Skoda Vision X Concept Unveiled at 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Geneva Motor Show 2018: Skoda Vision X Concept Unveiled

Skoda showcased its hybrid SUV concept the Vision X at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. In the Czech car maker’s lineup, we expect the production version of Vision X to be slated under the outgoing model of Skoda Karoq. Karoq in many ways is the successor of Skoda Yeti. It is likely that the production model, to a great extent, will be identical to the concept showcased at the motor show.

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As Skoda is part of the Volkswagen group which is all set to aggressively expand its SUV portfolio in India by the year 2020, it is likely that the road-ready model of Vision X will make it to the Indian market in the coming years.

Skoda Vision X SUV Concept Revealed 2018 Geneva Motor Show

Under the hood, Vision X gets a 1.5-litre TSi engine, which has been modified to run on CNG. The green engine primarily runs on petrol and produces a peak power output of 130 PS and 250 Nm of torque. This petrol powerplant operates in tandem with two electric motors and a belt driven starter-generator. We also find an electric motor which sits on the rear axle and drives the rear wheels. The electric mills draw power from a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack. Both powertrains produce 1000Nm of torque which helps Vision X accelerate from 0-100kmph in under 9.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 200kmph.

To maintain a good power-to-weight ratio, the Vision X does not come with a drive shaft. Instead, the petrol/CNG engine and the rear electric motor has been synchronized to accelerate the car simultaneously. This also enables Vision X to offer three different driving setups; all-wheel drive, front wheel drive and rear wheel drive. The weight shedding also improves the driving range of the SUV. Skoda Vision X has a claimed combined driving range of 650km and the company has also announced that in all-electric mode Vision X can run up to 2 km. The hybrid SUV also gets regenerative braking.