A month ago, we exclusively revealed Skoda’s plans to reinvent its much-loved Octavia as an all-electric estate model. The Octavia has been one of Skoda’s biggest-selling models for decades, with the Estate proving to be especially popular.
The new Skoda Vision O concept car, set to be unveiled at the Munich Motor Show on September 8, will be a thinly disguised look at the next generation of Octavia, and it has been confirmed that it’s set to go electric.
Speaking to The Independent in July, Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer said, “I'm really looking forward to sharing our Octavia concept car that will give a glimpse of what we see the next level of our design strategy will look like.
“From my point of view, it is going to create a lot of buzz and controversial discussion because the design is very much the way forward. The car is clearly recognisable as a Skoda, because it's a further step of our modern solid design language that we have established and now fully introduced with the Elroq. But it's another step.”
Zellmer also also told us that the concept would be electric.
The latest image gives us more clues to the design of the new Octavia with a fresh take on the B-pillar in the centre of the car that flows into the rear bodywork for a sleeker profile. A gently sloping roofline, complete with a split roof spoiler, draws the eye to slim taillights that form a distinctive ‘T’ shape – a clever nod to Škoda’s signature ‘four-eyed’ light motif. Bold Skoda badging and the Vision O name are proudly displayed on the tailgate.
Commenting on the design of the concept, Skoda’s head of design Oliver Stefani said, "With Vision O, we are consistently advancing our 'Modern Solid' design language, boosting its emotional appeal and further refining our brand identity. New design concept also highlights our commitment to pushing boundaries and continuously bringing innovation to future automotive design. Clear lines emphasise simplicity, showcasing totally that we remain true to our brand values. Vision O is extremely practical for everyday use and brings surprising and thoughtful details."
While Skoda says that the name Vision O is “derived from the concept of circularity” it’s clear from the shape of the car in the first teaser image to be released, that the car is every inch an Octavia, still one of the brand’s biggest-selling models.
Speaking about the concept Klaus Zellmer said, "The Skoda Vision O design study will highlight the future trajectory of estate models under the influence of new technologies, sustainability, and the deep experience of Skoda Auto in this segment. This will be one of our most significant steps in developing and evolving our design language even further for this period of transition in the automotive industry.
“It will position us to remain a major player in the estate segment, where Skoda Auto has been engaged since the 1920s. We are excited to present this concept to the world in early September 2025, marking a new era for Skoda Auto."
The Skoda Octavia estate was first introduced in 1960, with more than 3 million versions of the modern-day Octavia Estate produced over four generations since 1998, making it also the best-selling estate model in Škoda history.
When the new Octavia arrives, possibly in 2027 after Skoda has launched its Epiq small electric SUV and Space BEV – Skoda-speak for the as yet unnamed production version of its flagship Vision 7S electric concept – it’s likely to use the latest platform technology from the Volkswagen Group called SSP or Scalable Systems Platform.
SSP is set to replace Volkswagen’s first-generation all-electric MEB platform and will eventually underpin everything from the smallest city car to the largest SUV across the whole Group. Crucially, it brings major leaps in software, paving the way for autonomous tech that you won’t currently find on any Skoda or other Group model.
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