Not so Keen on Skoda Grille

[MattyM]

Hi all

Relatively new to Skoda and considering a Superb or possibly Karoq (the just announced 140kw engine!) in the near future.


Overall I quite like the latest model styling. Except for the front grille! Is it just me or do others agree it looks like cheap and chunky black plastic add on that reduces the overall external aesthetic that otherwise is pretty darn good IMHO!

Maybe a coloured option or sportier/sleeker pattern would set it off so much more. Heck even a bit more chrome accents thrown at it would smarten it up!

I’ve checked superskoda for after market options but doesn’t seem much on offer, are there other after market options available?

lol overall it must be a positive if all I can grumble about the car is the grille [emoji1360][emoji12]


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[dArK5HaD0w]

i actually don't mind the stock grille.
its got plenty of chome accents - well, the non-sportline version anyway.
here is mine, as is.
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the honeycomb grille from superskoda is a nice look.
some have put vRS "stripes" to jazz it up a bit.

apart from that, i don't believe there is any other design out there.

this one is the honeycomb version.
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[MattyM]

Thanks for the reply dArK5HaD0w [emoji2]

I like your grille that’s the sort of chrome snazzy look that to me looks much better than the plain black. Must’ve got myself confused (and dealer had lots of Sportline models in stock) as I didn’t pick up the different grille for the Style variant.

I just saw lots of plastic black ones and assumed that was the only flavour [emoji12]
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/08/c2c53ae11f9e95372abfc36fdacdb1a6png-1.jpg

Now I don’t have anything to dislike, well except having to see if I can hold off long enough to find out if or when exactly the digital console will be available downunder!

Cheers!


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[woofy]

Its funny how things go in circles, it was a big deal when side mirrors went to colour coded and now you pay more to get the plain black roof rails, mirrors and grille over the chrome/silver/coloured ones. I actually prefer the black though so paid it.

[dArK5HaD0w]

Thanks for the reply dArK5HaD0w [emoji2]

I like your grille that’s the sort of chrome snazzy look that to me looks much better than the plain black. Must’ve got myself confused (and dealer had lots of Sportline models in stock) as I didn’t pick up the different grille for the Style variant.

I just saw lots of plastic black ones and assumed that was the only flavour [emoji12]

Now I don’t have anything to dislike, well except having to see if I can hold off long enough to find out if or when exactly the digital console will be available downunder!

Cheers!


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the all-black accents would work well with certain colors and/or cars.

i think with my grey superb, the combo with black and chrome bits is a winner-winner-chicken-dinner.
i've even added extra chrome bits to my non-sportline (162TSi) superb. :D

regarding the digital dash - we should see it trickling through in MY19 models, however i reckon it would b towards the end of the year before we see it on our shores.

[MattyM]

Its funny how things go in circles, it was a big deal when side mirrors went to colour coded and now you pay more to get the plain black roof rails, mirrors and grille over the chrome/silver/coloured ones. I actually prefer the black though so paid it.

Too true! Shows we all want something different and some will never be happy with what’s on offer! For me I’ve not been a fan of the 'black shadow' styling that’s been a current trend...but my mate is gaga for it...


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[MattyM]

the all-black accents would work well with certain colors and/or cars.

i think with my grey superb, the combo with black and chrome bits is a winner-winner-chicken-dinner.
i've even added extra chrome bits to my non-sportline (162TSi) superb. [emoji3]

regarding the digital dash - we should see it trickling through in MY19 models, however i reckon it would b towards the end of the year before we see it on our shores.

Your car combo is Totally finger licking good [emoji2][emoji1360]
I’m looking at grey quartz, or my main preference is lava blue with beige interior. Instant factory order criteria I know!


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[CaffeineAU]

Lava blue has disappeared off the skoda website and may not be available anymore. I tried to order a new lava blue wagon in June but had to go for an existing stocked car in Australia.

From memory there was 2 lava blues with beige interior left in Gosford. One was a 206 wagon, the other was a 162 sedan.

[MattyM]

Lava blue has disappeared off the skoda website and may not be available anymore. I tried to order a new lava blue wagon in June but had to go for an existing stocked car in Australia.

From memory there was 2 lava blues with beige interior left in Gosford. One was a 206 wagon, the other was a 162 sedan.

Thanks for this info...yes I noticed the colour was not on the configurator and only saw it when checking on Carsales. I checked with a local dealer and he said it could be sourced as a factory order. I haven’t got to that stage to validate if that was valid or just trying to butter me up 🤣

I don’t mind either of the Skoda greys but I have a grey car now and was looking to mix it up a bit, sadly Skoda's colour options here don’t exactly excite if your looking beyond black, grey or white in a non sport line variant 😫!

Even NZ gets more colour options than us!

[CaffeineAU]

If you really want to get annoyed at colour choice, have a look at what's available in the home market... 🤔

ŠKODA Car Configurator (http://cc-cloud.skoda-auto.com/cze/cze/cs-cz/3v5/69519)

[MattyM]

Lol, more colours than I’ve had birthdays! Well. It quite,but close. 🤪

Talk about going from one extreme to the other, some of those colours are questionable at best .... I think I’d love to get this one. It won’t date....as already looks 30 years old [emoji13]



http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2018/08/be90702bf51bbe31d1861988b02b5466-1.jpg

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[dArK5HaD0w]

I don’t mind either of the Skoda greys but I have a grey car now and was looking to mix it up a bit, sadly Skoda's colour options here don’t exactly excite if your looking beyond black, grey or white in a non sport line variant 😫!

Even NZ gets more colour options than us!

unlike Skoda AU, Skoda NZ is controlled and managed by an importer. hence they get lots of goodies/options.
wheras Skoda AU is micro-managed and suffocated by VW AU. hence in the best interest of VW sales, AU customers don't get the fancy bells and whistles.

if u go with the Sportline version here, u'll get two extra color choices!! velvet red and dragon green!!

i wanted Red with the 19" Supernova wheels, but i couldn't get that with the 162......so business grey it was :)
i got my roof wrapped in gloss black - it goes really well with the business grey :)

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[MattyM]

unlike Skoda AU, Skoda NZ is controlled and managed by an importer. hence they get lots of goodies/options.
wheras Skoda AU is micro-managed and suffocated by VW AU. hence in the best interest of VW sales, AU customers don't get the fancy bells and whistles.

if u go with the Sportline version here, u'll get two extra color choices!! velvet red and dragon green!!

i wanted Red with the 19" Supernova wheels, but i couldn't get that with the 162......so business grey it was :)
i got my roof wrapped in gloss black - it goes really well with the business grey

So that’s how it works, makes sense. Don’t like it, but makes sense! I don’t deny my Kiwi mates their bells and whistles, but they are normally the ones with the limitations!

I must admit either Business or Quartz grey looks pretty good on the Superb, so if I can’t get Lava Blue it will fall back on one of those. Don’t think I can justify the $$$ on upgrading to the Sportline purely for colour options lol [emoji12]

And love what you’ve done to your baby, the black roof, and car in general looks great...I’ve also seen the vinyl wrap done with a sunroof and that’s looks great also!


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[dArK5HaD0w]

And love what you’ve done to your baby, the black roof, and car in general looks great...I’ve also seen the vinyl wrap done with a sunroof and that’s looks great also!


thanks :)

since i've got it, i've:-
- changed the rear diffusor to a Sportline version
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- got "Superb" badges for the front qtr panel
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- wrapped the roof gloss black
- got Superb "teeth" for the front lower grille
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- currently doing a "top secret" project that will b revealed soon!!! lol


i'm tempted to:-
- lower it
- get an ecu tune
- get a dsg tune (will defintely do this one sometime next year)

[MattyM]

thanks :)

since i've got it, i've:-
- changed the rear diffusor to a Sportline version
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- got "Superb" badges for the front qtr panel
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- wrapped the roof gloss black
- got Superb "teeth" for the front lower grille
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- currently doing a "top secret" project that will b revealed soon!!! lol


i'm tempted to:-
- lower it
- get an ecu tune
- get a dsg tune (will defintely do this one sometime next year)

Wow you’ve been busy!

A quick side question, are the steering wheel and stalk controls backlit at all?

Thanks!


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[dArK5HaD0w]

A quick side question, are the steering wheel and stalk controls backlit at all?
Thanks!


steering wheel - yes
stalk controls - no

[MattyM]

steering wheel - yes
stalk controls - no

Cheers!

And you’ll also need to look out for the option to upgrade your external mirror 'entry' lights so they include with ether Skoda logo or 'Superb' name when lit [emoji12]
Seen it on the Karoq (name) and logo on a Peugeot 3008... it’s the small things eh!


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[dArK5HaD0w]

And you’ll also need to look out for the option to upgrade your external mirror 'entry' lights so they include with ether Skoda logo or 'Superb' name when lit [emoji12]
Seen it on the Karoq (name) and logo on a Peugeot 3008... it’s the small things eh!


lol......i'm already all over that!!
a set of Ghost Lights (http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/SUPERB-III/Superb-III-beautiful-LED-safety-door-lights-GHOST-light) is in transit, heading towards my place ;)

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[MattyM]

Why am I not surprised [emoji38].


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[Tigger]

I love the honeycomb grille from superskoda!

[dArK5HaD0w]

I love the honeycomb grille from superskoda!

me thinks it works better on the Octavia RS than it does on the Superb.

[ope126]

I love the honeycomb grille from superskoda!

I am thinking about taking the plunge and getting the Honeycomb Grill for my Škoda Superb!