Auto Expo 2020: Skoda Finally Unveils The Vision IN SUV Concept

Skoda has unveiled the Vision IN concept which might as well be one of the most important reveals from the company that has been quiet in India for a few years now. The Skoda Vision IN, just like the VW Taigun will be the first model to be built on the company’s brand-new, tailored-for-India, MQB A0 IN platform. The Vision IN previews a midsize SUV to rival the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos here and mark Skoda’s entry into one of the Indian market's most lucrative and competitive segments.[gallery size="full" ids="14915,14918,14919"]The concept has a proper SUV design with higher ground clearance, a more imposing front fascia, and a tougher overall design. Compared to the Skoda Kamiq it has a bolder, more upright nose, with the trademark chrome-embellished Skoda grille flanked by split projector headlights and the angular bumper featuring large air intakes and a three-slot skid plate. At the rear, with its crystal-like LED tail-lights, the upper and lower lights give the signature C-shape.[gallery size="full" ids="14927,14928,14920,14924"]As for the Skoda Vision IN’s interior, it has a minimalist design, and most of that will be seen in the production version.  The layered dashboard is bound to draw a lot of attention. A thin chrome bar spans the length of the dash and connects the large, chrome-lined vents at each end. Skoda has also used orange liberally to liven up things on the inside. There are two large displays, one being a touchscreen infotainment system and one a fully digital instrument cluster, emphasize the SUV’s advancement when it comes to onboard electronics. The floor console has lots of room for storage and houses an ultra-compact gearshift lever.[gallery size="full" ids="14925,14926,14922"]Features expected on the production version of the Skoda Vision IN include automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, rear AC vents, USB charging ports at the rear, drive modes, ambient lighting and more. We can also tell you that the production-spec Skoda Vision IN SUV will have a 2,651mm-long wheelbase and plenty of space for rear-seat passengers.Just like the Volkswagen Taigun, the Skoda Vision IN is likely to be offered with a 115 hp 1.0-liter TSI petrol engine and maybe even a 130 hp 1.5-litre TSI-Evo petrol engine with transmission choices that include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.