So it turns out there's this less known option available for S3. Is it worth getting? Where can I see more about it (any videos)?

is it the same system which is found in the octy vs mk3 where the steering gets faster when going slow? making going round a hairpin on an alp a lot easier... or being boring and parking in tescos :/ if so it may be able to be activated via VCDS 

may be able to be activated via VCDS 

How can I verify this? The option is 138euros here. Worth the chance?

I may be wrong but it's a trick that vw like to pull a lot. I doubt for 138eur they are going to fit a whole different steering rack. Much more likely is they fit all the same kit and then code it in when the car ships. I guess you could try and find a part number for the steering rack and see if there is more than one available to choose from

Also, they say this option is only available with the sport suspension.

hmm i'm not sure then, I guess 138eur on top of the price of the car isn't going to add much really but people on the octy threads seem to like the progressive system. have a search

SWMBO has a vRS with progressive system. The few times I've used it I like it a lot. It's a shame the Superb couldn't have it from the off as it would make hasty 3 point turns a cinch!

 

Is the Skoda system the same as the Audi system, where it physically changes the ratio via a clever little box of tricks halfway down the steering column? or is completely managed by the electric steering rack? If the former, forget it as a software tweak. 

Judging by the Octavia reviews I've looked at, it's a variable ratio steering rack (ratio increases with steering angle) so no chance of coding.  This and sports suspension sounds like a nice option and very good value.

I recently tried to use the online configurator (in Sweden) and found out that If I spec a Superb L&K 4x4 DSG 190hp I will not get the choice of opting for progressive steering. But if I however try a similar configuration but with a Style I get the option... Strange..

I recently tried to use the online configurator (in Sweden) and found out that If I spec a Superb L&K 4x4 DSG 190hp I will not get the choice of opting for progressive steering. But if I however try a similar configuration but with a Style I get the option... Strange..

Because it is not available with dcc for some reason. At least Lithuanian L&K ar dcc only.

Because it is not available with dcc for some reason. At least Lithuanian L&K ar dcc only.

Ahhh. I see..Strange.

Digging out a topic from the past, but I ordered a Style spec Superb a few days ago, with both DCC and the Progressive steering option. It seems to be an option to combine both in the Belgian configurator for MY2018, it wasn't before.

I wonder whether it'll arrive as configured then. If not, I just might have a word or two with the salesman

I have progressive steering and sport suspension and worth every penny... these two optionals were the two missing ingredients for this car to be perfect :).

 

handles very nice low input to steering and high response so lower effort to drive harder, easier to steer to a twisty road and ofc because of the suspension no more boat ride... just perfect and you don t feel it hard at all and i have a small kid so i am careful with these things.

I have "Speed-related variable steering (servotronic)" and DCC. Is that the same as "progressive steering"?