Skoda Auto India has introduced the 2023 Skoda Kodiaq luxury 4×4. It is available at a starting price of INR 37.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the company said.
The Kodiaq nameplate was first introduced in India in 2017, and globally, the Kodiaq was Skoda Auto’s first full-size SUV with the capacity to seat 7. Available in India as a parts and components vehicle under limited numbers so far, the 2023 Kodiaq will now see allotments of 750 cars every quarter. For 2022, all allotments for the Kodiaq were filled within 24 hours.
Petr Šolc, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “The Kodiaq was our first ever foray into the full-size SUV fold, and it has been a resounding success internationally and in India. Though premium, it is a high value luxury 4×4 that has seen much demand from Indian consumers because of the complete off-road luxury package it offers for the family. The increased allocation will ensure that the Kodiaq can now be enjoyed by more SUV customers who demand the best there is in terms of safety, luxury and value with off-road ability.”
The Skoda Kodiaq is powered by the same 2.0 TSI EVO engine. The powertrain has now been adapted to meet the new BS6-B emissions norms. The result is that the Kodiaq is now 4.2% more efficient than earlier. The 4×4 still makes 140 kW (190 PS) and 320 Nm allowing acceleration to 100 kph in just 7.8 seconds (claimed figure).
The Kodiaq’s legacy with technology that enhances driver engagement and feel remains with the Progressive Steering. It flexes its forces depending on driving conditions and vehicle speed, making the Kodiaq easy to manoeuvre at slow speeds and offering the driver better control at higher speeds.
Like the Kodiaq before, the Style and Laurin & Klement variants focus on rear seat luxury with stone beige leather dual tone upholstery for the L&K, and variant-specific alloys for the 45.72cm (R18) wheels. The SportLine continues with its driver-oriented focus with all black suedia interiors, a 3-spoke flat-bottom sport steering wheel, more side bolstering in the seats, integrated headrests, and expanded shoulder support sport seats for enthusiastic cornering.
The Kodiaq, as earlier, is equipped with a 20.32 cm (8-inch) infotainment touchscreen in the centre console with inbuilt navigation and full connectivity via the MySkoda ConnectED App. Further enhancing in-car connectivity are an array of latest-generation USB-C ports accessible to the front and rear passengers, wireless phone charging, and support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Skoda Auto’s INDIA 2.0 cars top the safety charts in the Global NCAP crash tests scoring 5- stars for both adult and child occupants. The Kodiaq has been tested by Euro NCAP and scores a full 5 stars for adult and child passengers, completing the Skoda Auto India 5-star safe, fully crash-tested fleet of family cars.
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