Skoda Kodiaq got a number of options that were not previously available on other models of the Czech brand.
Skoda company started serial production of the car Kodiaq – the most spacious model in the history of the Czech brand. Assembling the machine is adjusted at the plant in Kvasiny (Czech Republic). As the press service of the Czech brand, this facility was substantially expanded and modernized.
Looks Kodiaq executed in style of concept VisionS, which was shown at the Geneva motor show in March this year. The crossover has received led optics, a spoiler, a large grille and security door with black plastic covers. The length of the new crossover was 4.7 m and the maximum boot volume (with folded rear row) is equal to 2 065 l is one of the largest trunks in the class.
Crossover received a multimedia system Skoda Connect a new generation with touch-sensitive buttons on the sides, support Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Google’s navigation and optional Wi-Fi router. Kodiaq equipped with background led illumination of the interior as on the new Superb. Block the climate control and the instrument panel was also borrowed from the flagship liftback.
Skoda Kodiaq built on a modified MQB platform – the same architecture as the Volkswagen Tiguan the second generation. The crossover will be available with five engines: three petrol and two diesel. In the basic version front-wheel drive SUV will get 1.4 TSI (125 HP) and a six-speed “mechanics”. In the more expensive versions Kodiaq all-wheel drive will be equipped with 1.4-liter supercharged engine (150 HP) and DSG6. The top petrol engine – a 2.0-liter “turboservice” capacity of 180 HP, which works only with robotic gearbox DSG7. Which of these motors will be available on the Russian market, is not specified.
The initial diesel version (front or rear wheel drive) will get 2.0-liter (150 HP) paired with DSG7. This same engine will be available in a different version of boost (190 HP), but will feature only four-wheel drive transmission. Electric and hybrid versions in the first phase of sales will not.
Skoda Kodiaq got a number of options that were not previously available on other models of the Czech brand. Including the possibility of closing the tailgate with the wave of a foot under the bumper and wireless charging for smartphones. Surcharge new crossover can be equipped with a third row of seats.
