The keenly awaited 2017 Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat SUV, due for arrival in Australian showrooms at the end of May, now has a price tag attached.
The new Kodiaq, based on the Volkswagen Tiguan, will initially feature a 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine capable of putting out 132kW of power and 320Nm of torque which is matched to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. A 140kW turbocharged diesel engine will eventually be available as well.
Safety technology will be a feature of the new Kodiaq with Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, nine airbags, Passenger Protect Assist, fatigue detection, a tyre pressure monitoring system, fog lights with cornering function, electronically activated Child Safety Lock for the rear doors from the driver position and Multi-Collision Brake all standard.
Adaptive Cruise Control, Advanced Keyless Entry including smart start (KESSY), LED headlights with Adaptive Frontlight System (AFS), dual-zone Climatronic air condition, electric parking brake with Auto Hold function, automatic tailgate with electric opening and closing (height programmable), adjustable second row seating for easy entry of third row passengers (Easy Entry Function), mechanical sun blinds for rear windows, foldable side mirrors, integrated LED torch in the luggage compartment, a net system in the luggage compartment (three nets) and two umbrellas in the front driver and passenger doors are all standard inclusions.
Another feature which makes its debut in the Skoda Kodiaq is the 'Simply Clever' door edge protection feature. A protective bumper extends to prevent door damage when getting in or out of the vehicle in confined spaces.
On the inside, the infotainment system will feature an 8-inch glass touchscreen, Columbus Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth audio and streaming, voice control, USB, DVD and CD Player, AUX, two SD card slots and eight speakers. Pleasingly, smartphone connectivity is enhanced with and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
Skoda has aimed for a sense of luxury when styling the new Skoda Kodiaq with the use of Alcantara and leather-appointed upholstery, LED interior lighting with decorative strips on the front and rear doors as well as a sporty three-spoke multi-functional flat-bottom leather steering wheel with control for radio and phone.
If all of these standard features weren’t enough though, the Kodiaq will have tech and styling packs available with a plethora of optional equipment.
The Tech Pack will include Adaptive Chassis Control with Driving Mode Selection, a virtual pedal – hands-free electric tailgate opening and closing, a premium CANTON sound system with 10 speakers and digital equalizer, Automatic Parking Assist, Manoeuvre Braking Assist, Personalisation (vehicle setup) via key, and an offroad mode to assist with difficult driving conditions.
Found in the Luxury Pack are features including electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, Lane Assist, Side Assist blind spot detection, perforated leather-appointed seats upholstered in black or beige, front ventilated seats, Surround Area View for parking, front and rear heated seats, three-zone air conditioning, Traffic Jam Assist, Emergency Assist, Rear Traffic Alert and auto-dimming side mirrors with memory function.
Rounding out the pack options is a special limited-time-only Launch Pack which includes all the above features of the Tech Pack, as well as 19-inch Anthracite 'Triglav' wheels, Lane Assist, Side Assist with blind spot detection, Surround Area View for parking, Traffic Jam Assist, Emergency Assist, Rear Traffic Alert and auto dimming side mirrors from the Luxury Pack.
The all-new Skoda Kodiaq will launch with the 132TSI 4x4 model and will be joined by the 140TDI diesel variant later in the year.
As with all Skoda’s sold in Australia, the Kodiaq will feature a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, including roadside assistance.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
KODIAQ 4x4 132TSI - $42,990
Options
Metallic/Pearl effect paint - $700
Panoramic roof - $1,900
19-inch Anthracite TRIGLAV alloy wheels - $1,650
Tech Pack - $2,500
Luxury Pack - $4,900
Launch Pack - $5,900
Let’s start a Car Conversation, does the price represent value for money on the all-new Skoda Kodiaq?
