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At the beginning of month, Skoda took the wraps off the Kodiaq. Now, though, the automaker used the posh 2016 Paris Motor Show to showcase the Kodiaq live. And boy, does it look neat!
The jacked-up brother of the Superb is shorter than the sedan model, wheelbase and all. Despite everything, the all-new Kodiaq is available with seven seats, while the Superb isn’t. I admit it’s a bit of a squeeze to fit reasonably tall adults in the third-row seats. Then again, it’s a bit better than what the Land Rover Discovery Sport has to offer.
As demand for crossovers and SUVs continues to surge, Skoda found itself in the position where it has to import Yeti vehicles from Russia into Europe to satisfy demand. And now that the Kodiaq is also on offer, Skoda has got the seven-seat segment covered as well.
At first, the 2017 Skoda Kodiaq will be available with five powertrains. These are two TDI turbo diesels and three TSI turbo petrols, displacing from 1.4 to 2.0 liters. From the standpoint of output, you’re looking at anything between 125 PS (92 kW) and 190 PS (140 kW). Soon enough, Skoda will gift the Kodiaq with a 2.0 BiTDI unit, churning out 240 PS (176 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. This engine will be mated to a dual-clutch tranny and an all-wheel-drive system from the get-go.
Unsurprisingly, the Kodiaq also happens to be cavernous. With a trunk that boasts 720 liters (25.4 cuFT) with the second-row seats in position and 2,065 liters (72.9 cuFT) with them folded, the Kodiaq is at the top of its segment regarding cargo capacity. Besides practicality, Skoda’s newest product also comes as standard with plenty of toys and goodies.
Because most people in the market for such a vehicle have families, the Kodiaq is proud to offer no-cost features such as Front Assist including City Emergency Brake. This system uses radar to detect pedestrians or vehicles in front of the car. If necessary, the Kodiaq can apply braking force at speeds of up to 34 km/h (21 mph), minimizing the effects of an unfortunate scenario.
On the optional extras front, the highlight is wireless charging for Qi-enabled smartphones. Sorry Apple fanboys, but the iPhone 7 doesn’t do wireless charging. Speaking of the iPhone 7, the Kodiaq has an AUX input. For more info on the 2017 Skoda Kodiaq, check the following release.
As demand for crossovers and SUVs continues to surge, Skoda found itself in the position where it has to import Yeti vehicles from Russia into Europe to satisfy demand. And now that the Kodiaq is also on offer, Skoda has got the seven-seat segment covered as well.
At first, the 2017 Skoda Kodiaq will be available with five powertrains. These are two TDI turbo diesels and three TSI turbo petrols, displacing from 1.4 to 2.0 liters. From the standpoint of output, you’re looking at anything between 125 PS (92 kW) and 190 PS (140 kW). Soon enough, Skoda will gift the Kodiaq with a 2.0 BiTDI unit, churning out 240 PS (176 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. This engine will be mated to a dual-clutch tranny and an all-wheel-drive system from the get-go.
Unsurprisingly, the Kodiaq also happens to be cavernous. With a trunk that boasts 720 liters (25.4 cuFT) with the second-row seats in position and 2,065 liters (72.9 cuFT) with them folded, the Kodiaq is at the top of its segment regarding cargo capacity. Besides practicality, Skoda’s newest product also comes as standard with plenty of toys and goodies.
Because most people in the market for such a vehicle have families, the Kodiaq is proud to offer no-cost features such as Front Assist including City Emergency Brake. This system uses radar to detect pedestrians or vehicles in front of the car. If necessary, the Kodiaq can apply braking force at speeds of up to 34 km/h (21 mph), minimizing the effects of an unfortunate scenario.
On the optional extras front, the highlight is wireless charging for Qi-enabled smartphones. Sorry Apple fanboys, but the iPhone 7 doesn’t do wireless charging. Speaking of the iPhone 7, the Kodiaq has an AUX input. For more info on the 2017 Skoda Kodiaq, check the following release.
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