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Skoda is quickly leaving the affordable brand image behind and moving closer and closer to Volkswagen in terms of design and perceived quality.
The Czech brand has several examples to support that idea, but the Vision E Concept has to be the most eloquent of them all. It is supposed to mark the new styling direction for future Skoda models, and if we were on Volkswagen's payroll working in the design department, we'd be worried.
It's not for us to say the Vision E looks better than the I.D. Crozz II, but if it were, we would. And even if you prefer Volkswagen's take on the whole electric coupe SUV idea, you still have to admit the Skoda looks at least just as good.
It's definitely more aggressive, featuring none of that cartoonish demeanor that the I.D. Crozz II makes itself guilty of. The overall shape is identical, which means the Skoda designers found a way to make the details work in their favor.
This concept marks the first all-electric vehicle wearing the Skoda badge, and with the Volkswagen Group deeply invested in its electric efforts, it should be the first one to hit the roads as well. Skoda isn't offering a precise timeframe, but with the I.D. Crozz coming in 2019, expect the Czech version to follow shortly. The company does say it will have three all-electric vehicles in its lineup by 2025, and this is going to be the first.
The Vision E was first introduced earlier this year in Shanghai, and even though Skoda says it has developed its design since then, we can't really spot any differences. The powertrain is also the same - two electric motors with 306 hp in total and a rear-wheel-drive bias - with an 83 kWh battery providing enough juice for 500 km (310 miles) by NEDC standards.
The concept is also said to feature Level 3 autonomy, meaning it can take some of the tasks off the driver's hands, but they need to be alert at any time and get ready to jump in. It's essentially a fancy way of saying it has an advanced driver's aid suite.
The introduction of the Vision E in the Skoda lineup will undoubtedly mark a significant moment in the brand's history, and that's not just because of its powertrain. Being a crossover coupe, it would also be the first Skoda model that is not tailored around practicality. That's almost like a new era for the Czech manufacturer: "Simply clever" is becoming "Simply beautiful."
It's not for us to say the Vision E looks better than the I.D. Crozz II, but if it were, we would. And even if you prefer Volkswagen's take on the whole electric coupe SUV idea, you still have to admit the Skoda looks at least just as good.
It's definitely more aggressive, featuring none of that cartoonish demeanor that the I.D. Crozz II makes itself guilty of. The overall shape is identical, which means the Skoda designers found a way to make the details work in their favor.
This concept marks the first all-electric vehicle wearing the Skoda badge, and with the Volkswagen Group deeply invested in its electric efforts, it should be the first one to hit the roads as well. Skoda isn't offering a precise timeframe, but with the I.D. Crozz coming in 2019, expect the Czech version to follow shortly. The company does say it will have three all-electric vehicles in its lineup by 2025, and this is going to be the first.
The Vision E was first introduced earlier this year in Shanghai, and even though Skoda says it has developed its design since then, we can't really spot any differences. The powertrain is also the same - two electric motors with 306 hp in total and a rear-wheel-drive bias - with an 83 kWh battery providing enough juice for 500 km (310 miles) by NEDC standards.
The concept is also said to feature Level 3 autonomy, meaning it can take some of the tasks off the driver's hands, but they need to be alert at any time and get ready to jump in. It's essentially a fancy way of saying it has an advanced driver's aid suite.
The introduction of the Vision E in the Skoda lineup will undoubtedly mark a significant moment in the brand's history, and that's not just because of its powertrain. Being a crossover coupe, it would also be the first Skoda model that is not tailored around practicality. That's almost like a new era for the Czech manufacturer: "Simply clever" is becoming "Simply beautiful."
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