Czech automaker Skoda launched its first 7-seater in the SUV segment in India Today. Priced at a competitive Rs 34,49,501, the first offering from Skoda in this segment will compete against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour, both leaders in the segment.
With the Kodiaq, Skoda is hoping to dent both Toyota and Ford's market share with a vehicle that may look imposing but is somewhat smaller than Skoda's Superb but is longer than the Tiguan. The Kodiaq comes built on the same MQB platform as the Superb and the Tiguan.
In recent years, the 7-seater segment has witnessed tremendous growth year on year with Toyota and Ford leading the pack. Skoda has so far been missing from this segment. The new Skoda Kodiaq comes with 9 airbags ensuring safety of all passengers inside the cabin.
Words such as 'sporty' and 'elegant' come to mind as the LED headlamps and tail lamps hugging the bodyline enunciate the descriptors.
So far, Skoda was enjoying its run in the compact SUV segment but with the Kodiaq, its first full-sized SUV, the Czech manufacturer is blurring the lines between segments. At a first glance, the Kodiaq looks substantial and has been built with proportions that ensure that it commands an impressive presence on the road. But the spec sheet betrays its size putting it at just short of the Superb but longer than the Tiguan.
The Skoda Kodiaq comes with 270 litres of boot space with the third row up, going up to 630 with the same row folded and a massive 2,000 plus litres is liberated with the second row folded.
On the outside, the Kodiaq uses visual elements to highlight its bold stance with the creases on the shoulder line, tail sculpting and tapering roofline adding to this look.
In terms of specs, the Skoda comes fully loaded both in terms of engine size as well as the in-cabin infotainment system.
The infotainment system features SmartLink that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink.
Words such as 'sporty' and 'elegant' come to mind as the LED headlamps and tail lamps hugging the bodyline enunciate the descriptors. Inside the large wheel arches, the 18-inch wheels, on which the Kodiaq rides, wear 235-section tyres that balance out the proportions visually.
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