Skoda Superb Makes Geneva Debut

Skoda Superb

Luxurious Functionality

By Michael Gauthier
March 4, 2008 6:05 PM
Filed Under: European, Geneva Motor Show, Skoda

Skoda has introduced a new version of their mid-size Superb at the Geneva Auto Show. The new model features a Twindoor system which allows the vehicle to provide the look of a sedan with functionality of a hatchback. Owners will be able to open just the boot or both the hatch and the boot, allowing easy access to the rear. Interior room for the boot is 565 liters, with the rear seats down volume increases to 1670 liters.

Boasting more interior room than the previous generation, the new Superb now has one of the largest interiors in its class. Safety has been greatly improved as the car now offers up to nine different airbags, ensuring front and rear passengers are protected in the event of an accident. Among the options are bi-xenon headlamps, a touch screen navigation system, and parking assist.

Topping the Superb range is a 3.6L FSI V6 AWD model which produces 191kW, while a new Superb GreenLine with a 1.9L TDI engine rated at 77 kW will also be available.

Source: Skoda

Press Release (Click to expand)

ŠKODA AUTO AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

• New-generation Superb
• Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4
• Superb GreenLine

The official presentation of the new-generation Škoda Superb, the Company's medium class car, is going to take place at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. With a patented Twindoor system, the new Škoda Superb is a powerful combination of an impressive sedan and a smart liftback.

Reflecting the high quality of workmanship delivered to the entire vehicle, the roomy interior offers a large number of smart solutions, as well as large boot space (565 l/1670 l). Generously sized as it was, the interior of the previous generation has now been extended to make the new Superb become one of the roomiest vehicles of its class. As many as 9 airbags prepared to protect the passengers in both the front and the rear seats in the event of an accident are bringing a new standard of safety. Optional equipment levels include bi-xenon headlamps with AFS, a touch-screen navigation system, a parking assistant able to park the vehicle automatically in a line of stationery cars, and more.

The Company's exhibition premieres at the Geneva Motor Show will also include a new Superb with the 3.6 FSI V6 engine (191 kW, 4x4).
The Company is going to present its line of environmentally friendly vehicles at the event, including the Fabia GreenLine and the Octavia MultiFuel, as well as the new Superb GreenLine with the 1.9 TDI PD DPF/77 kW engine (CO2 - 136 g/km).