Skoda has released new details and pictures of the
Vision X concept. Set to be debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept is
billed as an “urban crossover” that transfers the characteristic features of
the Kodiaq and Karoq to “another vehicle segment.”
While it may look like just another crossover, the
Vision X has a lot going on underneath the skin. For starters, the model has a
turbocharged 1.5-liter G-TEC four-cylinder engine which can run on petrol or
compressed natural gas (CNG). That’s not too usual but Skoda engineers didn’t
stop there as they equipped the model with a new hybrid system.
Another interesting feature is the concept’s unique
drive system, Skoda didn’t go into specifics but said the model switches from
front to rear to all-wheel drive as needed. This combined with the high-tech
powertrain promises to give the model “spontaneous power delivery, increased
agility and low CO2 emissions of only 89 g/km.”
Detailed performance specifications weren’t released
but the concept’s rear electric motor will produce 1000 Nm of
torque. The automaker also revealed the Vision X will have a range of up to 650
km which is likely possible due to its three powertrain sources.
