I must be doing my dealer salesman's head in! I've changed my mind/ amended my order more times than kids changes his mind in a sweet shop.

 

I currently have a 2012 Oct VRS TDI with the 6 speed DSG. It had some issues at the start which resulted in Skoda replacing the whole gearbox and its been fine ever since. Occasionally you can feel a little bit of DSG 'feedback' when pushing the pedal to the metal but generally its very smooth and never let me down.

 

I'm buying my Superb via PCP - getting the SE L Exec 190 with a few extras - but originally ordered as a manual. Main reason was the additional cost per month on the PCP and ... well ... I fancied a change (or so I thought). However today - I have changed my mind and asked them to include the DSG. Main reason being, I will probably get bored of the manual after a couple of weeks and miss the extra features from having a DSG box such as full Adaptive Cruise Control and the option change the drive settings (eco, sport etc) as I will have the DSG / SE L Exec combi. Not to mention how lazy my left arm as become since 2012 - I'm not sure its going to be too pleased with changing gear again. I think if I don't I will regret it - especially with having such a luxury car and the cost of the car.

 

I totally appreciate its a personal choice and there is nothing wrong with manual. What have been your thoughts on deciding the transmission? Those who have ordered manual - has there not been a shred of doubt or are you fully committed to the manual?

 

One final thing. Can any one comment on whether the newer DSG gearbox has improved over the wet 6 speed DSG in my Octy VRS? - I'd expect so. Experiences/ views please?

I ordered mine on the 28th August. SE L exec Estate 220ps DSG in petrol blue.  I am coming from a Vauxhall Insignia Elite 160 diesel manual which has been a reliable,comfortable and economical car for the last 3 years. Prior to that I had a Golf mk6 1.6 diesel with DSG.

That was a smashing little car with plenty of go and ideally suited to the DSG gearbox.

The Superb will be my first Skoda. I wanted to stay with a large car as I need plenty of space for my wife's wheelchair.

Haven't had a petrol car since I stopped driving Honda Accords and fancied a powerful petrol engine with no worries about DPF's and Adblue.

Really looking forward to getting the car which apparently is being built during the first week in October and feel confident that I will be getting a good performance from both engine and gearbox.

I realise that I will suffer a drop in economy but as I only do about 8000 miles pa it's not that big a deal.

Extras I've added are the steering wheel with paddles, front parking sensors and colour Maxidot.

Hoping it will be ready by mid November. 

I have gone manual, I enjoyed driving the dsg test car but couldn't find enough reason to spend the extra £'s. Like yourself, I would want it mainly for the acc but I can live without it...

thanks! Having a blackline in DSG - the multi-function steering wheel with paddles was standard. I didn't realise it was an option on the DSG superb. Must update my order!

Is the ACC and Drive mode not standard on both Manual and DSG, at the SE-L level

Is the ACC and Drive mode not standard on both Manual and DSG, at the SE-L level

Yes I'm sure they are but with the DSG gearbox the ACC will go all the way down to 0 mph and will enable you to crawl along in traffic with no input from the driver other than steering corrections - I think ?????

Acc is. Don't think their would be much point of drive mode on a manual.

Acc will have limited use on a manual gearbox. On a dsg it has the capability to bring the car to a stop. Not sure about drive mode.

Drive mode should make some difference with a manual as it alters how responsive the gaspedal is.

Please correct me if wrong but I thought Drivemode was for DSG's only....

Please correct me if wrong but I thought Drivemode was for DSG's only....

You know, Im actually not sure about that.

But if it is availble with a manual box, its not useless atleast.

Edit: come to think about it, it has to available with manual as well. Doest the mode button control the DCC?

Edited 30 September, 201510 yr by Gromle

Here is the full list of the SEL exec Spec for both Manual and DSG.

 

This is drive mode I think. 

 

• Modular transverse matrix (MQB) drive select (Charisma)/selection of driving profile 
  

Hope this helps.

Standard Equipment

Safety, functionality, comfort

• 12-volt socket(s)
  
• 3-point seat belt for center rear seat
  
• 3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
  
• 8 speakers (passive)
  
• Adaptive Cruise Control
  
• Boot net programme
  
• Breakaway interior rear view mirror, automatically dimming
  
• Breakdown set
  
• Category 2
  
• Center console
  
• Child seat anchor for child seat system ISOFIX
  
• Antenna for AM/FM reception, "diversity"
  
• Anti-theft alarm system, passenger compartment control, backup horn and towing protection
  
• Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc
  
• Door warning lights front and reflectors rear
  
• Drawer under left front seat
  
• Driver's and front passenger air bag with knee air bag and front passenger air bag deactivation
  
• Electric interface for external use, AUX-IN, USB (iPod-capable)
  
• Electric seat adjustment with memory system right, left seat mechanically height-adjustable
  
• Electrically adjustable lumbar support for right front seat
  
• Electrically operated boot
  
• Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
  
• Exterior mirrors: with memory function, automatically dimming, electrically foldable/adjustable, separately heated
  
• Foldable trunk cover
  
• Front center armrest
  
• Front fog lamp and cornering lamp
  
• Front headrests
  
• Gas discharge headlights with variable light distribution
  
• Headlight washer system
  
• Headlight-range adjustment, automatic/ dynamic with dynamic bending light (AFS 1)
  
• Heated front seats
  
• Hill hold control
  
• Interior light in footwell front and rear
  
• Leather seat covering
  
• Luggage compartment lighting
  
• Mirror Link
  
• Modular transverse matrix (MQB) drive select (Charisma)/selection of driving profile (Drive Mode I think)
  
• Multi-function display/on-board computer "Medium"
  
• Navigation system - High
  
• Park distance control
  
• Preparation for cell phone with WLAN (BT interface)
  
• Radio and telephone controls
  
• Radio High (Japan)
  
• Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing
  
• Rear seat bench unsplit, backrest split folding with center armrest
  
• Rest Assist (drowsiness detection)
  
• Seat belt reminder, optical and acoustic electric contact
  
• Separate daytime running lights with low beam assistant and "Coming Home" function
  
• Service interval prolongation
  
• Side air bag front with curtain air bag
  
• Start/stop system with regenerative braking
  
• Stowage box with cover in luggage boot side panel
  
• Sun visors with mirror, illuminated, airbag label on sun visor
  
• Sunset glass
  
• Three rear headrests
  
• Tire pressure warning light
  
• Tool kit
  
• Two reading lights front, two rear
  
• Wheel bolts with anti-theft protection (unlockable)
  
• Windshield in heat-insulating glass
  
• Windshield wiper intermittent control with light/rain sensor
  
• With umbrella
  
• Without add. lights (interior lighting)
  
• Without bracket
  
• Without cargo area
  
• Without roof rails/roof load rack
  
• Without subsequent warranty
  
• Digital clock
  
• Digital radio reception
  
• Disc brakes, rear
  

Exterior

• Covers for alloy wheels
  
• LED taillamp assembly
  
• Left exterior mirror: convex
  
• Rear exhaust tailpipe (standard)
  
• Right exterior mirror: convex
  
• Tires 235/45 R18 94W
  
• Body-colored bumpers
  
• Bright moldings
  
• Alloy wheels 8J x 18
  

Interior

• Comfort front seats
  
• Chrome package (type 2)
  
• Leather gearshift knob/handle
  
• Leather trimmed multi-function sports steering wheel
  
• Scuff plates in door apertures
  
• Standard pedal cluster
  
• Dark aluminium look inserts
  
• Door and side trim panel in foam film and woven fabric
  

Drive mode is available on manual.

 

ACC will still work with the manual box because, like the CC on new models, it's doesn't cut out when you depress the clutch.