The Skoda Vision 7S: Study shows huge E-SUV
Skoda still advertises with the promise of affordable mobility. But the brand is aiming for greater things, as a study shows.
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In the Volkswagen Group, Skoda's role was solidly anchored for a long time. It was supposed to attract price-sensitive customers. In recent years, this has worked increasingly poorly, although the brand itself has not done badly with its gradual higher positioning. The registration figures have gone steadily upwards, apart from impacts such as Corona and parts shortages, which all car manufacturers have to deal with to a greater or lesser extent. With the Vision 7S study, Skoda is setting out on new paths.
Three new models
Vision 7S is a clear indication of where things are headed. An SUV with a length of just under five metres is shown, which is supposed to offer space for up to seven people. Given the spaciousness of a Skoda Kodiaq, which is almost 30 cm shorter, the dimensions of the study suggest comfortable space. It will be interesting to see whether the Kodiaq will be replaced in the long term or whether Skoda will decide to put another SUV between the Enyaq and the production model of the study - both are conceivable. So far, only this much has been revealed: there will be three completely new Skoda models by 2026.
Electric only
The five-metre SUV is intended to round off the brand, as Skoda reveals in the Vision 7S package insert. It is certain that none of the new additions will have an internal combustion engine. The battery of the study has an energy content of 89 kWh and can charge with up to 200 kW at peak. Skoda gives a range of up to 600 km in the cycle. Various engine options are planned, with power expected to range between 150 and 280 kW. The rear wheels will be driven as standard, all-wheel drive will be available at extra cost.
Skoda Vision 7S (10 Bilder)
There is currently no indication as to when the study will be followed by the series model. In the coming years, a total of 5.6 billion euros will be invested in electrification, and a further 700 million euros in digitalisation. Both seem necessary, because what Skoda has received from Wolfsburg in the area of infotainment in the recent past still left plenty of room for improvement here and there. There is also some catching up to do in the electrification of the powertrains: currently, Skoda can only point to the Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé as electric cars.
Their demand, however, may have encouraged those responsible to push the battery-electric drive. The E-SUV is selling extremely well, and Enyaq buyers are among the customers who pay the most money for a Skoda. From this point of view, it seems understandable for the brand to try and see whether a relevant number of solvent customers can also be collected in the class above.
(mfz)