The Škoda brand has been an invaluable member of company vehicle fleets for many years now – particularly when it comes to the Škoda Superb. What’s even more exciting is that the next generation of the vehicle is about to go on sale: As usual, the new Superb is available as a saloon and estate – making it the only brand in the Volkswagen Group to offer both model versions in this class. And, as usual, the new vehicle will set new standards in design, comfort and economic efficiency.
Fleet management has a lot of positive associations with the name “Škoda”. That’s not surprising either, particularly when you consider how the models produced by the Czech car manufacturer impress in so many important ways. For starters, the vehicles are filled with Simply Clever details, features that Škoda offers to make the everyday lives of frequent drivers noticeably smarter. Then, of course, there is the excellent value for the money that the vehicles offer, a feature that enables fleet management to remain easy to calculate economically. One other aspect that should not be forgotten is the company’s wide range of vehicles that offers the right mobility profile to meet many needs – from compact cars all the way to SUVs and saloons. This final category has been the very special home of one vehicle in particular at Škoda over the years: the Škoda Superb. What’s more exciting is that the fourth generation of the Superb is about to go on sale – with this new vehicle, Škoda will once again set new standards in design, comfort and economic efficiency.
Six efficient powertrains
It will do so thanks to new design and aerodynamic fine-tuning. These changes will lower fuel consumption and improve performance: Three state-of-the-art petrol engines, two diesel engines and a new plug-in hybrid drive system are configurable – the top TSI and TDI versions even offer all-wheel-drive as standard.1) To ensure a smooth ride, Škoda has combined all engines with an automatic direct-shift transmission (DST). The new Superb also stands out in terms of comfort and safety.
¹⁾The official consumption and emission figures will not
be available until the type approval process is concluded.
Innovative assist systems
These wide-ranging features include new assist systems that can simplify everyday life behind the wheel: For the first time, the vehicle will be equipped with turn assist and cross road assist, emergency steering assist, exit warning and an emergency brake assist for pedestrians behind the vehicle. The Superb will also debut technologies that were once reserved solely for higher vehicle classes, including optional LED matrix headlights and LED taillights; these are significantly brighter, and offer more light intensity for better visibility, particularly during the dark season of the year.
The optional dynamic adaptive chassis control (DCC Plus) is another of the new technical highlights: The new generation of adaptive chassis is equiped with two-valve technology for the first time ever and reacts even faster to changing road conditions and offers an even wider range of settings that extend from luxurious travel comfort to distinctive dynamic chassis characteristics. Incidentally, drivers can continue to choose between the Superb models of saloon and combi.
Roomy interior concept
Another bestseller:
The Škoda Kodiaq
If the Superb is the flagship of Škoda’s petrol engine portfolio, then the Škoda Kodiaq clearly plays this role in the company’s line of SUVs: The second generation of the business-minded athlete impresses customers with its striking look, innovative features and extra roominess.
Both versions of the Superb feature exciting, sculptural design: One really eye-catching aspect of this design is the new octagonal radiator grille. Other exterior details are included in unique Dark Chrome and create a discreet form of glamour, including the trim strips on the front apron and the word mark on rear end. The interior of the Superb is also clearly designed.
A stand-alone infotainment display has been installed here for the first time. Škoda Smart Dials combine haptic and digital elements – allowing more space in the center console. The middle console impresses with its neat functionality. The gear lever has also been moved to the steering column, creating more storage space than ever before. The stowage compartment under the armrest in the centre console can now hold up to 6.1 litres.
The armrest simplifies the task of operating the central touchscreen, a feature that comes in screen diameters of 10 inches or 13 inches. The 10-inch multi-touch display, which includes DAB+ as well as gesture and voice control, is one standard feature of the vehicle’s infotainment system. The Superb’s optional 13-inch screen includes a navigation function and an online radio. Škoda also offers a head-up display as optional equipment for the touchscreen for the first time.
Many Simply Clever details
The new Superb also offers the design selections introduced with the Enyaq. They include both topic-related packages of options and individual equipment features. The new functions feature a phone box with an inductive 15-watt fast-charging option that also simultaneously cools the smartphone. Another new feature is the back-friendly ergonomic seats that feature ten pneumatically controlled massage cushions. The electric luggage compartment cover of the Superb Combi is just one of many new Simply Clever details included in the vehicle – there are 28 such details in total (based on the particular package of features selected):
Standard
- Škoda Smart Dials
- Parking ticket holder
- Ice scraper made of sustainable materials on the petrol cap
- Pen holder, coin compartment and removable sunglasses case in the glove box
- Easy-open cup holder
- Removal luggage holder in the luggage compartment
- Hooks on the B pillar
- Button in the luggage compartment to fold down the rear seats
- Four lashing rings in the luggage compartment
- Compartment for high-visibility wastecoats in all doors
- Wash nozzle for the rear-end camera
- 1.5-litre container holder in the front and back doors
- Removable sunglasses case in the stowage compartment under the centre armrest
- Stowage compartment under the centre armrest
- Smartphone pockets on the back of the front seats
- USB connection in the rearview mirror
- Stowage compartment in the driver-side door, including an umbrella made of sustainable materials
- Two cargo elements in the luggage compartment
- Funnel integrated into the cover of the screen wash container
- Electronic child-safety device
Optional
- Multi-purpose stowage compartment under the luggage-compartment cover (saloons only)
- Electric luggage-compartment cover (combis only)
- Multi-purpose stowage compartment under the luggage-compartment cover, now with additional luggage holders
- Rubbish containers in the door trims
- Sleep package (special headrests, blanket)
- Tablet holder in the headrests
- Rear armrest that includes an integrated cup/tablet holder, now available lengthwise
‘The Superb has been the leader of the petrol engine portfolio of Škoda for more than 20 years now. Nothing about this will change with the arrival of the fourth generation. This generation offers a streamlined and sculptural design, exceptional roominess and state-of-the-art technologies. Other optimised powertrains and improved aerodynamics will create even more efficiency.’
Klaus Zellmer
the CEO of Škoda Auto
¹⁾The official consumption and emission figures will not be available until the type approval process is concluded.
The stated consumption and emission values were determined in accordance with the legally prescribed WLTP procedure (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure), which gradually replaced the previous NEDC procedure (New European Driving Cycle) from 1 September 2018. The legislator is working on an amendment to the Passenger Car EnVKV and in the meantime recommends specifying the WLTP values for vehicles that can no longer be homologated on the basis of the NEDC procedure, which are in many cases higher than those according to the previous NEDC procedure due to the more realistic test conditions. Information on the differences between WLTP and NEDC can be found at www.skoda-auto.de/wltp.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official, specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the “Guide on the fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption of new passenger car models” that is available free of charge at all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern or at www.dat.de/co2.
Status: 18.12.2023
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