The Skoda Vision RS will receive a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 150 horsepower and an electric motor with 102 horsepower. The total output of this system reaches 245 horsepower.
According to available information, the concept hatchback accelerates to 100 km/h in about seven seconds, and the top speed is limited to 210 km/h. The electric motor is powered by a set of lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 13 kilowatt-hours, which is enough for 70 kilometers of driving in pure electric mode, based on NEDC cycle measurements.
The Skoda Vision RS body is 4.3 meters long, 1.8 meters wide, and 1.4 meters high. The wheelbase is 2.6 meters. The company previously emphasized that special attention was paid to aerodynamics when working on this model. Characteristic details of the concept include recessed headlights, an enlarged roof spoiler with an optimized shape, a rear diffuser, and streamlined wheel arches.
It is expected that some design ideas tested on the Vision RS will be carried over to the new generation of the Rapid model, which is scheduled for release in 2019. This car will abandon the previous PQ26 platform and switch to the MQB architecture developed by the Volkswagen Group. This platform already underpins a number of vehicles, from the new Volkswagen Polo to the Skoda Kodiaq crossover. The engine lineup will include new 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engines that produce from 125 to 150 horsepower depending on the version.
