Later in the day Skoda inaugurated the largest ‘Concept’ showroom, Tafe Access in Bangalore. The entire showroom spreads across an area of 31,200 sq feet out of which total showroom area is 8,900 sq. feet. This inauguration marks the opening of the 61st Skoda Auto authorized facility in India.
A treat for diesel lovers, the Škoda Superb Diesel 2.0TDI PD is geared with an automatic 6-speed, DSG, with manual Tiptronic gear changing. The 2.0 litre engine equipped with the Pumpe Düse (PD) technology has an inbuilt turbocharger with a high pressure direct injection system. The success of this engine can be attributed to the fact that it posses a lethal combination of power and fuel efficiency perfectly suited for Indian terrain. The all new model has been designed with a clear focus on user-friendliness, which augments the overall ‘Skoda’ experience. Through the distinctive, individualistic and exceptional design of the all new Superb Diesel, Skoda reclaims the 7-star experience on wheels.
Škoda Superb 3.6V6 4x4: The new 3.6 litre engine is the largest powerplant fitted into a modern-era Skoda. Producing 260 bhp (350Nm) of torque between 2500-5000 rpm, and a top speed of 250 km/h this range-topping engine accelerates the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds - a new record for a Skoda production car. It is equipped with a DSG gearbox as a standard and delivers power to the road via a fourth-generation Haldex clutch variable four-wheel drive system.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales & Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India said, “It makes us proud to add the diesel and V6 versions with the newest technologies to the all new Superb range. The response from auto critics and our customers post the launch of the 1.8TSI version last month has surpassed our expectations and motivated us to introduce these versions as well soon after. With the diesel engine Skoda once again stands by their claim to offer cars with the best technology and fuel efficiency and with the new 3.6V6 we will set new records in power and performance and also bring to India, the first 4x4 wheel drive in its segment.”
Mr. Kuehl and the Sr. Vice President of Tafe Access, Mr. Kesavan announced the opening of the 61st Skoda Auto dealer outlet with the largest ‘Concept’ showroom in Hosur, Bangalore. Mr Kuehl said, “We have a long standing association with the Tafe Access group and with the new facility in Bangalore it only gets stronger and better. Our new showroom will cater to the growing demand for Skoda cars in and around Bangalore and is a symbol of Skoda’s philosophy reflected in the architecture of the building structure.”
Available in an aesthetic array of colors – Black Magic, Rosso Brunello, Cappuccino Beige, Diamond Silver & Candy White, Platinum Grey (Exclusive for the V6). The price range of the cars would be:
Škoda Superb 2.0 TDI PD
| Ex-showroom Delhi |
Rs. 22,04,943 |
| Ex-showroom Maharashtra |
Rs. 21,50,000 |
| Ex-showroom Kolkata |
Rs. 22,21,921 |
| Ex-showroom Chennai |
Rs. 22,00,697 |
| Ex-Showroom Bangalore |
Rs. 22,00,697 |
Škoda Superb 3.6 V6 FSI 4x4
| Ex-showroom Delhi |
Rs. 25,31,343 |
| Ex-showroom Maharashtra |
Rs. 24,70,000 |
| Ex-showroom Kolkata |
Rs. 25,48,322 |
| Ex-showroom Chennai |
Rs. 25,27,098 |
| Ex-Showroom Bangalore |
Rs. 25,27,098 |
Globally, the Superb has bagged a bunch of prestigious awards in 2008 like the
2008 Golden Steering Wheel (Goldenes Lenkrad) organised by the German-based magazine Bild am Sonntag and the
Großen Österreichischen Automobil-Preis organised by ARBÖ every year, where Experts, VIPs and thousands of readers selected the best and most popular vehicles of 2008 from altogether 36 candidates for the year. The car has done Skoda proud with other awards by being claimed the
Car of the Year in Czech Republic, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has also been awarded the
Most Beautiful Car at Motorshow Katowice, Poland; the
Best Company Car in Croatia and the
Auto Trophy (Upper class) in Germany.
About ŠkodaIndia: Škoda has been operating in India since November 2001 as a subsidiary of ŠkodaAuto a. s. Czech Republic (Volkswagen Group), one of the fastest growing car manufacturers in Europe. It has set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shendra near Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The facility is spread across 300,000 sq. mt. ŠkodaIndia has 4 models on sale in India – Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Laura and Skoda Fabia. Škoda Auto India has a network of 61 dealerships across the country and has sold over 65,000 units since November 2001.
Skoda Auto India Official Website: www.skoda-auto.co.in