ŠKODA AUTO today released the first interior sketch of the all-electric VISION 7S concept study, the first concept car from the Czech manufacturer to feature its new design language.
The company’s new design is based on traditional brand values of robustness, functionality and authenticity, and was first announced at its annual press conference in March.
In addition to sustainable materials, the minimalist interior is characterised by generous space for up to seven people in three rows of seats as well as ŠKODA’s signature Simply Clever features, said the company.
The VISION 7S reveals a spacious vehicle with an all-new, versatile interior architecture, offering space for up to seven people. The company said it features sustainable materials that have been used to create the minimalist interior.
Oliver Stefani, Head, ŠKODA Design explained that the new design language is minimalist, functional and authentic. “In the future, we will continue to focus on ŠKODA’s traditional strengths, such as generous space, easy usability and a high degree of functionality. With our new design language, we are taking the next step and placing even greater emphasis on the customer experience.”
ŠKODA designers and engineers have created movable interior elements, including the newly-developed Simply Clever features such as an integrated child seat. “The deliberately minimalist lines also extend the clear exterior design into the interior,” Stefani said.
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One of the highlights of the concept is that the spacious interior offers two distinct configurations that provide a new spatial experience for different situations – driving and relaxing. In the driving mode, all the controls are set in their ideal positions and the central touchscreen is vertically aligned to display all the relevant information while driving.
Drivers can activate the relax mode, when charging or stopping for a rest. In this mode, the steering wheel and instrument cluster slide forward and the first and second row seats move back for an even more relaxed seating position. This option offers passengers maximum space and comfort.
A release issued by the company further stated that the interior of the new VISION 7S concept car features a symmetrical wrap-around design, plus a wide, horizontal dashboard that extends to the doors, enhancing the sense of space. An optimally positioned hand rest makes interacting with the touch screen and haptic buttons easy and convenient. Haptic controls are also integrated into the redesigned steering wheel.
Ambient lighting highlights various areas of the interior, including charging status, and provides appropriate lighting when getting in and out of the car. The door panels also feature interactive haptic and visual elements. The integrated child seat is located in the centre console – the safest place in a vehicle. The backrests of the front seats are fitted with holders for multimedia devices for passengers in the second and third rows. These also have backpacks integrated into them.
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