The new Skoda Superb iV is the brand's first production model to feature plug‑in hybrid technology. By combining an efficient petrol engine with an electric motor, it offers particularly eco‑friendly mobility without compromising on performance.

The powertrain features a 85kW electric motor paired to a 154bhp 1.4-litre TSI engine. Driving Mode Select offers three different settings - SPORT mode, E-mode and HYBRID mode.

In SPORT mode, drivers have access to the maximum power output of 215bhp and 400Nm of torque. In combination with the six‑speed DSG that comes as standard, this unlocks the car's full potential for dynamic driving.

In E-mode, the Skoda Superb iV is powered exclusively by the battery. In Hybrid mode, the electronics regulate the interaction between the petrol engine and the electric motor.

The battery has a capacity of 37Ah and 13kWh of energy, and has an all electric range of up to 55km in the WLTP cycle. The battery can be charged conveniently using a standard plug socket, or in three hours and 30 minutes using a wall box with a charging output of 3.6kW. The Skoda Superb iV is also able to recharge or maintain the level of charge in the battery while driving, using its petrol engine and brake energy recovery.

From the outside, the hybrid model can be identified by the iV badge at the rear; the front is shaped by a redesigned bumper with a honeycomb structure and Air Curtains.

Thanks to the E-noise sound generator, road users such as pedestrians and cyclists will be able to hear an approaching Skoda Superb iV that is driving in electric mode in good time.

On the inside, several features differentiate the Skoda Superb iV from the petrol models. It comes with a multifunctional Maxi DOT colour display as standard and can be fitted with the individually customisable, 10.25‑inch Virtual Cockpit as an option.

The infotainment system provides access to iV‑specific sub‑items such as the car's current battery charge status or its purely electric range. The vehicle can also be directly set to E‑mode and SPORT mode using buttons in the centre console. 

In addition to the wide range of assistance systems already available on the Superb, two addiitonal systems are exclusively reserved for the Superb iV. The first, Trailer Assist, makes it effortless to simply and safely reverse park when towing a trailer.

The second, Area View, uses four cameras to provide the driver with a 360‑degree panoramic view of the vehicle on the central display, thereby making it easier to park or manoeuvre in narrow streets.

Production of the Skoda Superb iV is set to commence in early autumn this year, and the market launch will take place at the beginning of 2020.