Skoda has taken the wraps off a dramatic-looking concept that previews
a new five-door liftback model currently being primed for production
and likely to join the carmaker's line-up in 2016.
Called the VisionC, the new concept paves the way for the introduction
of the new liftback, which has been conceived to fill the gap between
the Octavia and Superb in Skoda’s existing range.
The new Skoda is based on the same hot-formed, high-strength steel MQB
(modular transverse architecture) platform as the Octavia, alongside
which it is planned to be built.
While the basic silhouette of the concept and five door liftback
layout is expected to be brought over into production with little or no
change, the detailing and rear end will be further refined.
Many of the VisionC’s design cues, including its bold chromed grille,
taut surfacing treatment, precisely structured flanks and triangular
theme to its lamps, will be reflected on other future Skoda models.
Official dimensions are yet to be revealed, although Skoda suggests
the VisionC runs to around 4700mm in length and 1820mm in width,
allowing it to offer what they describe as “more than sufficient space
for four adults and their luggage”.
The VisionC is powered by the same engine used in the recently
introduced Volkswagen Golf TGI and Audi A3 G-Tron. The 108bhp
turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder direct injection engine can run on
either petrol or natural gas.
Suggestions are the production version of the new Skoda will
eventually offer a wide range of transversely mounted four cylinder
petrol and diesel engines ranging in capacity from 1.4 to 2.0-litres.
Alongside standard front-wheel drive, it will also offer four-wheel
drive in combination with a range of more powerful engines, according to
company officials.
Skoda also hints the VisionC will provide the basis for a new 280bhp
turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol powered four-wheel drive
performance flagship that will form the basis of a revised line of Skoda
vRS models.
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