Skoda Vision X Concept Crossover Unveiled With CNG Hybrid Powertrain

Skoda’s vehicle expansion plan will continue with a new crossover slotting under the Kodiaq and Karoq, with the brand previewing the car with the Vision X Concept.

Unveiled online before its media presentation at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, the new study is of “compact proportion”, and has a “crystalline exterior” design, in the car firm’s own words.

What they’re trying to say is that it sports a very familiar styling, being inspired by the larger Karoq and Kodiaq, with a few nips and tucks to highlight its concept presence. Notice the green-ish paint with black roof, aluminum trim, black accents, and front end that makes it instantly recognizable as a Skoda.

Still, expect it to be significantly toned down for production, so you may want to wave goodbye to the very slim LED headlights, shaved door handles, and some of its exterior accents.

Inside, the show car has a very funky look, with lots of different accents running alongside the dashboard, pillars, doors, steering wheel, central console, and seats. It also gets a tablet-like infotainment system, a two-spoke steering wheel, and what seems to be a digital instrument cluster.

Described as “the first hybrid vehicle in Skoda’s history to have a CNG- (compressed natural gas) and petrol-powered engine, as well as an electric motor”, the new Skoda Vision X is reportedly emitting just 89 g/km of CO2.

It uses a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which can run on CNG or petrol, backed up by a rear electric motor. More importantly, the concept will benefit from all-wheel drive.

However, that’s all the automaker was willing to reveal so far, but nevertheless, don’t forget that it “provides a concrete view of the third member of the successful SUV family”, according to the brand’s head honcho, Bernhard Maier.

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