The Skoda Superb hybrid, plugin hybrid, will become the brand’s first electrified car when it goes on sale in the UK in January 2020. As the flagship model of the Skoda range, the Superb plug-in hybrid will be priced from £31,970 OTR. The Superb iV combines a turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine and 85kW electric motor, delivering a total performance of 218PS (160kW) and CO2 emissions of less than 40g/km. Skoda claims the Superb also offers a zero-emission drive up to 35 miles (56km) and can travel up to 578 miles (930km) on a single full tank and a fully charged battery when in hybrid mode.

Four trim levels will be offered, SE Technology, SE L, SportLine Plus, as well as the top of the range L&K. Charging takes three hours and 30 minutes from a wall box (using a wall box with a charging output of 3.6 kW) and comes ready with a three-pin charger and wall box charging cables.

Driving modes include E-mode for electric and hybrid drive and Sport mode, which delivers maximum system performance on hybrid drive. 

The plug-in hybrid also comes with dynamic chassis control to ensure optimal ride comfort. Drivers opting for SportLine Plus or L&K trim will have Virtual Cockpit as standard – a customisable 10.25” display replacing the traditional dials behind the steering wheel. 

The new third-generation infotainment (MIB3).  Featuring an in-built SIM card for data connection and wireless connection for SmartLink and Apple CarPlay. 

The new Superb iV will arrive in the UK in January 2020.