Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Skoda has showcased the fourth-generation Superb in India, bringing back its flagship sedan with a diesel engine and marking the return of a Skoda TDI to the country after a six-year gap. The new Superb will arrive in the first half of 2027 as a completely built-up unit (CBU), with the range-topping Laurin & Klement (L&K) trim forming the India-spec line-up. Skoda also revealed the facelifted Slavia.
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The bigger talking point, however, sits under the bonnet. The Superb will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel producing 150bhp and 360Nm. It will be paired exclusively with a seven-speed DSG automatic and front-wheel drive. Skoda claims a 0-100kmph time of 9.2 seconds, while top speed is electronically capped at 225kmph.
This is notably different from the 193hp diesel-powered, all-wheel-drive Superb showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Skoda has opted for the less powerful FWD configuration for the production-spec Indian car. The company is also evaluating the possibility of local assembly depending on how the model is received.
Superb gets a sharper, more understated design
The fourth-generation Superb continues with the understated elegance that has long defined the nameplate. It measures 4,912mm in length, 1,849mm in width and 1,511mm in height, while its 2,841mm wheelbase provides a generous footprint for an executive sedan.
The front-end features Skoda’s signature grille with chrome detailing, Matrix LED headlights and a sculpted bonnet. The side profile is clean and restrained, with chrome window surrounds and 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. At the rear, wraparound LED tail-lights with C-shaped detailing add a more contemporary touch.
The Superb also gets Progressive Dynamic Steering and Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), allowing the suspension and steering characteristics to be adjusted according to the selected driving mode and road conditions.
Kodiaq-inspired cabin
Inside, the Superb shares several elements with the Kodiaq, but Skoda has given the sedan a more premium ambience. The India-spec car gets a black-and-Cognac interior, extensive soft-touch surfaces and additional insulation aimed at keeping road and engine noise out of the cabin.
The dashboard is centred around a 12.9-inch touchscreen, complemented by a 10-inch digital instrument cluster. Skoda’s familiar Smart Dials sit on the centre console, combining physical controls with small digital displays for climate and audio functions.
Luxury equipment includes electrically adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation, massage and memory functions. Rear passengers get their own climate zone, sunblinds and a through-loading facility behind the centre armrest. The standard Sleep Package adds adjustable rear headrests and blankets for long-distance journeys.
Other notable features include a 14-speaker Canton sound system, wireless phone charging, a powered tailgate with gesture control and a 360-degree camera. Safety equipment includes 10 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, electronic parking brake, TPMS and automated parking assistance.
Interestingly, the India-spec Superb will not get a sunroof, despite its otherwise extensive equipment list.
Diesel makes a comeback
The Superb’s arrival is significant beyond the sedan itself. Volkswagen Group brands discontinued diesel engines in India ahead of the BS6 transition, making the new Superb the first Skoda in years to bring a TDI back to the market.
Skoda is expected to position the Superb at a premium, with prices likely to fall in the Rs 55 lakh-60 lakh range, ex-showroom. The company is also accepting registrations of interest at dealerships, with deliveries expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
More importantly, the return of the diesel Superb could pave the way for another comeback. Skoda has hinted that customer response to the sedan could influence its plans for other diesel-powered models, raising the possibility of a diesel Kodiaq in the future.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
