There is also a reserve petrol tank, largely to ensure the powertrain will start in very cold weather, that gives the concept a total range of around 400 miles.
The system has already been tested in a converted Karoq. Martin Hrdlicka, Skoda’s head of powertrains, said the decision to use the CNG hybrid system on the Vision X was, in part, to showcase a way to effectively bring four-wheel drive to smaller vehicles. “Four-wheel-drive machines make up 10% of Skoda sales. There’s no 4WD in the entry-level A segment, so this can help us offer a car of that size with four-wheel drive.
“It would also suit a car the size of the Karoq. You lose a little boot space, but we put the bottles and the battery in the space provided for the spare wheel, so it’s only a small reduction.”
Skoda Vision X design
While officially a design study for an 'urban' compact crossover, the exterior of the Vision X gives heavy hints at what the production version of Skoda’s upcoming compact crossover will look like. The front of the car – in particular the grille (although on the Vision X it is made from a single piece of glass) and ‘power dome’ on the bonnet – echoes the Karoq and Kodiaq.
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But there are some design features new to Skoda. The lights have been raised, with thin daytime running lights and indicators above the main headlights. At the rear, the Vision X features L-shaped tail-lights that line up with a similarly shaped bumper reflector.
Notably, the rear bootlid of the concept doesn’t feature a Skoda logo, with the brand name spelt out instead.
While based on the same platform as the T-Roc and Arona, at 4250mm the Vision X is longer than both (the T-Roc is 4234mm long, the Arona 4138mm). It is also lower than those cars at 1500mm high, while it sits between the 1780mm Arona and 1819 T-Roc at 1800mm wide. The Vision X also has a substantially longer wheelbase of 2645mm, compared with 2590mm in the T-Roc and 2566mm in the Arona.
The interior of the Vision X features elements likely to be adopted by future production Skoda models. The wide dashboard contains a large, centrally located touchscreen that sits above a small ‘wing’ designed for resting a hand on while using the screen.
There are also some design concepts that are unlikely to be seen on production models, including a 2+2 seating layout and the inclusion in the boot of long boards (and a drone) – Skoda’s concept of a ‘last-mile mobility’ solution to aid urban commuters.
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LP in Brighton
If we are serious about air quality
We should be encouraging the use of CNG as a fuel, which solves problems of emissions, range, cost at a stroke. I don't know why their use isn't more widespread in this country. It's probably down to lack of infrastructure and widespread distrust of the government not to mess around with the current low rate of tax
xxxx
Vision X , So simple, so elegant
Just kidding, so complicated and over engineered we'll never have to worry about it after today.
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superstevie
Complex hybrid aside, this is
Complex hybrid aside, this is a neat looking small SUV.
Thekrankis
Too complex
Too much VAG style clone.
Bring back Skoda uniqueness.
The Apprentice
Using an extra electric motor
Using an extra electric motor at the rear for 4wd is nothing new, the last Peugeot 3008 hybrid had it but they dropped it from the new one as no one truly needed it in an urban crossover. Same system used on the RAV4 hybrid and several others. I personally think its a good idea, for a reasonably modest weight increase and only cables heading rearward instead of a heavy drive shaft you gain the traction of 4wd. Not so interested in it running on cigarette lighter fuel though, I suppose it could be handy if you run out, pop in the nearest newsagent and get a cannister.
xxxx
Limited Market
2 CNG tanks, a petrol tank, 2 batteries, electric motor, 1.5 ICE and Gearbox in a small'ish car. Can't wait till I see the price and interior layout.
Oh and no room for a spare
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Peter Cavellini
Badge engineering at its best.
Isn’t this just Seat putting their badge on VW’s T-Roc.....?
Peter Cavellini.
Daniel Joseph
Eh?
Er...it's a Skoda
Peter Cavellini
Where’s the difference?
ok,wrong makers but, essentially the same Car.....
Peter Cavellini.
xxxx
Same car?
'Essentially the same car'? Pretty sure you can't get a CNG, Petrol, Hybrid, 4WD (electric drive at the rear) T-Roc.
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