The new Skoda SportLine is available as an Estate or Hatchback and offers an enhanced design highlighted by 19-inch Anthracite Vega alloy wheels, sports design bumpers, sunset glass, and black gloss trim treatment on the grille, wing mirrors, window surrounds and a rear spoiler on the Hatch  version only. The Estate features black gloss roof rails and body-coloured spoiler.

Inside, the Superb SportLine features a three-spoke Super Sport multifunction steering wheel with silver stitching, quilted Alcantara sports seats, LED ambient lighting, carbon dashboard trim, aluminium pedals and black headlining. Its practicality remains, with a 625-litre load area (660 litres for the Estate) and generous passenger space.

The standard kit list also includes Bi-Xenon headlights, Columbus Navigation and Wi-Fi, rear parking sensors, Drive Mode Select, dual-zone climate control, KESSY keyless entry and cruise control. A sports chassis lowers the car’s ride height by 15mm, and an XDS electronic differential lock ensures sharper handling.

Available in Moon White metallic, Quartz Grey metallic, Business Grey metallic, Brilliant Silver metallic, Black Magic pearl effect and Corrida Red, the SportLine also introduces Dragon Green metallic as an exclusive option.

The Superb SportLine is available with two diesel engines delivering 148 or 187 bhp, with the option of four-wheel drive and a six-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The 148 bhp 2.0-litre TDI emits just 109g/km.

Diesel prices start at £27,435.