The 2019 Skoda Superb was spied undergoing testing
in Czech Republic recently. Both hatchback and estate versions were spotted on
the brand’s home turf. The third generation Skoda Superb will
gain minor cosmetic tweaks with the mid-cycle refresh. At the front, the test
mule has revised air intake, repositioned fog lamps and reshaped bumper that
gives the lower part more expression. Skoda has cleverly disguised the air
intake to hide the new look. Full-LED headlights have replaced bi-xenon
headlights. At the rear, expect the tail lamps to have dynamic turn indicators
in the new model.
Moving to the interior change, the facelifted Skoda Superb
may come with new infotainment system options (with a screen size ranging from
6.5 inches up to 9.2 inches) from the third generation of the Modular
Infotainment Matrix (MIB3). This would mean that the mid-size sedan would
remain always online with a built-in eSIM with LTE connection. It may gain the
11.7-inch virtual instrument cluster also from the new VW Passat. Changes
should include new materials, colours and ‘Simply Clever’ features as well.
With the facelift, the Superb will become the
first-ever Skoda available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Reports say that
the plug-in hybrid powertrain will combine a 154 PS 1.4L TSI turbocharged
petrol engine with an 115 PS electric motor for a net output of 215 PS.
The electrified variant will have a 13 kWh battery and offer a zero-emission
driving range of around 70 km.
The new Skoda Superb will likely go on sale in India
by the end of this year. The facelifted model should come with BSVI-compliant
TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines in our market.
