Auto Expo 2025: Skoda Reveal New Superb; Could Bring Back Diesel If There’s Enough Demand | V3Cars

Skoda India Likely To Bring Back Diesel Engine

Diesel vehicles continue to represent a significant portion of sales for manufacturers like Hyundai, Kia, Tata, and Mahindra, as well as luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Skoda, meanwhile, discontinued their diesel engines in March 2021 due to the high costs involved in making them comply with India’s latest emission standards. Up until this point, nearly 80 percent of all Skoda cars sold in India were equipped with diesel engines. Since the discontinuation, sales of the Superb and Kodiaq have fallen drastically.

Skoda India say their customers still demand diesel cars. Although the new Superb will launch with a turbo-petrol engine, Skoda India say they are open to the idea of reintroducing their 2L diesel engine if there’s enough demand for it.

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2025 Skoda Superb Design And Features   

The new-generation Skoda Superb 2025 gets a comprehensive update inside and out. Up front, the signature butterfly grille is now wider and features satin surrounds. The new grille is flanked by sleek LED headlights with sharp LED daytime running lights (DRLs), and wraparound LED taillights.

The 2025 Superb’s interior features a dual-tone color scheme complemented by silver accents and climate control dials. The 2-spoke steering wheel, similar to those found in the Slavia and Kushaq, is present, along with a digital driver’s display.  

Key features of the 2025 Superb include: 

• 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system 
• 10.25-inch digital driver's display 
• Multi-color ambient lighting
• Premium sound system 
• Panoramic sunroof 
• Electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats
• Wireless phone charger

In terms of safety features, the 2025 Superb gets up to 10 airbags and a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

2025 Skoda Superp Powertrain Specs

While the new Superb is available with a range of petrol and diesel engines in global markets, we expect the India-spec model to launch with the 2L turbo petrol engine followed by the reintroduction of the 2L diesel engine.

2025 Skoda Superb Expected Price And Launch Timeline

We expect Skoda India to launch the new Superb sedan after the launch of the new Kodiaq SUV. So expect a launch sometime in the second half of 2025. The 2025 Superb could cost less than the current model, which is currently being sold via the CBU route. So expect a price tag of Rs. 50 lakh (ex-showroom) instead of the Rs. 54 lakh Skoda are charging for the current Superb. When launched, it will rival the recently-launched Toyota Camry sedan.

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