You can choose between wagon and liftback versions.
The D-segment was once one of Europe’s most loved new vehicle segments. However, it is now just a shadow of what it used to be due to a rapid decline in demand over the past few years. The Ford Mondeo and Renault Talisman models are no more available, but Volkswagen Group plans to introduce two new entries.
The VW Passat will become a wagon-only model Skoda will make the next-generation Superb available as a liftback or station wagon. After the initial encounters with our spy photographers, and the corresponding renderings We now have photos showing the new Superb in its final production form.
The prototype was heavily camouflaged and tested with Czech registration plates. It did not have any fake body panels or cladding. Although it was completely disguised, we can tell that the shape of this new Superb will not change significantly compared to its predecessor. The model’s long wheelbase and extended rear overhang suggest that the new model will continue to be the largest and most spacious model in Europe’s D segment. The proportions are largely the same, with the exception of a slightly sloped roofline.
We can see similarities between the new Superb, and the current Octavia. However, the camouflage blocks our view of the vehicle. Skoda’s next-generation flagship wagon is reminiscent of a larger Octavia in the front. Although the Superb’s design elements that are not visible for now will give it a more premium appearance, we don’t expect any major departure from Skoda’s otherwise conservative design language.
The architecture that will underpin the new Superb is an evolution of the MQB platform. The tech upgrades include a digital instrument cluster, an advanced dual-clutch transmission with shift-by-wire, and new infotainment features. A plug-in hybrid powertrain will likely be available in two power levels to join the standard combustion engines. Next year, the production of the new Superb will begin at Volkswagen’s plant near Bratislava in Slovakia.