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
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. 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.
Largest MEB-based vehicle: the Skoda seven-seater is a real giant at over five meters long!
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 interior of the Vision 7S. Individual seats with belts integrated in the seat. A relax mode that 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 charging 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.
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. The result should be less distraction, because Skoda expects that the next generation of e-Skoda will still be driven normally and will not buzz around by itself. Honestly, that’s good to hear with all the autonomous castles in the air of the past few years.
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.
A range of more than 600 kilometers is targeted
And there is also realism in the targeted technical data. The battery size is planned at 89 kWh and because the Vision 7S is based on the MEB platform, it can be assumed that this new large battery will also be used in other MEB cars. The maximum charging power is 200 kW, the range should be over 600 kilometers. That would be a consumption of 14.8 kWh/100 km. Another ambitious goal, especially in this vehicle class.
With a range of more than 600 kilometers and a charging capacity of up to 200 kW, long-distance suitability is the declared goal.
