This Is the First Official Image of the 2020 Skoda Superb

With the official unveiling of the car said to be only days away, Skoda released on Tuesday the first official image of the model, pictured above. Coming in the form of a design sketch, the image shows changes at the front end of the vehicle and on its right side, but the carmaker promises revisions at the still undisclosed rear as well.

As far as we can tell from this photo, the new variant embraces a more aggressive attitude, with a more sculpted hood ending in sharply drawn headlights. Below the grille, the fog lights are linked together by a strip.

At the rear, the only change Skoda admitted to so far is the replacement of the carmaker’s logo with lettering spelling out the brand’s name.

“The refined top model gives substance to Skoda aspiration to offer vehicles of the highest quality that provide customers with an exceptional amount of space and numerous features from higher-tier segments,” said the carmaker in a statement.

There’s no word on powertrains yet, but it's likely most will be inspired by the current range on which the model is based, starting with a 1.5 TSI cranking out 150 HP and 250 Nm of torque as the entry level.

The Superb nameplate has been around ever since the 1930s, but the it rusted on a shelf from the late 1950s to early 2000s, when it was revived and put to good use by Skoda’s new parents, Volkswagen.

The new interpretation of the car will be officially presented during the IIHF Ice-Hockey World Championship which takes place in Bratislava starting May 10. The carmaker is the competition’s official sponsor.