SKODA Australia has revealed the up to date pricing and specification for its MY22 Kodiaq large-SUV vary with the Czech household hauler now donning a brand new look, extra customary gear and a brand new petrol engine for the flagship RS.
Now brandishing a sticker value of $48,540 plus on-road prices, the bottom mannequin – now referred to as the Model – has risen by $2150 in comparison with the outgoing mannequin, nonetheless the premium is offset considerably by the $51,990 driveaway value.
It’s an identical story with the mid-range Sportline which has elevated by $3050 to $53,340 earlier than prices, however may be had for $56,990 driveaway.
The range-topping RS variant breaks this mould in being $1450 cheaper than its predecessor – $67,440 vs $68,890 – and brandishing a driveaway value of $73,990.
Virtually the entire value discount of the RS may be attributed to its new petrol energy plant, which, as beforehand reported, has been lifted straight out of the Octavia RS sports activities sedan.
In comparison with the now defunct twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel engine it replaces, the brand new 2.0-litre turbo petrol mill is marginally up on energy – 176kW vs 180kW – however considerably down on torque – 500Nm vs 380Nm – nonetheless Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer says its lighter weight and extra rev-happy nature will greater than compensate.
“As has been demonstrated abroad for the reason that launch of the brand new RS, the saving in weight from the diesel and the freer revving nature of the petrol engine lend the brand new model what we consider to be much more pleasurable driving capabilities,” he mentioned.
Skoda nonetheless hasn’t confirmed a 0-100km/h time for its new sizzling high-rider, nonetheless the identical engine propels the smaller however front-wheel-drive Octavia RS from 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.7 seconds.
For reference, the previous TDI RS accomplished the business customary sprint in 7.0 seconds flat.
As for the opposite variants, energy additionally comes courtesy of a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol mill, albeit one creating a lesser 132kW/320Nm.
Transmission duties in all variants are taken care of by a seven-speed dual-clutch automated with drive despatched to all 4 wheels.
As lined in April, the brand new Kodiaq has been given a extra rugged search for 2022 courtesy of a better bonnet line, extra upright grille, tweaked bumpers and a set of latest slimline LED head- and tail-lights, blacked-out spoilers entrance and rear in addition to redesigned alloy wheels measuring both 19 or 20-inches in diameter, relying on the variant.
Whereas a lot of the Model and Sportline’s customary package has been carried throughout unchanged, there are a number of new additions which go a way in justifying their value will increase.
The brand new additions frequent between the 2 embody dynamic rear indicators, baggage nets and Skoda emblem welcome lights whereas the Sportline additionally scores adaptive full matrix LED headlights.
The Model in the meantime picks up extra rugged ‘Scout’ trim parts in its bumpers and a brand new dashboard décor.
All of those adjustments have been added to the RS too, in addition to ventilated leather-based entrance seats.
Different customary gear highlights embody adaptive cruise management, dual-zone local weather management (RS get tri-zone), superior keyless entry, automated tailgate, adjustable second row seating, gentle help with rain-sensing wipers, privateness glass, ambient lighting, digital cockpit and wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto accessed by way of a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
“For the reason that Kodiaq was launched in 2017 and the primary Kodiaq RS in 2019, Skoda has constructed a variety of SUVs, together with Kamiq and Karoq, which have introduced our challenger model to higher consideration,” Mr Irmer mentioned.
“Kodiaq has considerably contributed to the model’s notion in Australia and has introduced all of the attributes of a Skoda into the massive SUV class.
“It’s a totally family-functional seven seat succesful SUV with class-leading drivetrains and, after all, the array of ‘Merely Intelligent’ options that all the time set Skoda aside.”
Skoda Australia has bought 1385 Kodiaqs to date this yr ending July 31, accounting for two.0 per cent of the packed sub-$70,000 giant SUV section.
2022 Skoda Kodiaq driveaway pricing
| Model (a) | $51,990 |
| Sportline (a) | $56,990 |
| RS (a) | $73,990 |
