Skoda Vision 7S interior, design and features review

Introduction

We have an unusual car feature today. That's because the Skoda Vision 7S as the name suggests, is a vision of a car and not something you can go out and buy.

The Vision 7S is Skoda's concept of its new design language and a preview of what its upcoming 7-seater will look like when it launches in 2026. It's expected to replace the Kodiaq when it arrives, so it has some big shoes to fill.

Who is it for?

The Vision 7S is for families, even big ones. It's roomy and functional, brimming with technology, and packs more style than some sports cars.

It's also environmentally conscious, employing recycled materials throughout the cabin.

Give me the technical stuff

Since the Vision 7S is a concept, actual specs are scarce. What we know is it will have an 89 kWh battery and a WLTP cycle of 373 miles. It will charge at 200 kW.

What's great about it?

The biggest plus (literally) is the Vision 7S's roomy and practical interior. It features a six-plus-one seating arrangement, providing ample room for people and luggage.

The coach doors are lovely - getting into the Vision 7S is easier than on your city bus. Sadly, we may not see these doors on the road-going version once it hits.

The cockpit features both recycled and sustainable materials throughout. The seats are made of 100% recycled polyester fabric, there's dark artificial leather on the dash, and the floor is made up of old car tires.

On the outside, the Vision 7S is painted in matte, emphasizing Skoda's eco-friendly approach.

When in the driver's seat, you can fully take in the prominent 14.6-inch portrait touchscreen. It has three viewing modes - home, basic, and advanced. The screen will only show essential vehicle info once on the go and is complemented by an augmented reality heads-up display for trip data.

The center console has two wireless charging pads for your phone and a relatively simple control layout.

A notable clever feature is the central child seat. It's equipped with its own camera above it so you can monitor your child at any given moment during a trip. Additionally, magnetic pads located in both the front and rear of the vehicle provide a convenient way to attach items such as first aid kits, phones, tablets, or backpacks.

The Vision 7S has its own dedicated app to help you personalize your trip and the car's settings.

But the best feature of the Skoda Vision 7S is Relax Mode. Switch it on, and the dashboard retracts, the 14.6-inch screen rotates 90 degrees, and the seats swivel into a reclined position. Here it is in action.

What's not that good?

Since this is a concept car, many of its features may fall by the wayside on its way to production. We expect the coach seats to be one of those. And it's likely that Relax Mode will be a paid upgrade at best and gone at worst.

And if we nitpick, the central child seat, while innovative, occupies the seventh seat, limiting the EV's practicality. It's also not certain how it will accommodate a growing child.

When will you be able to get it?

Expect Skoda to release a 7-seater EV based on the Vision 7S in 2026 at the earliest. It's expected to materialize as the replacement for the Kodiaq - the current model is shorter than the Vision 7S - we're interested to see if it will get bigger or if the Vision 7S will shrink.