The first generation Skoda Superb was introduced in 2001, and it was based on the 1996 Volkswagen Passat platform. In 2006, the car underwent a small update, which affected the exterior, interior and technical part. In 2008, the Czech Superb experienced a generational change.
The First Superb is a four-door sedan that is unofficially classified as an E segment, and officially as a D-class.
The length of the Skoda flagship model was 4803 mm, width - 1765 mm, height - 1444 mm. From the front to the rear axle, the car has 2803 mm, and under the bottom - 150 mm. In running order, the first generation Superb weighed from 1410 to 1550 kg with a gross weight of 1990 to 2130 kg.
A wide range of engines was offered for the Skoda Superb of the first generation. The petrol line included units ranging in volume from 1.8 to 2.8 liters, delivering from 115 to 193 horsepower. The diesel range consisted of engines with a volume of 1.9 - 2.0 liters with a return from 101 to 130 "horses". They were combined with a 5- or 6-speed "mechanics" and a 5-band "automatic", as well as a drive to the front axle.
At the front, the car used an independent spring suspension at the front and a semi-independent spring suspension at the rear. Ventilated disc brakes were installed on the front wheels, disc brakes on the rear.
The first generation Skoda Superb sedan had a number of advantages and disadvantages. The former include a roomy and comfortable interior, economical engines that provide good dynamics, lack of interest in the model from the hijackers, excellent noise insulation, reliable and moderately stiff suspension, good handling and good equipment.
To the second - a non-folding rear seat, low reliability, unsatisfactory quality of body painting, high cost of maintenance, as well as "automatic" - who does not like active driving.
