Spec and space: Skoda repeats its winning formula in first SUV

By Gerry Murphy

Škoda’s new large SUV, the Kodiaq has made its world premiere in Berlin.

The new Škoda Kodiaq starts the brand’s extensive SUV offensive and the impressive production combining film, music and dance choreography excited not only the approximately 800 guests attending the event, but also thousands following the world premiere online via live stream and on social media.

With 4.70m in length, up to seven seats and the biggest boot space in its class the Škoda Kodiaq is the first large SUV from the Czech car manufacturer.

Škoda’s newest model, which will reach Irish shores in February 2017, highlights all the strengths of the brand: design full of character and an exceptional offer of space, practical intelligence and innovative technologies usually found only in higher-end cars.

When the Škoda Kodiaq launches at the beginning of 2017, there will be a choice of five engines: two TDIs and three TSIs.

The most powerful petrol engine, the 2.0-litre TSI, provides dynamic driving performance with a power output of 132 kW (180 PS); it works just as efficiently as a lower capacity powertrain thanks to a newly developed combustion process.

The high proportion of high-strength steel in the body makes the Škoda Kodiaq unusually lightweight – another important factor in its efficiency.