Skoda Superb iV PHEV now available to order

Skoda is now accepting orders for the new Superb plug-in hybrid, which has an electric range of up to 84 miles.

Offered in estate body only, the Superb iV attracts a 5% benefit-in-kind tax rate.

Prices for the new model start at £41,465. There are three trim levels: SE Technology, SE L and Laurin & Klement.

The car is powered by a new 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine and electric motor. Power output is 204PS.

Key to the performance of the second-generation plug-in system is the introduction of a much larger 25.7kWh (19.7kWh usable) battery. Located under the rear seats, the new pack is almost twice the capacity of the first-generation battery (13kWh), and delivers a corresponding boost in all-electric driving range.

In E-mode, the new Superb iV has a WLTP all-electric driving range of up to 84 miles (SE Technology) - a significant increase on the previous model (up to 35 miles WLTP). 

The Superb’s battery pack is equipped with integrated water cooling as standard and accumulates energy from both regenerative braking and external charging, and supplies energy for the heating and air conditioning compressor.

The model will have a maximum rate of 11kW at AC charging points, while it can also take power on at up to 50kW from DC stations.

This gives a minimum charge time of two-and-a-half hours on an AC charger (0-100%), and just 25 minutes to go from 10-80% capacity at a DC fast charger.

The entry-level SE Technology trim comes with 17-inch alloys, a 13-inch central infotainment display with integrated Sat Nav as well as a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit. Heated front seats with four-way pneumatic lumbar support and extendable thigh support are also fitted as standard. SE Technology models are additionally equipped with a Rear View Camera with washer, Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Assist, Lane Assist Plus, Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition.

SE L models add larger 18-inch alloy wheels, rear LED lights with animated indicators and two rear fog lights. The new generation LED matrix beam headlights deliver a more powerful illumination and include LED daytime running lights, Dynamic Range Control and Cornering, Poor Weather Light and an all-weather light mode takes over the role of the fog lights. The SE L also adds sports comfort seats with advanced massage function for the front seats, electrically-operated boot with Virtual Pedal and an electric sliding parcel shelf.

The range-topping Laurin & Klement model comes with 18-inch anthracite alloy wheels and a special L&K leather interior. The cabin also benefits from a Canton sound system, two-spoke leather, heated multi-function steering wheel with DSG paddles as well as heated rear seats, heated windscreen and heated washer nozzles. Other standard features include Park Assist, Trained Parking and an Area View camera.

Boot space for the Skoda Superb iV is 510 litres.

As well as the PHEV powertrain, new Superb will be available with three petrol engines, with power outputs from 150hp to 265hp, and two 2.0 TDI diesels, producing 150hp and 193hp.

The interior features a free-standing infotainment display measuring up to 13inches in size – a first for Superb – while the selector lever has moved to the steering column to allow for a roomier centre console.

The exterior features the new octagonal Skoda grille, the Skoda logo on the bonnet and the front apron’s trim strips.

Skoda Superb iV pricing and BiK:

Model	BiK	OTR price
Superb Estate iV SE Technology	5%	£41,465
Superb Estate iV SE L	5%	£44,820
Superb Estate iV L&K	5%	£48,540