Skoda
Auto has presented another preview of their upcoming design language. The first
interior sketch of the Vision 7S concept study reveals a spacious vehicle with
an all-new, versatile interior architecture, offering space for up to seven
people. Sustainable materials are used to create the minimalist interior. The
new design language is authentic and offers intuitive control of digital
technologies and a high degree of functionality.
The
all-electric Vision 7S concept car is Skoda’s first concept car to feature the
manufacturer’s new design language. The first sketch has now been released
showing inside the vehicle. 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 Skoda’s signature Simply Clever features.
Head
of Skoda Design, Oliver Stefani, explains: “The new design language is
minimalist, functional and authentic. In the future, we will continue to focus
on Skoda’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. The
great creativity of our designers and engineers is demonstrated through movable
interior elements and newly developed Simply Clever features such as an
integrated child seat. The deliberately minimalist lines also extend the clear
exterior design into the interior.”
Innovative detail solutions
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.
Innovative sliding controls for different
modes
The
spacious interior offers two distinct configurations that provide a new spatial
experience for different situations – driving and relaxing. In 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.
Relax mode can be activated when charging or stopping for a rest; 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.