With a length of 4.70 m, up to seven seats and the largest boot within its class, the Škoda KODIAQ is the Czech car manufacturer’s first large SUV. From early 2017, Škoda’s latest model will present itself marking the beginning of brand’s extensive SUV campaign.
«With the Škoda KODIAQ, we are striking out in a new direction and opening up new markets», says ŠKODA CEO Bernhard Maier. «With our first large SUV, we are conquering a new segment for the brand – and new customer groups. Our new addition to the Škoda model range is truly as strong as a bear: it makes the brand even more attractive thanks to its concept, striking design and as the first Škoda that has the option of always being online, thereby offering more comfort, safety and real-time information.
The brand transfers its new design language into the SUV segment with a design that reflects the car’s versatile character: the KODIAQ features a bold interplay of elegant lines, sporty contours and robustness, which make it easily recognisable.
All of the SUV’s lines are clear, precise and clean-cut – this applies in particular to the distinctive, highly recessed shoulder line. Double horizontal lines on the front symbolise protection and strength. The wide, three-dimensional radiator grille is striking and conveys the robust character. The narrow, raked headlights, which flow seamlessly into the radiator grille, give the KODIAQ a distinctive appearance.
Škoda’s Head of Design, Jozef Kabaň, and his team were inspired by traditional Czech crystal glass art, which is also reflected in the effective interplay of light and shade on the SUV’s highly contoured surfaces. In the side view, the long wheelbase and short overhangs point to the large interior. The wheel arches are slightly angular – a key element of brand’s SUV design language.
The large SUV’s interior is also protective and robust. The crisp exterior design carries on into the interior: the double lines – with their three-dimensional appearance – also feature on the instrument panel. The interior is characterised by bold vertical elements, such as the four large air vents. The large display splits the instrument panel into two equal sections for the driver and passenger.
With a volume of 720 to 2,065 l (with the rear seats folded down), the KODIAQ offers the largest boot within its class. If the optional folding passenger seat is chosen, the SUV can transport items up to 2.80 m long. An electrically operated tailgate is available as an option, and can – as an additional optional extra – also be opened and closed using foot gesture command or a button in the interior.
