Test drive: Superbly equipped 7 star luxury on wheels. Skoda Superb!

Vid6639 · 16th March 2009, 21:47

Mpower, in stop and go traffic there was hardly any lag. The 1st gear is so short that it removes any turbo lag. You feel lag in slow moving traffic in second gear where the DSG has shifted into second but you are still crawling. It won't shift into 1st as it's too short so it will try pulling in second, where you do a feel the lag.

Surprisingly it was not at all cumbersome. I was clipping quite easily and teh steering is just superb. It's light in slow moving traffic so you can hardly feel the size. It's damn easy maneuvring in small gallis. Even U-turn was easy. Turning circle dia is 10.8m which is same as Civic. The Accord is 11.2m.

FlyingSpur · 16th March 2009, 22:24

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Originally Posted by vid6639

I don't know who would want to pay almost the same amount (actually 40K lesser) for an Accord AT when they can have this.

I'm guessing the kind of people who are stuck with problematic/lemon Lauras or Passats or have had a bad experience with their Octys. Or for whom reliability is the top priority.

Don't get me wrong, I'm just saying. I quite agree with what you've said. This is just the other side of the fence.

vcash · 16th March 2009, 22:49

What colors are available? I don't see anything listed on the Superb micro-site.

Vid6639 · 16th March 2009, 23:11

Rosso Brunello Red (Red wine colour), Silver, White and black.

Sahil · 16th March 2009, 23:14

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Originally Posted by vid6639

I am not waiting for the diesel for a few reasons:

- The PD engine isn't as refined and is an older technology.
- power delivery is non linear like the Passat sudden surge at 2000rpm and nothing below.
- DSG box is the older 6 speed box.
- higher initial cost and my running is low.
- maintenance will also be more than the petrol.

Think about the decision especially since the diesel passat is identical and is known to have issues.

I'm aware of those drawbacks, but the car will be majorly chauffer driven with a decent amount of highway runs so a diesel still works better. A diesel would command a higher resale in the long run.
What kind of warranty is Skoda offering on it? Any maintenance plans or extended warranty available?

MadRash · 17th March 2009, 09:07

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Originally Posted by vid6639

I am not waiting for the diesel for a few reasons:

- The PD engine isn't as refined and is an older technology.
- power delivery is non linear like the Passat sudden surge at 2000rpm and nothing below.
- DSG box is the older 6 speed box.
- higher initial cost and my running is low.
- maintenance will also be more than the petrol.

Think about the decision especially since the diesel passat is identical and is known to have issues.

vid6639: What if they offer the new common rail engine? Probably thats the reason for the delay in diesel launch.

Vid6639 · 17th March 2009, 09:46

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Originally Posted by MadRash

vid6639: What if they offer the new common rail engine? Probably thats the reason for the delay in diesel launch.

I hope they do, but going by the website and information from skoda dealers, there is no plan of the CRDi only the PD.

karlosdeville · 17th March 2009, 10:01

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Originally Posted by vcash

What colors are available? I don't see anything listed on the Superb micro-site.

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Originally Posted by vid6639

Rosso Brunello Red (Red wine colour), Silver, White and black.

Add to that list Capuccino beige. Nothing beats Rosso Brunello though.

Sahil · 17th March 2009, 10:44

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Originally Posted by MadRash

vid6639: What if they offer the new common rail engine? Probably thats the reason for the delay in diesel launch.

As much as I'd love to see a CRDi in there, i doubt it would happen too. A prime reason being, the Passat !
VW is already facing stiffest competition from it's own inferior brand- Skoda. The Passat never picked up and now with the new Superb I don't see any reason to by a Passat, the Superb has all that and much more. VW is getting the CRDi engine in the Passat which will be the only differentiation factor to their advantage.

kedarwalke · 18th March 2009, 16:09

Does the indian version of the superb has got the park assist?Please confirm after watching this video.Man this is crazy.

YouTube - Skoda Superb Park Assist

Vid6639 · 18th March 2009, 16:39

No Kedar, there is no Park Assist in the Indian Superb. This is confirmed.

kedarwalke · 18th March 2009, 16:57

oh no thats really sad!!!but it does display the parktronics on 6.5" display!!

Vid6639 · 18th March 2009, 17:00

Yup the full parktronic system is available on the 6.5" display. This works when you engage reverse or press the parking button next to the gear knob.

SkyWalker · 18th March 2009, 18:25

@vid: i am confused. do you mean, Park Assit is available on display, but not actually available? Or is there a difference between parktronics and park assit?

Vid6639 · 18th March 2009, 18:41

Parktronic is the parking sensors and the visual display on the 6.5" display. It shows you the distance from all 8 sensors to any obstacles on the display as well as audible warning.

The Park assist is something very high end. It has 2 additional sensors on the side. Once you drive past a parking slot, the multi information display on the centre console shows whether it is possible to park the car in that slot. If it is possible it will show you how to park in that slot. After that the car does the steering for you and it will tell you on the display when to accelerate and brake. Once the car backs up in the parking slot you just have to complete the easy part with the sensors.

16th March 2009, 21:47	#106
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	Mpower, in stop and go traffic there was hardly any lag. The 1st gear is so short that it removes any turbo lag. You feel lag in slow moving traffic in second gear where the DSG has shifted into second but you are still crawling. It won't shift into 1st as it's too short so it will try pulling in second, where you do a feel the lag. Surprisingly it was not at all cumbersome. I was clipping quite easily and teh steering is just superb. It's light in slow moving traffic so you can hardly feel the size. It's damn easy maneuvring in small gallis. Even U-turn was easy. Turning circle dia is 10.8m which is same as Civic. The Accord is 11.2m.
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vcash BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 453 Thanked: 22 Times	What colors are available? I don't see anything listed on the Superb micro-site.
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16th March 2009, 23:11	#109
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	Rosso Brunello Red (Red wine colour), Silver, White and black.
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18th March 2009, 16:39	#116
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	No Kedar, there is no Park Assist in the Indian Superb. This is confirmed.
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18th March 2009, 16:57	#117
kedarwalke BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 449 Thanked: 546 Times View My Garage	oh no thats really sad!!!but it does display the parktronics on 6.5" display!!
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18th March 2009, 17:00	#118
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	Yup the full parktronic system is available on the 6.5" display. This works when you engage reverse or press the parking button next to the gear knob.
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18th March 2009, 18:25	#119
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	@vid: i am confused. do you mean, Park Assit is available on display, but not actually available? Or is there a difference between parktronics and park assit?
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18th March 2009, 18:41	#120
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,729 Thanked: 43,464 Times View My Garage	Parktronic is the parking sensors and the visual display on the 6.5" display. It shows you the distance from all 8 sensors to any obstacles on the display as well as audible warning. The Park assist is something very high end. It has 2 additional sensors on the side. Once you drive past a parking slot, the multi information display on the centre console shows whether it is possible to park the car in that slot. If it is possible it will show you how to park in that slot. After that the car does the steering for you and it will tell you on the display when to accelerate and brake. Once the car backs up in the parking slot you just have to complete the easy part with the sensors.
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