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While Skoda keeps building up the hype for the new-gen Kodiaq through teasers, the mid-size crossover has just revealed its exterior design via the infotainment large infotainment screen.
The model has split headlamps flanking the taller grille. Further down, it sports a pair of vertical side vents and a large air intake in the middle. We can also see the slightly sloping roofline and what appears to be black cladding on the lower parts of the body.
As for the interior, the latest scoops reveal the 12.9-inch infotainment screen with a tablet-like design that sits above the central air vents. The digital gauges next to it are also partially visible, and the car has a two-spoke steering wheel and a new center console. Another novelty is the gearshift lever that was moved to the steering column. The model also features a new wireless charging pad that can handle two smartphones simultaneously, and it is more spacious, having grown by 2.4 inches (61 mm) to 187.3 inches (4,758 mm) from bumper to bumper.
Besides dropping a few hints on the all-new Kodiaq, Skoda has also confirmed the powertrain family. The entry-level variant will get a 1.5-liter mild-hybrid making 148 hp (150 ps/110 kW). Should you want a bit more oomph, then you can upgrade to the 201 hp (204 ps/150 kW) 2.0-liter TSI gasoline burner. There will also be a plug-in hybrid assembly mixing a 1.5-liter TSI and an electric motor for 201 hp (204 ps/150 kW) combined. This version is expected to have a zero-emission driving range of over 62 miles (100 km), which would make it more than suitable for the daily commute.
If you must know, the Czech car manufacturer, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, hasn't ditched the diesel power because the next-gen Kodiaq will get a pair of low-revving mills. Both will have a displacement of 2.0 liters, and the most humble offering will kick out 148 hp (150 ps/110 kW). Get the range-topper, and the output will climb to 190 hp (193 ps/142 kW). In all likelihood, the upcoming Kodiaq, which will replace the seven-year-old first generation sharing its platform with the VW Tiguan Allspace and SEAT Tarraco, will be the last of its kind to feature diesel engines.
We pretty much know what to expect from the new-gen Skoda Kodiaq, and additional details will probably be released in the coming weeks and months. As for the grand unveiling of the brand's flagship crossover, it has been scheduled for this fall. That is also when the all-new Superb mid-size sedan and estate will premiere. We've seen numerous spy shots of both models that promise to be better than ever. Too bad Skoda doesn't sell its cars in the United States, right?
As for the interior, the latest scoops reveal the 12.9-inch infotainment screen with a tablet-like design that sits above the central air vents. The digital gauges next to it are also partially visible, and the car has a two-spoke steering wheel and a new center console. Another novelty is the gearshift lever that was moved to the steering column. The model also features a new wireless charging pad that can handle two smartphones simultaneously, and it is more spacious, having grown by 2.4 inches (61 mm) to 187.3 inches (4,758 mm) from bumper to bumper.
Besides dropping a few hints on the all-new Kodiaq, Skoda has also confirmed the powertrain family. The entry-level variant will get a 1.5-liter mild-hybrid making 148 hp (150 ps/110 kW). Should you want a bit more oomph, then you can upgrade to the 201 hp (204 ps/150 kW) 2.0-liter TSI gasoline burner. There will also be a plug-in hybrid assembly mixing a 1.5-liter TSI and an electric motor for 201 hp (204 ps/150 kW) combined. This version is expected to have a zero-emission driving range of over 62 miles (100 km), which would make it more than suitable for the daily commute.
If you must know, the Czech car manufacturer, which is part of the Volkswagen Group, hasn't ditched the diesel power because the next-gen Kodiaq will get a pair of low-revving mills. Both will have a displacement of 2.0 liters, and the most humble offering will kick out 148 hp (150 ps/110 kW). Get the range-topper, and the output will climb to 190 hp (193 ps/142 kW). In all likelihood, the upcoming Kodiaq, which will replace the seven-year-old first generation sharing its platform with the VW Tiguan Allspace and SEAT Tarraco, will be the last of its kind to feature diesel engines.
We pretty much know what to expect from the new-gen Skoda Kodiaq, and additional details will probably be released in the coming weeks and months. As for the grand unveiling of the brand's flagship crossover, it has been scheduled for this fall. That is also when the all-new Superb mid-size sedan and estate will premiere. We've seen numerous spy shots of both models that promise to be better than ever. Too bad Skoda doesn't sell its cars in the United States, right?
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