Skoda Kodiaq (UK)
The Kodiaq ready to hit UK showrooms next
year, Skoda went ahead and released all UK prices and specs, as customers will
be able to place orders as early as next month.
The Czech automaker's first-ever seven-seater SUV
will start from £21,495 OTR, for which you get the entry-level 1.4 TSI model in
'S' trim, featuring LED daytime running lights, 17" alloys, leather
multifunction steering wheel, manual air conditioning, smartphone connectivity
and Front Assist.
There are three other trim levels to consider
though, each of them brimming with more standard equipment than the last. SE
models are priced from £ 22,945 and come with 18" alloys, sunset glass,
cruise control and rear parking sensors. Other features include dual-zone climate
control, rain & light sensors and auto-dimming rear-view mirrors.
In SE L trim, the Kodiaq costs upwards of £ 28,595
and adds seven-seats as standard, a power tailgate, 19" alloys, sat-nav
with WiFi, Drive Mode Select, Alcantara upholstery, heated front seats and full
LED headlights. The top of the range Edition spec models boast
everything you get in SE L trim, while also adding Lane Assist, High Beam
Assist, wireless charging, phone box, Blind Spot Detection and chrome roof
rails.
The Kodiaq will feature five engine options from
launch, with 4x4 systems and DSG transmissions also available. Power outputs
range from 125 PS to 190 PS, with all engines featuring Stop-Start systems as
well as brake energy recovery.
There are three total petrol engines available to
the Kodiaq range, starting with two 1.4 TSI units with outputs of 125 PS and
150 PS, followed by a range-topping 2.0 TSI with 180 PS. The entry-level engine
is available in two-wheel drive manual form only, while the 150 PS unit can be
spec'd in either manual & 4x4, two-wheel drive DSG or 4x4 DSG form.
For the diesel lineup, we're looking at a pair of
2.0-liter TDI units with outputs of 150 PS and 190 PS respectively. The former
can be specified with a manual 4x4 transmission, two-wheel drive DSG and 4x4
DSG, where as the 190 PS models are fitted with seven-speed DSG transmissions
only and have 4x4 systems as standard.
First UK deliveries are expected in April 2017.