2020 Skoda Superb Facelift Will Take A While To Reach Showrooms

• Skoda will launch the facelifted Superb once the lockdown has been lifted.
• The facelifted Superb will be offered with a 190PS 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine.
• Upgrades include new headlamps, dual-tone alloy wheels, and revamped design elements.
• Expected to feature digital dials and an upgraded infotainment system.

Earlier, we had reported that Skoda India will launch the facelifted Superb in the Indian market in April 2020. If you’ve been eagerly waiting for the upcoming premium sedan, we’ve got some bad news for you. The Czech manufacturer has deferred the launch of the facelifted Superb due to the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. 

As per a tweet by Zac Hollis, Director of Sales and Marketing, Skoda Auto India, the company will launch the facelifted Superb as soon as the nationwide lockdown has been lifted. Currently, the nation is under complete lockdown until May 3, but it could be extended further if required. Therefore, it’s safe to assume that the facelifted Superb could hit showrooms by May-end or early-June. 

The facelifted Skoda Superb made its India debut at Auto Expo 2020. It gets a minor nip and tuck to refresh its design. Highlights include a sleeker grille, new LED headlamps and tail lamps, redesigned bumpers, as well as new dual-tone alloy wheels. Inside, expected upgrades include a new digital instrument display and a bigger infotainment system with connected car technology.  

The major change for the facelifted Superb is under the hood. It’ll be powered by a BS6-compliant 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine that develops 190PS of power and 320Nm of torque. Power is directed to the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG only. No, there won’t be a Superb diesel, at least in the initial phase of the BS6 era.  

The Skoda Superb facelift is expected to be priced above its BS4 predecessor, which was priced from Rs 26 lakh (ex-showroom). It will lock horns with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, its only rival.