Official Skoda Superb II News Thread

Choleric · 12-11-2007, 04:10 AM

We’ve obtained the first official –and totally uncovered- image of the 2009 Skoda Superb sedan that will be presented at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show next March. According to the teaser release we acquired, Skoda supports that the second-generation Superb is going to offer “a generously-sized interior with a number of smart solutions and technologies”. The Czech carmaker’s flagship model is loosely based on the same architecture as the VW Passat.

Unlike the current 4door model, the new Superb will get a more versatile 5door (liftback) layout like the smaller Octavia. Though VW’s Czech subsidiary hasn’t released details yet, the range will most likely consist of the 140 HP 1.4 TSI, 160 HP 1.8 TSI and 200 HP 2.0 TSI gasoline engines and the 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI diesel units with various outputs. Later on, Skoda will probably add a V6 engine option.

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SDNR · 12-11-2007, 04:25 AM

They obviously have been studying BMW for styling ideas.

Can you buy Skodas in the United States?

Tycoon · 12-11-2007, 04:25 AM

DISASTER!!!

The old one was so-so, it was "ok" car, but this...? This is at least 2 steps back in terms of design...

coolraoul · 12-11-2007, 04:27 AM

I did not like the precedent, it was such a Passat-copy and paste...
This one, well, I'm waiting for other pics. Not that bad, but it does not give me a very premium feeling from that pic.

@ Tyc, I disagree, it is not 2 steps back in term of design: the first Superb had no design at all, it was just an old Passat with very slightly different rear lights and longer rear doors... Here at least it looks like a Skoda.

Did you notice the "Superb" inscription in the front blinkers?

Tycoon · 12-11-2007, 04:31 AM

Yeah, i saw it, but the sad thing is that there's absolutely nothing Superb about this car... Especially from the design point of view...

Tycoon · 12-11-2007, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolraoul

@ Tyc, I disagree, it is not 2 steps back in term of design: the first Superb had no design at all, it was just an old Passat with very slightly different rear lights and longer rear doors... Here at least it looks like a Skoda.

Sorry, this looks everything, but Skoda.

Sure the old one looked like Passat a lot, but how does this look like? Like some mix of Korean and old American design... Catastrophe!

Choleric · 12-11-2007, 04:35 AM

Did you boys notice this was a 5door? not a sedan proper.

SDNR · 12-11-2007, 04:46 AM

Choleric · 12-11-2007, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob

Can you buy Skodas in the United States?

No.

And the pic above doesn't work Rob...

SDNR · 12-11-2007, 04:59 AM

^^Fixed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choleric

No.

Lucky you then eh

12-11-2007, 04:10 AM	#1
Choleric Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Aksarben Posts: 3,201 Thanks: 613 Thanked 1,131 Times in 613 Posts	Official Skoda Superb II News Thread We’ve obtained the first official –and totally uncovered- image of the 2009 Skoda Superb sedan that will be presented at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show next March. According to the teaser release we acquired, Skoda supports that the second-generation Superb is going to offer “a generously-sized interior with a number of smart solutions and technologies”. The Czech carmaker’s flagship model is loosely based on the same architecture as the VW Passat. Unlike the current 4door model, the new Superb will get a more versatile 5door (liftback) layout like the smaller Octavia. Though VW’s Czech subsidiary hasn’t released details yet, the range will most likely consist of the 140 HP 1.4 TSI, 160 HP 1.8 TSI and 200 HP 2.0 TSI gasoline engines and the 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI diesel units with various outputs. Later on, Skoda will probably add a V6 engine option. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

12-11-2007, 04:25 AM	#2
SDNR Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 1,319 Thanked 870 Times in 534 Posts	Re: New Skoda Superb They obviously have been studying BMW for styling ideas. Can you buy Skodas in the United States?

12-11-2007, 04:25 AM	#3
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: New Skoda Superb DISASTER!!! The old one was so-so, it was "ok" car, but this...? This is at least 2 steps back in terms of design...

12-11-2007, 04:27 AM	#4
coolraoul Advocate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France (but actually internship in Germany) Posts: 943 Thanks: 183 Thanked 371 Times in 206 Posts	Re: New Skoda Superb I did not like the precedent, it was such a Passat-copy and paste... This one, well, I'm waiting for other pics. Not that bad, but it does not give me a very premium feeling from that pic. @ Tyc, I disagree, it is not 2 steps back in term of design: the first Superb had no design at all, it was just an old Passat with very slightly different rear lights and longer rear doors... Here at least it looks like a Skoda. Did you notice the "Superb" inscription in the front blinkers?

12-11-2007, 04:31 AM	#5
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: New Skoda Superb Yeah, i saw it, but the sad thing is that there's absolutely nothing Superb about this car... Especially from the design point of view...

12-11-2007, 04:35 AM	#7
Choleric Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Aksarben Posts: 3,201 Thanks: 613 Thanked 1,131 Times in 613 Posts	Re: New Skoda Superb Did you boys notice this was a 5door? not a sedan proper.

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