The all-new Škoda Kodiaq
The second generation of the Kodiaq comes with a more distinctive design and even more space, especially for passengers in the third seat row. It is marked by a new interior concept featuring a touchscreen display measuring up to 12.9 inches, a gearshift lever on the steering column, manual and digital controls and a tidy, well-organised centre console.
Exterior
Interior
Škoda Smart Dials
Push-buttons with digital displays allow quick access to numerous vehicle functions. The two outer Smart Dials for the driver and front passenger control the interior temperature, seat heating, and seat ventilation, displaying the currently active function. The centre Smart Dial controls up to four different functions, such as the infotainment volume, fan speed, air direction, smart air conditioning, driving modes, and map zoom.
Technology
The engine roster includes two petrol and two diesel engines ranging from 110 kW (150 hp) to 150 kW (204 hp) as well as a plug-in hybrid version – a first for the Kodiaq. This offers an electric range of more than 100 kilometres.
Two versions come with all-wheel drive, and all new Kodiaq models are equipped with DSG automatic transmission as standard. The 1.5 TSI with mild-hybrid technology also comes with latest-generation active cylinder technology (ACT+).
The safety equipment is boasting second-generation full LED Matrix headlights and advanced assistance systems, such as Emergency Assist and Traffic Jam Assist. Remote Park Assist allows the SUV to be manoeuvred into tight parking spaces from outside the vehicle using a smartphone app.
Simply Clever features: A fresh storage compartment with a cup holder in the rear, a Phone Box providing cooling and charging for two mobile phones and ergo seats with a pneumatic massage function.
Sustainable materials
You can opt for the interior Design Selections - Loft, Lounge, or ecoSuite in Black or Cognac, with textiles crafted from 100% recycled polyester. The leather in the ecoSuite benefits from an eco-friendly tanning process using coffee bean processing residues.
Dimensions*
Length: 4,758 mm
Width: 1,864 mm
Height: 1,657 mm
Wheelbase: 2,791 mm
Headroom in the third row of seats** 920 mm
Luggage capacity: 910 l
* Preliminary data.
** Applies to the seven-seater.
Engines
Petrol
1.5 TSI (mHEV) 7-speed DSG 110 kW (150 hp)
2.0 TSI 7-speed DSG 4×4 150 kW (204 hp)
Diesel
2.0 TDI 7-speed DSG 110 kW (150 hp)
2.0 TDI 7-speed DSG 4×4 142 kW (193 hp)
Plug-in hybrid
1.5 TSI iV 6-speed DSG 150* kW (204 hp)
* Combined maximum power output (combustion engine and electric motor).
Rigorous tests under extreme conditions
The new generations of Škoda’s Superb and Kodiaq model series have successfully completed an intensive international test programme. Over a period of two years, they covered more than a million kilometres. The test drives exposed the cars to temperatures of -30 °C as well as almost 50 °C in the Arizona desert.
Moreover, Škoda Auto had them towing trailers on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and tested various charging infrastructures. With numerous additional endurance and material assessments on test rigs and in the laboratory, Škoda simulates 40 years of real-world vehicle use.
Testing in the Arctic Circle
The new generations of Škoda’s Superb and Kodiaq models have successfully passed intensive cold testing in the Arctic Circle. The vehicles’ functions, quality and durability were assessed in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius.
The main focus of these tests was on driving stability, passenger comfort in icy conditions and overall reliability during long winter journeys. In addition, the vehicles had to withstand the extra weight of ice and snow. Every part of the test vehicles was scrutinised: chassis, body, engine, heating, and the entire electrical system.
Preparations in full swing
Škoda Auto is investing 12 million euros in converting the production line in Kvasiny to also take account of future requirements, with the line already being prepared to produce the Kodiaq iV with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
The first pilot production vehicles are already being produced, while series production will commence in 2024. Up to 410 second-generation Kodiaqs should then roll off the assembly line every day.
The success story
The Kodiaq, launched in 2016 to spearhead Škoda’s successful SUV campaign, has already sold more than 740,000 units. Optionally available with seven seats, it introduced Škoda’s exciting, crystalline design language to the SUV segment. The sporty Kodiaq RS followed in 2018, while the entire model range was updated in 2021. More than 40 international awards are visible proof of the large Škoda SUV’s outstanding qualities and extraordinary popularity.
