Skoda has unveiled the new Vision O electric concept at the ongoing 2025 Munich Motor Show. The Vision O, featuring an evolution of the Modern Solid design language, previews a future electric estate and a spiritual successor to the Octavia and Superb Combi models that are sold in Europe. It’s a concept that has been designed inside out with a focus on sustainability, says Skoda.
In fact, the name ‘Vision O’ has been derived from the ‘concept of circularity’. It not only uses sustainable materials, but also incorporates sustainability in designing, production and entire lifecycle of the vehicle. The production model based on the Vision O is due sometime in the next decade.
Skoda Vision O exterior design
Characterised by an evolution of the Modern Solid design language first previewed by the Epiq Concept, the Vision O has a very minimalist design with clean surfaces and simple shapes. This is, of course, in interest of maximum efficiency and range.
The face is characterized by the ‘Tech Loop’ lighting element that spans the entire width of the car and loops around at the bottom to create a sealed-off fascia. There are also active louvres on the bumper and two scoops on the bonnet to help with aerodynamic efficiency.
The Vision O perhaps looks the most attractive in profile. It’s slab-sided, but the steeply raked front and rear windscreens and the long bonnet give it a very distinct look. It also gets aero-optimised alloy wheels, flush fitting door handles and channels to divert excess air towards the wheels. But what’s most unique in profile is the B-pillar that creates a unique glass house design. Meanwhile, the C-pillar has been blacked-out for a clean and minimalistic look.
At the rear, the tail lamps mimic the front-end design with the T-shaped LED lighting motif forming a continuous loop, and has the illuminated Skoda lettering in between. It also gets a split spoiler design.
In terms of dimensions, the Vision O measures 4,850 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,500 mm in height. It is, therefore, larger than even the Skoda Vision S concept that which will spawn a future 7-seat electric SUV.
Skoda Vision O interior design
Like the exterior, the interior of the Vision O also follows a minimalist theme. The highlight is a slim, 1.2-meter-long horizontal screen that’s spans the entire width of the dashboard. Skoda is calling this the new ‘Horizon Display’, meant to provide essential information directly in the driver’s field of vision. It’s highly configurable, either via touch controls integrated into the dashboard or through a rotary dial on the centre console. There’s also a large, vertically-oriented central touchscreen and a few physical controls on the centre console as well as on the new two-spoke steering wheel.
Skoda has also opted for an achromatic interior colour scheme, which it says will help create a relaxing environment for the passengers. It also gets new bio-adaptive lighting which adjusts the interior ambient lighting to match natural light cycles.
In terms of storage, the Vision O offers 650-litres of luggage space and the concept even features a portable Bluetooth speaker, a fully integrated fridge and magnetic wireless phone charging pods. And with sustainability being a key element here, the seat covers are made from 100 percent recycled fabrics with functional decorative elements, and there’s also plant-based content and scrap leather used for some of the interior trimmings, seats and flooring.
Skoda Vision O tech and features
The Vision O gets autonomous driving capabilities which, Skoda says, will be able to manage all driving tasks independently, except for challenging situations like in heavy rain and reduced visibility. When in autonomous mode, the Vision O also offers a ‘tranquil mode’ which adjusts the seats for additional room, reduces content on the screens and lets one customise the ambient lighting to suit one’s preferences.
Also new on the Vision S is a virtual assistant called Laura. The AI-based digital assistant can not only perform regular vehicle functions, but it is also interactive. It can help with route suggestions as well as a host of other daily tasks such as taking notes from meetings, planning dinners and even narrative stories to the passengers. A new Vision O mobile application has also been designed to offer users broader personalisation options and AI features.
This is still a concept, but it previews the exterior and interior design philosophy for future Skoda cars, as well as some of the technology that can be expected. A production model based on the Vision O is expected to come in the next decade, and it will be underpinned by a future Volkswagen Group platform.
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