Škoda at the Geneva Motor Show

The most important aspect of the VisionS concept is its 6 seats spread across 3 rows. It sits on a 2.79 metre wheelbase (not too dissimilar from the Land Rover Discovery Sport's 2.74 metres). It sits on the scalable MQB platform, meaning that many of its underpinnings are shared with Volkswagen's Tiguan.

This particular car uses a hybrid setup with a total system output of 222 bhp. It's good for 0-62 mph in 7.4 seconds, and Škoda claims it will use 1.9 litres of petrol to cover 62 miles. That's about £2 with current petrol prices. A 30-mile electric-only range and CO2 emissions of 49 g/km are also enticing.

A 154 bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine is paired with a 54 bhp electric motor that's integrated into the 6-speed smooth shifting DSG automatic which drives the front wheels. A further 114 bhp is given by the second electric motor on the rear axle, giving the VisionS what Škoda calls a "smart four-wheel drive" system. Total torque figures for the petrol engine, front and rear electric motors are 250, 220 and 270 Nm respectively.

Introducing the VisionS could either mean that Škoda is hinting at a new SUV to join SEAT's Ateca, a new hybrid powertrain, or both. Even better, both in one!

Also debuting at Geneva will be the Octavia vRS 4x4. Its 182 bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine will make the saloon good for 0-62 mph in 7.6 seconds. It will also achieve a claimed 57.6 mpg and emit 129 g/km of CO2. The vRS 4x4 will also be available in estate guise.