Skoda has
officially unveiled the Vision IN concept ahead of its debut at Auto Expo 2020.
Designed to preview an all-new crossover developed specifically for India, the
Vision IN promises the “optimum amount of space, perfectly combined with the
highest degree of versatility and state-of-the-art technologies.”
Starting up front, the concept has an
aggressive fascia with an illuminated grille that is flanked by slender LED
headlights. Further below, we can see plastic body cladding and an aluminum
skid plate. Moving further back, there’s pronounced fenders and retractable
door handles. The concept also has a panoramic glass roof, aluminum roof rails
and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Out back, there are L-shaped taillights
and a lower LED light strip. The model also has an aluminum rear diffuser and a
tailgate-mounted spoiler. Overall, the concept measures 4,256 mm long with a wheelbase that spans 2,671 mm. The crossover is also 1,589 mm tall, but there’s no word on its width.
While the exterior is bit generic, the
cabin is anything but as it mixes “traditional Indian design and Bohemian
crystal glass art.” As a result, there’s genuine crystal trim and a dashboard
which embraces the Indian textile printing technique known as Kalamkari.
On the tech side, there’s a digital
instrument cluster and a freestanding 12.3-inch infotainment system. There’s
also a crystal on the dashboard which allows people to communicate with the
concept’s digital assistant. Besides the unique design, the cabin is
eco-friendly as it features organic rhubarb leather and a roof liner made from
recycled plastic fibers. The model also Piñatex upholstery which is described
as a leather alternative made from waste pineapple leaves.
Motivation is provided by a turbocharged
1.5-liter TSI petrol engine that produces 148 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed DSG gearbox which
sends power to the front wheels. Skoda says this enables the concept to
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, before hitting a top
speed of 195 km/h.
Following the debut of the concept, a
production model will arrive in early 2021. It will become the first vehicle
based on the new MQB-A0-IN platform. As the name suggests, the architecture is
a “specially adapted” version of the MQB platform for the Indian market.