Bringing very important messages from the near future, especially in design, the Skoda Vision 7S deserves extra attention with its cockpit.
The Vision 7S, announced by Skoda at a special event, is more than just a project, it is almost a manifesto. The seven-passenger SUV model, which is announced to be put into mass production in 2026, may be an alternative to Kodiaq in the electric future. The Skoda Vision 7S is also the first model to show the brand’s new design identity and logo. it will pass. The text-oriented logo approach, which the Czech manufacturer will include in its models from 2024, was introduced for the first time in this model. All these important details bring serious messages in the cockpit of the vehicle. In the living area, where recycled materials are used intensively in the focus of sustainability, leather upholstery is not used. The fact that even the base of the Vision 7S is produced with similar dynamics is certainly among the remarkable details. In addition to the sustainability approach, the cockpit scheme of the upcoming Skoda cars also bears traces of this project.
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The Skoda Vision 7S draws attention with its innovations on the driver’s side as well.
The cabin of the Vision 7S concept takes the brand’s familiar idea of a spacious cabin even further. The designers have thought of the interior living area in such a way that two different cabin seating dynamics can be adjusted as “Drive and Rest”. Thanks to the rotating central screen and sliding elements, a suitable cabin atmosphere can be obtained for different situations. The 14.6-inch touchscreen is vertical in Driving mode and horizontal in Rest mode, which can be activated with a button. However, the steering wheel and instruments are retracted to provide more space inside. The front row seats can be swiveled inwards and reclined for added comfort. In addition, those sitting in the back row can easily see the screen and watch entertainment content. Along with these, we see that the upper and lower parts of the completely redesigned steering wheel have been flattened. The 8.8-inch digital driver indicators used in the Vision 7S are also much easier to read in this way. While the controls that may be needed while driving are placed on the steering wheel, it will also be possible to manage more functions when the vehicle is stopped.
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A new approach to child seat
Another striking detail in the interior of the Vision 7S is the extra work on the child seat side. From the brand’s point of view, it is noteworthy that the child seat is placed in the middle part of the vehicle, which is shown as the safest place. In this scheme, the second row occupants can easily take care of the child, while the optional ceiling camera can transfer the child’s image to the central screen when requested. In the VISION 7S concept, which stands out with its practical ideas, the second and third row occupants can magnetically place their electronic devices on the backrests, thus obtaining an ideal viewing angle. Interactive surfaces integrated into door panels can convey messages such as changes in ventilation with their colors. In addition, it is possible to leave notes on the surface that allows writing with fingers or for children to draw. With the compact SUV launched in 2024, it is already a matter of curiosity how long this approach will be preserved, where we will see its dynamics reflected in the mass production form for the first time.