Skoda has launched the Kodiaq. It is the brand’s flagship SUV. The Kodiaq’s pricing starts from Rs. 46.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for the Sportline variant and Rs. 48.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) for the Selection L&K variant. This makes it cheaper than its sister, the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line.
Skoda has majorly revised the design of the Kodiaq. The SUV has sharp LED Headlights, an octagonal radiator grille with the horizontal light strip on the Selection L&K variant. There is black cladding on the wheel arches, dark chrome D-pillar, silver roof rails and C-shaped LED tail lights with a tail bar.
The Kodiaq is offered in two trims: Sportline and Selection L&K (Laurin & Klement). The Sportline is a sporty take on the Kodiaq and has a blue exterior with blacked-out treatment and aggressive-looking wheels. The Selection L&K variant is a more elegant exterior and aero discs for the wheels.
The Skoda Kodiaq has the same engine in both trims, which is a 2.0-litre Turbocharged 4-cylinder. It produces 204 HP and 320 Nm of torque and is mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission. It is all-wheel-drive. There are also 6 driving modes, i.e. Eco, Normal, Sport, Offroad, Snow and Individual. They can alter the steering weight, power delivery and transmission response in specific scenarios.
The Skoda Kodiaq offers options for a luxurious or sporty interior appearance. The Selection L&K variant features cognac leather with a black theme, a 2-spoke steering wheel, and dark chrome accents. It includes 8-way power-adjusted ventilated seats with a massage function and a crème headliner.
The Sportline variant comes in an all-black theme with a 3-spoke steering wheel, Sports seats and Alcantara inserts on the dashboard and door cards. However, there is no ventilation or massage on the Sportline variant. There are 3 knobs to control climate control which can be configured to perform other functions such as seat heating and ventilation and volume.
In terms of features, the Kodiaq gets a 12.9-inch infotainment system with a 10.25-inch driver display. Additionally, it also has 3-zone climate control, Canton sound system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and USB-C ports.
The Skoda Kodiaq is likely to sell better than the Tiguan R-Line. This is because it is bigger and also cheaper than the German competitor, based on the same MQB platform. The Kodiaq overall is a well-rounded SUV with a premium factor and should be able to hold its ground well even though it faces competition from many models like the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Jeep Meridian.
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