Skoda reveals new 272PS Super Hatch plug-in hybrid
- New 272PS plug-in hybrid hits 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds
- Hatch only
- Upgraded brakes
- Higher towing capacity of 2000kg
Skoda has revealed a new, more powerful plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system for the Superb.
Pushing out 272PS and 400Nm of torque, the new PHEV ups the oomph by 68PS and 50Nm compared to the Superb's existing 204PS PHEV system, dropping the 0-62mph time by a second to 7.1 seconds. It uses a 25.7kWh battery although Skoda hasn't announced the electric-only range (the existing Superb Estate PHEV manages up to 84 miles).
No UK-specific details have yet been released, but Skoda has said the new system will only feature in the Hatch, with the 204PS remaining the top-spec PHEV option on the Superb Estate. A Super Hatch PHEV is not currently sold in the UK.
The increase in performance comes through software optimisation, and means the new Superb PHEV is the most powerful Skoda car with a combustion engine. The extra power and torque also boosts the car's towing capacity to 2000kg.
With extra performance comes extra braking power, with larger and thicker 310mm rear discs compared to the 204PS model.
Ask HJ
Should I get rid of my PHEV because it has been recalled?
I own a four year old Ford Kuga 2.5 PHEV ST-Line X Edition. I have just received a second recall notice from Ford relating to charging the battery. I am warned not to charge the battery to more than 80% until their boffins have found a fix for the problem. This same problem happened last year when I was warned not to charge the battery at all until a fix was found. Is this problem unique to Ford or do other PHEV cars have similar problems? I am now seriously considering changing this car but am unsure whether to get another PHEV or a non charging hybrid. I am not yet ready to consider a full EV vehicle.
Recalls are a relatively common occurrence - you can read our monthly updates to the latest recalls here - https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/owning/2026-02/dvsa-recalls-february-2026-bmw-range-rover-and-volvo-models-recalled/
It's not limited to new cars either - BMW has recently recalled almost half a million models for airbag faults for vehicles manufactured up to 20 years ago. PHEV recalls have also been issued for a number of different manufacturers, with Stellantis, Kia, Volkswagen and BMW also having recalled PHEVs in the last few years. However, the chances of an individual vehicle being recalled remains low - a recent survey suggested that the recall rate in the UK is just 3.1%. Swapping your current car for a different model is understandable, but it does not necessarily reduce the likelihood of a recall.
Answered by David Ross
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