Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI gets Manual Transmission

  • Apr 10, 2010
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While the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI was always a brilliant car to begin with, SkodaAuto India has just decided to make it even better with launch of a Manual Transmission variant, adding to the company's existing portfolio of brilliant engine and gearbox options.

We at ZigWheels have loved the new Skoda Superb ever since its launch in India last year. Great space and features for an unbeatable price combined with a fantastic driving experience has reserved a special place for the car in our book. In fact, the Superb was a shoe in for the ET ZigWheels Most-Fun-to-Drive Car of 2009 award. While the V6-engined 4-wheel drive variant of the Superb took the top honors, the 1.8 TSI variant also deserves special mention. It revs almost like a motorcycle and combined with the delectable 7-speed DSG twin-clutch gearbox, is an absolute hoot to drive as well. Now though, driving enthusiasts will have even more reason to rejoice as SkodaAuto India has just launched the Superb 1.8 TSI with an optional 6-speed manual transmission.

The 6-speed manual gearbox not only promises an excellent driving experience, but in combination with the brilliant TSI engine, greater fuel efficiency as well. According to ARAI figures the manual transmission Superb returns a petrol mileage of 13.14 kmpl in the Indian Driving Cycle. This new Superb also features an 'Intelligent Gear Change Indicator' which takes the driving conditions into consideration and recommends the most suitable gear to the driver on the Multifunction Display. Mr. Ashutosh Dixit, Sr. General Manager, Sales & Marketing, SkodaAuto India who commented during the launch, "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."

As for pricing, the exclusion of the pricey dual-clutch gearbox means that the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI MT becomes even lighter on the pocket. The ex-showroom price for this beauty stands at Rs. 18.28-lakh in Delhi while in Maharashtra it stands at Rs. 17.81-lakh.

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