Upcoming Skoda Superb Laurin & Klement edition spotted testing

It’s no secret that Skoda is preparing to launch the Superb luxury sedan in our four-wheeler market. And not surprisingly pictures of the Skoda Superb Laurin & Klement being tested in India has emerged. This signals the fact that Skoda will available in various trim levels with the new Superb Laurin & Klement being the top end variant. The new Skoda Superb is based on the Volkswagen developed MQB platform and will have more space and be lighter than its predecessor. 

In the international market the Skoda Superb Laurin & Klement is loaded with features to the brim. The car gets equipped with standard features like electronically adjustable front seats, adaptive suspension, three driving modes, heated seats, climate control, parking sensor and keyless entry. Other goodies on the Skoda Superb Laurin & Klement consist of 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, bi-xenon headlamps, 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels and the unique umbrellas tucked in front doors. Whether all these features will be offered on the India-spec Skoda Superb Laurin & Klement remains questionable. 

Talking about powerplant, the Skoda Superb will be available in both petrol and diesel options. The luxury sedan will be powered by the 1.8-litre TSI petrol and 2.0-litre TDI diesel mills which will be mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It wouldn’t be the first occasion that the Laurin & Klement trim level will be offered in India as in the past it was available for the Octavia and Laura. The new Skoda Superb is expected to make its Indian debut at the 2016 Auto Expo in New Delhi early next year. The new Skoda Superb is expected to be priced between Rs 25 to 30 lakh in India. Talking about competition, it will compete with the likes of new Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry and also pit against more premium but smaller sedans like the Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi A3