More Skoda Superb Photos Released

New Skoda Superb

3 quarter front and rear

By Frank de Leeuw van Weenen
January 9, 2008 11:25 AM
Filed Under: Geneva Motor Show, German, Skoda

3 quarter front and rear

Skoda is building some hype for the unveiling of their new flagship model, the Skoda Superb. The unveiling is scheduled for the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in early March and we will be there to bring you all the news from the show floor.

One of the available engines will be the 1.8 liter TSI engine producing 160 bhp (118 kW). Rumours are that this engine could propel the Superb from 0 to 100 km/h in under 9 seconds, but what the Skoda enthusiasts are waiting for is the 3.6 liter FSI (280 bhp). Whether they get it? We will know by March 4 and 5.

[Update]: The new Skoda Superb measures in at 4,838 mm in length, 1,783 in width, 1,461 in height and has 2,761 mm long wheelbase. The Superb will have a choice of three petrol and three diesel engines ranging from 77 kW to 191 kW in both manual and automatic transmissions.

Source: Skoda

Press Release (Click to expand)

Škoda Auto is presenting the first official photographs of the new Superb. Offering really generous space, the new Škoda Superb is a leader in its class (medium/upper medium class cars).

With 4,838 mm in length, 1,783 mm in width, 1,461 mm in height and a 2,761mm-long wheel base, the new Škoda Superb offers a number of smart technological solutions, including adaptive “look-round-corner” headlamps, a new electronic air conditioning system, an automatic parking assistant system, and more. As safety was one of the top priorities in developing the new vehicle, the new Superb has altogether nine airbags.

The new Škoda Superb will be available with three petrol and three diesel engines (77 - 191 kW) and with both manual and automatic transmission systems.

The new Škoda Superb will receive a world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show and will be manufactured in Škoda Auto's plant in Kvasiny.

Comments

dp
January 9, 2008 11:40 AM
Not bad. It has a serious limousine-like look. I wasn't expecting a great design from Skoda, but I have to admit I am impressed.

I am not sure about the tail lights though, they don't look convincing. Might look better in real life though. Good job Skoda.

Wojtek
January 9, 2008 12:04 PM
Pure Korean chic ;) The best part of Suberb is new VW 1.8 TSI engine. Anyway, I would rather buy secondhand German or Swedish instead.

joelynn
January 9, 2008 1:12 PM
Manages to be boxy but not very imposing, anonymous and more dated looking than it's predecesor

kt
January 9, 2008 1:44 PM
doesn't really stand out -.- vw door handles lol

deliverinsanity
January 9, 2008 2:26 PM
Looks like a Renault from behind, front is noticeably better. Not too bad at all.

deliverinsanity
January 9, 2008 2:27 PM
Not bad at all, although it does look like a Renault from behind.

afterace2
January 9, 2008 5:14 PM
15 years ago no one would belive skoda will make such a great looking passat competitor...

kimbo-slice
January 9, 2008 6:14 PM
I'm not a fan of Skodas, I hate them really. But I have to say this one looks great. It's elegant, classy and sublimed just like the Phaeton. Kudos to Skoda.

ck314
January 10, 2008 2:20 AM
Looks like based on the current Passat rather than the new A4 (centered engine), iow huge front overhang + short axis to dash ratio = unbalanced

yugo24
January 10, 2008 12:40 PM
it´s a very nice design in the front but the rear lights are some kind of a Volvo...also i like this car and its more cheap then a passat coupe or things like that...great job

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