Skoda has lastly taken the wraps off the all-new fourth-gen Superb liftback sedan and property. The new Superb will get a number of powertrain choices, together with diesel and plug-in hybrid choices, relying on the nation.

1. Fourth-gen Superb might be the final all-new ICE car from Skoda
2. Design follows new Modern Solid language
3. Interior much like new Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda’s fourth-generation government flagship returns in liftback sedan and property bodystyles. The Superb might be the ultimate all-new internal-combustion car Skoda launches in some markets, because the model pivots to providing solely electrical cars by 2030. But the Czech agency is but to substantiate whether or not every of its present ICE cars will go electrical of their subsequent technology.

The model has but to element the efficiency yielded by these engines, however it’s anticipated to match the outgoing mannequin in a straight line. For reference, the earlier 218hp Superb iV plug-in hybrid dispatched the 0-100kph dash in 7.3 seconds.

New Skoda Superb: exterior 

The new Superb’s exterior design has subtly, however clearly, advanced over the present car. The bolder shoulder line and extra angular LED headlights are among the many options launched as a part of the model’s new Modern Solid design language.

Skoda design boss Oliver Stefani mentioned, “The Superb has historically formed Skoda’s design language and the fourth mannequin technology will proceed to do exactly that. Its seems to be are characterised by sharply drawn traces, clearly outlined dynamic proportions, and a contemporary sculptural and crystalline styling.”

Stefani additionally highlighted the significance of aerodynamics within the exterior design, with the model claiming a ten p.c discount in drag for the sedan and 15 p.c for the property.

It is round 40mm longer and 10mm taller than the outgoing car – with dimensions various by physique sort – however each the sedan and property are 15mm narrower than beforehand. Nonetheless, baggage capability has elevated by 20 litres within the sedan (to 645 litres) and 30 litres within the property (to 690 litres).

New Skoda Superb: inside

Inside, the Superb joins its SUV sibling, the new Skoda Kodiaq, in adopting a trio of ‘smart dial’ controls on the dashboard, which might be set to regulate completely different features in response to consumer choice. The two outer dials might be set to regulate seat heating and inside temperature, whereas the centre dial can be utilized to regulate the infotainment quantity, fan velocity, air-conditioning and drive modes – and zoom-in and -out of the sat-nav.

There are additionally bodily buttons throughout the centre console and steering wheel for important controls, such because the window demisters and audio settings. Infotainment is hosted on a central touchscreen measuring both 10 inches or 13 inches (relying on specification).

Skoda mentioned that all the textiles used inside the brand new Superb are one hundred pc recycled, and that the ‘cognac’ brown leather-based choice is tanned utilizing waste water from olive processing – enhancing the car’s sustainability credentials.

The model additionally highlighted a brand new sequence of ‘simply clever’ inside options supposed to supply further comfort, together with a clip for parking tickets, a USB port within the rear-view mirror, and storage for hi-vis vests within the doorways.

New Skoda Superb: engines

Skoda has introduced the worldwide engine lineup for the brand new Superb. The petrol lineup opens with a 150hp, mild-hybrid 1.5-litre, whereas the 204hp and 265hp 2.0-litre choices – the latter driving each axles – forego electrical help. The two-wheel-drive diesel produces 150hp, whereas the four-wheel-drive model makes 193hp. The range-topping PHEV pairs the entry-level 1.5-litre petrol with a single electrical motor to ship 204hp by way of the entrance wheels. Pure-electric propulsion is powered by a 25.7kWh pack that may be recharged at charges as much as 50kW (DC), permitting a 10-80 p.c cost in 25 minutes, Skoda mentioned.

New Skoda Superb: India launch timeline

For India, Skoda is readying an India re-entry for the third-gen Superb in restricted numbers. There isn’t any information of the fourth-gen Superb making it to India anytime quickly.

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