ŠKODA Electrifies Geneva Motor Show with new Vision

[ColinD]

ŠKODA continues to grow: Over recent years, the brand has fundamentally expanded and renewed its model range. Now, ŠKODA’s SUV range is being strengthened. With the ŠKODA VisionS, the Czech car manufacturer gives an insight into how ŠKODA’s future SUV design language might look.

 

 

› Highlight at Lac Léman: Design study ‘ŠKODA VisionS’ gives an insight into future SUV models

 

› Plug-in hybrid drive offering high efficiency

 

› Emotive design study demonstrates evolution of ŠKODA design language

 

› Generous interior with three rows of seats, and a total length of 4.70 m 

 

› New production models: Power package ŠKODA Octavia vRS 4×4 and ŠKODA Fabia Estate Scout Line celebrate motor show premiere 

 

› CNG campaign continues: ŠKODA Octavia G-TEC now available with DSG transmission

 

 

A supporting video of the inspiration

 

 

Mladá Boleslav/Geneva, 17 February 2016 –  

 

The brand also presents its most important future technologies with the show car. The new ŠKODA Octavia vRS 4×4, the ŠKODA Octavia G-TEC with DSG transmission and the ScoutLine version of the Fabia Estate round off ŠKODA’s appearance at Lac Léman. 

 

The ŠKODA VisionS incorporates the brand’s new design language, carrying it over into the SUV segment: the design is clearly influenced by Czech Cubism and the tradition of Bohemian crystal art. The lines are precise, sharp and clean-cut; the distinctive interplay of light and shadow on the contoured surfaces creates exciting effects, which are accentuated by the Island-Green color.

 

With a 2.79-meter wheelbase, at 4.70 meters long, 1.91 meters wide and 1.68 meters tall, the ŠKODA VisionS makes a bold statement on the road. Based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB), this is ŠKODA’s first vehicle to feature six seats across three rows.  

 

Another highlight of the concept vehicle is its plug-in hybrid powertrain: with 165 kW (225 hp), the show car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds with a top speed of almost 200 km/h. 1.9 litres of petrol is all the car needs to travel 100 km (45 grams CO2 per kilometre). The ŠKODA VisionS can go up to 50 km on electric alone, and will travel up to 1000 km with both systems .

 

The internal combustion engine is a 1.4 TSI with 115 kW (156 hp) and 250 Nm of torque. This works alongside an e-motor that provides 40 kW of 40 kW continuous power and 220 Nm peak torque. It is integrated into the six-speed DSG, which directs the power to the front wheels. A second electric motor with up to 85 kW and 270 Nm of torque drives the rear axle. This works independently of the front axle drive, meaning the show car has a smart four-wheel drive, which requires no mechanical coupling.

 

The three engines cooperate in a highly flexible manner: The driver of the ŠKODA VisionS can choose between several modes of operation – from purely electric drive to charge modes, always with the goal of maximum efficiency. The lithium-ion battery with a 12.4kWh capacity is positioned in front of the rear axle. 

 

ŠKODA has responded to the rapidly growing scope of information and the passengers’ desire to communicate by introducing automotive digital networking (mobile services), providing large displays for optimum vehicle and infotainment services for all passengers, who can connect to the network several ways from each seat in the vehicle. 

 

The ŠKODA Octavia vRS 4×4 will also be celebrating its debut at this year’s motor show: ŠKODA’s top-of-the-range Octavia is available as a saloon or estate with the 2.0 TDI engine with 135 kW (184 PS) and DSG transmission.  With a drive unit, which is both sporty and safe, the Octavia vRS 4×4 makes a strong partner for families, work and leisure.

The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 228 km/h. In NEDC, the model will manage 4.9 litre diesel per 100 km; CO2 equivalent of 129 grams per km (all values for sedan).

 

The ŠKODA Octavia G-TEC is particularly economical: It currently costs less than four euros in fuel to drive this model 100 km. On request, ŠKODA can fit the natural-gas car with DSG transmission. The 1.4 TSI provides 81 kW (110 hp) per km, emits less than 100 grams of CO2. The 1.4 TSI provides 81 kW (110 hp), emitting less than 100 grams of CO2 per km. The ŠKODA Octavia G-TEC is available in saloon and estate versions.

 

ŠKODA’s ScoutLine range also continues to grow. Alongside the Rapid Spaceback ScoutLine, there is now the ŠKODA Fabia Estate ScoutLine – with its unique off-road look and attractive, practical equipment features. Three petrol engines with 55 kW (75 hp), 66 kW (90 hp) and 81 kW (110 hp) and three diesel engines with 55 kW (75 hp), 66 kW (90 hp) and 77 kW (105 hp) are available. 

 

ŠKODA at the 86th International Motor Show 2016 in Geneva:

• ŠKODA location: Hall 2, Stand 2160
• ŠKODA  Press conference: 1 March 2016, 8.25 am – 8.40 am
• Number of ŠKODA vehicles on show on the first press day: 8 vehicles
  • ŠKODA VisionS
  • ŠKODA Superb SportLine
  • ŠKODA Octavia Estate vRS
  • ŠKODA Fabia Monte Carlo
  • ŠKODA Octavia Scout
  • ŠKODA Fabia Estate ScoutLine
  • ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback ScoutLine
  • ŠKODA Superb Estate (L&K)
• Number of ŠKODA vehicles on show on the second press day: 13 vehicles
  • ŠKODA VisionS, ŠKODA Superb SportLine
  • ŠKODA Octavia Estate G-TEC
  • ŠKODA Fabia Monte Carlo
  • ŠKODA Octavia Scout
  • ŠKODA Superb Estate L&K
  • ŠKODA Octavia Estate G-TEC
  • ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback Joy
  • ŠKODA Fabia Estate Joy
  • ŠKODA Yeti Outdoor Joy
  • ŠKODA Citigo Monte Carlo
  • ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback Monte Carlo
  • ŠKODA Yeti Monte Carlo
• Number of ŠKODA vehicles on show on the public open days: 13 vehicles
  • ŠKODA VisionS, ŠKODA Superb SportLine
  • ŠKODA Octavia Estate vRS
  • ŠKODA Fabia Monte Carlo
  • ŠKODA Octavia Scout, ŠKODA Superb Estate L&K
  • ŠKODA Octavia Estate G-TEC
  • ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback Joy
  • ŠKODA Fabia Estate Joy
  • ŠKODA Yeti Outdoor Joy
  • ŠKODA Citigo Monte Carlo
  • ŠKODA Rapid Spaceback Monte Carlo
  • ŠKODA Yeti Monte Carlo
• Press days: 01.03. – 02.03.2016
• Public open days: 03.03. – 13.03.2016

[Dr Zoidberg]

Place bets on how much the hybrid production version of the Vision S ends up at.
£35k or more....

[Sammycarp]

Place bets on how much the hybrid production version of the Vision S ends up at.

£35k or more....

 

The Misubishi Outlander PHEV is £29k - £41k, so I'd expect the Skoda to compete with that.   Probably starting ~£30-31k?

[Niall]

Not a fan of the front end. Ruins the car IMHO.

[Dr Zoidberg]

That's the bit that will change though.

[ColinD]

Design inspiration video added

[skogis]

i will probebly change my superb 2016 lk tdi 190 dsg fore a suv when it is ready only whant to check the interior sice i am 202cm so the superb is superb and i will not by a smaller car

[nimbus]

Does somebody know if Skoda want to build a rapid coupé ?

[FromTheDarkness]

Think it looks good, dislike the alloys. Ive never like diamond cut black/ silver, and they look prime curbers :P

 

Hope the price is know where near this:

http://www.landroverusa.com/vehicles/range-rover-sport-off-road-suv/index.html

[dbg400]

Some more detailed photos from their press release:

 

     
ŠKODA VisionS show car celebrates its world premiere at Volkswagen Group Night in Geneva
        
        
Mladá Boleslav / Geneva, 29 February 2016 - Emotive start for ŠKODA in Geneva: today, the ŠKODA VisionS show car celebrated its world premiere at the Volkswagen Group Night on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The emotive concept car gives an insight into a new, large SUV production model that will be launched in the autumn of this year. The VisionS is designed in an expressive, modern and dynamic way; the design is a balance - typical for ŠKODA - of rationality and aesthetics. Aside from the future SUV design language, the show car demonstrates the most important technological innovations that ŠKODA will be focusing on in the coming years. Above all, these include electromobility, connectivity and safety.
        
        

                
    
ŠKODA exhibits the VisionS show car in Geneva
With the ŠKODA VisionS at the Geneva Motor Show, the Czech car manufacturer gives an insight into what ŠKODA's future SUV design language might look like.

    

                
    
ŠKODA exhibits the VisionS show car in Geneva
With a length of 4.70 metres, a width of 1.91 metres, a 2.79-metre wheelbase and at 1.68 meters tall, the ŠKODA VisionS makes a bold statement on the road. The ŠKODA show car offers six seats across three rows of seats.
        


                
    
ŠKODA exhibits the VisionS show car in Geneva
The rear of the ŠKODA VisionS is sculpturally shaped. The number plate recess tapers rearwards; a powerful diffuser inset, which surrounds the large, elliptical exhaust pipes, provides the SUV show car with a strong visual stance on the road.
    
        

                
    
ŠKODA exhibits the VisionS show car in Geneva
The headlights as well as the brand logo and the vertical struts in the grille are characterised by crystalline design features - also a ŠKODA design tribute to Czech glassmakers.
    


                
    
ŠKODA exhibits the VisionS show car in Geneva
Bright, transparent and spacious - the exterior's clearly structured and streamlined high-quality design continues in the interior. In line with the brand's design criteria, the concept car's interior has a 'democratic' character: equal priority is given to all occupants. The space is divided symmetrically.
    
    
 

[dbg400]

And now there's a video to go with it:

 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/LnNQN1hu7cg

[CainDingle]

I really like where they're aiming to go with this. Hopefully they won't price themselves out of their traditional market in doing so though.

 

Personally I think it looks bloody lovely and if the production version of the big SUV looks reasonably similar, I'm involved.

[SurreyJohn]

Skoda Storyboard has a feature today 21/1/20 on cars over the years

 

The very final one, shows the Skoda iV concept and says will enter full production for Europe this year 2020

 

The advantage of MEB-based cars over cars where the electric drive system is bolted on to conventional platforms include optimal use of the enclosed space, creating more room for occupants and luggage. Mass production of the definitive form of this revolutionary model will get going in 2020. Cars for the European market will be made in the main factory in Mladá Boleslav.

 

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/125-years-skoda/125-years-of-skoda-iconic-cars/