The images follow the teaser revealed by Skoda at the beginning of December 2007.

At 4,838mm long and 1,783mm wide the new Superb is 35mm longer and 18mm wider than its predecessor. 

It stands at 1,461mm high and has a wheel base of 2,761mm - 8mm lower and 42mm shorter respectively than the model it replaces.

The new Superb features a number of technological solutions including adaptive cornering headlamps, a new electronic air conditioning system, automatic parking assist and nine airbags.

Above: the redesigned front end (left) and the current production model (right)

A total of up to six engines will be available - three gasoline and three diesel, with outputs ranging from 105bhp to 260bhp. The units will be combined with a selection of manual or DSG transmissions. 

he Škoda Superb will be manufactured in the car maker’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic and will be on sale in the UK in September 2008.  

Additional details will be revealed over the coming weeks. 

It will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 4 and 5 March 2008. 

(Source: Skoda)