This Skoda Superb is transformed into a pickup with a sliding electric bed, tilt bike rack, and roof mount, honouring 130 years of the brand’s legacy.
By Divyam Dubey
Skoda has revealed the L&K 130, a special project that mixes its long history with modern hybrid technology. Based on the Superb iV wagon, this one-off car has been turned into a working plug-in hybrid pickup. It celebrates Skoda’s journey from making bicycles in 1895 to building advanced cars today. The L&K 130 is also the company’s tenth “Student Car,” continuing its focus on practical learning. A team of 28 students from Skoda’s vocational school designed and built the L&K 130. The project honours company founders Václav Laurin and Václav Klement. It also shows how young trainees can take part in real car development. The finished car is not a showpiece—it runs and works like any other hybrid vehicle.
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To turn the Superb into a pickup, the students changed parts of the body, removed the rear section, and added an electric bed that slides out. The bed includes a tilt rack that holds bikes even with the tailgate shut. Another bike mount sits on the roof, linking back to Skoda’s cycling roots.
One of the smart changes is the rear door, which swings out and slides back like in a minivan, with double locks for safety. Inside, the rear bench seat has been replaced with a single seat, a cool box, and a speaker system—perfect for trips outdoors. These features show how the students mixed creativity with practical design.
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The L&K 130 is Skoda’s first student-made plug-in hybrid. It includes a rear camera that connects to a tablet screen on the dashboard. The car’s red, gold, black, and white colours are a nod to the original Laurin & Klement brand. After over 2,000 hours of work, the L&K 130 stands as proof of young talent, Skoda’s heritage, and its forward-looking ideas.