Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Skoda’s new SUV Kodiaq - IndiaCarPoint


Skoda has officially teased its upcoming VisionS-based seven-seat SUV. The carmaker has badged the SUV as the Kodiaq. It will based on the VW Group’s MQB-A+ platform which also underpins the India-bound VW Tiguan. The SUV will be 4,700mm in length with a wheelbase of about 2,760mm.



The interior on the Kodiaq, is expected to get a major change with the all-digital layout of the concept making way for a more traditional dashboard. Designers of Skoda have confirmed that the SUV could get a 12-inch display in place of the traditional instrument cluster with a smaller vertically placed 8.0-inch display on the centre console. It will also be available in a choice of five or seven-seat options. 

The Exterior stylingof Kodiaq, is expected to remain similar to the VisionS concept with much of the key design elements, including the front grille and lighting arrangement.

Mechanically, it is expected to be powered by four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines, which will paired to a choice of manual or automatic transmissions in the international markets. The SUV will also get the option of all-wheel drive on select variants of Kodiaq.

The SUV is likely to be launch in Indian market in mid of 2017. It is expected to be powered by a pair of the new 190hp, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine and 1.8-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. Both engines will be paired to the existingsix and seven-speed DSG automatic gearboxes. Skoda Kodiaq is expected to price between Rs 22 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.

source: GariPoint



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