The Skoda Vision E concept, previewed through sketches over the past month, has been given an unscheduled digital unveiling today.
These images, obtained by Russian website AutoWP and published again by website Carscoops, offer a first clear look at the high-riding concept ahead of its Shanghai motor show debut.
The latest in Skoda’s long-running ‘Vision’ series of concepts, the Vision E previews a coupe-styled companion to the new Kodiaq SUV.
Although it appears more compact in these images, the Vision E measures 4645mm long, 1917mm wide, 1550mm tall, and rides on a 2850mm wheelbase.
Compared to the Kodiaq, the Vision E is 54mm longer and 35mm wider, has a roof that’s 126mm closer to the ground, and uses a 59mm longer wheelbase.
As expected, the Vision E builds on the styling themes of the company’s latest offerings, in particular the Kodiaq, while adding a number of character features that point to the concept’s future-focused intent.
Full official details are still to be released, but the Vision E is known already to be an electrified vehicle, with two electric motors delivering a combined 225kW of power.
Fuelled by lithium-ion battery cells, the Vision E claims a potential driving range of up to 500 kilometres.
The Vision E is also promised to offer a first look at the company’s autonomous driving plans, with a level three focus that will allow the car to steer, brake and accelerate for itself on motorways, in traffic jams, swerve as necessary, and automatically change lanes and overtake.
Above: final images of the Vision E’s cabin are yet to surface
The Vision E’s production future is still to be confirmed, but its electric driving technology is a sure thing. In 2019, we’ll see a plug-in hybrid EV variant of the Superb, and a pure-electric Skoda car will follow in 2020. Four more will follow before 2025.
We’ll update this article when the Vision E goes official.
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[via Carscoops]
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