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Skoda Superb Estate 1.5 TSI iV Laurin + Klement DSG 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Laurin + Klement
Price	£49,975
Battery Capacity	25.7
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	8.1
Top Speed	136 mph
Length	4902 mm
Width	1849 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	510 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1778 kg

Driver Convenience

13" touchscreen display with satellite navigation
4x USB-C ports (2x in front centre console and 2x in rear) (45W)
Adaptive cruise control with speed assist,lane assist plus and traffic tram assist
Blind spot detection with door exit warning
Bluetooth system
CareConnect and Emergency Call
ChatGPT functionality
Drive mode selection
Driver fatigue sensor
Front assist with extended predictive pedestrian protection
Front cross traffic assist
PAS
Quick start all heating software functionality
Remote park assist
Stop/start engine system
Traffic sign recognition
Turn assist with evasive assistance
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Washer for rear camera
Wireless charging for one smartphone (15W) with cooling function
Wireless smartlink apple carplay, SmartLink+ android auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic chassis control plus with progressive dynamic steering
Mode 3 charging cable

Entertainment

Canton sound system - 14+1 speaker
DAB Digital radio
Display cleaner
FM radio connection
Web radio connection

Exterior Features

Acoustic side windows and interior noise suppression
Backdrop lighting
Body colour door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Chrome roof rails
Chrome window surround
Dynamic range control with poor weather light and integrated fog light
Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and driver side auto-dimming door mirrors with memory function, integrated indicators and logo projection
Frameless auto-dimming rear view mirror with USB-C
Ice scraper in fuel tank cap
LED 3rd brake light
Light assist with High beam control
Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
Privacy glass
Rear fog lights (x2)
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen wiper
Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels
Unique dark chrome grille surround with dark chrome rib elements, plus dark chrome rear diffuser strip
Windscreen wipers with rain sensor

Interior Features

12V socket 1x centre console 1x boot
14-way electrically adjustable, memory, front seats with 4-way pneumatic lumbar support, and extendable thigh support with smart comfort entry aid
2x cargo elements in boot
2x light in boot
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4x foldable bag hooks in boot
60:40 Split folding rear seats
Advanced massage function for front seats
Bottle holders in the front doors 1.5 litre bottle and rear 1.5 litre bottle
Cup holder in front with easy open mat
Front armrest with storage box
Front sports comfort seats
Heated and ventilated front seats
Height adjustable front and rear head restraints
Illuminated glovebox
Interior lights with control switches
Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear and front passenger seats
LED front and rear reading lights
Single front passenger seat
Skoda lettering on steering wheel
Storage compartment with cover
Storage pockets on back of front seats
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Ticket holder on A Pillar
Tri zone climate control
Umbrella in driver's door

Packs

Light and view package - Superb
Parking package - Superb
Transport package - Superb Estate
Winter package - Superb

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
8 Airbags - Front driver and passenger,front side driver and passenger,centre,curtain front and rear,drivers knee
Crew protect assist
Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light
Electronic parking brake
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR, RBS, CBC, multi-collision brake (MKB) and Auto hold
Hill hold assist
Power operated child lock in rear doors

Security

Alarm with interior monitoring tilt sensor and back up horn
Backrest remote release from trunk
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keyless start/stop
Remote central locking with SAFE system
Third key
Walk away locking

Trim

Decorative front door sills

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	25.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	675
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	40
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	40
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	19.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.6
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	128
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	80

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	90
NOx	0.01
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	124
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	130
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	109
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	106
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	160
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	115
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	112
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH	4
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL	3
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	31
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	33
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	31

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	0.2
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.1
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEH	1540.2
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEL	2111
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	56.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	56.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	56.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	56.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	56.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	56.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	56.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	204.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	195.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	204.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	30E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	2
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	93
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	82
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.1
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	136 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BELATRIX
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1482 mm
Length	4902 mm
Wheelbase	2841 mm
Width	1849 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2090 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	2350 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1770 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	510 l
Max. Loading Weight	572 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1778 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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