We had first reported Skoda’s plans to re-launch the Superb in India again in September final yr, and we are able to now lastly verify that the launch is all set to happen on April 3, 2024. Sales of the third-gen Superb have been discontinued with the implementation of the BS6 Phase II emissions norms on April 1, 2023.

The Skoda Superb will return to India, nevertheless, in contrast to earlier than, it received’t be regionally assembled. Instead, Skoda might be importing the Superb as a CBU (utterly constructed unit) below the federal government’s GSR 870 rule that enables producers to import a complete of two,500 models a yr with out homologation.

 

It must be famous that Skoda might be introducing the previous-gen Superb that was on sale in India. The sedan is predicted to be imported in a single top-spec Laurin & Klement trim with new options together with ADAS tech like lane-keeping help and adaptive cruise management with speeds as much as 210kph. It may also get park help with a 360-degree digital camera. Meanwhile, the brand new fourth-gen Superb, which made its international debut in November final yr, is more likely to comply with round a yr later.

 

The Skoda Superb might be outfitted with a BS6 Phase II-compliant 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, producing 190hp and 320Nm – the identical state of tune as earlier than. The sedan might be obtainable with a 7-speed DSG automated gearbox as customary, feeding energy to the entrance wheels solely. This engine will assist it go from 0-100kph in 7.8 seconds.

 

The Skoda Superb was final obtainable in India at costs starting from Rs 34.19-37.29 lakh. However, contemplating that the sedan will now return as a full import, it’s going to change into pricier too. We anticipate the costs to start out round Rs 43 lakh. Upon launch, the Skoda Superb will retain its rivalry with the Toyota Camry which is at the moment priced at Rs 46.17 lakh.

 

Following the Superb, Skoda is planning to reintroduce the Octavia nameplate in India with the arrival of the new-gen mannequin, additionally as a full import. You can discover out extra about it right here.

 

All costs, ex-showroom India

 

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