2021 Skoda Superb pricing and specs detailed: New 162TSI Style grade arrives for facelifted Kia Stinger and Subaru Outback rival

Skoda Australia has lowered the cost of entry to the facelifted version of the third-generation Superb large car with the release of a new 162TSI Style grade.

The 162TSI Style is available in sedan ($49,090 plus on-road costs) and wagon ($50,790) body-styles, with it about $11,000 more affordable than the Superb’s carryover 206TSI Sportline and 200TSI Scout grades.

Like the 206kW/350Nm 206TSI Sportline and 200kW/350Nm 200TSI Scout, the 162TSI Style is motivated by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, with its version producing 162kW/350Nm.

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Both the 162TSI Style and 206TSI Sportline are mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, although the former is front-wheel drive, while the latter instead has an all-wheel-drive system alongside the 200TSI Scout, which has a seven-speed unit.

Standard equipment in the 162TSI Style includes dusk-sensing Matrix LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, 19-inch Trinity alloy wheels, keyless entry, rear privacy glass and a power-operated tailgate.

2021 Skoda Superb 162TSI Style

Inside, push-button start, a 9.2-inch touchscreen multimedia system, satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, an eight-speaker sound system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, three-zone climate control and ambient lighting feature.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to front and rear autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian detection), lane-keep assist (including emergency), adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and tyre pressure monitoring, among others.

A Premium Pack is available for an extra $4500, with it adding adaptive dampers, a hands-free power-operated tailgate, digital radio, a 12-speaker Canton sound system, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, leather-accented upholstery and park assist.

Sedan and wagon versions of the Kia Stinger and Subaru Outback rival can also be optioned with a sunroof ($1700) and a panoramic sunroof ($1900) respectively, while metallic paintwork commands at least a $770 premium.

2021 Skoda Superb 162TSI Style pricing before on-road costs