Skoda Superb Diesel Revealed In India Ahead Of 2027 Launch

Skoda has revealed the Skoda Superb diesel in India ahead of the fourth-generation sedan's expected launch in the first half of 2027. The Czech carmaker will bring the range-topping Laurin & Klement (L&K) trim of the Skoda Superb to India as a completely built unit (CBU) import.

Customers can now register their interest in the Skoda Superb at the firm's dealerships, with deliveries slated to begin in the second quarter of 2027. The Superb was previously sold in India as a CBU import in 2024, but this marks the first time the fourth-generation model has been officially offered to Indian buyers.

Skoda Superb: Diesel Powertrain

The India-spec Skoda Superb is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 150hp and 360Nm. It is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that drives the front wheels. Skoda claims a 0-100km/h time of 9.2 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 225km/h.

A more powerful 193hp version of this engine, matched with an all-wheel-drive system, was showcased at the 2025 Auto Expo but has since been ruled out for the India-spec car. The Skoda Superb gets Progressive Dynamic Steering and Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC), which adjusts the handling balance based on speed, road conditions and the selected driving mode.

The Skoda Superb's arrival also marks the return of a diesel engine to the wider Volkswagen Group lineup in India, six years after the group last offered one in 2020, ahead of the switch to BS6 emission norms.

Skoda Superb: Exterior Design & Dimensions

The fourth-generation Skoda Superb retains the sedan's familiar silhouette. Up front is the Skoda Signature grille with chrome slats and a chrome surround, along with a bumper featuring honeycomb mesh air inlets and a horizontal chrome bar. Matrix LED headlights with a cornering function are joined by LED daytime running lamps with welcome and goodbye animations.

Skoda will offer the Superb with 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels as standard. Chrome finishing runs around the window surrounds, while the front fenders carry the 'Laurin & Klement' badge. At the rear are wraparound LED tail-lights with the same animation sequence as the headlights, along with a Skoda wordmark on the tailgate.

Skoda Superb Interior, Features & Safety

Inside, the Superb gets a dual-tone black-and-Cognac cabin with a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10-inch digital driver's display and a 3-spoke steering wheel with a 'Skoda' wordmark. As on the Kodiaq SUV, rotary dials with digital screens on the centre console handle the climate and audio controls, while the seats get leatherette upholstery matching the cabin's colour scheme.

Other features include a 14-speaker Canton sound system, 3-zone climate control, a 25-watt wireless phone charger, rear sunblinds and a powered tailgate with gesture support. The front seats are powered and offer memory, heating, ventilation and massage functions. A 'Sleep Package' comes as standard, adding adjustable headrests for the rear outboard seats and two blankets.

Safety equipment includes 10 airbags, a 360-degree camera, Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems, an electronic parking brake, a tyre-pressure monitoring system and automatic parking assistance.

Skoda Superb: Expected Price & Rivals

As a CBU import, the Superb is expected to carry a premium positioning, with pricing likely in the Rs 55-60 lakh range. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement, due to come into force in 2027, could lower import duties and bring the price down further.

Should Skoda price the Superb competitively, it could serve as an alternative to the Toyota Camry, currently the only other sedan in this premium segment.