• Updated Superb solely available in petrol-auto form

• There are 2 variants on sale - Sportline and Laurin & Klement (L&K)

• Variants distinguishable by their exterior and interior themes  

Skoda’s large sedan, the Superb, has just got an update. The mid-cycle refresh brings tweaked styling, a longer equipment list and a switch to BS6 power. The 2.0-litre diesel engine has been dropped altogether while the old 1.8-litre turbo-petrol unit has been replaced by a new 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. There’s no manual gearbox option with a 7-speed dual-clutch auto being standard fit.

While there may be only one engine-gearbox option on offer, buyers can choose between two different flavours of the Superb. The Superb Sportline – with its gloss-black exterior trim, a boot lip spoiler, all-black cabin with red highlights and single piece front seats – has the sportier air about it.  The L&K (Laurin & Klement), on the other hand – with its chrome décor on the outside, different design dual-tone of alloy wheels and dual-tone cabin (with a choice of leather upholstery colours) – has premium appeal. Each variant additionally also packs in some exclusive equipment.

Read on to know the finer points:

Skoda Superb Sportline [Rs 29.99 lakh]

• LED headlamps with DRLs
• LED fog lamps with cornering function
• 17-inch Stratos alloy wheels
• Rain sensing wipers
• Panoramic sunroof
• Powered tailgate
• Key-less entry and go
• Puddle lamps
• Powered front seats with memory function
• Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster (Sportline only)
• Three-zone climate control
• Powered tailgate
• Powered wing mirrors with heating and memory function
• Cruise control
• 8.0-inch touchscreen with SD-card based navigation
• Rear sun visors
• 10 colour ambient lighting
• 8 airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rear view camera
• Hill start assist
• Hill descent control
• Electronic parking brake with auto hold
• Anti-slip regulation
• Electronic locking differential

Skoda Superb L&K (Rs 32.99 lakh)

In addition to the Sportline variant

• 17-inch Cassiopeia alloy wheels
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Powered front seats with memory function for driver only
• Boss button to adjust front passenger seat from the back
• Driver fatigue warning system
• Selectable drive modes
• Hands-free tailgate opening
• 610W Canton audio system
• Skoda logo projection when front doors opened
• Umbrellas in front doors
• Power Nap package with fold-out supports on rear headrests
• Warning indicator lights on doors
• Tyre pressure monitor

The Skoda Superb goes up against the Toyota Camry in India.