In a recent presentation by Skoda for the new Rapid notchback sedan, a few lucky journalists got a first glimpse at what some believe to be the next generation of the Octavia or possibly an early prototype.
The superimposed image seen here taken by L’Automobile France was set to be a discussion by Skoda engineers regarding information on the new Rapid. Unfortunately for Skoda, further study of the picture led some journalists to conclude that this was not a Rapid (or the rumored hatchback version of the car).
In fact, the longer wheelbase and new, sleeker design that looks a lot like the VisionD concept previewed last year, could be hinting at the new Octavia.
While no one truly knows for sure what the fate of this unknown sketch will be, it’s safe to assume that with the new Rapid heading a refreshed design language, the next generation Octavia set to debut next year (Geneva?), will take strong design influence from both the Rapid and VisionD.
For Skoda, like other automakers, this could be a clever marketing strategy to make public a new model that was meant to be kept secret until next year.
By Jeff Perez
Photo Credits: Automobile-Magazine
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