The Superb is available with several petrol and diesel engines. The base model, the Classic, is available with a 1.9 litre TDI turbodiesel rated at 74 kW, or a 2.0 litre I4 engine rated at 85 kW. The Comfort and Elegance models are offered with a with a 1.8T (110 kW) Petrol or either a 142 kW V6 2.8 litre petrol engine, or a 2.5 litre TDI rated at 120 kW. Transmissions available are a six-speed manual or five-speed tiptronic. As well as offering Volkswagen's older 1.9 litre PD engine, the Superb also uses the new 100 kW 2.0 litre TDIs found in other cars of the Volkswagen Group.
The Superb was facelifted in 2006 to incorporate Skoda's new grille, headlights and tail lights. A Laurin and Klement model became the top of the range, deposing the Elegance model from that position. A range of new engines was introduced and the interior featured real wood as part of some trim levels. Akin to the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Comfort, Elegance and Laurin & Klement models even have an umbrella secreted in the rear door panel.
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