Škoda Superb marks 25 years since the model's modern revival
Twenty-five years after Škoda revived the Superb nameplate, the model has sold more than 1.8 million units worldwide across four generations. The current lineup includes plug-in hybrid versions with roughly 120 kilometers of electric range.
Škoda is marking 25 years since it brought back the Superb name in its modern form. The first generation of today's Superb was unveiled on September 11, 2001, reviving a nameplate that first appeared in Škoda's history back in 1934 with the modernized Type 640, a model produced in several variants until 1949. After a gap of more than five decades, the Superb's return in 2001 became a symbol of Škoda's comeback in the mid-size car segment.
A quarter-century of development
Since 2001, the Superb has gone through four generations. From the start, the model earned a reputation for its spacious cabin and large trunk capacity, which remains one of its key selling points. The second generation, launched in 2008, introduced the innovative Twin-Door trunk lid system; the lineup was later expanded with a wagon body style and all-wheel-drive versions.
The third generation arrived in 2015, bringing more modern technology, a wider range of driver-assistance systems and a bolder design. In 2019, the Superb became the first Škoda production model to offer a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
The current generation
The fourth generation, introduced in 2023, offers the broadest range of powertrains in the model's history, including two plug-in hybrid versions with roughly 120 kilometers of electric-only range. The manufacturer notes that more than half of Superb units sold are registered to businesses rather than private buyers.
In total, more than 1.8 million Superb units have been sold worldwide since the model's modern debut.
