[SumanPal]

Just completed 1 year anniversary of my Superb L&K (2021 model). Covered 10500km. Few updates.

Service: 1 year / 15k service done at Raja Skoda, Bangalore. Experience is positive. Service advisor did not push for any additional work. Net cost ZERO because of service package.

Niggles: Couple of them. (a) I was driving with auto-start-stop active. As I started moving from a traffic signal, engine all of a sudden stopped and the car stalled in the middle of road. This was when I was at 900 km on odo. Service advisor had suggested to stop using the auto-start-stop feature. So far the issue did not come back. (b) The trip-meter has reset itself randomly 3 times in the last 1 year. Along with it, my choice of digital cockpit display got reset to default. No action taken.

Mileage: Excellent on highway. Best so far 19.4 kmpl on my way back from Goa last July. Single digits inside city - thanks to Bangalore traffic.

Battery: I was away for 4 weeks and car was not used. Wasn't very confident when I came back - but the car started on 1st crank.

Sharing a few pictures taken over the last one year.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by SumanPal

(a) I was driving with auto-start-stop active. As I started moving from a traffic signal, engine all of a sudden stopped and the car stalled in the middle of road. This was when I was at 900 km on odo. Service advisor had suggested to stop using the auto-start-stop feature. So far the issue did not come back.

Majestic looks to say the least. Which colour is this? Almost looks like the Rosso Brunello (RB) colour they had earlier.

A word of advice: is the auto-start-stop issue documented on your job card? Deactivating it is not a solution and could be a deep-down issue which will come up later in life. I'd suggest using A-S-S in city when you are not under any pressure, and seeing if it reappears.

[vinu_h]

Originally Posted by SumanPal

The trip-meter has reset itself randomly 3 times in the last 1 year. Along with it, my choice of digital cockpit display got reset to default. No action taken.

This has happened to me too and service centers are not of much help. 19 KMPL is crazy.

[GForceEnjoyer]

Originally Posted by SumanPal

The trip-meter has reset itself randomly 3 times in the last 1 year. Along with it, my choice of digital cockpit display got reset to default. No action taken.

Can you elaborate on this? Were you talking about the "long-term" tripmeter or the one in the instrument cluster? The former resets itself after a certain distance has been covered (can't remember the exact value). If it was the latter, then there might be an issue.

Ad for the choice of digital cockpit display, was it after you switched seat memory settings by any chance? These things are part of the configurable driver profiles, so if the driver who switched to their profile in between had the default view enabled, the car would switch to it upon pressing the button.

Also, as others have said above, do consider getting the start-stop issue checked; it is not something to be swept under the rug if there is an underlying fault somewhere.

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Which colour is this? Almost looks like the Rosso Brunello (RB) colour they had earlier.

That is the Magnetic Brown and if I’m not mistaken Škoda India has discontinued it for the MY23 car.

[SumanPal]

Yes - this is Magnetic Brown color.

The incident when engine switched off automatically (btw I could restart immediately after moving the gear lever to P) - I reported to Tafe Access. The service advisor sent a technician to my residence who scanned the car thoroughly for any error. He could not find any. I was told if the issue recurs, to get the car to the workshop for further analysis. Not sure if he created a job card.

A correction - the suggestion to avoid using auto start-stop was given by my sales executive (not service advisor) from Tafe Access. His comment was like this "this auto start/stop behaves in weird manner sometimes - you can keep it deactivated".

I am also part of a Superb owners' Whatsapp group where I had seen couple of other owners reporting similar problem with MY-21 model. They had also faced the issue during initial period of ownership.

Trip-meter - I am referring to the one that shows on instrument cluster. It is expected to reset automatically after 9999. But in my case, the 3 times it got reset, it was when the counter was somewhere around 1k.

The digital cockpit display changed on its own to the default display (the one with 2 dials) along with trip-meter reset. I did not fiddle with any settings / driver profile before that.

I missed one more niggle - the SKODA CONNECT app does not work all the time. It seems to have a mind of its own - when in mood, it will start working and send alerts. On most of my routine drives, it is just silent. Not sure, if the root cause is because my parking is at a location where no mobile signal can reach.

[quickdraw]

Wanted to ask a few questions to folks who own a Superb since I was considering getting one (looking at both new and used)

1. In the showroom i felt the rear seat to be a bit upright. But didn't notice anyone complain on back seat comfort in any way. Assuming it's super comfy as the car will be primarily chauffeur driven

2. Are the upgrades on the 2021 worth a big premium? In used cars 2020 & 2021 the price delta can be almost 8-10 lakhs. Personally as much as i love the goodies i don't feel it's a deal breaker l. Especially spending 95% time in the backseat

3. How easy/difficult is parking and usage in big city for model with 360 camera. Car will be used in NCR and this is honestly the only thing on my mind being a big car

4. I'd love to hear what folks with LED & AFS version headlights feel about night driving

Lastly I'm not sure if anyone has done this but I'd love to convert L&K exterior to sportline (chrome delete) since it feels that all the parts will be available easily

[rphukan]

Hello fellow Superb Folks!
Needed a suggestion from the team here.
I was looking for a set of front mud flaps for my 2021 Superb Sportline. The car already came with rear flaps, but after a year of driving, it has become apparent that front mud flaps are a necessity too.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be much appreciated!
Thank you.

[SumanPal]

Originally Posted by rphukan

Hello fellow Superb Folks!
I was looking for a set of front mud flaps for my 2021 Superb Sportline. The car already came with rear flaps, but after a year of driving, it has become apparent that front mud flaps are a necessity too.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be much appreciated!
Thank you.

Best option will be to get it purchased and installed from your Skoda dealer or service centre. If they do not have ready stock available, they can order it for you. Cost would be ~Rs.1400.

[lamborghini]

Originally Posted by quickdraw

Wanted to ask a few questions to folks who own a Superb since I was considering getting one (looking at both new and used)

2. Are the upgrades on the 2021 worth a big premium? In used cars 2020 & 2021 the price delta can be almost 8-10 lakhs. Personally as much as i love the goodies i don't feel it's a deal breaker l. Especially spending 95% time in the backseat

Not a superb owner so cannot comment on the other points.
However if by 2020 v/s 2021 you mean pre-facelift v/s facelift - there is one BIG change : the engine & gearbox.

The 1.8TSi has been replaced with the 2.0TSi - I wouldn't expect a big difference in terms of performance, but the big difference is that the dry clutch DSG has been replaced with a wet clutch DQ380/381 which should be more reliable.

The rest of the features, etc. shouldn't make a big difference if it's going to be chauffeur driven.
If you're open to diesels - the 2.0TDi in the pre-facelift could be a great bet!

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Not a superb owner so cannot comment on the other points.
However if by 2020 v/s 2021 you mean pre-facelift v/s facelift - there is one BIG change : the engine & gearbox.

The 1.8TSi has been replaced with the 2.0TSi - I wouldn't expect a big difference in terms of performance, but the big difference is that the dry clutch DSG has been replaced with a wet clutch DQ380/381 which should be more reliable.

The rest of the features, etc. shouldn't make a big difference if it's going to be chauffeur driven.
If you're open to diesels - the 2.0TDi in the pre-facelift could be a great bet!

Sorry that i was not clear about that. I'm only considering the 2.0 TSi and not the 1.8 for exactly the reason you mentioned.

I already own a Tiguan with the 2.0 TDi. To make it more fun I've gotten the APR STAGE 1 ECU+TCU tune. Will be getting it for the superb as well as I'll be driving it sometimes too. Many people don't realise that a remap actually help improvement the milage too. I've seen noticeable improvement with high quality maps on European cars.

[GForceEnjoyer]

Originally Posted by quickdraw

Wanted to ask a few questions to folks who own a Superb since I was considering getting one (looking at both new and used)

We have a 2021 Superb L&K, so I can help you out here.

1. The rear seat is somewhat upright, yes, but it's no concern as it is very well contoured and offers great support. Unless you personally prefer more relaxed seating (the Toyota Camry is your friend if that's the case), the Superb will suit you just fine.
2. Overall it is a yes with the 360 degree camera and other features, but special mention has to be given to the virtual cockpit. I'd say that the virtual cockpit in the MY2021 Superb is absolutely worth it due to its incredible functionality. However, this is once again a matter of personal preference; a yes from me for sure. As you'll primarily be chauffer-driven, the analogue instrument cluster on the MY2020 Superb will also do just fine (maybe reading the analogue speedometer won't be the easiest of tasks as it is marked until 260 km/h, resulting in a small font size; the virtual cockpit is better in this regard since 100 km/h is at the exact centre of the speedometer and then the scale changes to show increments of 40 km/h thereon).
3. The 360 degree camera is a godsend and is very useful considering the dimensions of the car. It can be driven in NCR without issue as visibility is good. Just be mindful of its turning radius, that's all.
4. The updated headlights are absolutely brilliant at lighting up the road. They are also very useful since they adjust to light up the inside of the curves (this adjustment is increased with the activation of sports mode); great on mountain roads, this will be very useful if you were to take your Superb to somewhere like Nainital, for example. The low-beam is more than enough in most situations, while the high-beam has you covered everywhere else.

As for the exterior changes and sportline bits, if it doesn't cause issues with warranty, it can be done easily with a competent installer. I think it will look amazing in all colours apart from Magnetic Brown and Lava Blue; chrome suits those shades best.

If you need additional help, here is my review of our 2021 Superb L&K:
Link:

Do be watchful of the DSG, since Delhi's rush-hour traffic will certainly do it no favours. Staying in first via manual mode in crawling traffic will go a long way with regard to wear and tear.

[anandhsub]

Originally Posted by SumanPal

Service: 1 year / 15k service done at Raja Skoda, Bangalore. Experience is positive. Service advisor did not push for any additional work. Net cost ZERO because of service package.

Slightly OT: Is this the Raja Skoda in Mahadevpura? If so did you go to their service centre which is inside the Doddanekundi industrial estate or did you opt for pickup/drop from the Showroom on the main ORR?

I am planning to use the same service centre for my Octavia and had concerns they werent suited for the premium cars since the main Showroom only has Kushaq/ Slavia on display and gives test drives for Octavia/ Superb on availability and pre booking only.

[SumanPal]

Yes, this was Raja Skoda in Mahadevpura. I took an appointment, personally went to their service centre and got the job done. I went on a Monday morning and work was completed before lunch.

In Oct-21, before my purchase, I had visited Raja Skoda showroom. They had Octavia and Superb both on display and available readily for test drives. Currently, Kushaq and Slavia are generating more volumes - likely that is the reason why these vehicles are always on display and Octavia / Superb are available only on demand.

At their service centre, I saw another 2-3 Superb and couple of Octavia as well. There was an Yeti also. I feel, they took good care of the car for service. But, in terms of taking care of interior cleanliness - you should tell them specifically to be extra careful so that there is no mark left on the beige colors. It did not happen in my case. But I was not happy, when on the workshop floor I found my car was kept with windows rolled down. I did not like this as I am extremely particular about leaving my car doors or windows open and let any dust getting inside and settling down on the dash / seats.

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by GForceEnjoyer

We have a 2021 Superb L&K, so I can help you out here.

1. The rear seat is somewhat upright, yes, but it's no concern as it is very well contoured and offers great support. Unless you personally prefer more relaxed seating (the Toyota Camry is your friend if that's the case), the Superb will suit you just fine.
   Thanks for sharing this, I was really worried about the same. Wife hates Camry so it's out of the equation
2. I'd say that the virtual cockpit in the MY2021 Superb is absolutely worth it due to its incredible functionality. However, this is once again a matter of personal preference; a yes from me for sure. As you'll primarily be chauffer-driven, the analogue instrument cluster on the MY2020 Superb will also do just fine (maybe reading the analogue speedometer won't be the easiest of tasks as it is marked until 260 km/h, resulting in a small font size; the virtual cockpit is better in this regard since 100 km/h is at the exact centre of the speedometer and then the scale changes to show increments of 40 km/h thereon).
   Cant you set the digital readout of speedo in the MID (middle screen) easily? Strange since I've seen that in most VAG cars. You are correct since its chauffeur driven it should not matter much. I am a bit old school and even personally prefer analog dials
3. The 360 degree camera is a godsend and is very useful considering the dimensions of the car. It can be driven in NCR without issue as visibility is good. Just be mindful of its turning radius, that's all.
   I think I need to practise some parking manoeuvres with one without 360 to see how I feel
4. The updated headlights are absolutely brilliant at lighting up the road. They are also very useful since they adjust to light up the inside of the curves (this adjustment is increased with the activation of sports mode)
   Don't intend to take it to the hills, but it's good to know. Does the headlight auto dip when it senses oncoming traffic? I actually hate that feature and have had to disable it on my other cars

Do be watchful of the DSG, since Delhi's rush-hour traffic will certainly do it no favours. Staying in first via manual mode in crawling traffic will go a long way with regard to wear and tear.

I think DSG bashing has been done to no end here on Tbhp for some reason, I own 3 cars with DSG and never had any issues with them. Even in real world I've not heard of these issues in recent times. Surely the DQ200 was prone to fail because it was overstressed but I don't think the same is true and applies to modern DSGs they are pretty bomb proof.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, I have gone through your thread in detail already

I have added some comments from my side in bold.