Skoda is now accepting orders for the new Superb hatchback and estate, with prices starting from £34,865.

The Superb is available with a choice of six powertrains and three trim levels.

Key for fleet customers is a new plug-in hybrid model with an electric-only range of 62 miles. It's only offered in the estate, which is bigger and offers more loadspace than the outgoing model.

The Superb Estate is 40mm longer, with a luggage capacity of 690 litres: 30 more than its predecessor. Prices for the Superb Estate start at £36,165.

The entry-level petrol engine is a 1.5 TSI mild-hybrid with 150PS and CO2 emissions of 119-130g/km. A 2.0 TSI engine will join the line-up later with a two power outputs (204PS or 263PS). The diesel 2.0 TDI models have power outputs of 150PS or 193PS. CO2 emissions for the diesels range from 129-160g/km.

Both the 263PS petrol and 193PS diesel are fitted with four-wheel drive as standard.

The PHEV powertrain combines a 150PS 1.5 TSI petrol engine with an electric motor for a joint system output of 204PS. This is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed DSG gearbox.

It features a battery with a gross capacity 25.7kWh – around twice as much as that in the model’s predecessor – to offer an electric-only range of 62 miles.

The battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in around two-and-a-half hours at domestic wallboxes and AC charging points up to a speed of 11kW.

For DC charging, the maximum rate is up to 50kW; recharging the battery from 10% to 80% takes around 25 minutes.

Skoda has not confirmed pricing for the Superb PHEV yet.

Three trim levels are available: SE Technology, SE L and Laurin & Klement.

The entry-level SE Technology trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a 13-inch central infotainment display with integrated Sat Nav as well as a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit. The SE Technology is available with the Loft Design Selection that offers fabric upholstery and Gloss Black finishes - customers can upgrade to the Lounge Design Selection with the Grey Microsuede interior at an additional cost. For driver comfort, the base model offers four-way pneumatic lumbar support and extendable thigh support and both front seats are also complimented by heated seats and massage function.

There is an array of technology that comes into use when driving such as the Rear View Camera with washer, Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Assist, Lane Assist Plus, Traffic Jam Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition. There are eight airbags and Keyless start/stop. The SE Technology has wireless mobile charging with an in-built cooling function.

Superb SE L adds larger 18-inch alloy wheels, rear LED lights and LED matrix beam headlights. It also has electric folding and driver side auto-dimming door mirrors with memory function.

The Suite Black Design Selection comes as standard with the SE L model and features a mix of leather and artificial leather with grey stitching. The upgraded SE L adds sports comfort seats with advanced massage function for the front seats. Drivers will also have the convenience of the electrically-operated boot with Virtual Pedal, and the Estate model adds the new simply clever feature of the Electric Sliding Parcel Shelf.

Range-topping Laurin & Klement (L&K) features a dark chrome grille surround and rib elements as well as a rear diffuser strip in the same dark chrome material. Inside, the customer can choose either L&K Suite Black with black leather interior or the L&K Suite Cognac Design Selection. The cabin is further enhanced by the inclusion of a Canton sound system and a two-spoke leather, heated multi-function steering wheel with DSG paddles as well as heated rear seats, heated windscreen and heated washer nozzles.

Driving features include Park Assist, Trained Parking and an Area View camera. There are new features such as Progressive Dynamic Steering, which automatically increases the steering angle when it detects that the driver’s steering response has come too late or is insufficient to avoid a collision, and the updated Dynamic Chassis Control Plus that supports an even wider range of damping characteristics.

2024 Skoda Superb pricing and benefit-in-kind (BiK) tax:

Version	BiK	P11d
Hatchback
1.5 TSI e-TEC 150PS SE Technology	29%	£34,610
2.0 TDI 150PS SE Technology	30%	£35,115
1.5 TSI e-TEC 150PS SE L	29%	£37,965
2.0 TDI 150PS SE L	31%	£38,080
2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 SE L	35%	£41,285
2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 L&K	36%	£45,305
Estate
1.5 TSI e-TEC 150PS SE Technology	29%	£35,910
2.0 TDI 150PS SE Technology	31%	£36,415
1.5 TSI e-TEC 150PS SE L	30%	£39,265
2.0 TDI 150PS SE L	32%	£39,380
2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 SE L	36%	£42,585
2.0 TDI 193PS 4x4 L&K	36%	£46,305