This is the brand new Skoda Kodiaq GT, a sporty
SUV-coupe that will be positioned above the Kodiaq SUV. The car on the photos
is the Chinese variant, made by Shanghai-Volkswagen. It looks more exciting than all
other Skoda’s combined, which of course is not very difficult. It has the
typical SUV-coupe shape, with wide wheel arches and a rear-window spoiler.
The Skoda Kodiaq GT seats five. There are no plans
for a seven-seat version. Size is 4634/1883/1649 mm, and wheelbase is 2791 mm. Power comes from a 2.0 turbo in
two variants: one with 186 hp and one with 220 hp. Gearbox is a seven-speed
DCT. Base car is front-wheel drive, high end cars are four-wheel drive.
The Skoda Kodiaq will have its public debut on the
Chengdu Auto Show in September, and will launch on the Chinese car market just
before year’s end. Price is expected to start around 220.000 yuan.
