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Skoda Ireland is introducing a new Superb Sportline model at the top of its 2017 range, which commands a €500 premium over the high-spec Style trim grade.
The Superb Sportline, available to order now in time for 171-plate deliveries in January 2017, comes with a wide assortment of styling updates, such as black door mirrors, window frames and door side strips, SunSet-tinted rear and side windows, a black front grille, darkened foglamps, 18-inch Zenith platinum alloy wheels, a gloss-black rear 'diffuser' and bespoke exhaust tailpipes. Hatchback models also get a gloss-black boot-lip spoiler, while the Combi estate has a body-coloured roof spoiler and black roof rails. A new colour exclusive to the Sportline is Dragon Skin Yellow metallic.
Inside, the Sportline has black headlining, ten-colour soft ambient lighting, aluminium pedals, sports seats in black Alcantara and leather with silver stitching, and an electrically adjustable driver's chair. There's a drive mode select switch - choose from Normal, Sport, Eco or Individual settings, which alter the engine, transmission, steering and air-conditioning accordingly - and the Sportline has a sports chassis and suspension set-up to help in handle smartly in the corners.
As Style models begin at €34,350 for a 120hp 1.6 TDI manual, the Sportline will start at €34,850 for the same drivetrain in a hatchback body, rising to €46,845 for the 2.0 TSI DSG 4x4. The Combi Sportline range runs from €36,050, to €48,045.
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Cathal Kealey, from Skoda Ireland, said: "The Superb is already one of the most stylish, practical and comfortable models in its class and the introduction of the new Sportline model now adds even further variety to the Superb offer. The aggressive and dominant sporty exterior is further complimented by the sporty interior, while the sports suspension and drive model selection offer the ultimate driving experience."