Skoda has finally lifted the wraps off its China-exclusive Kodiaq GT. Described as Skoda’s first SUV
coupe, the Kodiaq GT is the brand’s fourth SUV offered in China. The Asian
country is the only one in the world where the Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, and Kodiaq
GT will be available. The latter will become the brand’s new flagship in China,
the company’s most important sales market.
Based on the regular Kodiaq, the GT version adopts
typical “SUV coupe” design cues highlighted by the sloping roofline. While the front end looks quite
similar to that of the Kodiaq sold in Europe and other markets, the side and
rear views paint a different picture. The Kodiaq GT appears more dynamic than
the regular model. The steeply raked rear screen, the sculpted tailgate, and
the two exhaust tips flanking the lower part of the rear bumper contribute to
that impression.
The 4.63-m long SUV is also said to
feature a sporty and stylish interior, although Skoda hasn’t released any
photos of the cabin yet. According to the automaker, the Kodiaq GT comes with
“high-quality materials” plus the fully customizable Virtual Cockpit as
standard. Meanwhile, connectivity features include Wi-Fi access, MirrorLink, Apple
CarPlay, and Baidu’s Carlife.
The engine lineup consists of two 2.0-liter TSI
turbocharged gasoline units with 186 PS and 220 PS. The former is offered as part of a front-wheel-drive setup, while
the latter comes with AWD and a seven-speed DSG transmission as standard.
Safety-wise, the Kodiaq GT features Front Assist and
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop-go function, as well as Blind Spot
Detect. The new SUV will make its public debut at the Guangzhou Motor Show,
November 16-25.
