Concept Skoda Vision X has become the prototype of a compact crossover

6 March 2018

The production of the new model will begin in 2019

The main premiere of the Skoda at the Geneva motor show was the concept of Vision X. It needs not only to demonstrate the approximate shape of the future production model, but also to show the achievements of the Czech brand in the field of interior design and hybrid propulsion systems.

In 2017, has begun production of the new model Karoq, which replaced the Yeti. Soon Skoda is planning to introduce an even more compact crossover, the prototype of which are Vision X. the Novelty has a body length of 4 to 255 mm with a wheelbase of 2 mm. 645 it Turns out that the concept in short "Karaka" 12.7 cm, but the concept has a 7 mm large distance between the axles. This combination of characteristics made available through the use of an updated version of the MQB platform.

In the salon Skoda Vision X you may notice a new architecture with their protruding Central panel LCD display. Most likely, he will move soon and to a production car company.

The new concept is described as the first hybrid of "Skoda" with the power plant able to run on compressed methane (one can draw an analogy with Lada Vesta CNG, although it is not a hybrid). Turbo 1.5 TSI G-Tec develops power of 130 horsepower. In the rear there are two gas cylinders: one under the second row seats, the second behind the rear axle.

In addition to this Skoda Vision X received two electric motors. One is part of the starter-generator connected to the engine through a belt drive. The second is integrated into the rear axle of the crossover (due to this and is provided by the work of a full drive). Technologies used on-Board network with a voltage of 48 V and a lithium-ion battery. Supported recuperation of energy when braking.

If Skoda Vision X uses all three motors, you will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds. Maximum speed — 200 km/h. considering completely filled tanks, the car can travel up to 650 kilometers.

Skoda Vision X will turn into a serial crossover in 2019. Now considering three options for names: Amiq, Anuq and Karuq.