No, it is not a tri zone.

 

This one is tri zoneSkoda_Superb_III_2015_nova_zive_90_interier_zad_800_600.jpg Observe, those two buttons, red for warm and blue for cold

 

Cool, that solves that one then!

You obviously misunderstood me completely. It's not like I look away whenever I come across an A6 or Q7 or whatever  I was talking about the combination.

A combination of front LED indicators/standard rear indicators - Never seen before

A combination of front standard/rear LED indicators - YES seen before numerous times

 

Looking at the 208 GTI though I think it doesn't have rear LED indicator either. That would be a first to me. So yes maybe Superb does have front LED indicator integrated with LED DRL but then it's even more strange to have standard read indicator. Just looks odd and wrong to me.

My 2014 FL has front led indicator, side indicator is also led. But rear indicator is a normal bulb

Glad that it sounds as if the 280BHP TSI will make it to the UK, I would imagine the sales should be significantly better than the old 3.6 as with emissions of 165g/km and 40MPG combined it should be a lot more attractive.

 

Not sure if there are really any competitors for it either? Are there any other cars of a similar size with that amount of power and 4wd, without going really expensive?

 

Ok, let's see what we have:

 

Superb 280 HP / 350 NM (1700-5600 wow wow wow) 5.8s 164g CO2

Opel Insignia 2.0 turbo 250 HP / 400 Nm (2500-4000) 8.6s (7.5s if manual) 192g CO2 (184g if manual)

Opel Insignia 2.8V6 turbo OPC 325 HP / 435 Nm 6.3s 251 CO2

 

And probably that's it. 

Ok, let's see what we have:

 

Superb 280 HP / 350 NM (1700-5600 wow wow wow) 5.8s 164g CO2

Opel Insignia 2.0 turbo 250 HP / 400 Nm (2500-4000) 8.6s (7.5s if manual) 192g CO2 (184g if manual)

Opel Insignia 2.8V6 turbo OPC 325 HP / 435 Nm 6.3s 251 CO2

 

And probably that's it. 

 

Yikes the 2,8 Insignia must weigh a LOT to be THAT slow compared to the Superb that has 45hp LESS! And then add to that the 251 vs 164 g/CO2. Game over I'd say.

The Insignia VXR certainly doesn't feel slow when driven hard, but you can definitely tell there's a lot of weight to it. It's not a car you chuck about on a track.

The torque spread on the Superb seems very healthy, and the 4wd must help it off the line too. Is the Insignia 4wd?

The torque spread on the Superb seems very healthy, and the 4wd must help it off the line too. Is the Insignia 4wd?

 

Yep

Nice gallery of the Superb here, the bodywork looks really beautifully made. Video too showing how the bonnet opens:

 

http://auto.idnes.cz/foto.aspx?r=automoto&c=A150219_114020_automoto_fdv&foto=HIG595fd3__DSC5770.jpg

Nice gallery of the Superb here, the bodywork looks really beautifully made. Video too showing how the bonnet opens:

 

http://auto.idnes.cz/foto.aspx?r=automoto&c=A150219_114020_automoto_fdv&foto=HIG595fd3__DSC5770.jpg

 

Good pics in there!  And the adaptive cruise / emergency braking eye clearly visible under the badge in the grille:

 

 

This video answered all my questions about LED indicators - Superb Exterior

Nice front just too bad they screwed it up with the rear...

 

So, Shark are currently able to map the Seat Leon Cupra 280 to 350 bhp and from 350 to 475Nm torque. Imagine that, in a big Sko' with 4WD...

Is the 280BHP TSI mechanically different from the 220BHP version in the Octy RS then?

No but wireless charging is - I'm assuming inductive and wireless is the same but I'm not a techie so maybe I stand corrected!

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Yes, inductive and wireless charging of small devices (phones) are the same and I don't think it is mentioned anywhere yet

Yes, inductive and wireless charging of small devices (phones) are the same and I don't think it is mentioned anywhere yet

Hmmm....I've definitely seen it but maybe it was on another press release. It will be 2016 before it's available

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Adaptive suspension will be standard on the L&K.....nice!

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Ok, let's see what we have:

 

Superb 280 HP / 350 NM (1700-5600 wow wow wow) 5.8s 164g CO2

Opel Insignia 2.0 turbo 250 HP / 400 Nm (2500-4000) 8.6s (7.5s if manual) 192g CO2 (184g if manual)

Opel Insignia 2.8V6 turbo OPC 325 HP / 435 Nm 6.3s 251 CO2

 

And probably that's it. 

All New Mondeo offers 240 ps / 340 Nm, 7.9 secs, 169g CO2 (6-speed auto), so in the ball-park but not a real contender.

 

DC

This is going to be one nice car when it arrives, I shall be waiting for the dealer pre-view car to arrive, lets hope it's a right hooker this time so you can get a proper feel for it.

Interesting tyre dimensions for standard versions.

215/60R16

215/55R17

 

What are they for the top spec version? 235 or 245mm of width?

That's a little bit larger than the sizes on the O3, as you would expect for a bigger car.

Of course if they are an unusual size they'll be more pricey than the more common ones.

Interesting tyre dimensions for standard versions.

215/60R16

215/55R17

What are they for the top spec version? 235 or 245mm of width?

Well hopefully the profile will be higher than the current 18s which are 40. The 215 on the 17s seems odd, did they mean 225 I wonder? Maybe they will go with 235 for 18s and 245 on the 19s? As mentioned above this will all make for expensive replacements !

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If we (correctly) assume Superb and Passat are the same MQB plattaform, the 18" rims should be associated with 235/45 R18 tyres, the same as in top-of-the-line Passat Sport.

Ok, let's see what we have:

 

Superb 280 HP / 350 NM (1700-5600 wow wow wow) 5.8s 164g CO2

Opel Insignia 2.0 turbo 250 HP / 400 Nm (2500-4000) 8.6s (7.5s if manual) 192g CO2 (184g if manual)

Opel Insignia 2.8V6 turbo OPC 325 HP / 435 Nm 6.3s 251 CO2

 

And probably that's it. 

I think the stats for the Superb are a little too good.

 

Not sure how the Cupra 280 DSG Seat Leon can only muster 0-60 in 5.8s and the much heavier Superb will do it in the same time?

 

Yes I know the 4x4 aids off the line, however the Superb 280 will not be allowed to be too much quicker than the top of the range BiTDI Passat and certainly shouldn't match a car with over 200kg less body weight like the Seat Cupra    

 

I do though admit it is looking a very tasty car,... 

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The Octy Scout TDI 185 is quicker to 62mph than the Octy RS with the same engine because it's 4x4, so it's feasible.

The Octy Scout TDI 185 is quicker to 62mph than the Octy RS with the same engine because it's 4x4, so it's feasible.

But the Scout and VRS are similar in weight, whereas the Superb will be 200kg heavier at least than the the Cupra,...

But the Scout and VRS are similar in weight, whereas the Superb will be 200kg heavier at least than the the Cupra,...

 

True, but one could outweigh the other ending up with a similar time. Not saying the Cupra wouldn't be generally quicker, but the 4x4 will be especially helpful off the line. That's quite a lot of power to put down for the 2wd Leon! Could be geared differently too.