New Superb previewed at the Autocar Performance show

The all-new Skoda Superb will be in Indian showrooms early next year. Showgoers at the Autocar Performance Show were treated to an exclusive preview of the car.

The new Skoda Superb was unveiled at the Autocar Performance Show but will reach showrooms only in February 2009.

Prices will start at Rs 20 lakh for the base petrol model, going up to Rs 25 lakh for the full-fat petrol.

Thomas Kuehl, Board Member of Skoda India, said: “We will bring an exciting range of engines: a 1.8-litre, 160bhp TSI petrol, a 2.0-litre diesel with 140bhp, and a new 3.6-litre V6 petrol with 260bhp.”
The V6 however, will be launched a few months after the 1.8 petrol and 2.0-litre diesel versions.

Its trump card is the limo-like space that few can hope to match. The Superb will prove to be the biggest threat to Group stable-mate the Volkswagen Passat.

Fabia precedes Skoda’s other small ca

The newly launched Skoda Fabia small car has been working wonders for the Czech car manufacturer. The Fabia sold out in high numbers since it was introduced to India in January this year. Skoda posted an 81% rise in sales during the month of April.

Here’s news that will surely bring a cheer to all Skoda fans. Skoda does not seem satisfied with its deeds yet and is already working on a new small car. The new car will first be launched in India and later taken to European markets. It’s not expected anytime soon though and is likely to debut in 2010.

Skoda Begins Testing The Fabia Super 2000

Skoda made an official announcement about the Fabia Super 2000 prototype which is destined to compete in the Super 2000 category. The sports car is tested in order to be compatible with the FIA regs, features a 2-liter atmospheric four-cylinder petrol engine, 6-speed transmission and 4-wheel drive system. Skoda hopes to get very useful results and they are confident that the prototype will progress very fast. According to Martin Lauer, Head of Corporate Communications, Skoda will achieve what they proposed because of their experience and their popularity.