Škoda Kodiaq

The Škoda Kodiaq is a mid-size crossover SUV[3][4] manufactured by the Czech automaker Škoda Auto.[5] The car is larger than Škoda Kamiq and Škoda Karoq. The vehicle is based on VW Group's modular MQB platform, shared with a new generation of Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and the SEAT Tarraco, however the Kodiaq is longer than Tiguan, and comes in a seven seat version. The Škoda Kodiaq vRS is the brand's flagship model.

"Kodiaq" redirects here. For other uses, see Kodiak.

Škoda Kodiaq
Overview
ManufacturerŠkoda Auto
Production2016–present
Assembly
DesignerJozef Kabaň
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV (D)[1][2]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A2
Related
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
1.4 L TSI 125 I4
1.4 L TSI 150 I4
2.0 L TSI 180 I4
2.0 L TSI 220 I4 (Kodiaq GT, China)
Diesel:
2.0 L TDI 150 I4
2.0 L TDI 190 I4
2.0 L TDI 200 I4 (2020-)
2.0 L TDI 240 I4 (Kodiaq vRS)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed DSG
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,791 mm (109.9 in)
Length4,697 mm (184.9 in)
Width1,882 mm (74.1 in)
Height1,676 mm (66.0 in)
Curb weight1,452–1,686 kg (3,201–3,717 lb)

Overview

Earlier, it was assumed that the new SUV would be called "Snowman" or "Polar", but this was rejected by the former head of Škoda, Winfried Vahland as a media speculation. On 23 December 2015, Škoda registered the name "Kodiaq". The name refers to the largest brown bear, the Kodiak bear, living on the island of the same name off the south coast of Alaska.[6] As part of its marketing campaign, the Kodiak town on the Alaskan island was renamed Kodiaq for one day.[7]

In February 2016, images of the Vision S concept were released,[8] and the concept model appeared in March 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show.[9][10] The final SUV was introduced at the Paris Motor Show on 29 September 2016.[11][12] The first cars were officially delivered to customers in February 2017.

The Kodiaq is the first vehicle in the Škoda lineup to have Area View, Tow Assist, Manoeuvre Assist and Predictive Pedestrian Protection.[13] It is also the first vehicle in the Volkswagen Group MQB platform lineup to feature capacitive shortcut buttons instead of physical buttons for the 8" infotainment systems.

  • Škoda Kodiaq (rear)
  • Interior
Euro NCAP test results
Škoda Kodiaq (2017)[14]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 35.3 92%
Child occupant: 38.2 77%
Pedestrian: 30.0 71%
Safety assist: 6.5 54%

Scout, Sportline, RS and GT

The new Kodiaq Scout and Kodiaq Sportline were introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017. Kodiaq Scout ground clearance has gone up from 187 mm to 194 mm, with several design changes. These changes include front and rear underbody protection with bumper trim, silver mirror caps, and badging on the front wing and the glove compartment. The Scout comes in all-wheel drive with one turbo petrol TSI engines and two turbo diesel TDI engines.[15] Kodiaq Sportline brings new styling tweaks, some parts are made in black, sports seats, steering wheel in leather, big alloy wheels and pedals made from aluminium.[16]

The Kodiaq RS (vRS in the United Kingdom) was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018. It is at the top of the range, the fastest Kodiaq and the most expensive Škoda available. It includes the Škoda's most powerful diesel engine, the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, which produces a maximum output of 240 PS (237 hp; 177 kW) and a maximum torque of 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft). The Kodiaq RS has got a more aggressive design, from leather and carbon leather are made the sports upholstered seats, steering wheel, the door threshold and the entrance rails of the doors.[17] It comes with Virtual Cockpit, a gloss black grille, 20" alloy wheels Xtreme, 17-inch red painted brake calipers, different front and rear bumper designs, heated front sports seats and full LED headlights. It holds the track record at the Nürburgring for any seven seat SUV.[18] Since 2019, the British Police use Škoda Kodiaq vRS as police cars.[19]

The Kodiaq GT is the coupé version of the Kodiaq for the Chinese market.[20] It was introduced at the Guangzhou Motor Show on 16 November 2018. It is sold only in China, and is available with two 2.0-litre petrol engines (137 kW and 162 kW).[21]

  • Škoda Kodiaq Scout
  • Škoda Kodiaq Sportline
  • Škoda Kodiaq RS
  • Škoda Kodiaq GT (China)

Engines

The Škoda Kodiaq is available with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 litres, and a choice of front or all wheel drive.[22][23]

Petrol engines
Model Displacement Power Torque Transmission Note
1.4 TSI 125 1,395 cc I4 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual
1.4 TSI 150 1,395 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG
1.5 EcoTSI 150 4Motion 1,498 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
2.0 EcoTSI 180 4Motion 1,984 cc I4 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG
2.0 EcoTSI 190 4Motion 1,984 cc I4 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG
2.0 EcoTSI 220 4Motion 1,984 cc I4 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG Kodiaq GT (China)
Diesel engines
2.0 TDI 150 SCR 4Drive 1,968 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
2.0 TDI 190 SCR 4Motion 1,968 cc I4 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG
2.0 TDI 200 SCR 4Motion 1,968 cc I4 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG From September 2020
2.0 TDI 240 SCR 4Motion 1,968 cc I4 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) 7-speed DSG Kodiaq vRS

Awards

In November 2016, the Škoda Kodiaq was named the "Best Family Car in the World" by Top Gear Magazine.[24] Kodiaq won the title of the "Car of the Year" 2017 in the Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria, the SUV of the Year in China and France, and the all wheel drive car in Germany.[25]

The Kodiaq also won in German magazine competition Auto Test for 2017, and is the winner of competitions in British magazines Auto Express and What Car? for 2017.[25][26] The Kodiaq also received the Red Dot Design Award for 2017.[27]

Sales
Year Europe[28] China[29] India[30]
2016 671
2017 53,967 44,458
2018 63,990 51,230 2,025
2019 88,516 40,067 1,719

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