Škoda is to unveil a new concept at Geneva combining natural gas, petrol and electric drive as it pushes ahead with plans to launch hybrid and battery-powered models in various segments by 2025.

Vision X is the first hybrid vehicle in Škoda’s history with natural gas, petrol and electric drive

The urban crossover concept combines a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and petrol-powered drivetrain and two electric motors, bringing CO2 emissions from 89g/km along with instant torque delivery.

The concept uses a 1.5-litre TSI G-TEC four-cylinder turbocharged engine specifically designed for use with CNG, delivering 129bhp to the front axle along with an electric motor while an electric motor providing 738lb.ft of torque drives the rear axle, powered by a 48 volt lithium-ion battery system and activated as and when needed, including on start-up. The motor can run for up to 2km solely on electric power. 0-62mph time is 9.3 seconds with a top speed of 124mph.

The model has a range of up to 466 miles thanks to the additional petrol reserve tank.

“At Škoda Auto, the developments and preparations for the mobility of tomorrow are in full swing,” says Christian Strube, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development. “With the Škoda Vision X hybrid study, we offer an outlook on the further development of our model range. CNG vehicles are clean and inexpensive. Moreover, with the hybrid, our customers can experience zero-emission driving.”