The long wheelbase and short overhangs point to the large interior and the wheel arches are slightly angular – a key element of Skoda’s SUV design language.
LEDs are used as standard in the C-shaped rear light design.
The Kodiaq is 4,697mm long, 1,882mm wide and 1,676mm tall (including roof rails); its wheelbase measures 2,791mm.
The Kodiaq is based on Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse matrix (MQB) in which strict lightweight construction plays an important role.
With the entry-level TSI engine and front-wheel drive, the large SUV weighs just 1,452kg (without driver), or 1,540kg with the 1.4 TSI engine and all-wheel drive.
With a volume of 720 to 2,065 litres (5-seater with the rear seats folded down), the Kodiaq offers the largest boot within its class.
Driver assistance systems include Trailer Assist: when the Kodiaq is towing a trailer, the system can take over steering when reversing slowly.
The Area View system is also a first for the brand: the surround-view cameras, which are located in the front and rear as well as the wing mirrors of the Kodiaq, come with wide-angle lenses and allow views of the area immediately surrounding the car to be displayed on the monitor.
Front Assist including City Emergency Brakecomes as standard and, using radar, can detect dangerous situations involving pedestrians or other vehicles in front of the car.
If necessary, the system warns the driver and, when required, partially or fully applies the brakes.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also radar assisted and helps the driver to maintain the selected speed and the desired gap between the ŠKODA Kodiaq and the car in front.
Lane Assist, Blind Spot Detect and Rear Traffic Alert help the driver to stay in lane, make changing lanes safer using the rear radar and help when manoeuvring in reverse. If you have an accident, the Multi-Collision Brake, which comes as standard, prevents any further uncontrolled movement of the Kodiaq.
The camera-based Travel Assist with Traffic Sign Recognition displays speed limits and other road signs as images on the in-car computer as well as the navigation system.
Five powertrains, two TDI and three TSI engines, make up the engine range at the launch of the Kodiaq.
They have capacities of 1.4 and 2.0 l, and power output ranges from 125PS to 190PS.
Depending on the engine, there is a 6-speed manual gearbox or DSG transmissions with six or seven speeds.
