VEHICLE CUTAWAYS skoda superb

WHO SUPPLIES WHAT TO THE SKODA SUPERB 2016

The Superb has been the flagship model for Skoda since its launch in 2004 and a major player in the D+ segment of sedans in India. The car takes forward Skoda’s legacy of delivering robust build quality, coupled with multiple and options to complement both the enthusiast and the sensi- ble one behind the wheels. We bring you details of the suppliers that make the Superb the vehicle it is.

The Superb has been Skoda India’s Skoda India launched the second The current generation Superb, flagship model since its launch in 2004. generation of the Superb in April 2009 launched in February this year, is based Codenamed B5, this with the with VWs global 2 l TDI on VW’s flexible MQB platform. The longest in its segment came and the 1.8 l TSI petrol unit. The 2 l powertrain has remained the same, with the 2.8 l V6 petrol and a 2.5 l V6 engine came equipped with the Pumpe with the producing 177.5 diesel options. Built on the VW Passat Düse (PD) technology that had an hp and 320 Nm of , while the die- platform, the Superb was a CBU and inbuilt with a high pres- sel motor bells out 174.6 hp and 350 took on the likes of the Toyota Camry sure direct injection system. In terms of Nm of torque. In terms of design, the and the Honda Accord. What design, the subtle yet stately exterior new Superb stays true to VWs German differentiated it from the competition was replaced by a long roof line and a credentials, and one can draw similari- was that the petrol engine featured steep C-pillar, giving a stretch-limo ties with the VW Passat and the five-valves-per-cylinder. appearance to the car. A4 luxury sedans.

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Cable Bundling & Fixing Elements [Steering] Cable Bundling & Fixing Elements [Body] HELLERMANNTYTON HELLERMANNTYTON Diaphragms for Fuel Management Kick Sensor (virtual foot pedal) CONTINENTAL HUF HÜLSBECK & FÜRST Transmission Shafts Halogen foglamp HIRSCHVOGEL UMFORMTECHNIK HELLA Synchronizer Friction Systems Panorama Roof HOERBIGER WEBASTO Hub Bearing Unit Liftgate Hinge SKF EDSCHA

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Timing Belt [Diesel & Gasoline Engine] DAYCO Chassis Hot & Cold Gaskets FEDERAL-MOGUL Conrods MAHLE Roller Finger Follower Interior GT TECHNOLOGIES Synchronizer OERLIKON Seat Systems Oil Mist Separator Brose HENGST Camshafts THYSSENKRUPP Climate Control System Intake Manifold PREH MANN + HUMMEL Chassis: spring link GESTAMP Central Infotainment Unit Pivot Elements PREH SCHAEFFLER Dual Mass Flywheel ZF Overhead Lighting Consoles A/C Lines GRUPO ANTOLIN TI AUTOMOTIVE Steering Column lever damper CULTRARO Radiator Valeo Cable Bundling & Fixing Elements HELLERMANNTYTON Pressure Pipe WOCO

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