NEW SKODA VISION 7S OVERVIEW 2024 #car_2024 #skoda #vision_7s

NEW SKODA VISION 7S OVERVIEW 2024 #car_2024 #skoda #vision_7s

Skoda is blossoming before our eyes not only in terms of design, but also in terms of technology. The change for the Czech brand is a milestone as symbolic as its entry into the Volkswagen Group more than 30 years ago. What can drivers expect soon?

Not only the Skoda Vision 7S, but also the new Superb and Kodiaq in 2023
It is already clear today that a new electric city car, a compact SUV and a seven-seat electric family car (a seven-seat SUV, the Vision 7S) will hit the roads. At the same time, Skoda is aware of market realities and will not be abandoning combustion cars during the transition phase to electromobility; on the contrary, it will renew the range. In the second half of 2023, it will present the new generation of the Superb and Kodiaq models. A refreshed Skoda Octavia will follow in 2024.

Skoda Vision 7S is a historic sweep of the Czech brand's car styling
The over 5-metre-long Vision 7S relies on an aerodynamic and striking design and proportions never seen before in cars from the Czech brand. In terms of styling, it stands out from Skoda's current offerings. Even the extravagant Enyaq iV looks... modest. The massive front end of the Vision 7S, dubbed the Tech-Deck Face, combines the sensor unit responsible for the car's handling and a completely new lighting system. The ribs of the grill have been replaced by dark glass, which conceals a variety of sensors. The narrow LED headlights on the edge of the car are arranged in two rows, one above the other. With their positioning, they form a T-shape, as do the lamps at the rear. The daytime running lights extend to the sides to resemble wings. Just below the edge of the bonnet runs a strip of light. The Vision 7S is the first Skoda with a matt exterior colour.

At the front and rear, the powerful bumpers made from recycled tyres particularly stand out. The wheel arch cladding is also made from the same material. The 22-inch wheels fill the mudguards to the brim - the shape of the rims is not only striking but also aerodynamic. Seven vertical intakes at the front catch air to cool the brakes and other systems.

The orange elements in the middle of the bumpers are nothing more than fold-out hooks. In addition, it is possible to use them to safely isolate the vehicle from high-voltage current. The lower part of the Vision 7S is protected by an aluminium underrun guard. Additional air outlets are cut between the wheel arches and above the side sills. Ventilation grilles vent warm air to the outside, which was generated while cooling the battery locked in the floor.

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Access to the cabin is defended by portal doors that open automatically in opposite directions. The absence of a centre slate makes boarding easier.

The centre of the cockpit is dominated by a large, rotating 14.6-inch screen - the largest ever installed in a Skoda car. In driving mode, the display is positioned vertically, allowing information to be perfectly arranged. The upper area shows the map and navigation directions, while the lower area allows other amenities to be operated. The optimally positioned armrest makes operation of the screen and the touch-sensitive buttons easy and comfortable. By swiping up or down, the amount of data displayed can be adjusted. In addition, the menu widget can be used to scroll through various functions. For example, the image from the child-facing camera can be positioned anywhere on the screen and the rest of the view can be occupied by a giant high-resolution map.

These crystals illuminate the entrance to the car with a white light, or warn in red of an oncoming vehicle or cyclist when the door is open. The central area of the door panels is covered with black recycled polyester fabric. Recycled material is also used for the inner areas of the seats and dashboard. The floor and boot, on the other hand, are made entirely from scratch- and stain-resistant recycled tyre veneer.
Finally, the powertrain. The Skoda Vision 7S is equipped with an 89 kWh battery pack. The manufacturer claims that this will provide a maximum range of more than 600 km on the WLTP cycle. The architecture also gives a 200 kW charging capacity.

The sprint depends on the potential of the engine - Skoda's over 300 hp electric SUV in the production version should accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in around 6.6 seconds, which is awe-inspiring given the car's sizeable dimensions. The model with the 204 hp engine is around 9 seconds. The base variant (180 hp) - 9.3 seconds.