Highlights
Skoda is expected to launch the Kodiaq in October 2017 in India. It is likely to be offered with two engine options - a 180PS 2.0-litre petrol and a 143PS 2.0-litre turbodiesel. Both the engines will be available with a 7-speed DSG unit and 4x4 drivetrain.
A while back, the Kodiaq received a five out of five star safety rating in the crash test conducted by European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). Several Skoda dealers across the country have already started accepting bookings for the same. The refundable booking amount is as low as Rs 21,000. The Kodiaq itself made its motor show/public debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in the first week of October. It is based on the Vision S Concept, which the Czech automaker had revealed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The Kodiaq will sit above the Yeti crossover alongside the recently launched third generation Skoda Superb. We expect Skoda to price the Kodiaq starting from Rs 25 lakh in India and it will compete with SUVs such as the new Ford Endeavour, the Toyota Fortuner, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and others.
Skoda Kodiaq review
Skoda has nosedived into the booming SUV space, with the Kodiaq. On paper, it does have the basics in place - a clean design, space for seven, four-wheel drive and ample tech to keep most busy. But does it have what it takes to win some fan fare in the Indian market? We took the Kodiaq for a spin to find out just that:
Things We Like in Kodiaq
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Looks. The crystalline design theme borrowed from the Superb looks well-suited to the SUV.
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Loaded with features - leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, projector headlamps etc.
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Boot space is healthy even with all three rows in place.
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All-wheel drive tech gives it some off-roading ability.
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Easy, and very car-like to drive. Doesn't feel big and bulky to manoeuvre.
Things We Don't Like in Kodiaq
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The third row is best left to kids. Legroom and headroom can be an issue for taller occupants.
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Steering lacks feel.
Stand Out Features
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Pop-out protective strips for door edges
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Induction charging for phones
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Removable light in the boot can be used as a torch.
CarDekho Verdict
The big bear from Skoda will hit showroom floors around Diwali this year. If rumours are to be beleived, pricing is expected to be on par with the Skoda Superb, which means it will battle everything from the Hyundai SantaFe and the Honda CR-V to the Ford Endeavour and the Toyota Fortuner.
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We think it is a thoroughly practical car and a logical choice for that kind of money.
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While we think it is a thoroughly practical car, and a logical choice for that kind of money, we'd hold our final word on it till Skoda announces pricing officially.
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