The new Skoda Kodiaq 2017-2018 model year debuted at the beginning of September this year at a special presentation in the German capital. This review of the seven-seat Czech novelty will help you find out all the details about the crossover. You will see official photos, videos, and you will also be able to familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics and equipment of the Skoda Kodiak in a new body.
An international show of a new model of the famous Czech car manufacturer is planned to be organized during an auto show in Paris next month. Sales of the Skoda Kodiak in Europe will begin in January 2017. Price Skoda Kodiaq - 26.5 thousand euros for the version in the basic configuration. In Russia, the Skoda Kodiak will appear only in mid-2017.
Exterior, optics and dimensions
Externally new crossover The Skoda Kodiaq looks like it was intended. The exterior design of the seven-seater model is made in the style of the Skoda VisionS concept car presented earlier. It is worth noting that Czech designers were able to keep most of the prototype elements on the production model, which is commendable.
The car is equipped with the familiar exterior mirrors and door handles, as well as more traditional bumpers and false radiator grilles. At the same time, attention is drawn to the magnificent front optics and rear lighting technology. These exterior elements look very original and will not leave anyone indifferent. The bodywork, doors, hood and trunk lid are simple, but beautiful at the same time.
On photo Skoda Kodiaq 2018-2019 shows that the car was made very stylish. It will be a good choice for both a family man and a business owner. The Skoda Kodiak video, published at the end of the article, demonstrates the behavior of the crossover outside the asphalt.
dimensions Skoda Kodiaq (Skoda Kodiak) 2017-2018:
- length - 4 697 mm;
- width - 1 882 mm (with mirrors - 2 087);
- height - 1 976 mm;
- wheelbase - 2 791 mm.
The ground clearance (clearance) of the Skoda Kodiak is 190 millimeters. The manufacturer notes that the aerodynamic drag index of the new model is only 0.33 Cx. It is also known that the car will be equipped with different alloy wheels sizes from 17 to 19 inches. The discs were designed specifically for Kodiaq.
Salon, trunk, equipment
The developers decided to equip the new Skoda crossover to the maximum. At the same time, the price was made quite affordable when comparing the model with classmates. It seems that the decision was successful ... The Skoda Kodiak salon turned out to be really huge.
Thus, the width of the passenger compartment at the front at elbow level is 1,527 mm. At the rear, this figure is 1,510 mm. It is also reported that the length of the passenger compartment reaches 1,793 mm (the first two rows). It is noteworthy that the third-row seats are designed not only for transporting children, as in most seven-seater crossovers, but also for adult riders. Moreover, the trip will be quite convenient for them.
The trunk volume of the Skoda Kodiaq 2017-2018 model year is 720 liters (if you fold the third row of seats), and its length in this version is about 116 cm.Note that the second row of seats can move in a horizontal direction by 18 cm. , you get a 2065L luggage compartment. It is also reported that the maximum length of transported goods is 2.8 m! Therefore, the trunk of the Skoda Kodiak is really huge, like the interior. For a surcharge, the function of opening the trunk with a wave of the foot in the area is also available rear bumper.
The interior is designed in a simple style. A comfortable instrument cluster and pleasant to the touch multifunctional wheel heated. All controls for various functions of the car are located logically, the assembly does not cause any complaints, the finish is made of high-quality materials. The front seats of the crossover received good lateral support.
Equipping Skoda Kodiaq in the base and for a surcharge includes many different technical innovations that will make the operation of the car very convenient, easy and safe. Buyers are offered various options for entertainment systems with a touch screen (navigation, wireless communication, 360 ° cameras, DVD player, etc. are available), a basic audio system or expensive Canton acoustics with a dozen speakers, the total power of which reaches 575 watts.
In addition, climate control with a division into 2 or 3 zones, electric adjustment of the front seats with memory, ventilation and heating, electronic assistants for transporting a trailer, various security systems, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign control systems, and fatigue control are available driver. There is also an electromechanical parking brake in the car.
Engines and fuel consumption Skoda Kodiak
Technical Skoda characteristics Kodiaq 2017-2018 model year assumes the use of a proprietary MQB platform. In the front of the crossover there is an independent suspension with McPherson struts, and in the back there is a multi-link scheme. The car is equipped with an electromechanical power steering, disc brakes in a circle, as well as ESC, ABS, ASR systems.
The novelty will be equipped with an impressive range of petrol and diesel "fours", which received brake energy recovery systems and the Start / Stop function. In the base, all power units come with a 6-speed mechanical transmission... And for an extra charge, the developers offer 6- and 7-band robotic gearboxes DSG.
Skoda Kodiak diesel modifications:
- 150-horsepower TDI with a volume of two liters (340 Nm of torque). The average fuel consumption of Skoda Kodiaq with this engine is 5.3 liters per 100 km.
- 190 HP 2.0 L TDI, with a maximum torque of 400 Nm. In the combined cycle, this crossover consumes 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers. At the same time, acceleration from zero to first hundred lasts only 8.6 seconds.
Skoda Kodiaq versions with petrol engines:
- 125-horsepower TSI with a volume of 1.4 liters. The maximum torque is 200 Nm, and the average consumption is only 6 liters per 100 km!
- 150-horsepower TSI with a volume of 1.4 liters. Peak torque is 250 Nm. The declared fuel consumption of the Skoda Kodiak with this engine is 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers traveled.
- A 180-horsepower 2.0-liter TSI with a maximum torque of 320 Nm. Combined fuel consumption is 7.3 liters per 100 km.
The car is sold with front-wheel drive by default, but 4 × 4 all-wheel drive is optionally available, which includes a Haldex multi-plate clutch with electronic control... The list of options also includes an adaptive chassis, a choice of driving modes (normal, eco, sport and individual). With the purchase of the all-wheel drive version, the winter driving mode also appears. This system is designed to select the optimal settings for the engine, transmission, suspension and power steering.
See new. This compact Czech crossover is also noteworthy.
The curb weight of the Skoda Kodiaq is 1452-1640 kg. This indicator depends on the used power unit, transmission, drive, as well as installation additional equipment... The developers claim that the all-wheel drive version of the Skoda Kodiak can tow a trailer weighing up to 2.5 tons.
Skoda Kodiak - video test drive
Skoda KODIAQ 2018-2019 model year is a full-size crossover with a ground clearance increased to 187 mm, a spacious 5-seater cabin and a record volume of the luggage compartment (2065 liters with the seats folded in the second row). The possibility of installing seats in the third row allows you to transform the car into a 7-seater.
Dimensions Skoda Kodiak
The length of the car is 4697 mm, width - 1882 mm, height - 1676 mm. Front bumper with a massive air intake slot visually increases the size of the crossover. The wheelbase is 2791 mm. The impressive dimensions of the body provide the car with a spacious interior: the width of the front and rear parts is respectively 1527 and 1510 mm, the height to the ceiling in front and rear is 1020 and 1014 mm. Thanks to the comfortable backrest height and seat length, even long journeys will not be tiresome.
The curb weight of the car, depending on the modification, is 1502-1740 kg. The crossover is capable of towing a trailer without brakes with a maximum weight of 750 kg.
Specifications
Skoda Kodiak is equipped with powerful economical engines of 1.4 (125 or 150 hp) or 2.0 (150 or 180 hp) with a maximum torque (depending on the version) from 200 to 320 Nm. As fuel, the car uses gasoline (octane number - not less than 95) and diesel (unit with a volume of 2.0 and a capacity of 150 hp).
SUVs are equipped with a 6-speed manual or preselective robotic box gear. DSG transmission 6- or 7-speed. The new car range includes models with front or four-wheel drive.
Front and rear suspension crossover independent.
Car dynamics
Skoda KODIAQ is capable of a top speed of 207 km / h. In various vehicle modifications, the acceleration time to 100 km / h is 8–10.5 s. The fuel consumption of the Skoda Kodiak is 6.8-9.1 liters (urban cycle) and 5.2-6.4 liters (extra-urban cycle).
Skoda KODIAQ: basic equipment
Skoda Kodiak is presented in two trim levels: Ambition Plus and Style Plus. Already basic configuration equipped with airbags and a set of premium options - a blind spot monitoring system, cruise control with a speed limiter, Phonebox (wireless phone charger), rear door locking function, Wi-Fi access, etc.
Innovative technologies and functionality
Ambition Plus is equipped with front and rear parking sensors, heating windshield, LED headlights and multifunction steering wheel with heating. In the Style Plus crossovers, there is an electric trunk drive, an option for an electric driver's seat with memory function and many useful assistants (Park Pilot, AreaView, Crew Protect Assistant).
Auto controls and devices are intuitive and close at hand.
All-wheel drive crossovers with Driving Mode Select system have a mode Off road, which turns on at the touch of a button.
All this makes the SUV as safe and comfortable as possible, even when driving off-road.
“Just Smart” is the slogan of the Czech concern, and it is most suitable for the definition, stuffed with “smart” options, the new representative of Skoda, the first seven-seat crossover, named Kodiaq.
Literally all constructive and design solutions, as well as parameters technical characteristics Skoda Kodiak, starting from large dimensions (for example, its length is about 4.7 m).
As well as dynamic and consumption indicators and, ending with a lot of "smart" systems that have one goal - that the Skoda Kodiaq was roomy without sacrificing comfort, economical without sacrificing reliability, available without compromising quality indicators. And finally, a technique capable of overcoming various obstacles.
| Platform | Modular MQB |
| Dimensions (edit) | Length - 4697 mm Width - 1882 mm Height - 1676 mm Wheelbase - 2791 mm Luggage compartment volume in 5-seater modification - 720/2065 l Luggage compartment volume in 7-seater modification - 270/630/2005 l The volume of compartments for hand luggage in the cabin is about 30 liters Clearance - 187 (188) mm Front track - 1586 mm |
| Number of seats in the cabin | 3 rows of seating for 5 or 7 people (including the driver) depending on equipment |
| "Smart solutions"(Simply Clever) | - magnetic flashlight in the trunk; - ice scraper in the lid fuel tank; - umbrellas in the front doors; - recessed cup holders; - sleeping set for rear passengers; - Child safety lock for rear doors and windows; - speakerphone microphone for comfortable communication of passengers of the first and third row of seats; |
| Useful functions and systems | - contactless opening of the trunk; - electrically folding hitch; - adaptive cruise control; - Columbus multimedia system with ample opportunities for synchronization with a smartphone; - navigator with the ability to download Google Earth; - 360 degree video review system; - warning system about the risk of collision with a pedestrian; - "Start-stop" system; - energy recovery system; - cylinder decontamination system; - Snow Off-road winter mode. |
All this taken together, and is probably all that characterizes a truly family car.
Engines
Concerning power plants Skoda Kodiak, or as it is also called Kodiak, are two versions of a four-cylinder engine with different volumetric parameters, either 1.395 or 1.984 liters.
These volumetric performance characteristics are usually rounded off and in the designation they are indicated, for example, if for a gasoline turbo engine, then 1.4 sti, and if we mean a turbodiesel, then 2.0 tdi.
Concerning gasoline engines, then the fuel for them is gasoline at least 95 octane.
The motors can be adapted with either 6-speed mechanical or robotic dsg boxes PP, which have both 6 and 7 speed modes.
The crossover clutch can be of two types: in its cheapest configuration it is a single-disc clutch with a hydraulic drive, in the road - a double-disc clutch with electro hydraulics.
Gasoline
It should be noted that both 7 and 5 seaters are produced, as well as all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions of crossovers, so they have their own power plant configurations. There are 5 modifications of gasoline engines in total.
Moreover, 4 of them have a working volume of 1.4, and one modification - 2.0 liters.
Power parameters are 125, 150, and 180 hp. Expressways maximum parameters crossovers that are provided by these powers are in the range from 190 to 206 km. in hour. At the same time, a gasoline consumption of 6 liters corresponds to a 125-horsepower engine, and 7.3 - this is a consumption per hundred of a 180-horsepower engine.
| Engine | 1.4 TSI | 1.4 TSI ACT 4 × 4 | 1.4 TSI ACT DSG | 1.4 TSI 4 × 4 DSG | 2.0 TSI 4 × 4 DSG |
| Volume (cm 3) | 1395 | 1395 | 1395 | 1395 | 1984 |
| Cylinders / valves | 4/4 | 4/4 | 4/4 | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Power (hp) | 125 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 180 |
| Torque (Nm / min) | 200 / 1400-4000 | 250 / 1500-3500 | 250 / 1500-3500 | 250 / 1500-3500 | 320 / 1400-3940 |
| Transmission | MKPP-6 | MKPP-6 | DSG-6 | DSG-6 | DSG-7 |
| Maximum speed (km / h) | 190 (189*) | 197 | 198 (197*) | 194 (193*) | 206 (205*) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km / h (s) | 10.7 (10.9*) | 9.8 (9.9*) | 9.4 (9.4*) | 9.7 (9.9*) | 7.8 (8.0*) |
| Fuel consumption (l / 100 km) | 6.0 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1527 (1570*) | 1615 (1653*) | 1551 (1594*) | 1625 (1662*) | 1707 (1744*) |
| Maximum weight (kg) * | 1600 | 2000 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 (2000) |
1.4 tsi As for those engines where ACT is indicated in their designations, this means that in the case when the load decreases, half of the cylinders are turned off.
Diesel
As for the diesel configurations of the Skoda Kodiaq, there are one fewer of them than the gasoline ones and there are 4 modifications of turbodiesels, with the same volume of 2.0 tdi. Three of them have a capacity of 150 horses, and one has 180.
2.0 TDI | Engine | 2.0 TDI DSG | 2.0 TDI 4 × 4 | 2.0 TDI DSG 4 × 4 | 2.0 TDI DSG 4 × 4 |
| Volume (cm 3) | 1968 | 1968 | 1968 | 1968 |
| Cylinders / valves | 4/4 | 4/4 | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Power (hp) | 150 | 150 | 150 | 190 |
| Torque (Nm / min) | 340 / 1750-3000 | 340 / 1750-3000 | 340 / 1750-3000 | 400 / 1750-3250 |
| Transmission | DSG-6 | MKPP-6 | DSG-7 | DSG-7 |
| Maximum speed (km / h) | 199 (198*) | 196 (195*) | 194 (192*) | 210 (209*) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km / h (s) | 9.9 (9.8*) | 9.6 (9.8*) | 10.0 (10.2*) | 8.6 (8.8*) |
| Fuel consumption (l / 100 km) | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1677 (1714*) | 1714 (1751*) | 1752 (1789*) | 1761 (1798*) |
| Maximum weight (kg) * | 2000 | 2000 (-) | 2500 (2000*) | 2500 (2000*) |
They are adapted from the gearbox - two are equipped with a dsg-7 and one each with a dsg-6, as well as with a manual transmission. Diesel engines provide maximum speed parameters from 194 to 2010 km per hour, dynamics - from 8.6 to 10 seconds of acceleration to hundreds. Average fuel consumption ranges from 5.0 to 5.7 liters. diesel fuel.
dimensions
The body of the Skoda Kodiak has a predecessor in its architecture - it is the MQB platform, with the consent of the Germans from their second generation Tiguan.
As already noted, the crossover has quite impressive dimensions of 4, 697 m long, 1,882 - width and height, which reaches the height of an average man of 1.676 meters.
The wheelbase or distance measured between the front and rear axles is 2.791 m.
However, the most important overall parameters, as well as the volume of the luggage compartment for different positions of the 7- and 5-seater cabin configurations, are collected in the table:
Complete set
2018 for Russians who decided to change their car for a new Skoda Kodiak will be significant in terms of the fact that three versions of an SUV are planned to be released on the Skoda Nizhny Novgorod conveyor in the first quarter, taking into account the wishes of our brother, a car enthusiast.
If at first it was decided in Nizhny Novgorod to assemble Kodiaq of three complete sets, such as:
- Ambition Plus;
- Skaut;
- Style Plus.
However, quite recently the Czechs "in connection with numerous wishes" slightly changed their initial intentions, including in the list a complete set in the form of a front-wheel SUV with a 125-horsepower engine, and a gearbox, which has a minimum, and therefore more affordable cost. Somewhere it will cost in the range of 1 million 500 thousand in our wooden currency.
Price and its dependence
For an example of how the price depends on the configuration, we present data from the ŠKODA KODIAQ official website for the Russian consumer.
Prices are valid from January 1, 2018. There is no 125-horsepower front-wheel drive in these prices, as well as the Scout version of the Kodiak, but the general pricing trend can be traced, and there is nothing paradoxical in it - the larger and cooler the options, the higher the price:
If you look closely at the price tags, you will notice that where the maximum prices for Ambition Plus end, then the next step is the minimum - for Style Plus.
Moreover, if in the configurations of the first model they have a range from 2 million 17 thousand and up to 2 million 320 thousand, then in the second - from a minimum of 2 million 326 thousand to a maximum of 2 million 580 thousand.
The list of smart options and solutions of the "Simply Smart" Kodiak can be continued with a separate, by no means exhaustive list:
- opening the trunk in a contactless way;
- equipping the second and third row of passengers with microphones for their communication with each other;
- fully circular video review;
- function of warning about the danger of collision with a person;
- winter off-road mode;
- and much more, up to systems such as energy recovery or cylinder deactivation, popularly called blowdown.
On the day when all the schoolchildren went to school on the first day, September 1, 2016, a car company from the Czech Republic, in the German city of Berlin, officially demonstrated its new mid-size SUV Skoda Kodiak. The car was publicly presented in October at the stand of the International Paris Motor Show.
The car received this name in honor of one of the species of brown bears. The brand new crossover has occupied a niche one step higher than the Yeti and was able to declare itself catchy appearance and huge interior space, and was also able to get 5 turbocharged power units. The entire Skoda model range.
Exterior
Appearance of a brand new Czech crossover Skoda Kodiak 2016, was performed in a strict manner, but this did not negatively affect its style and originality. The design staff of Skoda did not deviate far from the very initial lines and proportions that were laid down in the VisionS concept car, so the production model turned out to be extremely close to the prototype.
The front of the novelty stands out, albeit not very large, but a noticeable radiator grille, where there are double vertical slats that form a three-dimensional effect. Narrow headlamps attached from the sides, complemented by bright LED strips running lights and located slightly below the individual compact light blocks.
The massive "mouth" of the air intake has spread over the entire width of the bumper, which adds some solidity and reliability to the car. The car itself has body overhangs, in front this figure is 898 mm, and 1,009 mm behind. There is also a sloping roofline, a compact rear end and square wheel arches that can accommodate 17- to 19-inch alloy rollers.
The appearance of the wheels was designed specifically for the Kodiaq model. The standard version has standard exterior rear-view mirrors and door handles. The bonnet, together with the body panels, side doors, captivate with its simplicity of lines and at the same time elegance of forms.
Stylish roof rails perfectly complement the design of the car, although they do not stand out much. There are beautiful stampings on the doors, so the car cannot be called boring. The back of the Skoda Kodiak attracts by the presence of faceted, like pieces of rock crystal, rear lights having a C-shaped configuration.
According to the assurances of some sources, LED filling on the taillights will already be installed even in the basic configuration of the car. In addition to the optics, we can note the presence of an impressive rectangular tailgate, which provides easy access to the trunk, and a rear bumper, which has received a simple shape. The rear door has a rather unusual shape, because it is "cut" by narrow headlights.
Interior
The development department decided to complete the new car as tightly as possible. But strongly on pricing policy this was not reflected, because the price is quite affordable, especially if you compare the car with classmates. And it seems that such a decision has found success. Looking at the interior of the Kodiak 2017-2018, you feel German pedantry. The interior decoration was carried out in a strict style.
A comfortable dashboard and a pleasant-to-touch steering wheel with a heating function were placed in front of the driver. Various controls with various functions are located logically, intuitively and side by side, there are no complaints about the assembly at all. The interior was finished with high quality materials.
Front seats have good lateral support. Both in the base and for additional money, the car has various technical innovations that make the use of the crossover more convenient, pleasant, easy and safe. There will be various options for entertainment systems to choose from, where there is a touchscreen display, in which control of the navigation system, wireless communications, all-round cameras and other options is available.
In addition to the basic audio system, you can also put expensive Canton acoustics, which comes with 10 speakers, the total power of which is 575 watts. In addition to everything, you can set the presence of 2 or 3-zone climate control, electric seat adjustments installed in front with the option of memory, ventilation and heating, electronic assistants for transporting a trailer, various security systems, adaptive cruise control, control systems for road signs and controlling the level of driver fatigue.
The Czech-made car also has an electromechanical parking brake. Skoda interior Kodiak 2017-2018 came out really big. For example, the width of the passenger compartment at the front at elbow level is 1,527 mm, at the rear this figure is 1,510 mm. In length, the passenger compartment reaches 1,793 mm (two front rows).
It is interesting that the seats in the third row are designed not only for the transportation of children, as in most 7-seater crossovers, but also for adult passengers. And it will be quite comfortable for them to sit there. Spacious salon the Skoda Kodiak 2017-2018 car, according to the manufacturer's goals, should have all the trump cards that its competitors do not have.
The interior architecture was laconic, ergonomics at a high level. The number of control parts on the center console has been minimized, and all of them are grouped into convenient blocks. The front panel attracts attention with four vertical ventilation system vents, a couple of which surround the display of the main multimedia system.
You can choose between several types of head units, which differ in screen sizes - this is either 6.5 or 8 inches, as well as functionality. Available technologies include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLinkTM. The option for a navigation system will appear subject to the installation of Amundsen and Columbus infotainment systems, for which you will need to pay extra.
In addition to everything, you can install an inductive charger for smartphones PhoneBox, an LTE module, a Wi-Fi hotspot in the car. The volume of the luggage compartment of the Skoda Kodiak is equal to a solid 720 liters, provided the rear two seats are folded. It will not be superfluous to note that the 2nd row of seats can move in the horizontal direction by 18 cm.
If you fold it down too, the result is a luggage compartment with 2,065 liters of storage space. According to company representatives, the maximum length of the transported cargo is 2.8 meters, which is very impressive.
Therefore, the luggage compartment of the Skoda Kodiak 2017-2018 is actually huge, like the interior itself. As a separate option, you can install the function of opening the luggage compartment with a swing of the foot in the area of the rear bumper.
Specifications
Power unit
For Skoda Kodiak 2017-2018, an abundance of power units is provided. The first is the "least efficient" petrol 1.4-liter engine TFI EA211, with a lightweight aluminum cylinder block. It provides for the presence of a turbine, optimized direct injection and a 16-valve structure of the gas distribution mechanism. It can be set at two levels of "pumping", these are 125 and 150 horses.
The younger version works with an uncontested 6-speed mechanical box gearshift and front-wheel drive. The senior motor is synchronized with a 6-band DSG "robot" and an all-wheel drive system. Such armament allows the crossover to reach the 100 km / h mark in 9.4 - 10.7 seconds, and maximum speed at the level of 190-198 km / h. The consumption of these motors is no more than 6.0 - 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers in mixed mode.
Next comes the gasoline power unit TSI 2.0-liter with an exhaust manifold built into the aluminum block of cylinders, combined power supply, a turbine and phase shifters for 2 camshafts... It already produces about 180 horsepower.
It transfers torque to the wheels through a 7-speed DSG and an all-wheel drive system. 7.8 seconds, this is exactly how long the car will need to reach the 100 km / h mark, and the top speed will be 206 km / h. It consumes about 7.3 liters of gasoline on the combined cycle.
Diesel engine There are diesel engine... For example, a 2.0-liter direct-fueled turbocharged Common rail and a gas distribution mechanism for 16 valves. The starting version develops 150 horses, and the more powerful variation 190. The 150-horsepower engine is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, or a 7-band "robot" with front or all-wheel drive. 190-strong model already comes only with automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.
Its maximum speed will be at the level of 194 - 210 km / h. The first hundred will be reached in 8.6 - 10.0 seconds. Consumption diesel fuel will range from 5 - 5.7 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle. There is an energy recovery system and a Start / Stop function.
Transmission
The all-wheel drive system is implemented on the Kodiak according to the standard crossover scheme - it supplies power to rear wheels Haldex hydraulic multi-disc clutch of the 5th generation with electronic control. When conditions are favorable, 100% of the torque goes to the front, and when the situation on the road changes, traction will be automatically distributed between the axles.
Despite the fact that the car has an all-wheel drive system and has a fairly decent ground clearance, off-road performance cars are not the best plan. For example, the angles of entry and exit for a Czech crossover are no more than 22 and 23 degrees.
Chassis
The base for the Skoda Kodiak is a front-wheel drive base MQB and independent suspension on all axles, where McPherson struts are in front, and a 4-link system with lateral stabilizers "in a circle" at the rear. The maximum version of the novelty has an adaptive suspension Dynamic Classis Control with several functional variations - Normal, Sport and Comfort (and all-wheel drive versions also have an off-road mode). An abundance of high-strength steel grades have been introduced into the bodywork of the crossover.
Steering
The vehicle is steered using a progressive electric power steering. The braking system works with disc brakes on all wheels, where the front ones have a ventilation function. There is also a wide range of electronic lotions, such as ABS, EBD and BAS.
| Modifications | engine's type |
Engine volume |
Power | Transmission |
Acceleration to 100 km / h, s. | Max speed km / h |
| Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI MT | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 125 h.p. | Mechanical 6st. | 10.7 | 190 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI DSG 150 hp | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 150 h.p. | Automatic machine 6st. | 9.4 | 198 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI MT 4 × 4 150 hp | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 150 h.p. | Mechanical 6st. | 9.8 | 197 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 1.4 TSI DSG 4 × 4 150 hp | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 150 h.p. | Automatic machine 6st. | 9.7 | 194 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG 4 × 4 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 180 h.p. | Automatic machine 7st. | 7.8 | 206 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI DSG | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 150 h.p. | Automatic machine 7st. | 9.9 | 199 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI MT 4 × 4 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 150 h.p. | Mechanical 6st. | 9.6 | 196 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI DSG 4 × 4 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 150 h.p. | Automatic machine 7st. | 10.0 | 194 |
| Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI DSG 4 × 4 190 hp | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 190 h.p. | Automatic machine 7st. | 8.6 | 210 |
Dimensions (edit)
The Czech new crossover Skoda Kodiak 2017-2018 has a length of 4,697 mm, a width of 1,882 mm (together with mirrors 2,087 mm), and a height of 1,676 mm. The wheelbase is at 2 791 mm. The ride height will be 190 mm. According to the assurances of the manufacturers, the coefficient of aerodynamic resistance of the novelty will be only 0.33 Cx.
Weighs Skoda body Kodiak 2017-2018 in running order, depending on which motor, gearbox, drive type and whether there will be auxiliary equipment, from 1 452 kg - 1640 kg. The car can tow a trailer, full mass which does not exceed 2,500 kg.
Options and prices
The implementation of the new Czech crossover with a German bias Skoda Kodiak 2017-2018 in the Russian Federation will begin in the summer of next 2017, but more exact dates and the cost, together with the complete sets, have not been specified yet. After a while (not earlier than 2018), the assembly of the machine can be adjusted at the plant in Nizhny Novgorod.
As an optional equipment for the car, the presence of LED optics, a heated steering wheel, an electric drive for the rear tailgate, a panoramic roof with a sunroof, an all-round visibility function and an automatic braking system in front of an obstacle is available.
There are several control electronics modes - Normal, Eco and Individual, and for models with four-wheel drive, Snow is added. On top of that, it is possible to install a separate button to activate special off-road settings for the functioning of the motor, gearbox, brake system and chassis.
The basic equipment comes with six airbags, a multimedia complex with a 6.5-inch display, air conditioning, electric windows, alloy wheels wheels, audio system, LED daytime running lights and taillights, ABS, EBD, ESP, BAS and others.
The top trim levels will have sports seats, all-round visibility cameras, a more advanced infotainment system, LED headlights, road sign recognition, an automatic braking system, an automatic valet parking and a bunch of other modern chips.
| Equipment | Price |
| 1.4 TSI (125 HP) Active MT6 | 1 339 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Active DSG6 | 1 480 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Active 4WD MT6 | 1 505 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (125 HP) Ambition MT6 | 1 512 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Active 4WD DSG6 | 1 545 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Ambition DSG6 | 1 603 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Ambition 4WD MT6 | 1 628 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Ambition 4WD DSG6 | 1 668 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Style DSG6 | 1 769 000 |
| 2.0 TDI (150 HP) Ambition 4WD DSG7 | 1 783 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Style 4WD MT6 | 1 794 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Style 4WD DSG6 | 1 834 000 |
| 2.0 TSI (180 HP) Ambition 4WD DSG7 | 1 848 000 |
| 2.0 TDI (150 HP) Style 4WD DSG7 | 1 949 000 |
| 2.0 TSI (180 HP) Style 4WD DSG7 | 2 014 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Sportline 4WD DSG6 | 2 228 000 |
| 1.4 TSI (150 HP) Scout 4WD DSG6 | 2 254 000 |
| 2.0 TDI (150 HP) Scout 4WD DSG7 | 2 518 000 |
| 2.0 TDI (150 HP) Sportline 4WD DSG7 | 2 530 000 |
| 2.0 TSI (180 HP) Sportline 4WD DSG7 | 2 575 000 |
| 2.0 TSI (180 HP) Scout 4WD DSG7 | 2 564 000 |
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the car
- New, attractive appearance;
- Large air intake;
- Massive radiator grill;
- Good front and rear optics;
- Availability of LED lighting;
- Acceptable ground clearance;
- Large wheel arches with equally large alloy rims with an original design;
- Beautiful stampings on the doors and hood;
- High quality and stylish interior;
- Good materials and build level;
- Convenient instrument panel;
- There is a display for controlling many functions of the machine;
- Comfortable front seats with good lateral support;
- Lots of free space;
- It is comfortable to sit on the back sofa and there is an abundance of free space;
- Large luggage compartment, which can be further expanded;
- All-wheel drive system (option);
- Various assistants;
- Decent level of security;
- Powerful powertrains;
- Low fuel consumption;
- Relatively low price;
- German quality;
- Even a couple of adult passengers can sit in the third row.
Cons of the car
- The car is still far from being off-road;
- Not the most powerful motors;
- The three of us are not so comfortable to sit;
- Average ride height.
Summing up
Summing up the results of the Skoda Kodiaq 2017-2018, it is clear that without the Germans, it still could not do. Although the car is not as expensive as, say, Volkswagen or BMW. The Czech crossover has received a pleasant, modern and stylish appearance that will allow it to differ in the traffic flow. The design staff did a great job, there is nothing superfluous, and the car did not turn out to be too overloaded.
The front part flaunts its optics, massive grille and air intake. On the side, you can find large wheel arches with equally massive alloy wheels, the design of which was developed especially for the Kodiak. The rear part has nothing supernatural, except for the unusual lamps of the lanterns. Small overhangs to face the crossover.
You will not find refinement and luxury inside the car, but everything is of high quality, pleasant and in its place. The fit is decent. I was pleasantly surprised by the convenient dashboard and the center console, which has a color screen. Everything is simple, but in its place and intuitive. The front seats are quite comfortable and have good lateral support.
There is a lot of free space in the second row and three people can sit there, but people sitting on the sides will feel more comfort. The third row can even accommodate a couple of adults. Luggage compartment has a good supply of volume, which, if necessary, can be increased by folding the third row, and the backs of the second row of seats.
Powertrains, although not the same as sports cars, but they perform their tasks well and the almost 2-ton car briskly moves on the road. It is worth noting the low fuel consumption. The all-wheel drive system will make you feel more confident on the road, especially when its quality suffers.
The company has not forgotten about the implementation of various systems and assistants that help the driver to control the car. In its confident place, ensuring the proper level of safety not only for the driver, but also for the passengers sitting next to him. Even the basic equipment has a decent list of options, which is very appropriate. I would like to hope that this crossover Skoda Kodiak 2017-2018 will be able to win the hearts of fans and compete with other classmates.
Skoda Kodiaq photo
The car, named after one of the types of brown bears, took its place one step above the "Yeti", declaring itself with a catchy appearance and large interior space, and also received five variants of turbocharged engines.
The Czech car manufacturer Skoda held a preliminary presentation of the mid-size off-road vehicle “Kodiaq” on September 1, 2016 (in Berlin), and its official debut took place in October (at the stands of the International Paris Auto Show).
In Europe, this crossover literally immediately after its debut began "conquering the wallets of motorists", but it only reached Russia in June 2017 (initially these were Czech-assembled cars, but by the spring of 2018 production was launched in Nizhny Novgorod).
The appearance of the Skoda Kodiaq is made based on the concept "Vision S" (demonstrated to the public in March 2016 at the bridegroom in Geneva) - a tightly knocked down car with angular predatory outlines and muscular forms looks fresh, attractive and dynamic.
Among modern crossovers, "Kodiak" will definitely not get lost thanks to interesting design solutions - squinted "two-story" optics, expressive strokes of stampings, "chubby" bumpers, powerful rounded-square wheel arches and acute-angled taillights.
"Kodiak" is a representative of the medium-sized class: its length fits into 4697 mm, height - 1655 mm, width - 1882 mm. Between the wheelsets of the five-door there is a 2791 mm base, and its ground clearance has 194 mm. In the "stowed" state, the car weighs from 1527 to 1761 kg, depending on the version. By default, the off-road vehicle rests on the road with 17-inch wheels, and optionally available "rollers" with dimensions of 18 and 19 inches.
Inside, the Skoda Kodiaq demonstrates a modern and attractive, but more conservative design compared to the exterior, impeccable German ergonomics and high-quality (in some places even close to "premium") finishing materials.
There is simply nothing to reproach the crossover in the cabin for - a multifunctional steering wheel with a raised rim, a laconic instrument panel with a display on-board computer between the dials and the "dumbbell" front panel with an inclined center console, decorated with a 6.5 to 8 "color screen and a stylish climate control unit.
By default, the “Kodiak” decoration is five-seater with comfortable front seats with widely spaced side bolsters and adjustments in solid ranges, and a welcoming rear sofa with adjustment in the longitudinal direction.
The riders of the first and second rows of seats are provided with royal space on all fronts, but the optional "gallery" is suitable only for children (adults, even of small stature, will feel constrained).
In terms of trunk volume, "Kodiak" claims to be one of the best in the class: in a seven-seater configuration, 270 liters of luggage fits into the "hold", and in a five-seater one - 720 liters. If you leave only two on board, then the capacity of the car's cargo compartment increases to a decent 2065 liters, and you get an absolutely flat area.
For the Skoda Kodiaq, a wide range of four-cylinder power plants, familiar from other models of the Volkswagen AG concern, has been prepared:
- Less "capable" versions of the SUV are assigned gasoline engine TSI EA211 series 1.4 liter with lightweight aluminum cylinder block, turbocharger, optimized direct injection and 16-valve timing. It is available in two levels of "pumping": 125 Horse power at 5000-6000 rpm and 200 Nm of peak thrust at 1400-4000 rpm or 150 "mares" at 5000-6000 rpm and 250 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm. In the "junior" version, the "four" is combined exclusively with 6-speed "mechanics" and front-wheel drive, and in the "senior" - also with a 6-band "robot" DSG and all-wheel drive transmission. With such "weapons" the crossover accelerates to "hundreds" after 9.4-10.7 seconds, is able to squeeze out 190-198 km / h and "destroys" no more than 6-7.1 liters of fuel in the "highway / city" cycle.
- The head of the petrol range is the 2.0-liter TSI unit with an exhaust manifold integrated into the aluminum cylinder block, combined power supply, turbocharging and phase shifters on two camshafts, generating 180 "stallions" at 3900-6000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque at 1400-3940 rpm minute. In conjunction with a 7-speed DSG and all-wheel drive, it "shoots" the car up to 100 km / h in 7.8 seconds, provides it with 206 km / h peak capabilities and "eats" 7.3 liters of fuel in combined mode.
- Diesel modifications of "Kodiak" are driven by a 2.0-liter TDI engine with a turbocharger, direct power supply to Common Rail and a 16-valve timing belt. Its potential is 150 "horses" at 3500-4000 rpm and 340 Nm of available thrust at 1750-3000 rpm, or 190 horsepower and 400 Nm at similar rpm. In the first case, the diesel engine mates with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-band "robot" and front or all-wheel drive, and in the second - exclusively with an "automatic" transmission and four drive wheels. Such a "Czech" is gaining maximum 194-210 km / h, coping with the first "hundred" in 8.6-10 seconds, and consumes from 5 to 5.7 liters of "diesel" in mixed conditions.
The all-wheel drive on the Skoda Kodiaq is implemented according to a typical crossover scheme - the Haldex hydraulic multi-plate clutch of the fifth embodiment with electronic control is responsible for supplying power to the rear axle wheels. Under normal conditions, the front wheels spend 100% of the moment, and depending on the road conditions, the thrust is automatically distributed between the axles. Despite the presence of all-wheel drive versions and quite a decent ground clearance, the off-road capabilities of the car leave much to be desired - for example, the angles of entry and exit, respectively, do not exceed 22 and 23 degrees.
The base for the Skoda Kodiaq is a modular front-wheel drive platform MQB with an independent chassis on both axles: McPherson struts are involved in the front, and a four-link system in the rear (there are transverse stabilizers "in a circle"). In the "maximum" versions, the five-door "flaunts" the adaptive suspension Dynamic Chassis Control with several operating options - Normal, Sport and Comfort (in all-wheel drive versions - also off-road mode). High-strength steel grades are abundantly used in the body structure of the SUV.
By default, the steering complex of the "Czech" is supplemented with an electric amplifier with progressive characteristics, and its brake complex is formed by disc brakes of four wheels (with front ventilation) and a wide range of electronic "gadgets" (ABS, EBD, BAS and others).
On Russian market Skoda Kodiaq in 2018 is offered in three trim levels to choose from - "Active", "Ambition" and "Style":
A basic car with a 125-horsepower engine and "mechanics" costs at least 1,339,000 rubles, a version with a 150-horsepower unit and a "robot" will cost from 1,480,000 rubles, and you can't buy an all-wheel drive version for less than 1,505,000 rubles.
Nominally, the SUV has: four airbags, power windows for all doors, a media center with a touch screen, heated front seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, ABS, ESP, dual-zone "climate", the ERA-GLONASS system, a radio tape recorder with eight speakers and some other modern equipment ...
A crossover in the "Ambition" configuration is sold at a price of 1,512,000 rubles, and for the "top-end" modification you will need to pay at least 1,769,000 rubles.
The most "sophisticated" car "flaunts": nine airbags, combined trim, front and rear parking sensors, keyless engine start, LED headlights, 18-inch "rollers", a rear view camera, a more advanced infotainment system, distance control function and other "bells and whistles".
