The Czech Republic has received a Skoda
Kodiaq RS Challenge. It's a limited-edition model based on the Skoda Kodiaq RS,
which is possibly an India-bound model.
The Skoda Kodiaq RS Challenge, unlike what
its name suggests, has no performance upgrades over the Skoda Kodiaq RS. It's
just about additional equipment. In addition to the features of the RS variant,
the RS Challenge variant includes Assisted Ride 2.0 package, 9 airbags, heated
steering wheel and 9.2-inch Columbus touchscreen infotainment system.
The Assisted Ride package comprises lane
change assistant, lane maintenance assistant, traffic sign recognition, parking
assistant, traffic jam assistant, emergency assistant and a digital instrument
cluster with RS graphics.
Under the hood, the Skoda Kodiaq RS
Challenge has the brand’s most powerful diesel engine. It’s a 2.0-litre
bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel unit that dishes out 240 PS)of maximum
power and 500 Nm of torque maximum torque. The double-turbocharged diesel
engine works in conjunction with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
and an all-wheel drive system.
The Skoda Kodiaq RS Challenge can
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds. It has a top speed of 221 km/h.
For those intrigued about the efficiency of this go-fast family hauler, the
fuel economy rating is 16.12 km/l. The Skoda Kodiaq RS Challenge costs CZK
1,399,900, which converts to US$ 54,912. Only 300 units have been put on
sale.
