Skoda Kodiaq Teaser Images and Video Released Before September 1st Debut

So less than three weeks separate us from the event. We'd be lying if we said that the images got us all excited. After all, the Kodiaq looks slighty dull and clinical, just like the Superb. But for X ammount of money, it's likely to be the most spacious and well built crossover you can buy... or at least one of the above.

Right, let's see what the teasers have for us. The wheels are painted in two colors and look just like the 18-inch alloys offered by the Octavia RS. The side mirror looks just like the one on the Superb and the headlights have only LED daytime runners at the bottom. SEAT's Ateca SUV is more brash, more modern looking than this.

Then again, the Czech sell about three time more cars than their Spanish associates. So the subtle style of the Kodiaq is sure to find fans, particularly amongs the Germans.

As for the taillights, they seem to use a combination of LED surfaces and old-fashioned bulbs. Comparing the Kodiaq to the Vision S concept that previewed it, we can honestly say that most of the good stuff was kept.

What's the biggest selling point?

We think many people who were originally considering the Tiguan or Touareg will switch to the Kodiaq. Why? Because it will be available with seven seats, just like the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Sure, the ones in the trunk will be tighter, but the capacity to seat that many folks has almost dissapeared from the Volkswagen Group.

We predict the bulk of the engine range to be based around 2.0-liter units of the TDI and TSI variety. Skoda has even revealed that a 180 PS gasoline unit will be available at the launch.

Cheaper or more frugal models will also have smaller engines, such as the 1.4 TSI (probably) and 1.6 TDI. It will be interesting to see if customers see the Kodiaq as an minivan or SUV, picking AWD accordingly.