The original seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq was one of the Czech brand’s best-selling models with over 12,000 vehicles delivered to Irish families since 2017.
The new Kodiaq recently arrived in Irish showrooms and is even bigger, with an increased length of 610mm and extended wheelbase of 100mm permitting an additional 75 litres of luggage capacity, compared to the outgoing model.
From the exterior the new generation Kodiaq demonstrates a new modern solid design language with a protruding grille, while new technologies and materials are featured in the expansive interior.
A familiar engine line-up is offered with two 2.0 TDI, HVO compatible diesels with 110 kW (150 hp ) and 142 kW (193 hp ) power outputs, the later mated to 4x4 all-wheel-drive transmission.
For the first time Skoda has introduced Plug-In-Hybrid technology to the Kodiaq line up in the form of the Kodiaq iV. The plug-in-hybrid powertrain for the Kodiaq iV offers a combined system output of 150 kW (204 hp ) delivered through a front wheel drive arrangement.
The Kodiaq iV is offered exclusively as a five-seat SUV with 745 litres of luggage capacity. An all-electric range of more than 100km (WLTP ) can be achieved thanks to a giant 25.7kWh battery, that can be charged using DC power up to 50kW (10-80% ) in just 25 minutes. For hybrid driving a 1.5 TSI petrol engine works in tandem with the electric motor.
The Kodiaq iV PHEV is available to order now priced from €57,890 for the 'Selecton' version featuring am electric tail gate, LED lights and 18-inch alloy wheels. The 'Selection+' specification adds 19-inch alloy wheels, leather interior and matrix LED headlights from €63,290.
