(BRIEF) Škoda Auto produces the modern fourth generation of the Superb at the Volkswagen brand plant in Bratislava, just 4 weeks after its world premiere near Prague. This strategic decision, which is to move production of the Superb from Kvasiny, will create more capacity at the Kvasiny plant for the Octavia. The Superb, Škoda’s flagship model with an internal combustion engine (ICE), has maintained this position in the company’s diversity of styles since its appearance in 2001. The move is part of the Beta+ project, led by Škoda, which reaches the joint progression and production of the Škoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat, streamlining operations within the Volkswagen Group. By moving Superb production to Bratislava, Škoda aims to lose Octavia production capacity in Kvasiny, as well as allowing the production of more battery electric cars in Mladá Boleslav. The fourth-generation Superb will feature a variety of modern and efficient powertrains, adding petrol, diesel, a new plug-in hybrid variant and a mild hybrid version, offering consumers a variety of options. The Škoda Superb has a rich history dating back to 1934, and more than 1. 6 million units of the flagship ICE style have been produced to date.
(PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV/ BRATISLAVA, December 3, 2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Four weeks after its world premiere near Prague, Škoda Auto is producing the modern fourth generation of the Superb at Volkswagen’s Bratislava plant. its flagship Kvasiny ICE model opens production capacity at the Kvasiny plant, which will be used to build more sets of the Octavia. The Superb has been the flagship ICE model in Škoda’s style diversity since the arrival of the first fashion generation in 2001.
“Launching a new model generation is always a very special moment for the entire team. This is especially true for the new Superb as part of the Beta+ project, which involved the joint development of the Škoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat under Škoda’s leadership. Along with successfully relocating the Superb’s production to Bratislava, this initiative showcases the high degree of skill and expertise at Škoda. With the next generation of our successful ICE flagship model, we are also leveraging significant synergies for the Volkswagen Group. My sincere thanks to all the colleagues who have contributed to this project with great commitment.”
Andreas Dick, Member of the Board of Management of Škoda Auto for Production and Logistics
By moving Superb production to Bratislava, Škoda is building capacity for more units of the Octavia at the Kvasiny plant from summer 2024. In addition, the move will allow more battery-electric cars to be built at the Mladá Boleslav plant.
Production of the Škoda Superb in Slovakia begins with the chassis components, many of which are pressed in Bratislava and then transported to the new chassis workshop. The room was empty and underwent a complete transformation as part of the Beta project. In addition, in less than two years, ŠKODA Auto has installed more than 500 robots, control systems and connection devices, as well as integration providers. In addition, the meeting corridor has been completely modernized: the meeting line, where the new models were perfectly incorporated into the existing ones. The production lines of Volkswagen and Škoda vehicles had not been used in the past for plug-in hybrid models. The rebuilding of the meeting corridor includes the installation of automation apparatus and curtain handling technologies, commercial camera systems, and other updates to the meeting. line. In addition, the chassis production scope has been expanded to include batteries for electric vehicles.
The paint shop at the Bratislava plant has also undergone significant changes, bringing tangible environmental benefits: For example, the introduction of new paint booths equipped with advanced air circulation systems and the ability to capture volatile organic compounds marks a further step towards more eco-friendly manufacturing.
Find out more about the history of Škoda in Bratislava here.
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