Skoda to unveil new plug-in hybrid concept in Paris

Skoda will be unveiling its plug-in hybrid Vision RS concept at the Paris Motor Show in October.

The Skoda Vision RS plug-in hybrid drive combines the 1.5-liter TSI with an output of 150 PS and an electric motor providing 102 PS.

Together they deliver a system output of 245 PS, which accelerates the concept study from 0 to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds.

On battery power alone, the model can cover distances of up to 43 miles. The lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 13 kWh can be charged by cable in 2.5 hours at a charging station. Alternatively, it can be plugged into any household socket or charged while driving through energy recovery. It emits 33g of CO2 per kilometre.

It uses Xirallic crystal sparkle effect paint which has organic components in the paint reflect heat, thereby reducing the interior temperature.

A carbon textile made from 100% recycled polyester thread is used for the upper part of the floating Alcantara® covered seats and the floor mats which use Piñatex textile in a carbon weave; the high performance material extracts its fibres from the leaves of a pineapple tree.