The next-generation Skoda Octavia has been teased via the Vision O concept, which shows the ‘Modern Solid’ design language the Czech automaker will apply across a ‘new era’ of models as it commits to making ‘Combi’ wagons.
The Bohemian brand released a single, dimly lit side-profile image – and an accompanying 13-second social media clip – of the Vision O, teasing the sleek silhouette of the sizeable wagon concept it will show in full at next month’s Munich motor show in Germany.
“The Octavia Combi [wagon] is currently in its fourth generation and remains a long-time bestseller – even topping the best-selling estate car charts in many markets,” said the Volkswagen Ground brand in a statement.
“It’s no surprise, then, that Skoda is committed to continuing the estate bodywork legacy into the future.”
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Previous comments from Skoda CEO, Klaus Zellemer, suggest the Vision O will preview the next-generation battery-electric Octavia, which is due for launch by the end of this decade. It will be underpinned by the dedicated electric SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) that will also underpin the Vokswgane ID Golf, which is due on sale by 2030, too.
“In September in Munich, we’re going to have a concept car that gives an indication of what the new design language will be for the Octavia and what the technology in that car will be able to deliver,” Mr Zellemer said.
The Skoda CEO didn’t reference the Octavia in the teaser post on social media and press channels, but he underlined the show wagon’s role in introducing the automaker’s fresh design language.
“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,” said Mr Zellemer.
“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.”
Skoda sold 509,400 vehicles globally in the first six months of 2025, a year-on-year gain of 13.6 per cent, to become the third-best selling brand across the EU27 countries for the first time.
The Octavia accounted for 97,500 of all Skoda sales to remain its best-seller, followed by the Kodiaq (64,800) and the Kamiq (64,100).
More than one-fifth (22.8 per cent) of all Skoda vehicles sold were EVs or hybrids, driven by the Enyaq mid-size electric SUV and the new Elroq small electric SUV that’s due on sale in Australia in September.
In Australia, where the fourth-generation Superb was launched earlier this year, Skoda sales are down almost 27 per cent this year to the end of June, when the Kodiaq large SUV was the brand’s best performer ahead of the Kamiq small SUV and the mid-size Octavia sedan and wagon.
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