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Skoda finally locks in PHEVs for Australia
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About the Skoda Superb
The new Skoda Superb is a large car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ambition variant and topping out at $56,990 for the Elegance.
There are 2 variants of the Superb available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2009.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/350Nm), 3.6L petrol direct injection (191kW/350Nm), 3.6L petrol direct injection (191kW/350Nm) and 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2009 Superb is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
71.56 - 103.75 kW/t
71.56 kW/t
103.75 kW/t
Boot Space
565 litres
565 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.3 - 10.3 L/100km
6.3 L/100km
10.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
583 - 952 km
583 km
952 km
Price
$38,990 - $56,990
$38,990
$56,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
139 mm
139 mm
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Skoda Superb News
2009 Skoda Superb Price
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Elegance
*excl. on-roads
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2009 Skoda Superb Specs
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2009 Skoda Superb Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Superb
The most fuel efficient Skoda Superb is the Elegance with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Skoda Superb that uses the most amount of fuel is the Elegance with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.6L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Skoda Superb variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Skoda Superb | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, FWD | - | - |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km |
2009 Skoda Superb Warranty
What is the warranty on a Skoda Superb?
The Skoda Superb offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Skoda Superb FAQs
The cheapest Skoda Superb is the Ambition that starts from $38,990.
The most expensive Skoda Superb is the Elegance that starts from $56,990.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Superb is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Ambition and Elegance.
The largest Skoda Superb is the Ambition which measures 1817mm wide, 4838mm in length and sits 1462mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Superb is the Elegance which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Skoda Superb is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Skoda Superb is the Elegance which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Superb may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.