Škoda Kodiaq

Overview

First generation

model code	NS7 NV7 NS6‡R4R‡
production	October 2016‡R5R‡–2024 (Global) 2016–2026 (China)‡R6R‡
assembly	Czech Republic: Kvasiny China: Changsha (SAIC-VW) India: Aurangabad (Škoda India) Russia: Nizhny Novgorod (GAZ) Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar)
designer	Jozef Kabaň, Dalibor Pantůček
platform	Volkswagen Group MQB A2
related	Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SEAT Tarraco Jetta VS7 Audi Q5
engine	Petrol: 1.4 L TSI 125 I4 1.4 L TSI 150 I4 2.0 L TSI 180 I4 2.0 L TSI 220 I4 (Kodiaq GT, China) 2.0 L TSI 245 I4 (Kodiaq vRS Facelift) Diesel: 2.0 L TDI 150 I4 2.0 L TDI 190 I4 2.0 L TDI 200 I4 (2020-2024) 2.0 L TDI 240 I4 (Kodiaq vRS)
transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG
wheelbase	2791 mm
length	4697 mm 4630 mm (Kodiaq GT)
width	1882 mm
height	1676 mm 1683 mm (Kodiaq Scout)
weight	1452 –

The Škoda Kodiaq is a mid-size crossover SUV[3][2] with optional three-row seating manufactured by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2016. The vehicle sits in Škoda's D-SUV, above the Kamiq and Karoq. The vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform closely shared with the similarly sized Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and the SEAT Tarraco.

First generation (2016)

The first-generation Kodiaq was previously previewed as concept car named Škoda Vision S at the Geneva Motor Show 2016.[7] In December 2006, Škoda registered the name "Kodiaq". The name refers to the largest brown bear, the Kodiak bear, living on the island of the same name off the south coast of Alaska. As part of its marketing campaign in 2016, the Kodiak town in Kodiak Island

Facelift

In April 2021, Škoda launched a lightly facelifted version of the Kodiaq. Subtle cosmetic changes were introduced, including a redesigned hood and a more upright front grille, with slimmer front headlights that employ matrix LED technology as optional equipment. The changes made serve a functional purpose in making the Kodiaq more aerodynamic than before, by tweaking the bumpers and installing a new roof-mounted spoiler. The facelifted Kodiaq can be had with a choice of 17- to 20-inch wheels and some variants have been updated for the sake of reducing drag, while the high-performance Kodiaq RS rides on a new set of 20-inch polished wheels finished in metallic black and equipped with aero plastic shields. The biTDI version was discontinued on the RS and replaced by the 2.0 TSI 245 PS engine that was also found in Tiguan.[15]

Scout, Sportline, RS and GT

The new Kodiaq Scout and Kodiaq Sportline were introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017.[16] Kodiaq Scout ground clearance has gone up from 187 to 194 mm, with several design changes. These changes include front and rear underbody protection with bumper trim, silver mirror caps, and badging on the front wing and the glove compartment. The Scout comes in all-wheel drive with one turbo petrol TSI engines and two turbo diesel TDI engines.[17] Kodiaq Sportline brings new styling tweaks, some parts are made in black, sports seats, steering wheel in leather, big alloy wheels and pedals made from aluminium.[18]

The Kodiaq RS (vRS in the United Kingdom) was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018. It is at the top of the range, the fastest Kodiaq and the most expensive Škoda available. It includes the Škoda's most powerful diesel engine, the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, which produces a maximum output of 240 PS and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The Kodiaq RS has got a more aggressive design, from leather and carbon leather are made the sports upholstered seats, steering wheel, the door threshold and the entrance rails of the doors.[19] It comes with Virtual Cockpit, a gloss black grille, 20" alloy wheels Xtreme, 17-inch red painted brake calipers, different front and rear bumper designs, heated front sports seats and full LED headlights. It holds the track record at the Nürburgring for any seven seat SUV.[20] Since 2019, the British Police have used Škoda Kodiaq vRS as police cars.[21]

The Kodiaq GT is the coupé version of the Kodiaq for the Chinese market.[22] It was introduced at the Guangzhou Motor Show on 16 November 2018. It is sold only in China, and is available with two 2.0-litre petrol engines (137 kW and 162 kW).[23]

Škoda Kodiaq

First generation (2016)

Facelift

Scout, Sportline, RS and GT

Powertrain

Safety

Second generation (2024)

Safety

Awards

Sales

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