New Skoda Superb - first official design sketch revealed

• Skoda has released the first design sketch of its new Superb, which will make its debut in February 2015 before going on display at the Geneva motor show in March.
• Skoda says the new Superb, which takes design inspiration from the VisionC concept car, offers "striking, expressive shapes" and will aim to make "a visual impact in the automotive mid-class segment".

• Measuring 20mm longer and 50mm wider than the outgoing car, the new Superb offers improved torsional rigidity and a kerb weight that's claimed to be 75kg lighter than that of its predecessor. Key rivals for the Superb include Ford's new Mondeo and the Vauxhall Insignia.
• Power will come from a range of Euro 6 emission regulation-compliant engines, ranging from a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol with 123bhp to a 2.0-litre unit with 276bhp. Three diesel engines, with up to 188bhp, will also be available alongside the option of both two and four-wheel drive.
• Official economy figures for all of the engines have yet to be revealed, but it has been announced that the 1.6 TDI Greenline model will come with a headline-grabbing CO2 emission figure of 96g/km.