Škoda Launches New High-Performance Plug-In Hybrid Superb Hatch with Increased Power and Torque

Škoda Superb iV: Power consumption combined (hybrid): 1.4 – 1.5 l/100 km & 12.5 – 13.2 kWh/100 km, Power consumption combined with a discharged battery: 5.3 – 5.6 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (hybrid): 31 – 34 g/km. Information on consumption and CO₂ emissions, shown in ranges, depends on the selected vehicle equipment.

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has introduced a new 200 kW plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Superb Hatch, combining a 1.5 TSI petrol engine with an electric motor to deliver improved performance and efficiency. The new system makes the Superb Hatch the most powerful combustion-engine Škoda model, offering stronger acceleration, higher towing capacity, and upgraded braking components. Available exclusively in higher trim levels, the new variant complements the existing 150 kW plug-in hybrid option. With more than 68,000 Superb iV vehicles delivered since 2019 and plug-in hybrids accounting for one quarter of current orders, electrified drivetrains continue to gain importance within the Superb lineup.

(PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 27-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Škoda Auto has expanded the plug-in hybrid lineup for its Superb model with the introduction of a new high-performance variant delivering a system output of 200 kW. The new plug-in hybrid powertrain, available exclusively in the Superb Hatch, becomes the most powerful combustion-engine version currently offered in the Superb range and strengthens the model’s position in markets where electrified drivetrains continue to gain popularity.

The new system combines a 1.5 TSI petrol engine producing 130 kW with an 85 kW electric motor and a 25.7 kWh traction battery. Together, the components deliver a total output of 200 kW and up to 400 Nm of torque, representing a significant increase compared with the existing 150 kW plug-in hybrid variant. Improvements stem from an upgraded petrol engine and refined powertrain control software, resulting in stronger in-gear acceleration and overall performance.

This configuration makes the new Superb Hatch the most powerful Škoda model currently equipped with a combustion engine. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 225 km/h. It also offers an increased towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg.

To support the higher performance levels, Škoda has enhanced the braking system. The new version features larger ventilated rear brake discs measuring 310 mm by 22 mm, replacing the smaller components used in the lower-output variant. Brake cooling has also been improved through a dedicated airflow channel beneath the front bumper, providing more efficient cooling than the engine-compartment-based system used previously.

Other technical specifications remain largely unchanged. The high-voltage battery retains a gross capacity of 25.7 kWh, with charging capabilities of up to 11 kW using AC and up to 50 kW using DC fast charging. Charging from 10 to 80 percent can be completed in approximately 26 minutes.

Škoda first introduced plug-in hybrid technology in the Superb range in 2019, followed by electrified versions of the Octavia in 2020 and the Kodiaq in 2024. The existing 150 kW plug-in hybrid system remains available across all Superb Combi trim levels and in the Superb Hatch Selection trim, while the new 200 kW version will be offered exclusively in the Sportline and Laurin & Klement trims of the Superb Hatch.

Demand for plug-in hybrid versions of the Superb continues to increase. Since the introduction of the first Superb iV models in 2019, more than 68,000 vehicles have been delivered across both generations and body styles. Currently, approximately one in four Superb models ordered includes a plug-in hybrid powertrain, reflecting growing customer interest in electrified drivetrains.

Media contact:

Thomas Drechsler
Head of Communications
e: thomas.drechsler@skoda-auto.cz
LinkedIn

SOURCE: Škoda Auto a.s.