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Skoda Superb Hatchback 1.4 TSI iV SE Technology DSG 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	SE Technology
Price	£38,850
Battery Capacity	13
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	7.4
Top Speed	139 mph
Length	4869 mm
Width	1864 mm
Height	1468 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	485 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1675 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth system
CareConnect and Emergency Call
Driver fatigue sensor
E mode button for electric/hybrid drive
eCall emergency system
Electromechanical power steering
Front assist with pedestrian protection
Stop/start engine system and energy recovery
Unique iV instrument panel
Virtual cockpit
Voice control system
Wireless smartlink apple carplay, SmartLink+ android auto and mirror link connectivity

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic chassis control
E-noise generator for electric drive with noise emitted upto speed of 50km/h
Two charging cables 16amp for wallbox/chargepoints (mode 3) and 10amp mains charge cable (mode 2)
XDS+

Entertainment

2 USB ports
Bolero radio with 8" touchscreen display
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome window surround
Electrically adjustable heated and folding door mirrors with memory function
Front and rear electric windows
Front fog lights
LED rear lights - low functionality
Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
Low LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and light assist with high beam control without full LED Matrix headlights
Privacy glass
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Unique front grille with chrome-plated elements and charging socket cover
Unique iV badge on tailgate

Interior Features

12v power point in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Front and rear footwell illumination
Front armrest with storage box
Grey headlining
Height adjustable front and rear head restraints
Ice scraper
Illuminated and cooled glovebox
Interior lights with control switches
Isofix child seat fittings on outer rear seats
Leather upholstery
LED front and rear reading lights
One umbrella compartments in driver door with one umbrella in drivers door
Overhead glasses storage compartment
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Removable parcel shelf
Single front passenger seat
Split folding rear seats
Sport button for hybrid drive delivering maximum system performance
Storage compartment for charging cables under the luggage compartment mat
Storage compartment with cover in luggage compartment side panels
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Ticket holder on A Pillar

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
7 airbags - Front, front side, curtain, driver's knee airbag with front passenger deactivation switch
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
Manual child lock in rear doors
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm with interior monitoring tilt sensor and back up horn
Electronic engine immobiliser
Remote central locking with SAFE system

Trim

Unique decorative door sills front and rear

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	13
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	210
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	144
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.2
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	45
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	10
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	39

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.012
Particles	0
Standard Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	126
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	135
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	115
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	108
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	164
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	119
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH	8
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL	5
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	24
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	24

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	80
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	0.26
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.19
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEH	1088.5
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEL	1499.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	5.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	4.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	7.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	5.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	48.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	50.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	45.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	47.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	55.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	59.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	39.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	41
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	51.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	53.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	267.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	242.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	267.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	2
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.4
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	139 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	STRATOS
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1468 mm
Length	4869 mm
Wheelbase	2841 mm
Width	1864 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2031 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	2260 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1610 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	485 l
Max. Loading Weight	585 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1900
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1675 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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