So I'm looking at replacing my 07 plate 55,000 mile e class with a Superb estate, elegance 4x4. Probably a mid 2013, and I have the July 13 brochure. Right then, the brochure shows (excluding the V6),that the 6 speed manual 4x4 is only available with 140ps, and the dsg 4x4 comes with the 170ps. How come I can find other combinations (a dsg with 140) on the Skoda website?

Slight update, I should say that I am only interested in the 4x4 version.

Because Skoda optimizes its portofolio for turnover and not for customers satisfaction.

Edited 21 March, 201412 yr by digidoctor

I've seen 1 140 DSG 4x4 & it was a July 2012 model on Autotrader. I have also seen a few manual 170 4x4's

Which would you prefer a 170 or a 140? DSG or manual??

There is a local Arnold Clark that has a 4x4 170 elegance with manual. I've looked at it - 44k on the clock. But it's really dirty, would need a serious valet

Late pre facelift 4x4 170's were only available as manuals, 140's were DSG. The FL models are the opposite, 170's are DSG only. That's why I bought a late pre FL rather than new 4x4 as I don't like DSG with diesel engines (a minority view probably, hence Skoda UK's decision to drop the manual 170) and I wanted the 170.

Edit: you can find pre FL Superbs on 63 plates as well as FL models, hence the confusion. Your brochure is for the FL model

Edited 21 March, 201412 yr by Bristolf2b

Thanks for the responses. I knew about the one in Arnold Clark on other threads. After reading the threads, hopefully a 170 (£15 difference in road tax), not much to lose in fuel consumption over the 140. A dsg would be my preference.

I'm not far up the road from you either - we are going to end up fighting over the same cars!!!

Polo6n1600i, are you also looking for a 4x4 estate, dsg? There will be no fighting on this forum!!

Was just a friendly bit of banter - looks like I'll be after a 170cr manual fwd twindoor.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for you though. I did see one on auto trader this morning is dark blue for £15995??? (170 DSG 4x4)