Skoda could reintroduce Superb diesel in 🇮🇳 India
Skoda Auto experienced significant changes in fiscal year 2021. Volkswagen has plans for the Indian market. In March 2021, the company announced that it would discontinue diesel engines in India and instead focus on turbo petrol (TSI) powertrains and the localization of the MQB A0 IN platform.
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This architecture saw the introduction of the mid-size SUV Kushaq and the revival of the sedan market in India with the Slavia. Skoda is reconsidering its no-diesel engine policy for India and may offer the new Superb in both petrol and diesel variants.
Bringing back Octavia and Superb
Skoda Auto is eager to relaunch the Octavia and Superb in India. Speaking with Petr Janeba, Brand Director for Skoda Auto India, he explained that the company intends to introduce both the Superb and the Octavia in India via the parts and components (CKD) or CBU routes. “Keeping around 70,000 Octavia customers and 25,000 Superb owners in mind, Skoda is looking to offer the latest versions of these cars,” Janeba went on to say.
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Skoda Auto intends to exclusively offer a diesel powertrain with the Superb. At the same time, the Octavia and other made-in-India vehicles will continue to be powered by turbo gasoline engines. The new generation Kodiaq will initially be sold in India as a petrol trim, with the Czech automaker considering introducing a diesel version later on. “Skoda Auto could initially introduce the Superb via the CBU route, and then we will explore the parts and components (CBU) route, because the latter process will take around 18 months due to the emissions standard test.
Skoda Auto clarified that if there is demand for the Octavia RS, it may offer it in India. “Skoda is willing to bring back the Octavia RS, but only as a CBU. It will be a complete European car with European specifications because no homologation is required via the CBU route.
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Skoda Superb Specifications
In the global market, the Superb is available with a variety of engine options, ranging from the 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid TSI to the 2-liter TSI and 2-liter TDI (diesel). India will receive the 2-litre turbo petrol, which produces 201bhp. The 2-litre diesel engine produces 147bhp and is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Superb is expected to make its Indian debut sometime next year.
