Skoda Kodiaq - Specs and reviews

                         Skoda Kodiaq - 

Overview - 

The Kodiaq is Skoda’s first ever SUV that offers seven seats. It is underpinned by the MQB platform which it shares with the Volkswagen Tiguan and Passat sedan. The Kodiaq stand alongside the Superb sedan as an alternate body style. It was showcased as the Vision S concept at Geneva last year and was unveiled in production guise at a function the Czech Republic in late 2016. The name Kodiaq is inspired from a species of Alaskan brown bear as well as town bearing the same name.

The Kodiaq gets the family face of the moustache grille and rectangular headlamps. The vertically slatted grille dominates the fascia and a three-part air dam lending it the required aggression. The swept back headlamps are projector units. The Kodiaq is a full-size SUV and it shows in its 4.7 metre long profile. It gets a long hood, a prominent shoulder line, squared wheel arches and a sloping roof. The tail should look sleek with the wrap around tail lamps, a raked windshield and a hemline on the tail-gate.

The cabin of the Kodiaq is a mix of the latest generation Octavia and the Superb sedans. There are many common and familiar bits which is actually a good thing as both cars have clean cut designs and high quality materials. It will get the latest generation infotainment system from the VW group and the buttons on the console may be touch-sensitive. Dual-zone climate control with separate blowers for the rear seats are expected to standard along with auto-dimming interior mirror, electric folding wing mirrors, headlamp wash function et al. The middle row is adjustable to free some more space for the third row passengers.

Under the hood, you get the 2.0-litre diesel engine mated to a DSG automatic gearbox and AWD system. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel produces 150bhp of power at 3500rpm and 340Nm of torque at 1750rpm. In the Indian market it is only being offered in one fully loaded top-of-the-line Style variant.

The Kodiaq is a full-sized seven seater SUV and at 4.7metres length, it is the ideal competitor for Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mitsubishi Pajero.

Variants - 2.0 TDI style(Diesel) 

Engine and Transmission - 

Engine Displacement(cc) - 1968

Maximum power - 148bhp@3500-4500rpm

Max. torque - 340 nm@1750-3000rpm

Engine description - 2.0 Litre 148 bhp Turbocharged Diesel Engine

Turning Radius - 5.6 m

No. of cylinders - 4

Drive type - 4WD

Turbocharger - Yes

Supercharger - No

Valves per cylinder - 4

Gear box - 7 Speed

Capacity- 

Seating Capacity - 7

No. of doors - 5

Length - 4697 mm

Width - 1882mm

Height - 1676 mm

Ground Clearance - 188 mm

Wheel Base - 2791 mm

Kerb Weight - 1799 Kg

Gross Weight - 2449 Kg

Front headroom - 1020 mm

Rear headroom - 1015 mm

Fuel tank capacity( in litres) - 63

Cargo Volume - 630 Litres

Tyre size - 235/55R18

Tyre type - Tubeless

Alloy wheel size - 18 Inch

Comfort - 

Air Conditioner - Yes

Power Steering - Yes

Rear A/C vents - Yes

Engine Start/Stop Button - Yes

Remote trunk opener - Yes

Remote fuel lid opener- yes

Accessory power outlet - Yes

Transmission Type - Auto

Foldable Rear Seat - 60:40 Split

Navigation System - Yes

Adjustable seats - yes

Cassette Player - No

CD Player - Yes

CD changer - No

DVD Player - No

Front and Rear Speakers  - Yes

Integrated 2DIN audio - Yes

Bluetooth Connectivity - Yes

USB and auxiliary Input - Yes

Low fuel warning light - Yes

Automatic Climate Control - Yes

Air quality control - Yes

Rear reading lamp - Yes

Rear seat headrest - Yes

Rear seat handrest - No

Front and rear heated seats - No

Leather Seats - Yes

Fabric Upholstery - Yes

Voice Control - Yes

Front and rear cup holders - Yes

Trunk Light - Yes

Vanity mirror - Yes

Glove box cooling - Yes

Seat Lumbar Support - Yes

Cruise Control - Yes

Multi function steering wheel - Yes

Touch Screen - Yes

USB charger - Front

Steering mounted Tripmeter - No

Central console armrest - Yes

Tailgate ajar - No

Gear shift indicator - No

Rear Curtain - No

Luggage hook and net - Yes

Battery Saver - No

Lane change indicator - Yes

Safety - 

ABS -Yes

Parking Sensors - Front and rear

Central Locking - Yes

Driver Airbag - Yes

Passenger Airbag - Yes

Side airbag front - Yes

Side airbag rear - Yes

Rear seat belts - Yes

Smart access card entry - Yes

Seat belt warning - Yes

Brake assist - Yes

Door ajar warning - Yes

Crash Sensor - Yes

Anti-theft alarm - No

Power door locks - Yes

Child safety locks - Yes

Side impact beams -Yes

Engine Immobilizer - Yes

Centrally Mounted fuel tank - Yes

Rear Camera - Yes

Traction Control - Yes

Automatic Headlamps - Yes

Follow me home headlamps - Yes

Brake type - Disc

Height adjustable front seat belts - Yes

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