access, a Wi-Fi hotspot and access to the Skoda Connect mobile online services.

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The 2020 Skoda Superb will be available with a plug-in hybrid variant

The Superb is also getting a plug-in-hybrid variant this time around. The plug-in-hybrid variant uses the 1.4-Litre TSI petrol engine which we have seen in the Audi A4 and it will be coupled with an electric motor to churn out 215 bhp in amalgamation. The all-electric range is up to 55 km and up to 850 km can be covered when combined with the petrol engine. The hybrid powertrain uses a lithium-ion high-voltage battery which is positioned in the chassis floor in front of the rear axle. However, we still need to wait and see if the Czech brand is considering this combination even for our market. Skoda offers the Superb with a range of engine and transmission options to choose from in foreign markets. The other two options which are likely to be on sale in India are the 2.0-litre diesel and petrol engines. All the three powertrains are expected to be mated to the seven-speed DSG gearbox and going by the images and given the fact that it's expected to launch after the BS6 norms kick in, we can safely assume that the model will be BS6 complaint. The Skoda Superb will be a direct rival to the Toyota Camry Hybrid and its own sister unit, the Volkswagen Passat.

Source: Car Dekho