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It took a little bit longer due to emissions regulations and whatnot, but the Skoda Kodiaq RS can now be ordered. We found it listed in the German configurator for the price or €49,990.
Skoda is known for making affordable cars, but while that applies to something like the Fabia, all of its SUVs cost money. For example, the base Karoq, which is the smaller model, starts at about 28,000 euros, the same as a Superb Combi.
We'd argue that €50,000 for the Kodiaq RS is a bit too much money, and so is the expected €670 per month you're expected to pay. But honestly, we're not that surprised. When we tested the Passat with the same twin-turbo 2.0 TDI as this, it cost even more money, while a Leon Cupra can set you back €40,000, and that's not exactly the most luxurious sports hatch.
The Kodiaq RS is the first performance SUV from Skoda. It uses a 240 PS, 500 Nm 2-liter diesel engine with one small turbo for low revs and a truck-like one for making all the power. This is hooked up to a 7-speed DSG and standard AWD. Also, it boasts a body kit, twin exhausts, bigger brakes, and wheels.
On the plus side, the 20-inch alloys are standard with no options available, while the free paint is the one we'd have, a flat grey similar to Audi's. The Alcantara seats with red stitching, LED lights and adaptive dampers are free as well, but there are a lot of options worth considering.
Most high-end Skoda buyers opt for the Columbus infotainment/nav, which in this case will set you back €1,500. And or a Skoda, the options are quite expensive: €1,100 panoramic roof, €250 3-zone climate-control, €1,300 for the area-view 360 monitor or €750 for the 7-seat configuration.
The unimpressive specs come standard. You can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7 seconds and reach 220 kph (137 mph) top speed, just like an Octavia from 10 years ago. You shouldn't even be drag racing a Clio RS.
We'd argue that €50,000 for the Kodiaq RS is a bit too much money, and so is the expected €670 per month you're expected to pay. But honestly, we're not that surprised. When we tested the Passat with the same twin-turbo 2.0 TDI as this, it cost even more money, while a Leon Cupra can set you back €40,000, and that's not exactly the most luxurious sports hatch.
The Kodiaq RS is the first performance SUV from Skoda. It uses a 240 PS, 500 Nm 2-liter diesel engine with one small turbo for low revs and a truck-like one for making all the power. This is hooked up to a 7-speed DSG and standard AWD. Also, it boasts a body kit, twin exhausts, bigger brakes, and wheels.
On the plus side, the 20-inch alloys are standard with no options available, while the free paint is the one we'd have, a flat grey similar to Audi's. The Alcantara seats with red stitching, LED lights and adaptive dampers are free as well, but there are a lot of options worth considering.
Most high-end Skoda buyers opt for the Columbus infotainment/nav, which in this case will set you back €1,500. And or a Skoda, the options are quite expensive: €1,100 panoramic roof, €250 3-zone climate-control, €1,300 for the area-view 360 monitor or €750 for the 7-seat configuration.
The unimpressive specs come standard. You can go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7 seconds and reach 220 kph (137 mph) top speed, just like an Octavia from 10 years ago. You shouldn't even be drag racing a Clio RS.
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