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The start af a new era: the new Škoda Superb

Expressive design, innovative MQB technology for "best ŠKODA ever"
World premiere in Prague in mid-February
New Superb successfully completes final technical inspection drives

Mladá Boleslav, 11 December 2014 - The countdown has begun: The new ŠKODA Superb is in the starting blocks. The completely redeveloped ŠKODA flagship has recently completed the final test series in Southern Europe, among other regions. The new ŠKODA Superb is the top model in the ŠKODA model range. With its new design language, new proportions, space, innovative technology, driving dynamics and build quality, the car has shifted to the upper end of the automotive mid-class.

The new third-generation ŠKODA Superb offers the highest functionality with an improved package. The amount of space and boot size typical of a ŠKODA have once again increased, and set a new benchmark in the segment. Incorporating the Volkswagen Group's MQB technology, the ŠKODA Superb brings qualities from higher vehicle classes into the automotive mid-class. The car offers the best values in terms of comfort, infotainment and connectivity, safety, eco-friendliness, consumption and performance.

"The new ŠKODA Superb is the best ŠKODA ever. This latest generation of our flagship will appeal to new groups of customers in the business and private sector. The qualities of the Superb emphasise the brand's values and point to the future of ŠKODA," said ŠKODA CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland.

The new ŠKODA Superb will receive its world premiere in mid-February 2015 in Prague. It will then be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. The market launch is planned for mid-2015 in Europe, with UK deliveries in the autumn. The ŠKODA Superb has formed the apex of ŠKODA's model range since 2001. To date, the brand has delivered more than 700,000 first- and second-generation ŠKODA Superb models to customers all over the world.

Further information:

Bernd Abel, Jakub Šulc, Product Communications
Product Communications Manager Product Communications
T +420 326 811 731 T +420 326 811 729
bernd.abel@skoda-auto.cz jakub.sulc@skoda-auto.cz
For more information in the UK:

Cathie Sleigh, Head of Press and PR
M +44 7710 331 389
T +44 1908 548 042
catherine.sleigh@skoda.co.uk

Rory Lumsdon, Product Affairs Manager
M +44 7940 720187
T +44 1908 548 062
rory.lumsdon@skoda.co.uk
Krystyna Kozlowska, Media Relations Manager
T +44 7760 551 214
M +44 1908 548 060
krystyna.kozlowska@skoda.co.uk
ŠKODA AUTO

is one of the longest-established vehicle production companies in the world. In 1895, the Czech headquarters in Mladá Boleslav began producing bicycles, followed afterwards with the production of motorbikes and cars.
currently has seven passenger car models: Citigo, Fabia, Roomster/Praktik, Rapid, Octavia, Yeti and Superb.
delivered around 920,800 vehicles to customers worldwide in 2013.
has belonged to Volkswagen since 1991. The VW Group is one of the most successful automotive groups in the world. ŠKODA, in association with the Group, independently manufactures and develops vehicles, as well as components, engines and gear transmissions.
operates at three locations in the Czech Republic, produces in China, Russia, Slovakia and India mainly through Group partnerships, as well as in Ukraine and Kazakhstan through local partners.
employs over 25,800 people globally and is active in more than 100 markets.
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