The Vision 7S shows the typical SUV design features: angular wheel arches, underride protection, burly shape. Striking: the T-shape of the headlights and taillights.
New design for upcoming E-Skoda
Everything is new underneath, too: the implied grill melts into a narrow strip between the T-shaped headlights and does not house any coolers. Instead, various sensors and a front camera are hidden in the “Tech Deck” – as Skoda calls the black panel. Below the engineering compartment, a colossal skid plate with six vertical slots oozes power.
Even the Skoda Kodiaq is not that big
The sheer size of the Vision 7S then becomes apparent in profile. Round 5.02 meters in length catapult him into the luxury league. A wheelbase of just over three meters (3075 mm) indicates a generously sized interior, even from the outside. We book the sensor door handles installed upright and the doors that open in opposite directions under “show effect” and rather wonder for a moment how normal the 22-inch model appears in view of the dimensions of the Vision 7S.
Largest MEB-based vehicle: the Skoda seven-seater is a real giant at over five meters long!
Important design features such as the planking, the battery cooling disguised as a running board and the triangular D-pillar with Skoda lettering must be mentioned at this point, as well as the strangely filigree-looking camera exterior mirrors. Déjà-vu at the rear: the taillights shine in a T-shape, the apron with seven slots is also familiar from the front.
Loading breaks can be used to relax in the Vision
The doors swing open. Very, very carefully we can get in. Concept cars are hand-built and very fragile. And inside usually a bit exaggerated. This also applies to the Vision 7S. There are individual seats with belts integrated into the seat. And the relax mode, which retracts the steering wheel and dashboard, rotates the seats slightly inwards and aligns the monitor horizontally so that films can be watched together during the loading break.
Yes, this is typical study. But Skoda hasn’t lost its grip on the ground, the Czechs want to remain a “family brand”. The materials in the interior are not only vegan, but also easy to clean.
The operating concept of the Vision 7S is conclusive
Flat steering wheel and a new – intuitive – operating concept with a mixture of touch functions and physical buttons and controls.
Under the 14.6-inch vertical touchscreen are six physical shortcut keys – one of which is freely configurable, including three rotary controls. Two for the air conditioning, one for different infotainment functions. Then another roller for the volume. The idea behind this ensemble: The upper area is displayed, the lower area is operated – the further the hand moves towards the center console, the more haptic the operation becomes. Result: less distraction.
In the series, Skoda’s largest electric SUV will probably shine with seven full seats. In the study, six and one baby seat have to suffice.
Because Skoda expects that the next generation of e-Skoda will still be driven normally and will not buzz around by itself. Good to hear with all the autonomous castles in the air of the past few years.
A range of more than 600 kilometers is targeted
And there is also realism in the targeted technical data. The battery size is planned with 89 kWh. And because the Vision 7S is based on the MEB platform, it’s safe to assume that this new big battery is likely to come in other MEB cars as well.
With a range of more than 600 kilometers and a charging capacity of up to 200 kW, long-distance suitability is the declared goal.
