Skoda Superb iV 2020: the company's first plug-in hybrid

The content of the article:

• External appearance
• Salon
• Specifications
• Price and equipment

In May 2019, Skoda officially unveiled the updated Superb flagship sedan. In addition, the manufacturer has unveiled its Superb iV plug-in hybrid, ushering in the company's rechargeable car era.

We will remind that earlier the representatives of the brand announced their intentions to bring the sales of electric and hybrid models of the company to 1/4 of the total sales of Skoda.

The main changes to the Skoda Superb iV have affected the technical filling, while the exterior and interior are almost completely identical to those of its "civilian" version.

External appearance

Restyling of the model made it more modern, presentable and stylish. The front part of the body received a corrected and narrower head optics, an enlarged false radiator grille and a modified front bumper, complemented by a neat air intake and narrow stripes of fog lights.

The knocked down and dynamic profile sports a domed roofline, sleek sidewalls, swirling wheel arches and a billowing window line. For the car, exclusive light alloy wheels with a diameter of 18-19 inches are offered.

The sedan's expressive stern flaunts large side light shades, interconnected by a thin chrome insert, as well as a monumental bumper, which for obvious reasons is devoid of exhaust pipes.

External dimensions of the hybrid Skoda Superb iV 2020:

According to the manufacturer, the ground clearance is 149 mm, which is not much, but enough for comfortable movement both in the city and on the highway.
Traditionally, the car allows you to choose one of several options for the body color and the external design of the rims.

Salon Skoda Superb iV 2020

The salon of the new Skoda Superb iV meets with high-quality finishing materials, modern architecture of the front panel and well-defined ergonomics.

A well-readable virtual dashboard is installed in front of the driver, as well as a stylish three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, on which music and other car functions are controlled.

In the central part of the dashboard, a large touch screen of the media information complex is installed, and just below, an intuitive control unit for the climate system and other auxiliary functions.

For front riders, quality seats are offered with "correct" padding, good lateral support and a wide range of electrical adjustments. Both fabric and genuine leather upholstery are offered at the choice of buyers.

Between the seats is the center console, where the gearbox selector, the button for activating the electronic brake, selecting the transmission operating modes and a few more mechanical keys live.

The second row of seats offers a huge amount of free space in all directions, thanks to which three adult riders can sit here. True, the relatively high central tunnel and the molding of the seats neatly hint that only two people will be able to sit as comfortably here as possible.

The trunk volume is 485 liters as standard, which is rightfully considered a very decent indicator in the class. With the second row of seats folded down, the driver can expect up to 1,650 liters of volume. The only thing that saddens a little is that the seats lowered to the floor do not form a flat loading area.

Specifications Skoda Superb iV 2020

At the heart of the hybrid version of the Skoda Superb iV 2020 is the "trolley" of its civil modification, which has managed to prove itself perfectly on the models of the previous generation.

The car is set in motion by means of a 1.4-liter 156-horsepower gasoline engine and a synchronous electric motor with a capacity of 115 liters. with .. By the way, a similar symbiosis of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor is used in the Volkswagen Passat GTE.

The ultimate power of such a bundle is 218 "horses" and 400 Nm of torque, which are transmitted to the wheels by means of a 6-speed "robot" with a DSG dual clutch system. The car can turn off the gasoline engine and move exclusively on electric traction - the power reserve will be 55 km.

The electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 13 kW / h, which, when using a 3.6 kW charging station, allows you to fully charge the battery in 3.5 hours.

The manufacturer has not disclosed the exact dynamic characteristics of the model, such as fuel consumption, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h and maximum speed, but knowing the company, these figures will be more than decent.

According to the statements of the company representatives, with a full tank of gasoline (which is slightly less than that of its non-hybrid relatives) and a fully charged battery, the car can cover up to 850 km. The steering is represented by an advanced electric booster, and the braking system is represented by powerful brakes with ventilation function.

2020 Skoda Superb iV price and equipment

In some European markets, the first sales of the model started at the end of 2019, but the Skoda Superb iV will definitely not reach the domestic market. The minimum price of the flagship plug-in hybrid starts at 41.59 thousand eurosfor which the buyer receives:

• LED head and rear optics;
• front and rear foglights;
• 17-18-inch wheels;
• exterior mirrors with electric drive, heating and built-in repeaters of turns;
• multifunction steering wheel;
• virtual dashboard;
• Predictive Cruise Control system;
• advanced media information center with large touch screen;
• remote access system;
• 2-zone climate control;
• light sensors and rain sensors;
• electronic parking brake;
• driver fatigue level recognition system;
• extended airbag package and much more.

As an option, the car can be supplemented with matrix head optics, an extended list of electronic assistant systems, a panoramic roof, premium acoustics, etc.

Conclusion

Skoda Superb iV is the first serial plug-in hybrid of the company, which did not come out "lumpy". The car has a presentable and stylish appearance, a first-class and roomy interior, a wide range of standard equipment, efficient filling and a quite adequate price tag. The car has everything to become a prominent player in its class.

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