Skoda’s most
powerful SUV to date is the newest addition to UK police forces’ stable. The
Kodiaq vRS (Kodiaq RS) has
just been adopted by the UK police as a pursuit vehicle.
Thanks to its
2.0-liter TDI biturbo diesel engine that makes 240 PS, the seven-speed
DSG dual-clutch gearbox and the standard AWD system, it can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and hit a top speed of 219 km/h.
According to Skoda,
this makes it “an ideal police pursuit vehicle.” Obviously, the Kodiaq vRS
received several modifications to make it suitable for police use. Besides the
police livery, the upgrades include 360-degree visibility thanks to powerful
LED signal lights built into the front screen, grille, tailgate and number
plate, as well as a 100-amp three tone siren.
Based on the
seven-seat model, the Kodiaq vRS pursuit vehicle has been converted to offer
“excellent levels of space and payload capabilities.” Inside, standard features
include electrically adjustable, Alcantara-trimmed sports seats with memory
function, a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit display and SmartLink+ for seamless
smartphone integration.
Furthermore, plans
are underway to include control of the blue light and emergency services
communications system via the integrated touchscreen on the dashboard. For
increased comfort, Dynamic Chassis Control and progressive steering are also
standard.
