Fully prepared for the electrified future of Skoda’s Estate models: Building on its rich heritage and European leadership in the Estate segment, the Skoda Vision O delivers a bold statement, showcasing the next generation of Skoda’s Modern Solid design language. It is the brand’s first concept car developed from the inside out, following its customer-first approach.
The new minimalist interior of the Vision O incorporates innovative technologies, enhancing comfort and usability. It features advanced autonomous driving capabilities, smart AI solutions, and prioritises sustainability through the integration of renewable materials and following circular economy principles.
From the outside, the evolution of Skoda’s Modern Solid design language generates a more powerful look with a completely new Tech-loop face mask. Its minimalist design provides maximum efficiency through optimised aerodynamics. The production vehicle of Vision O, based on a future platform of Volkswagen Group, is planned for the next decade.
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda Auto, has stated:
“At Skoda, our commitment to our customers – who have trusted us as leaders in the estate segment since 2016 – drives us to deliver the Vision O: a blend of innovative design, over 650 Litres of luggage space, autonomous driving capabilities, and an intuitive AI assistant. This vehicle transforms every journey into an effortless, empowering experience while advancing our sustainability goals and elevating our ‘modern solid’ design principles.”
The electrified future of Skoda’s long-standing Estate heritage
Having led the Estate segment in Europe since 2016 – thanks to the success of the Octavia and Superb Estate – Skoda now presents a forward-looking vision of its long-standing Estate heritage, infused with the next generation of its Modern Solid design language. Vision O exemplifies Skoda’s customer-first approach in car design, developed entirely from the customer’s perspective.
This design is bold, authentic, and practical, enhancing the user experience with smart AI solutions, clever features, and a functional interior. The holistic design approach covers all aspects of the car, from the user interface and interior to the exterior, connectivity, and sound, providing a multi-sensory experience that enhances overall comfort and driving pleasure.
Customer experience is at the heart of the design
The Vision O provides a completely new interior concept. It is characterised by a minimalist design, emphasising maximum practicality, simplicity, and spaciousness with more than 650 litres of luggage capacity. A redesigned and easy to navigate customer-centric HMI architecture features a customisable Horizon Display for both front occupants.
By integrating new AI features, Laura becomes a personal assistant, guiding passengers on their journey by sharing helpful information on surroundings. The new Skoda Bio-Adaptive Lighting automatically adapts interior ambient lighting to natural light cycles, creating a comfortable environment. Following Skoda’s Simply Clever philosophy, Vision O provides that little bit extra with new features such as a portable speaker and a fully integrated fridge.
A holistic approach to sustainability
The name Vision O is derived from the concept of circularity and stands for designing, producing, using, and ultimately recycling the car in a sustainable way to minimise the environmental impact throughout the entire lifecycle.
Vision O also demonstrates how circular materials, such as plant-based products, can be used without compromising on quality or aesthetics. Skoda Auto thinks beyond the life cycle of materials, implementing waste-free production methods and the reuse of by-products, which are recycled and repurposed.
Next generation of Modern Solid improves aerodynamics
The exterior of Vision O is characterised by clean, simple lines. Its minimalist design provides maximum efficiency through optimised aerodynamics, enabling a longer range – even over significant distances.
The evolution of Skoda’s Modern Solid design language generates an even more robust look with a completely new Tech-loop face mask. Vision O also offer advanced autonomous driving technology, where the vehicle can handle all driving tasks under specific conditions.
Technology and Connectivity
The Vision O incorporates advanced autonomous driving capabilities, demonstrating Skoda’s commitment to safety, convenience, and cutting-edge technology. Additional smart features such as the new Tranquil mode enhance the holistic experience. By integrating new AI features, Laura becomes a personal assistant, guiding passengers on their journey by sharing helpful information on surroundings or taking meeting notes.
Skoda also introduced the vision of its future mobile ecosystem with the Vision O app, which will be able to work as a personal daily assistant also beyond the car. With the upcoming update of its MySkoda app in the coming weeks, the company will already now integrate a new AI route planning for customers.
