Å kodaAuto India, a fully owned subsidiary of SkodaAuto a.s (Czech Republic) today announced the launch of the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (petrol) with manual transmission. The launch of the manual transmission in the Superb commemorates the one year success of the all New Superb which was introduced in India in March 2009.
Skoda Superb Petrol 1.8 TSI MT is geared with a manual 6-speed transmission, with enhanced drivability and complete control on the engine performance. The 1.8 litre engine equipped with the award winning TSI technology has an inbuilt turbocharger with a high pressure direct injection system. The combination of the powerful TSI engine and an efficient 6-Speed manual transmission is expected to give better fuel efficiency (ARAI: 13.14 km/lit) but also improve the driving experience. The new Superb 1.8 MT Elegance will have the same equipment level as its siblings.
Speaking at the occasion, Thomas Kuehl, board member, Sales & Marketing, Å kodaAuto India said, “We are proud to add the 1.8 TSI with the 6-speed Manual Transmission to the existing Superb range. The best in class 6-speed manual gearbox with the ‘Intelligent Gear Change Indicator’ takes the driving conditions into consideration and recommends the most suitable gear level to the driver on the multifunction display. As a result, the customer gets better fuel economy, better engine performance and a longer engine life.â€
Complementing this opportunity, Ashutosh Dixit, Sr. General Manager, Sales & Marketing, SkodaAuto India added, "The addition of the 1.8 TSI manual transmission to the current range will offer a wider choice to our customers and also allow us to introduce our newest technologies into the Indian market. We are confident that our new addition will create more zeal and excitement for our customers.â€
The Superb 1.8 TSI MT is available in an aesthetic array of colors – Black Magic, Rosso Brunello, Cappuccino Beige, Diamond Silver & Candy White at a price range of:
The All New Superb is also available in the following engines 1.8 TSI Automatic Transmission (Petrol), 2.0 TDI CR Automatic Transmission (Diesel) and the 3.6 V6 FSI 4x4 Automatic Transmission (Petrol).
