By Drew Johnson
Wednesday, Jan 9th, 2008 @ 1:59 pm

Skoda has released images of its Superb sedan ahead of the car’s Geneva Motor Show debut in March. Based on the Volkswagen Passat, the next-generation Superb will feature a more unique design theme than the current model.
Compared to previous Superb, the new model is 35 mm longer and 18 mm wider. However, the car’s height has been decreased by 8 mm and its wheelbase has shrunk by 42 mm.

The sedan will be available with six different VW engine: three gasoline units and three diesels. Power will range from 105 horsepower to 260. Transmissions choices will include a range of manuals as well as VW’s dual-clutch automatic.

The Superb’s list of equipment includes adaptive cornering headlamps, a new electronic air conditioning system, automatic parking assist and nine airbags.

The Skoda Superb will hit the European market in the second half of 2008 and will be built in the Czech Republic.

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