Skoda unveils new fourth-generation flagship Superb

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ seems to be Skoda’s sensible motto as it unveils its new fourth-generation flagship Superb in hatchback and estate guises. Well, not too much anyway.

There’s a choice of two 2-litre petrol models and two 2-litre diesels, with the more powerful versions offering all-wheel drive, and a new 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol Superb iV with a battery capacity of up to 60 miles.

But significantly not a purely electric version. Expect prices starting from £35,000 when they go on sale next year.

At first glance, you’d be hard-pressed to notice the exterior styling tweaks intended to make it look sleeker and more aerodynamic, including sleeker and brighter matrix LED headlights.

Both versions are slightly longer and larger than previous incarnations, with more luggage space.

Inside, the changes are more revolutionary than evolutionary, with a smarter and sharper interior.

The dashboard is dominated by a central touchscreen (ranging from 10 inches to 13 inches, depending on specifications).

At first glance, you’d be hard-pressed to notice the exterior styling tweaks aimed at making the car look sleeker and more aerodynamic.

The dashboard is dominated by a central touchscreen (ranging from 10 inches to 13 inches depending on specifications)

There is a choice of two 2-litre petrol models and two 2-litre diesels, with the more powerful versions having all-wheel drive, and a new 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol Superb iV, the top model in the range.

Both versions are slightly longer and larger than previous incarnations, with more luggage space

But there are also three smart dials that can be customized for important and common functions, so the driver doesn’t have to rely on distractedly scanning a touchscreen while trying to drive.