Kodiaq, if Skoda thinks big – The Republic

With 4.70 m long, up to 7 seats and the largest trunk in its segment, Skoda Kodiaq is the first large SUV of the Brand of the Freccia Alata. The last born in Casa Skoda will be presented in early 2017, stronger than all the traditional values ​​of the brand: a unique design and extraordinary offer of space, practical and ingenious solutions, innovative technologies traditionally reserved for vehicles of higher segments. Skoda Kodiaq marks the beginning of large offensive SUV of Skoda.

“With Skoda Kodiaq explore new ways and open ourselves to new markets – explains Bernhard Maier, CEO Skoda -. Our first big SUV conquer a new segment for the brand, then turning to new customers. This novelty then enriches the Skoda range with a very robust model that the House Bohemian knows how to make even more attractive thanks to concept design and impact over all’inedita always on connectivity, to offer even more in terms of comfort, safety and information in real time. Kodiaq is indeed a pioneer of large offensive SUV of Skoda. “

For Christian Strube, responsible for the Skoda Technical Development,” Kodiaq boasts the typical strengths of our brand: smart functionality and spaciousness, as well as an ever enjoyed an excellent quality / price ratio. Already the only third row of seats is available on request and the largest trunk of our new SUV category make the perfect companion for every daily adventure. Are the driver assistance systems, infotainment and connectivity Skoda Kodiaq to demonstrating the innovative power of the brand: on this front the vehicle has in fact traditionally reserved technological solutions to higher segments that project to the top of its class. “ So, in virtue of its size, Skoda Kodiaq is at the top of the class. It ’4,697 mm long, 1,882 mm wide and 1,676 mm high (including roof rails) with as many as 2,791 mm pitch. It is based on the Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse platform, where lightweight construction is important. at the bodywork, a composite sheet hardened form the backbone. With the TSI engine access and front-wheel drive, the big SUV has a curb weight (without driver) of just 1,452 kg, whereas with 1.4 TSI engine and traction 4 × 4, the weight reaches 1.540 kg.
Even the torsional stiffness, precision finishing, the vibration comfort and safety in case of accident have standard of excellence. Thanks to the high aerodynamic profile, this large SUV surprises with a Cd coefficient of only 0.33.

And inside? The internal length of the passenger compartment of the SUV is equal to 1,793 mm, with 1,527 and 1,510 mm free at the elbows respectively in the front and rear space. There are different versions of the steering wheel, even with heated corona. The three-zone Climatronic, available on request, equipped with its own control panel for the rear compartment is a further highlight often reserved for higher vehicle category. The electromechanical parking brake is activated via a button.
With a capacity from 720 to 2,065 l (with rear seat shot down), the Skoda Kodiaq offers the largest luggage compartment in its class. When present on board the passenger seat with folding backrest (available on request), the SUV can accommodate objects up to 2.90 m long.

In terms of driver assistance systems, there are the trailer Assist: Skoda Kodiaq when towing a trailer, being slow reverse, the system presides over steering control. The new Parking Distance Control with braking function provides support during parking maneuvers. The braking system is automatically activated as soon as an obstacle is detected in the area behind the vehicle. The system is a functional extension of the rear parking sensors.
Also new for the Mark of the Freccia Alata is the Area View system: wide-angle lens cameras of the environment, in both the front and rear of the vehicle as well the rear-view mirrors caps Skoda Kodiaq, on-board monitor is presented multilateral views of the surrounding space vehicle. Among these also a virtual view from above and at 180 ° images of the front and rear area. This facilitates travel in low visibility situations or on uneven ground.