SKODA has up to date its three-variant Kodiaq vary for 2022. The (now all-petrol) seven-seat SUV line-up contains all-wheel-drive throughout the board, alongside newly launched stylistic and technological options.
Obtainable in Model, Sportline and RS guises, the Kodiaq vary is priced from $52,990 drive-away. Beforehand, the Kodiaq line began from $48,540 plus on-road prices; Skoda Australia says the nationwide drive-away provide demonstrates the Czech Republic-based model’s dedication to providing worth for cash in a phase the place common costs now hover near $60,000.
Rivals to the Kodiaq which have matching specification and drivelines embody the Mazda CX-8 Touring AWD (from $53,790), Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (from $57,490), Nissan Pathfinder ST-L AWD (from $59,140) and Toyota Kluger GXL AWD (from $60,850).
Kodaiq Model and Sportline variants proceed to be powered by a 2.0-litre cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 132kW/320Nm, whereas the flagship RS adopts a 180kW/370Nm model of the identical unit, which has successfully changed the earlier variant’s twin-turbocharged diesel mill.
In 132TSI format, the Kodaiq is claimed to have a 0-100km/h time of 8.4 seconds and a mean gas economic system determine of 8.2 litres per 100km, whereas the now lighter (-58kg) RS variant lowers the time of the 0-100km/h sprint to only 6.6 seconds and, remarkably, gas effectivity to 7.5L/100km.
All Kodiaq variants put energy to all 4 wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch auto transmission.
The inside of the revised Kodiaq vary contains beneficiant front- and second-row passenger lodging and a 765-litre cargo space in five-seat mode. Curtain airbags are supplied for all three rows, whereas LED headlights and scrolling indicators at the moment are customary throughout the vary.
The MY22 Skoda Kodiaq is recognized by a new-look fascia with distinctive grille and bumper design, new alloy wheels, and revised tail-lights.
It additionally gives new puddle lights (that show the Skoda brand), a 9.2-inch infotainment array with native satellite tv for pc navigation, Digital Cockpit digitised instrument panel, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wi-fi machine charging, keyless entry and push-button ignition, adaptive cruise management, and a powered tailgate – all as customary.
Choices for the Kodiaq Model embody adaptive chassis management, Matrix LED headlights, lively seatbelts, a heated steering wheel, massaging entrance seats, pill holder, sleep package deal (adjustable rear-seat headrests), entrance ventilated seats and three-zone local weather management.
RS variants up the ante with 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive chassis management, drive-mode choice, efficiency monitor and progressive charge steering.
All Kodaiq variants are backed by a seven-year transferable service package deal, which is out there from $2700 and contains roadside help. Skoda continues to again its passenger automobile vary with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
The Skoda Kodiaq competes within the Giant SUV underneath $70k phase within the Australian market. Simply 95 examples of the mannequin have been offered to this point this 12 months, inserting the Kodiaq effectively behind the vast majority of its rivals. The phase is dominated by Mazda CX-9 (1199 unit gross sales), Toyota Kluger (936), Mazda CX-8 (780), Kia Sorento (560) and Hyundai Santa Fe (468).
The MY22 Skoda Kodiaq vary is out there now.
2022 Skoda Kodiaq pricing*:
Model 132TSI AWD (a) $52,990 (prev. $48,540 +ORCs)
Sportline 132TSI AWD (a) $57,990 (prev. $53,340 +ORCs)
RS 180TSI AWD (a) $74,990 (prev. $67,440 +ORCs)
*Nationwide drive-away worth.
