Skoda have dropped the 4x4 TDI from the L&K engines / options list and only offer it on the SEL. Strange enough they still sell the 280TSI with 4x4.

Is there a logic to this decision?

Is the TDI 4x4 regarded as work horse and not good enough for the Superb anymore?

The Kodiaq as a "proper" off roader is still being offered with a this combinations.

Probably didn’t sell very many

 

Last months SMMT car sales figures (June) show diesel cars sold were down to lowly 8.1% (15,027 cars of 186,128 sold) so not surprising what is becoming a niche market is getting dropped.  Pure electric cars now sell third more than diesel, so they probably think would be competing against the Enyaq

 

https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/

 

The UKs car tax regime probably also counted against it as any list price just over £40k is penalised, rather discourages anyone spending a bit over the threshold, whereas if you can afford a £50+k car probably just going to accept the extra tax.

 

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Edited 12 July, 20214 yr by SurreyJohn

I just specced an SEL with TDI 4x4 DSG similar to L&K and the SEL come out at £49500, The L&K is on FWD and is a mere £44500.

I then specced an Audi A6 Avant quattro black edition and that came out at £54000, but you get fat 20" wheels, but no heated windscreen and no heated rear seats.

Skoda is really trying to go upmarket - pricewise.

Frankly, I'd rather have an L&K plus 10 large in my pocket than a Chavvy A6.