In a couple of weeks, Skoda will take the wraps off
its new Vision E concept at the Shanghai Motor Show. Thankfully, they're not
making us wait that long in order to see what it will look like inside.
The Vision E envisions an electric, self-driving
crossover. So to take advantage of its autonomous capabilities, the Czech
automaker has designed an airy and flexible cabin space.
With no B-pillar, the counter-opening doors offer
unimpeded access to the interior, with seats that rotate to further enhance
ingress and egress – the electric powertrain requiring no transmission tunnel
to cut into cabin space. There's plenty of screens throughout to keep occupants
informed and entertained, phone chargers in each door, plus the steering wheel
moves up and out of the way with the front seats reclining to let the driver
kick back and relax while the vehicle drives itself.
Sounds nice to us, so we're looking forward to
seeing the finished product when the show opens on April 19.