Car "Skoda Kodiak": features, bundling, comparison with competitors and feedback

"Skoda" is a very popular brand of cars in Russia. And if earlier this manufacturer produced only sedans and liftbacks, now the Czechs decided to head the niche of crossovers. So, meet - "Skoda Kodiak." Technical specifications, bundling, prices and other useful information - later in this article.

Design

The car has a bright and memorable appearance. Optics with lines of navigation lights deserve special attention. A little lower are the fog lamps - also slightly darker than usual. The bumper has wide "nostrils" of air intake. The radiator grille has similar features to Rapid, but lacks chromium. The hood is very embossed, like the wheel arches. The car has a dynamic style that will not become obsolete for the next 5-7 years - note the reviews. And if the front of the car resembles the British "Range Rover SVR", then the rear are similar to the German BMW X5. Nevertheless, it can not be said that the Czechs stole the idea of design from other manufacturers. The appearance of "Skoda Kodiak", in comparison with competitors (and this is "Tiguan, X-Trail" and "Santa Fe"), deserves respect. After all, at a low cost, the buyer gets a car that looks like a premium class. There is no hint at the budget, as in the French "Renault Coleos." Every detail is worked out to the smallest detail. In this regard, "Skoda" well wiped its competitors. The crossover is uniquely distinguished in the general flow, even in the usual, black color.

"Skoda Kodiak" - clearance characteristics, dimensions

The machine has dimensions for the medium-sized crossover. So, its length is 4.7 meters, height - 1.65 meters, width - 1.88 meters. The ground clearance on standard 18-inch wheels is almost 20 centimeters. This is a very good indicator - note the reviews. The "Skoda Kodiak" characteristics of patency at a decent level. In comparison with competitors (for example, "Nissan X-Trail"), the car more confidently copes with the sandy surface. Excellent car behaves on the swamp. Still, the "Kodiak" has the roots of a real SUV.

Specifications

For Russian consumers, there are three power plants. The basic is the gasoline engine of the TSI family of 1.4 liters. What features does this "Skoda Kodiak" have? The maximum power of the crossover with this engine is 125 horsepower. The twisting moment - 250 Nanometers. It is available in the range from 1500 to 3500 revolutions. As for transmissions, this power unit is equipped with a mechanical box for six steps. All-wheel drive versions 1.4 will be equipped with a robotic DSG box with the same number of gears. What does this "Skoda Kodiak" (2017) have characteristics of dynamics? Despite such a small amount, this engine has very good performance. So, acceleration to a hundred takes 9 and a half seconds. The maximum speed is 190 km / h. As for fuel consumption, in a mixed cycle it does not exceed 7 liters.

Version with 2.0 TSI

Also the car is completed with the two-liter petrol motor with the combined power supply and a turbo-supercharging. What are the "Skoda Kodiak" (2017) specifications? The maximum power of a two-liter crossover is 180 horsepower. The peak torque is 320 Nm. It is available in the range of 1.4 to 4 thousand revolutions. As a transmission, a seven-stage robotic box is used here. With it, the crossover accelerates to a hundred in 7.8 seconds. Such successful indicators were achieved thanks to not only the turbo, but also phase shifters on two camshafts. The maximum speed of a two-liter crossover is 206 kilometers per hour. What does the Skoda Codiac have? In terms of fuel consumption, this unit is very economical. For a hundred, it consumes 7.3 liters of fuel in a mixed cycle of operation.

Diesel "Kodiak"

For some reason, many manufacturers are afraid to supply these engines to the Russian market. However, Skoda made an exception. So, for the Russian market a two-liter TDI-series with a Common-Rail injection system and a turbocharger is envisaged. The maximum power of this engine is 190 horsepower. Torque is available from 1.7 thousand revolutions and is 400 Nm. As the test drive showed, the TDI engine is the most stringent in the line. What does this "Skoda Kodiak" have characteristics of dynamics? Acceleration to a hundred takes from 8.6 to 10 seconds. It depends on the installed gearbox. And the diesel "Skoda" can be put as a six-speed mechanic, and a seven-band robot. The maximum speed is 194 and 210 kilometers per hour for the first and second transmissions respectively. In terms of fuel consumption, the TDI engine is the most economical. For a hundred, it consumes from five to six liters of fuel, depending on the operating conditions (city or route).

Prices and complete sets

In the Russian market, the crossover is presented in two trim levels, among which the base Ambition Plus costs from two million rubles. This price includes the following list of options:

• Front and side airbags in a total of 6 pcs.
• Electric windows for all doors.
• Heated seats.
• Separate climate control.
• Monitoring system for blind areas.
• Cruise control.
• Multi-wheel.
• LED optics.
• Fabric upholstery.
• Keyless access.
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• Electric heating of steering wheel, seats and windshield.
• 17-inch wheels.

It is worth noting that this price includes only a 1.4-liter engine and a manual transmission. The version with a two-liter diesel engine will cost 309 thousand rubles more. As for the maximum configuration of "Style Plus", it is available at a price of 2 million 315 thousand rubles. This price includes:

• Airbags in a total of 9 pcs.
• Three-zone climate control.
• Leather upholstery.
• Cameras with a circular view.
• Branded audio system Canton.
• Electric trunk lid and driver's seat.
• Automatic parking system.
• 18-inch wheels.

As an option, the car can be equipped with a third row of seats and a system for selecting driving modes. It should be noted that the volume of the luggage compartment in the seven-seat crossover is only 270 liters. But in the five-seat "Kodiak" it can already accommodate up to 720 liters of luggage. At the same time in the "base" there is a function of folding the seat backs. The volume of the trunk can be increased to an unthinkable two thousand liters.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the "Skoda Kodiak" features, features and prices. Compared with Japanese and Korean competitors, "Czech" gets out ahead. The car attracts not only with its bright appearance, quality assembly, but also with a good level of equipment. Already "in the database" there is everything that competitors have available only for a surcharge. In addition, there is a wide range of engines and gearbox. Experts' feedback foreshadows a successful future for Skoda Kodiak in the Russian market.