Škoda Kodiaq
The Škoda Kodiaq is a mid-size crossover SUV[3][2] with optional three-row seating manufactured by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2017. The vehicle sits in Škoda's D-SUV, above the Kamiq and Karoq. The vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform closely shared with the similarly-sized Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and the SEAT Tarraco.
| Škoda Kodiaq | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Škoda Auto |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV (D)[1][2] |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
First generation (2017) edit
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code |
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| Production | 2017–present |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Jozef Kabaň, Dalibor Pantůček |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A2 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.4 L TSI 125 I4 1.4 L TSI 150 I4 2.0 L TSI 180 I4 2.0 L TSI 220 I4 (Kodiaq GT, China) 2.0 L TSI 245 I4 (Kodiaq vRS Facelift) Diesel: 2.0 L TDI 150 I4 2.0 L TDI 190 I4 2.0 L TDI 200 I4 (2020-) 2.0 L TDI 240 I4 (Kodiaq vRS) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm (109.9 in) |
| Length | 4,697 mm (184.9 in) 4,630 mm (182.3 in) (Kodiaq GT) |
| Width | 1,882 mm (74.1 in) |
| Height | 1,676 mm (66.0 in) 1,683 mm (66.3 in) (Kodiaq Scout) |
| Curb weight | 1,452–1,686 kg (3,201–3,717 lb) |
The first-generation Kodiaq was previously previewed as concept car named Škoda Vision S at the Geneva Motor Show 2016.[5] In December 2006, Škoda registered the name "Kodiaq". The name refers to the largest brown bear, the Kodiak bear, living on the island of the same name off the south coast of As part of its marketing campaign in 2016, the Kodiak town in Kodiak Island, Alaska was renamed Kodiaq for one day.[6] although the Kodiaq is not sold in the US.
In February 2016, images of the Vision S concept were released,[7] and the concept model appeared in March 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show.[8][9] The final SUV was introduced at the Paris Motor Show on 29 September 2016.[10][11] The first cars were officially delivered to customers in February 2018.
The Kodiaq is the first vehicle in the Škoda lineup to have Area View, Tow Assist, Manoeuvre Assist and Predictive Pedestrian Protection.[12] It is also the first vehicle in the Volkswagen Group MQB platform lineup to feature capacitive shortcut buttons instead of physical buttons for the 8" infotainment systems.
- Škoda Kodiaq Scout (front, pre-facelift)
- Škoda Kodiaq Scout (rear, pre-facelift)
- Škoda Kodiaq (2020 refresh)
- Interior
Facelift edit
In April 2021, Škoda launched a lightly facelifted version of the Kodiaq. Subtle cosmetic changes were introduced, including a redesigned hood and a more upright front grille, with slimmer front headlights that employ matrix LED technology as optional equipment. The changes made serve a functional purpose in making the Kodiaq more aerodynamic than before, by tweaking the bumpers and installing a new roof-mounted spoiler. The facelifted Kodiaq can be had with a choice of 17- to 20-inch wheels and some variants have been updated for the sake of reducing drag, while the high-performance Kodiaq RS rides on a new set of 20-inch polished wheels finished in metallic black and equipped with aero plastic shields. The biTDI version was discontinued on the RS and replaced by the 2.0 TSI 245 PS (180 kW) engine that was also found in Tiguan.[14]
- Škoda Kodiaq (facelift)
- Škoda Kodiaq (facelift)
- Škoda Kodiaq RS (facelift)
- Škoda Kodiaq RS (facelift)
Scout, Sportline, RS and GT edit
The new Kodiaq Scout and Kodiaq Sportline were introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017.[15] Kodiaq Scout ground clearance has gone up from 187 to 194 mm (7.4 to 7.6 in), with several design changes. These changes include front and rear underbody protection with bumper trim, silver mirror caps, and badging on the front wing and the glove compartment. The Scout comes in all-wheel drive with one turbo petrol TSI engines and two turbo diesel TDI engines.[16] Kodiaq Sportline brings new styling tweaks, some parts are made in black, sports seats, steering wheel in leather, big alloy wheels and pedals made from aluminium.[17]
The Kodiaq RS (vRS in the United Kingdom) was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018. It is at the top of the range, the fastest Kodiaq and the most expensive Škoda available. It includes the Škoda's most powerful diesel engine, the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, which produces a maximum output of 240 PS (237 hp; 177 kW) and a maximum torque of 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft). The Kodiaq RS has got a more aggressive design, from leather and carbon leather are made the sports upholstered seats, steering wheel, the door threshold and the entrance rails of the doors.[18] It comes with Virtual Cockpit, a gloss black grille, 20" alloy wheels Xtreme, 17-inch red painted brake calipers, different front and rear bumper designs, heated front sports seats and full LED headlights. It holds the track record at the Nürburgring for any seven seat SUV.[19] Since 2019, the British Police have used Škoda Kodiaq vRS as police cars.[20]
The Kodiaq GT is the coupé version of the Kodiaq for the Chinese market.[21] It was introduced at the Guangzhou Motor Show on 16 November 2018. It is sold only in China, and is available with two 2.0-litre petrol engines (137 kW and 162 kW).[22]
- Škoda Kodiaq Scout
- Škoda Kodiaq Sportline
- Škoda Kodiaq RS
- Škoda Kodiaq GT (China)
- Škoda Kodiaq GT (China)
Powertrain edit
The first-generation Kodiaq is available with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, ranging from 1.4 to 2.0 litres, and a choice of front or all wheel drive.[23][24]
| Petrol engines | |||||
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| Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Transmission | Note |
| 1.4 TSI 125 | 1,395 cc I4 | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual | |
| 1.4 TSI 150 | 1,395 cc I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG | |
| 1.5 EcoTSI 150 4Motion | 1,498 cc I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG | |
| 2.0 EcoTSI 180 4Motion | 1,984 cc I4 | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG | index: CZPA |
| 2.0 EcoTSI 190 4Motion | 1,984 cc I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG | |
| 2.0 EcoTSI 220 4Motion | 1,984 cc I4 | 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG | Kodiaq GT (China) |
| 2.0 EcoTSI 245 4Motion | 1,984 cc I4 | 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) | 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG | Kodiaq vRS |
| Diesel engines | |||||
| 2.0 TDI 150 SCR 4Drive | 1,968 cc I4 | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG | |
| 2.0 TDI 190 SCR 4Motion | 1,968 cc I4 | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG | |
| 2.0 TDI 200 SCR 4Motion | 1,968 cc I4 | 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG | From September 2020 |
| 2.0 TDI 240 SCR 4Motion | 1,968 cc I4 | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) | 7-speed DSG | Kodiaq vRS |
Second generation (2023) edit
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm (109.9 in) |
| Length | 4,758 mm (187.3 in) |
| Width | 1,864 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,659 mm (65.3 in) |
The second-generation Kodiaq was introduced on 4 October 2023.[25]
- Rear view
- Interior
Awards edit
In November 2016, the Škoda Kodiaq was named the "Best Family Car in the World" by Top Gear Magazine.[26] Kodiaq won the title of the "Car of the Year" 2017 in the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria, the SUV of the Year in China and France, and the all wheel drive car in Germany.[27]
The Kodiaq also won in German magazine competition Auto Test for 2017, and is the winner of competitions in British magazines Auto Express and What Car? for 2017.[27][28] The Kodiaq also received the Red Dot Design Award for 2017.[29]
The Kodiaq won the title of 'Best Large Family Car' at the 2024 Carbuyer Best Car Awards.[30]
Sales edit
References edit
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- ^ "Skoda Kodiaq Sportline and Scout Show Carbon and Wood Interiors in Geneva". Autoevolution. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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- ^ "Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2024 - the winners". Carbuyer. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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External links edit
- Official Website