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The 2nd Generation of Eco-special Vehicle From Skoda is Even More Efficient Than Ever
The Skoda Superb Greenline II is the second generation of the eco-special vehicle from Skoda and is even more efficient than ever, possibly serving as definitive proof that the best can indeed get even better. The new Greenline II version of the ahead of the class Skoda Superb is the most environmentally friendly version yet made, having a 1.6 litre diesel engine with a stop start function and eco tyres which results in just 114g per kilometre of CO2 emissions. Consumers will be hard pressed to notice the difference at first however, given that in terms of aesthetics the Greenline II version is little different to the original. The only real visual clues to the low tax status of the car are the 16-inch alloys, and the badges that are positioned on the grille, the wing, and the tailgate.
The cabin too has little in the way of real differences save for the five speed manual box and the gear lever which now has a button on it in order to activate or disable the stop start function.
Just as with the visual aesthetics, the increase in eco friendliness has not resulted in any compromise in terms of the performance of the car while driving either. While the Skoda Superb Greenline II is never exactly going to be a racing car with a bhp of no more than 104, it is nonetheless more than capable of holding its own on the road in regular situations. The only time the vehicle displays any hint of slowness is when the cabin is loaded up or the revs have been allowed to drop somewhat. This does mean that the driver has to work that little bit harder to ensure that the car is able to keep up its otherwise pretty brisk pace, but on the plus side, the smoothness of the engine and the lightness of the gear shift means that it is actually something of a pleasure to do so. It must be said also that the noted sharpness of the handling of the original Skoda Superb has not in any been compromised by the changes made to the Greenline II either, with the handling still being remarkably agile for such a hefty vehicle, thanks largely to the tidy body control and properly weighted steering. Nor does the comfort level of the Skoda Superb Greenline II suffer from any great compromises either from the 15 millimetre lower suspension, with motorway refinement still superb on all counts.
In terms of pricing, the Skoda Superb Greenline II is available from as little as £18,685 for the base hatch to up to £24,040 for the estate, which are pretty competitive prices that, in conjunction with the appealing tax branding due to their ecologically friendly design, should make the cars a real favourite, particularly with business types, while private users should find the economy ranking of 64.2 miles per gallon especially attractive as well.
Overall, with the low exhaust emissions and the traditional mixture of practicality, space, and value that are so firmly associated with the Skoda brand name, it seems unlikely that the Greenline II will be anything other than a big success.
by Autoweb
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