In the Skoda Superb Combi a new diesel engine, the DSG dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive a harmonious connection enter. Test of 140 HP of strong Czech station wagons.
Now, also the last pump nozzle diesel Skoda has banished from the program. At the point of this two litre, an equally large variant with modern common-rail direct injection, also 140 HP delivers strong and with identical best torque value of 320 nm.The new machine in the Skoda Superb is less compressed (16.5 instead of 18.5) and has two balancing shafts which benefit primarily the quietness. Skoda except in the Skoda Superb in the series offers this new engine Octavia and Yeti, on request with all-wheel drive and six-speed dual-clutch transmission. In the Octavia, this charming mix is however reserved for only the Combi variant, as well as the Scout in the off-road look.
In the large Skoda Superb Combi makes this combination of drive a very harmonious impression. The TDI engine like in the test with fine start at low rpm, as well as with engaging Rotary joy. His uniform power delivery and the good running culture promote a serene driving of bar any hustle and bustle. It fits particularly well to the by no means booming temperament of just under 1.7 ton space vehicle.
As turns out the dual-clutch transmission (extra charge 2,000 euros) in the Skoda Superb Combi, which changes the six gears without interruption of tractive effort and an automatic mode at hand holds. In it the unit right almost everything: in the context of a low consumption turns it early in the next higher level of driving, keeps the upper course long and does not hesitate in power demand on the other hand, spontaneously, but still soft return. On the active active sports programme, as well as on manual intervention with the clunky selector you do without safely.
In contrast to the 170 HP of strong two-liter TDI, which is available four wheel drives with conventional six-speed manual transmission, Skoda in the weaker superb brother offers the all-wheel drive (1,800 euro extra) only in conjunction with the direct transmission (DSG).
Imperceptibly, the electronically controlled four-wheel drive varies the force distribution in the test. A fourth generation Haldex multi-plate clutch and electronic Differenzialsperren ensure that the greatest driving forces are always allocated to the wheels with the best liability. This increases the propulsion and the safety on slippery terrain and in the border region. Good handling characteristics and a power steering with fine feedback count as to the strengths of Skoda superb as the ride comfort of a balanced suspension and comfortable seats.
With DSG and all-wheel drive is the very solid-looking inside the Skoda Superb Combi as 30.950 euro to have - a bargain under the large station wagons.
