The digital hub of the new Škoda Peaq, the auto maker’s flagship seven-seater SUV, is a modern 13.6in Android-based infotainment system with a vertically mounted display – a first for a Škoda model. The Peaq, which went into production in August in the Czech Republic, also features an optional new sound system developed in collaboration with Sonos.
The vertically mounted display offers a redesigned interface and home screen with a clear grid layout compared with the previous generation. Expanded personalization options and favourites support intuitive operation, while Global Search, accessible directly from the top of the infotainment screen, enables users to search settings, applications and content across the entire system from a single search bar. Saved favourites, such as home, work or other addresses, are synchronized across the Škoda digital ecosystem. Once saved, they are automatically available in the MyŠkoda app and in vehicles with the new infotainment system.
The navigation system also features integrated Google Places search, providing access to an up-to-date database of points of interest. Google Places search can also be accessed using the Laura voice assistant. The navigation map database is updated daily, helping to keep information such as speed limits up to date.
In addition to native Škoda applications, users can access more than 150 apps via the Connect Store, including third-party services such as Spotify and YouTube. The Peaq is equipped with the digital Premium Package, which includes a complimentary 10GB monthly data package for using these services.
The infotainment system also offers In-car Communication, which electronically amplifies the voices of occupants in the front seats, making it easier for them to converse with passengers in the second and third rows. Further functions will be added through future updates, including the option to rotate the central infotainment display.
Sonos premium sound system
Developed through close cooperation between Škoda Auto and Sonos, the system features 16 speakers and delivers 755W. Built around components developed specifically for the Peaq, the system brings into the car Sonos’s audio experience and focus on clear sound reproduction as intended by the artist.
A next-generation A2B booster amplifier and advanced magnetic and membrane technology maximize both efficiency and acoustic performance. A dual subwoofer with a combined output of 200W and an 18-liter enclosure delivers deep, controlled bass, while 3D A-pillar speakers create an immersive, front-focused soundstage. Rear surround speakers ensure a rich and balanced listening experience, while precisely engineered metal grilles in the front doors optimize sound transmission. A cutting-edge 3D surround algorithm completes the sound experience.
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