Skoda Vision X Concept: All You Need To Know

One of the big highlights of the Skoda stall at the ongoing Geneva International Motor Show has been the all-new Skoda Vision X concept. Touted as the Czech carmaker's vision for the urban crossover of the future, the new Vision X Concept is the third model to join the company's SUV line up after the Skoda Kodiaq and the Karoq. We will have to wait a while before Skoda gets ready with the production version of the Vision X Concept, but the carmaker calls it the 'next systematic step in its SUV strategy'. Here' all that you need to know about the new Skoda Vision X Concept.

Skoda Vision X concept employs Skoda's crysteline design language

1. The new Skoda Vision X will serve as the basis for the Czech carmaker's next all-new SUV that is targeted towards the modern lifestyle of the active target audience. Skoda claims that the Vision X offers agility, versatility and driving pleasure both in urban traffic and when venturing off-road.
2. The production version of the Skoda Vision X concept will be the smallest offering from the company's SUV line up and will be positioned below the Skoda Karoq, serving as an urban crossover vehicle.
3. In terms of dimensions, the Vision X is 4,255 mm long, 1,807 mm wide and 1,537 mm high along with a wheelbase of 2,645 mm and the boot has a capacity of 380 litres.
   

   Production model of the Skoda Vision X will the smallest SUV from the company

4. Visually, the new Vision X concept comes with the company's signature crystalline design philosophy and comes with the company's signature character line running from the headlights to the rear, the side windows which taper towards the rear and the striking wheel arches.
5. The exterior features and styling element comprise of the signature butterfly grille with double vertical slats and the Skoda logo that features backlighting. The grille is flanked by a set of LED DRLs and with the LED headlamps positioned below. Other exterior elements include - a wide airdam, skid plate, sporty 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels in a 3D design, sculpted tailgate, and smart LED taillamps and more.
6. The cabin comes with a futuristic design and offers black upholstery with contrast stitching. The Vision X also gets the company's latest infotainment and connectivity features and offers digital services such as Smart Parking, HoppyGo, TwoGo and CareDriver, offering functions like - direct the driver to available parking spaces, offer the car for rental when it is not needed, offer car sharing opportunities, or, for example, ensure that children are picked up from nursery if their parent or guardian cannot make it on time.
   

   Skoda Vision X comes with a unique petrol-CNG-electric powertrain

7. The concept car comes equipped with an all-new in-car monitor with a new digital Human Machine Interface (HMI) system. The high-resolution, colour display with touchscreen functionality is integrated into the dashboard as a freestanding monitor above the centre console
8. The new Skoda Vision X is the first model from the carmaker to come with a drivetrain concept that combines a CNG-and petrol-powered engine with an electric motor. According to Skoda the new drivetrain provides spontaneous power delivery and increased agility and makes low CO2 emissions of less than 90 grams per kilometre.
9. Powering the Vision X concept is a new 1.5-litre G-TEC four cylinders, turbocharged engine that has been specially developed for use with CNG (compressed natural gas). The CNG drive is supported by two electric motors: the belt-driven starter generator of the combustion engine and a separate one on the rear axle. Combined, the combustion engine and the second motor provide continuous all-wheel drive. The second motor gets its energy from a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, while the lithium-ion battery charges while driving thanks to brake energy recovery. Additionally, Driving Mode Select enables the driver to tailor the drive control to suit them.
10. In terms of power output, the Skoda Vision X's CNG drive system delivers a power output of 128 bhp and a maximum torque of 200 Nm, and the electric motors add an additional torque of 70 Nm. The Skoda Vision X to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds; it has a top speed of 200 kmph and thanks to an additional petrol reserve tank, the Vision X has a range of up to 650 km.

While Skoda hasn't given us a timeline as to when well we get to see the production version of the car, we expect to see the SUV by 2020. And considering the growing trend for compact SUVs in India, it's quite likely that Skoda will bring the production model of the Vision X to India as well.