Most mainstream automakers that focus on
budget-friendly, family oriented models rarely think outside the box, and for
good reason. One misstep and customers might forget all about brand loyalty and
go to another manufacturer.
Of course, Skoda has been known to think a little
differently from time to time. In fact, they were bold enough to come out with
the Roomster back in 2007, which was quirky, to say the least. So if anybody can challenge the
status quo over in Europe, it could very well be Skoda, one of the old
continent’s most popular brands, thanks to well-established nameplates such as
the Octavia, Fabia and Superb.
The Kodiaq is a new kid on the block, especially in
RS spec, which made its public debut last October at the Paris Auto Show. Power
comes from a 2.0-liter TDI biturbo diesel with 240 PS and 500 Nm of torque coupled to a 7-speed DSG transmission and all-wheel drive.
Now imagine taking that car and turning it into sort
of a compact-to-midsize pickup truck, just like X-Tomi Design did here. Not
only would it be fun, quirky and interesting to look at, but it would also be
more rugged and utilitarian than a regular Kodiaq.
Which, as far as we know, ain’t going to happen.
That’s because Skoda itself hasn’t even hinted at a pickup truck and, what’s
more, is currently working towards launching the Scala hatch and expanding its
SUV portfolio.
