17.02.2010 - The Superb Combi is 4,838mm long, 1,817 wide and 1,510 high – comfort­ably the most spacious and practical car in the upper-medium segment.  In keep­ing with Škoda’s tradition of offering great value for money, it has a number of new optional features, in­cluding a keyless entry and ignition system (available for the first time on a Škoda) and a revised version of the hatchback’s award-winning Park Assist system which al­lows the car to parallel park in an even tighter space than previous models. 

An electronically operated boot opening and two-piece electric panoramic sunroof are also available, allowing passengers in all five of the spacious seats to enjoy the natural light.  This vehicle is set to become both the most luxurious and most practical car ever to wear the famous winged arrow badge.

There are four trim levels: Comfort, Ambition, Elegance and Exclusive.  The engine range consists of 1.4 TSI 125 bhp, 1.8 TSI 160 bhp and 3.6 V6 260 bhp DSG 4x4, all petrol, and in diesel: 1.9 TDI 105 bhp, 2.0 TDI CR 140 bhp with DPF and 2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp.   All engines are equipped with direct fuel in­jection for optimum fuel effi­ciency, performance and low emissions. With a choice of manual or twin-clutch DSG gearboxes linked to either two- or four-wheel drive, there’s a Superb Combi to suit everyone’s needs.

Not to be outdone by the Superb hatchback’s innova­tive twin door tailgate, the Superb Combi’s boot – the biggest in its class – has its fair share of neat touches too. 

All models are fitted with a pair of lights built into the tailgate to illuminate not only the load bay but also the area around the rear of the car.  A third LED light in the boot can be re­moved altogether and used as a torch and mounted to the car’s magnetic body.

The tailgate itself has an optional power-operated function while the inte­grated luggage cover auto­matically retracts when the boot is opened. Customers can also specify the variable floor which extends over the rear bumper to help with awkward loads.  Those who choose Ambition or Elegance models will further benefit from a load partition and tethering system pro­vided in the boot as stand­ard.  If the Superb Combi’s cavernous luggage area still isn’t big enough, all models are fitted with roof rails as standard (black on Comfort models and chrome on oth­er models).

Other standard features on the basic (Comfort) mod­el include seven airbags, alarm, light assistant (with coming home, daylight and tunnel functions), split fold­ing rear seats, remote cen­tral locking, climatic air con­ditioning, radio with CD and MP3 player, electric front and rear windows, electri­cally adjustable and heated door mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, ESP, and front fog lights.  Step up the range and the list becomes even more impressive.

It’s easy to see why Top Gear, one of the industry’s most recognised and re­spected publications, named the Superb ‘Luxury Car of the Year’. The Superb fended off far more expensive opposi­tion to scoop the title.

For more information, visit your local Škoda dealer or www.skoda.es.



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