2017 Skoda Superb Sportline First Drive REVIEW – Cool Without Trying Too Hard
WHILE SKODA’S 2017 SUPERB SPORTLINE MIGHT SEEM LIKE NOTHING MORE THAN A TRACE OF LIPSTICK AND A HINT OF MASCARA, it’s amazing what a splash of makeup can do in altering your perceptions.
It is essentially a visual upgrade to the flagship 206TSI 4x4 model, and includes a host of black exterior highlights - from the front grille and fog light surrounds to the mirror caps and side skirts through to a subtle lip spoiler on the sedan and roof rails on the wagon - as well as more aggressive 19-inch alloy wheels and a sporty overhaul for the cabin with fake suede trim on the seats, steering wheel and door inserts.
But it's enough - like a light dusting of make-up - to give the car a slightly different look from the regular, luxury-focused 206TSI 4x4, the darkened pieces providing it with a bit more edge and a little more sinister appeal.
Vehicle Style: Large Sedan / Wagon
Price: $54,290 (excludes on-road costs)
Engine/trans: 206kW/350Nm 2.0 litre 4cyl turbo-petrol | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 7.3 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Behind the emo make-up, the 2017 Skoda Superb Sportline’s gear doesn't really alter the Superb's demeanour which remains one of the most pragmatic, sensible and under-rated family cars on sale today.
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