It looks like the run up to the new model has now commenced. The current model Superb is now no longer available as a factory order, all you can get now is pre-built stock, in preparation for the new model launch (September 2008) for the UK.

Yep, saw that on website too.

This seems a pretty honest approach from Skoda, rather than running special editions as other marques seem to do, then launch a new one the next month.

The new one is already being built in CZ so I suppose they've had to use the manufacturing facilities for that.