Skoda has released more detailed sketches of its upcoming Vision RS Concept, which will be fully unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
It has been announced that it is fitted with a plug-in hybrid system that capable of 43 miles on electric power alone.
The electrical system is paired to a 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine, and when put together they produce 242bhp and propel the Vision RS from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds.
Skoda says the 13kWh battery pack can be charged in 2.5 hours at a charging station, but can also be replenished through a household plug socket.
The Vision RS is finished with white bodywork incorporating a blue sparkle effect for added depth, while the rest of the car comes with carbon black detailing on the grille, front and rear spoilers, wing mirror casings, air inlets and rear diffuser.
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Skoda has employed sustainably sourced materials to upholster the cabin, including Alcantara fabric made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and floor mats made from Piñatex – a textile made from pineapple tree leaves.
The Vision RS also incorporates the brand’s themes, such as a Czech flag on the seats the commemorates the 100thanniversary of the formation of Czechoslovakia and a triangular pattern used through other Skoda models.
The concept will be revealed on October 2 at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
