Have Skoda given up with the present Superb?

rotodiesel · 15-10-2007, 11:03

I've just had a brochure "Winter warmers" from my supplying Skoda dealer. It's a pretty amateurish job - on page 1 the New Fabia is advertised as having "Halogen Headlights". Find me a current car which doesn't - unless it has gas discharge lamps.

There's no mention at all of the Superb - I think they must have just lost the plot with this model. I'd like to know what percentage of UK sales by number the Superb represents.

rotodiesel.

kprm77 · 15-10-2007, 11:12

I've noticed that too - the bumph I get through always has the Fabia, Octavia and Roomster, but no Superb

pugwash · 15-10-2007, 17:21

talking to sales about superbs in general and he was saying they are really hard to get now - new one coming next year so maybe skoda uk have a strategy!!!! - - - -or maybe not.

woodenspatulas · 15-10-2007, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

New Fabia is advertised as having "Halogen Headlights". Find me a current car which doesn't - unless it has gas discharge lamps.

probably meant to say halogen lights with DE module

i dont think Skoda would be happy to find out they arent including the superb in their sales stuff, they have just given out new 48 demostrator superbs to boost interest int he car. it may be due for replacement, but the current superb is still available

rotodiesel · 15-10-2007, 18:24

What's a DE Module?

rotodiesel.

skodanut · 15-10-2007, 22:08

hi there guys...was looking on google and came across the skoda tudor 11...would any of you know if this model is in the skoda line up for 2008 apparently it boasts a 4.2ltr V8 ^_^

ScoobyChris · 15-10-2007, 22:13

I think the Tudor has been a concept car for a few years now and I'm not sure there's really a place for it in the Skoda portfolio as it would be stepping on the toes of the hotter Audi's and VW's.....

Chris

skodanut · 15-10-2007, 22:16

Here's a picture of it.....hope it comes out...never was anygood on a pc hehe

skodanut · 15-10-2007, 22:21

all the better for showing their counterparts what they can actually come up with in my opinion...after all..they out sell volkswagon dont they?

dougie vrs · 15-10-2007, 22:36

check my profile picture, this was the first tudor,didn't know they had done another one.looks cracking.

westerdam2 · 15-10-2007, 22:44

I want one! (stamps feet)

dougie vrs · 15-10-2007, 22:52

not going to happen as far as i know, and according to anything i've read. but really hope i'm wrong ..would shut up the badge snobs once and for all.

Supurbia · 16-10-2007, 00:39

Superb is on the run out, it's never been a mass volume car anyway, dealers struggle to sell them new "I don't think this will be the case next year" at this time it's a case of why plug a car that is effectively technically ten years old now and in a bracket where unless like me you need a large car for work the average Joe doesn't want because he's been influenced that his life status will go up if he purchases one of the new breed pauper Range Rover types like the Quasqai, and imo this type of vehicle is going to be a real curse on the road, all the Pug 307 gang will want one and we all knows how they drive in a small car, give them something larger and you can imagine the damage they will do to pedestrians and parked cars.

Baker21 · 16-10-2007, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

What's a DE Module?

rotodiesel.

Skoda's marketing refers to the Halogen Lamps on the Fabia but as stated it means the fact that the lamps now use a DE Module and not a FF (Free-Form) Relfector to distribute the light pattern on the road.

The DE module provides a sharper cut off, improved light spread and a compact package within the lamp to meet the legal requirements of light output.

The DE module is the 'bulls eye' glass dome in the centre of the lamp, seen in the Superb headlamps, as opposed to a FF Reflector where you can usually see the bulb and bulbshield similar to the Octavia MK1 or Fabia MK1....

rotodiesel · 16-10-2007, 10:24

Thanks for the explanation - there's no reference to a "DE Module" on the Skoda brochure. I don't think the marketing dept which produced this leaflet would know a DE module if it hit them.

I find the headlamps on my Superb to be very indifferent despite their complex construction. The chromatic abberation present on the dip cutoff line due to the use of a non compound lens is annoying - I fail to see any advantage in this lamp design over the conventional reflector. My old SAAB had better lights - it used a conventional refector and an H4 lamp.

rotodiesel.

Baker21 · 16-10-2007, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

Thanks for the explanation - there's no reference to a "DE Module" on the Skoda brochure. I don't think the marketing dept which produced this leaflet would know a DE module if it hit them.

I find the headlamps on my Superb to be very indifferent despite their complex construction. The chromatic abberation present on the dip cutoff line due to the use of a non compound lens is annoying - I fail to see any advantage in this lamp design over the conventional reflector. My old SAAB had better lights - it used a conventional refector and an H4 lamp.

rotodiesel.

We (Hella) Designed and Manufactured the lamp and it is more than likely we Designed and Manufactured the Saab Headlamp used to find better.....apologies if the cut off is not as crisp but I can not compare as I have not driven with the Halogen units on the Superb or the Saab......

Xenon is a must and I am more than happy with them on my Superb....

Babs · 16-10-2007, 11:01

the Tudor become the Audi A5...

dougie vrs · 16-10-2007, 23:18

skodanut where did you get the tudor pics from,?it's a different car from all the pics i have seen ,or found.

Bluefox · 22-10-2007, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

...on page 1 the New Fabia is advertised as having "Halogen Headlights"...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

...there's no mention at all of the Superb - I think they must have just lost the plot with this model...

I think they may have lost the plot altogether after that mistake...

Lummox · 22-10-2007, 21:33

The new transverse engined Superb is ready for productio from what I heard.

Should be nice.

Lummox · 22-10-2007, 21:33

The new transverse engined Superb is ready for production from what I heard.

Should be nice.

rotodiesel · 22-10-2007, 23:11

I'm sure the build standard will be excellent. If it's based on the B6 Passat as presumably it must be, I would expect Skoda to eliminate the rattles which still plague the VW version.

I hope they haven't fitted that damn silly electric handbrake. Imagine a hill start with 1500kg of trailer behind. A solution to a problem we don't have.

rotodiesel.

Lummox · 23-10-2007, 07:00

I would think they will follow suit with the electric handbrake and auto hold control.

Tom_vRS · 23-10-2007, 07:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

I would think they will follow suit with the electric handbrake and auto hold control.

I'd have thought so. Can't imagine a scenario where that would be a problem, except maybe when wanting to chuck it around an icy car park

15-10-2007, 11:03	#1
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 669 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 74 Posts	Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? I've just had a brochure "Winter warmers" from my supplying Skoda dealer. It's a pretty amateurish job - on page 1 the New Fabia is advertised as having "Halogen Headlights". Find me a current car which doesn't - unless it has gas discharge lamps. There's no mention at all of the Superb - I think they must have just lost the plot with this model. I'd like to know what percentage of UK sales by number the Superb represents. rotodiesel.

15-10-2007, 11:12	#2
kprm77 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 292 Members Car: 55 Skoda Superb PD130 Edition 100 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? I've noticed that too - the bumph I get through always has the Fabia, Octavia and Roomster, but no Superb __________________ Kevin Mc 2005 Skoda Superb PD130 Edition 100 2004 Skoda Superb PD130 Comfort - gone

15-10-2007, 17:21	#3
pugwash Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NORTHUMBERLAND Posts: 54 Members Car: skoda superb 2 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? talking to sales about superbs in general and he was saying they are really hard to get now - new one coming next year so maybe skoda uk have a strategy!!!! - - - -or maybe not.

15-10-2007, 18:24	#5
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 669 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? What's a DE Module? rotodiesel.

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skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 171 Members Car: superb comfort 140 tdi Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? hi there guys...was looking on google and came across the skoda tudor 11...would any of you know if this model is in the skoda line up for 2008 apparently it boasts a 4.2ltr V8 ^_^

15-10-2007, 22:13	#7
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,193 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? I think the Tudor has been a concept car for a few years now and I'm not sure there's really a place for it in the Skoda portfolio as it would be stepping on the toes of the hotter Audi's and VW's..... Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

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skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 171 Members Car: superb comfort 140 tdi Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? all the better for showing their counterparts what they can actually come up with in my opinion...after all..they out sell volkswagon dont they?

15-10-2007, 22:36	#10
dougie vrs can i get a mk2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: glasgow Posts: 366 Members Car: octavia mk1 vrs Thanks: 66 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? check my profile picture, this was the first tudor,didn't know they had done another one.looks cracking.

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westerdam2 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Scotland Posts: 2,365 Members Car: Was Superb Elegance 2.8v6, now Saab 2.0t Aero Thanks: 34 Thanked 67 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? I want one! (stamps feet)

15-10-2007, 22:52	#12
dougie vrs can i get a mk2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: glasgow Posts: 366 Members Car: octavia mk1 vrs Thanks: 66 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? not going to happen as far as i know, and according to anything i've read. but really hope i'm wrong ..would shut up the badge snobs once and for all.

16-10-2007, 00:39	#13
Supurbia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 985 Members Car: Superb 1.9 TDi Auto Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? Superb is on the run out, it's never been a mass volume car anyway, dealers struggle to sell them new "I don't think this will be the case next year" at this time it's a case of why plug a car that is effectively technically ten years old now and in a bracket where unless like me you need a large car for work the average Joe doesn't want because he's been influenced that his life status will go up if he purchases one of the new breed pauper Range Rover types like the Quasqai, and imo this type of vehicle is going to be a real curse on the road, all the Pug 307 gang will want one and we all knows how they drive in a small car, give them something larger and you can imagine the damage they will do to pedestrians and parked cars.

16-10-2007, 10:24	#15
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 669 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? Thanks for the explanation - there's no reference to a "DE Module" on the Skoda brochure. I don't think the marketing dept which produced this leaflet would know a DE module if it hit them. I find the headlamps on my Superb to be very indifferent despite their complex construction. The chromatic abberation present on the dip cutoff line due to the use of a non compound lens is annoying - I fail to see any advantage in this lamp design over the conventional reflector. My old SAAB had better lights - it used a conventional refector and an H4 lamp. rotodiesel.

16-10-2007, 11:01	#17
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 4,154 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 216 Thanked 139 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? the Tudor become the Audi A5... __________________ - Andrew Octavia vRS For Sale / Bosch Rotary Polisher For Sale

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dougie vrs can i get a mk2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: glasgow Posts: 366 Members Car: octavia mk1 vrs Thanks: 66 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? skodanut where did you get the tudor pics from,?it's a different car from all the pics i have seen ,or found.

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22-10-2007, 23:11	#22
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 669 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Have Skoda given up with the present Superb? I'm sure the build standard will be excellent. If it's based on the B6 Passat as presumably it must be, I would expect Skoda to eliminate the rattles which still plague the VW version. I hope they haven't fitted that damn silly electric handbrake. Imagine a hill start with 1500kg of trailer behind. A solution to a problem we don't have. rotodiesel.

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