Skoda’s leading SUV takes a big step in luxury and price.
First, Skoda propses to organize a night drive in Mumbai New codiaqMedia introduction. Historical regions of Mumbai and new roads are best experienced in the cool and cool after hours, and This incident presented the opportunity for us to get some meaningful driving on the very familiar roads.
Kodiyak, for those who do not know, is a relatively large three-row SUV SkodaGlobal portfolio. This check is a big thing for a car manufacturer, with an increase in sales of over 900,000 units worldwide, of which 10,000 went to buyers in India. Skoda wants to add significantly to tally with this gene 2 model.
Skoda Kodiak External Design & Engineering – 8/10
Familiar elements sit in the midst
The new Kodiak is easily known as a Kodiak, at least when seen the head-on. Styling up front is a development with a modern treatment for individual elements. The bonnet is more sculpture and adds visual volume to the front, while you will also find a major interpretation of the traditional octagonal grill of Skoda, this time ornate with an LED light bandage that flows into the headlight DRL.
Headlights Sport is beautifully wide with an impact -like effect with the main cluster with a split look. Effective LED lighting is standard, but interestingly, matrix LED can be offered with more accurate light control in the future. Below, there is a clean air intake filled with air curtains that are one of the many elements that have helped in aerology. I want the search for the increased aero not to grow even the wheels. The 18 -inch wheels have a hidden form and appear unclearily.
Squad out wheel arches are a link to the original model, but it is actually in the profile that the design and styling evolution of Kodiaq is the most obvious. Where the final was about a crisp crease and straight lines, the new Kodiaq’s surfaceing is a soft shape and a mutual action of well -defined elements.
While 2791 mm wheelbase is common for genes 1 and gene 2 Kodiak, the total length is 59 mm in total. The increase in length centered in the rear overhang gives a long look to the new model and the rear quarter glass flushing with the opposite dark chrome panel on the D pillar is also a very clear point of distinction to the exclusive rear quarter glass. The C-shaped LED lights define wide tail lamp tail end with signature. Interestingly, when the lights are attached, the middle section does not illuminate.
Skoda Kodiaq uses monococke construction and is built on MQB Evo which is the latest growth of the Volkswagen Group’s modular MQB platform. Skoda Kushak and Slavia are based on ‘Indian-made’ MQB A0-in for reference.
Skoda Kodiak Interior Space & Relax – 8.5/10
Open Kodiak’s doors and you will prefer the carpet (floor projection) of light that welcomes you on the board. And while all are not very clear in the dark, you will appreciate the presence of the guard on the side of the door that pop out outside to keep the neighboring vehicles scratched in tight parking.
Kodiak’s interior will win you immediately. High quality materials (eg dash on the dash) are greatly noted on the padded surfaces and ash wood) and expansion (Knobs and controls Knurled effects are particularly good) provides all the important sensation of being in an expensive car. A stylish winged dashboard and delicious ambient light helps to this end.
Kodiak also scores excessively, especially for those who were sitting in front. The well -covered seats are not only large and sociable, but also pack in heating, ventilation and massage (it is really good) tasks. The second line is also good among those living. For three average size adults, there is enough space to sit comfortably and even six footers will have materials in the knee room. The middle row can be slid down and backwards to balance the space for the third line of passengers. It is a pity that Flip Down Neck Support has not been included on New-Jen Kodiaq.
Access to the third line through a small passage between the body and the middle row seats (they do not flip forward) are uncomfortable and much back space is tight for big adults. However, it is possible to sit in size-wise in three rows of Kodiak and make a proper compromise for a short intra-sit.
Spend time in a Kodiak and you will also appreciate how much its cabin liked. With gear selection duties for a stalk behind the steering wheel, the center console has been freed to offer the load of space for small objects. There are 2 wireless charging pads, four cups and a large center box among the seats. Dual glowbox and large -scale door pockets (felt, no less) are other storage spaces on the front offering. Tablet/mobile phone holder for the middle row includes a clever, and Skoda has also packed in an easy removable storage box that easily mounts the center to the tunnel.
Remember that I have mentioned earlier? You see its advantage when you open and gesture-controlled tailgate. With all the seats, there is a place of 281 liters of goods, which is 11 liters on the old Kodiak. The 50:50 Split The third line seats fold the flat to free to free up to 786 liters of goods, while the second line seats divide the seats on 40:20:40 and bend the flat to unlock a large scale on a large scale of 1976.
Again, the boot area is well thought out and includes viosable holders to keep their luggage. Before you ask, there is an enclosure for a space saver spare tire that is also packed under the boot floor.
Skoda Kodiak Performance and Refiny – 9/10
New-Jen Kodiak has been launched in India with a 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine and 320Nm tune in India. Old Kodiaq used the engine in 190hp and 320nm. The all-wheel drive is standard with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission through transmission. Apart from this, the idea for India has a 265hp version of the same petrol engine and Kodiaq RS with 2.0-liter diesel. Yes, diesel is also a possibility. However, they are stories for another day. Let us focus on the version you can buy today. The news is good.
Crudic reactions feel alert and alive the 2.0-liter TSI engine. The energetic engine is prepared at any time with a good dose of power and feels light codiaq light on its feet. Skoda is quick to build speed and performing the entire performance is very satisfactory. As an additional plus, the engine looks quite good. Gravel notes at low speed get around the throat because you go fast and make for a playful soundtrack.
When you see Kodiaq in your best light on open roads, slow -running traffic can reveal some thick edges. Many other double clutch units, gearbox goes to feel slightly climk at low speed. Things become smooth as soon as the speed is constructed. There is a sport mode and you also get paddle shifters many times when you want to take manual control.
Skoda Kodiak Mileage – 6/10
Skoda Kodiaq has facilitated auto stop/start to help the economy, but is done without any form of hybrid assistance. Its official ARAI-test fuel economy of 14.86 kpl is an improvement on the official figure of 12.78 KPL of the previous model, but the fact that, you will be lucky to see double digit figures in crowded city driving. Then, this is true for most SUVs with large turbo petrol engine.
Skoda Kodiaq Riding Relax and Action – 8/10
Kodiaq provides 155 millimeters of Laden Ground Clearance (which is with full load of passengers), so you will not have issues on large speed breakers. The ride is a firmness for the suspension setup, for comfort and it does not quite smoothing our unequal surfaces, but it is not to the extent of the complaint being.
One thing to bring is that New-Jen Kodiaq does not get dumper control like the last model. It is a shame because there is a slightly higher vertical movement at high speed, it is notion that the new Kodiaq is not bound as the first model.
In other ways, Skoda drives like a specific VW group car. The high speed handling is clean and well -organized, while low -speed light steering makes the large Kodiak feel quite maneuver and easy to live together. All-wheel drives do their work in the background, but we will need Kodiaq for a longer period to put the system into a test.
Skoda Kodiak facilities and security – 8.5/10
Skoda Kodiak is available in two variants. The top-end L&K in the new bronze gold metallic paint shed here. There is also an alternative to a sportline trim that trades several chrome details for gloss black, wears different 18-inch rims and also has a black-out de pillar that collectively lends a sportier vibe to the SUV. Sportline versions are mainly black inside and facilitates leather sugar and suede upholstery. A three-spoke steering and sporty front seats with integrated headrest are also unique to sports.
The fully loaded Skoda is a more traditional luxury car in its external and internal treatment of Kodiak L&C. L&K is also the only front seat ventilation and massage, 360-degree camera and auto park receiving.
Both versions of the Kodiak pack in gifts like a panoramic sunroof, 3 zone climate control, an onboard air purifier, rear window shades, Sweet 725W 13 speaker Canton Sound System and 10.25-inch digital dial. Virtual cockpit display as a Skoda call includes a full map view, although it will only relay information from onboard navigation and not Google maps through a connected phone.
Distributing large screen experience is a 13 -inch touchscreen. It is a big screen, yes, but the dash is well included in the dash to not appear on your face. The screen is super smooth and wirelessly ticks the required boxes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Easy access and shortcut button in large icons make the screen adapt to the user, but the biggest difference that makes is that all tasks are not bundled on the touchscreen. Driver and passenger side temperature and seat heating/cooling include separate physical knobs and also have a third knob that can be specificly programmed with four additional functions. Pressing down on the knob togle for the next function that can later be controlled through a twist. In fact, you can use the same knob for volume control, drive mode selection, blower speed settings and map zoom. A lot is counted to feel the touch and reduces the need to look away from the road to accommodate many used tasks, and as a result you interact with your vehicle. On this subject, Skoda has also packed in a screen cleaner placed inside the center console to remove fingerprints and smuds. People with OCD will approve.
Skoda Kodiak has not yet been rateed by India NCAP or Global NCAP, but it is comfortable to know that it is a Euro NCAP five-star rated car. In terms of the security kit, the Skoda Kodiaq for India packs in nine airbags, which includes one among the front passengers. There is Esc, hill decent control, isofix child seat mount and more.
Unfortunately, at least there is no advanced driver aid system or Adas at this time. The Volkswagen Group is working on Adas for India, but a time -line has not been announced for rollouts of these features.
Skoda Kodiak Price and Decision – 8.5/10
Skoda has not yet announced the prices of Kodiak, but we hope that the sportline will come for about Rs 45 lakh (estimated, east-showroom), for Rs 48 lakh with L&C dear. This will not only leap a sufficient price on the previous gene model (Rs 37 lakh), but will also make Kodiaq quite important than Kodiak. Hyundai Tuxon (Rs 29-36 lakh) which is a Go-Two model in the premium SUV segment.
However, along with Kodiak Tuxon -its recently launched cousin goes up one with one. New Gene Volkswagen TiguanWith third line seats. The third line is not great, but brings the flexibility of seating that many buyers will be given importance.
Large draw is a premium experience that Kodiaq delivers. Talk to the interior quality or drive experience, Skoda looks like an expensive European vehicle. In fact, objectively, Kodiak Mercedes, BMW and Audi have a more nutritious package than luxury SUV Prasad.
See it in this light, and you will get a compelling proposal in New-Jen Kodiaq.
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