It is being reported by Autocar India that Skoda
Auto India has launched a new entry-level trim of its Superb sedan to attract
upgrading owners of the Rapid, Octavia, VW Vento, and VW Jetta. Called the
Skoda Superb Corporate Edition, the basic variant is priced at Rs 23.49 lakh
(ex-showroom, India).
The 2018 Skoda Superb Corporate Edition is based on
the Style trim. It's available with a TSI petrol engine and a manual
transmission. The new entry-level model has been launched in the 'Candy White'
paint shade only. While it is based on the Style variant, it misses out on the
optional DSG automatic transmission, and the Metallic Brown and Business Grey
colour options. These omissions have led to a price reduction of Rs 2.20 lakh.
The new entry-level model offers the same equipment
as the Style variant, which includes full leather upholstery, xenon headlamps,
panoramic sunroof, and an electrically-adjustable driver's seat. Even the
engine specifications remain exactly the same. Powering the most affordable
variant of the Superb is a 1.8-litre, turbocharged petrol engine that produces
a maximum power of 177 bhp at 4,000 RPM and a peak torque of 320 Nm at 1,450
RPM. The engine comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Sales of the
2018 Skoda Superb Corporate Edition to the general buyers is likely to start at
a later stage.
Skoda Auto India will be leading the Volkswagen
Group's India 2.0 project that involves an investment of 1 Billion Euros. A
highlight of this project is the MQB A0 IN platform for new small cars along
with the local production of the 1.0-litre TSI turbocharged three-cylinder
petrol engine. This 1.0 TSI belongs to the same family of engines as the
1.0-litre MPI motor that powers the Volkswagen Polo hatchback and Ameo
sub-4-metre sedan.
