The first serially manufactured Superb rolls of the production line. Today Škoda Auto launched the serial production of the new generation Superb at its plant in Kvasiny.

“The decision to produce a vehicle in the mid to upper range has opened new boundaries for Škoda and significantly contributed to the increase in its prestige. The new Superb brings a fresh outlook to vehicles in the mid to upper range. We believe that customers will undoubtedly be very enthusiastic when they see the spacious interior, the variable design of opening the rear fifth door, and the outstanding performance ratio the car represents,” said Horst Mühl, the member of the Board of Directors of Škoda Auto responsible for Production and Logistics.

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Four-door coupés are all the rage, but Skoda is trying to set a new trend for saloon-hatchbacks!

The firm has revealed the new Superb will feature the world’s first ‘Twindoor’ boot opening system. Press a button on the key fob and a standard saloon trunk pops up. But flick a switch and the whole rear screen lifts up just like a hatch!

Skoda has also released the first pictures of the interior. The flagship gets an upmarket look, with a touch-screen multimedia interface and an all-new steering wheel. Legroom is class-leading throughout.

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