The new Kodiaq and Superb will come with five engine choices.

Skoda is all set to unveil the new-generation iterations of its Kodiaq & Superb models sometime later this year. Now, ahead of their arrival, the Czech carmaker has officially revealed the interiors of the two models.

Both the upcoming second-gen Kodiaq & fourth-gen Superb feature an all-new dashboard with a large touchscreen display at the centre and three knobs with a small 1.26-inch display showcasing which feature they are controlling. The outer knobs are said to control the temperature, along with seat heating and ventilation functions of the driver and front passenger. The central knob controls media volume, drive modes and fan speed. The three knobs are further flanked by four physical buttons which control the front & rear defogger, air circulation & climate control.

Apart from the knobs, both the new-gen Skoda Kodiaq and Superb come with a large 13-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with connected tech, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, a two-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls and premium upholstery and soft-touch material all-around.

Skoda has already revealed the powertrain options for the two models. The new Kodiaq and Superb will come with five engine choices. These include a 1.5-litre TSI with mild hybrid, a 2.0-litre TSI in two states of tune, a 2.0-litre diesel also in two states of tune and a 1.5-litre TSI paired with a 25.7 kWh battery pack.

The Kodiaq will also be offered with 1.5L TSI and 2.0L TDI engines.

Skoda is gearing up to showcase the 2024 Kodiaq SUV later this year. Over the last few weeks, the carmaker has been sharing small titbits of information on the new Kodiaq, including teaser images of the pre-production prototype.

The Czech carmaker has now revealed some technical details of the India-bound Kodiaq. The SUV measures 4,758 mm in length and has a wheelbase of 2,791 mm, making it slightly longer than the outgoing model.

Coming to the engines, the 2024 Skoda Kodiaq will be offered with a 148 BHP 1.5-litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid paired with a 7-speed DSG sending power to the front axle and a 201 BHP 2.0-litre turbo-petrol mated to a DSG and an all-wheel drive system. A 2.0-litre diesel engine will be available in two states of tune: 148 BHP and 190 BHP, in FWD and AWD configurations, respectively.

Skoda is also introducing a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid on the Kodiaq. The PHEV has a combined output of 201 BHP and will be paired with a 6-speed DSG. It uses a 25.7 kWh battery pack that is said to offer a pure electric range of over 100 km. The battery can be recharged using an 11 kW AC or 50 kW DC fast charger.

The new Skoda Kodiaq will make its global debut in the second half of 2023

Earlier this month, Skoda released a few teaser images of the 2024 Kodiaq. Now, the India-bound SUV has been spotted in prototype form. The test mule was snapped in Vevey, Switzerland.

Although camouflaged, the test mule provides us with a chance to check out the new Kodiaq for the first time. The SUV has a familiar grille with vertical slats. It is flanked by a pair of LED headlights that look sleeker than before. The front bumper has also been reworked and now features a wide air dam with vertical vents on either side.

The next-gen Kodiaq will be based on the VW Group's MQB modular platform. The SUV could be offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines, including plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains. In India, the Kodiaq is currently available with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DSG and an all-wheel drive system.

The new Skoda Kodiaq will make its global debut in the second half of 2023 and should reach our shores soon after.

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The new Skoda Kodiaq will make its global debut in the second half of 2023

Skoda has released new teaser images of the next-generation Kodiaq. The latest images showcase the bodyshell of the upcoming SUV.

The 2024 Kodiaq is expected to feature a redesigned exterior with Y-shaped LED signature lights up front and slimmer tail lights at the rear. The latest teaser doesn't reveal much, except for the fact that the SUV will receive a typical Skoda grille, prominent creases on the bonnet and slightly flared rear fenders.

The next-gen Kodiaq will be based on the VW Group's MQB modular platform. Reports suggest that the SUV could be offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines, including plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains. At present, the India-spec Kodiaq is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DSG and an all-wheel drive system.

The new Skoda Kodiaq will make its global debut in the second half of 2023 and should reach our shores soon after.

I also experienced the dry handling circuit in the Skoda Kushaq & took the Kodiaq on the off-road course too.

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Introduction:

When a 50-year-old legacy with crash testing, dating back to 1972, coincides with Global NCAP crash-test safety results of various cars sold in the Indian market, the stars (5 of them to be precise) aligned for Skoda, thus creating the perfect storm for the Czech-origin car maker to showcase their armoury.

Tortured puns aside, Skoda wasted no time in celebrating its landmark 50th anniversary and 5 years of selling 5-star GNCAP-rated cars by assembling a bunch of journalists from all over the country at NATRAX, where an attempt was made to demonstrate the “safety” of their star-studded line-up of cars. Skoda managed to achieve this through the choreographed flogging of the Slavia, Kushaq and Kodiaq around this impressive facility where we, the journalists, got a taste of what these cars feel like close to their respective limits.

Touted to be Asia’s largest testing and certification facility and spread across approximately 3,000 acres of land, NATRAX (National Automotive Test Tracks) was arguably the ideal venue for the shenanigans Skoda had planned for us.

While NATRAX boasts of a wide array of testing tracks, our experiences were sadly limited to the high-speed track in the Slavia and Kodiaq, the handling track in the Slavia and Kushaq and the off-road course in the Kodiaq.

The show began with a quick drivers’ briefing which included general guidelines to keep the rubber side down and not exceed track as well as personal limits under any circumstance, as well as a general warning to everyone urging them to keep their eyes peeled for wildlife that often strays onto the track. With the briefing done and dusted, we were whisked away to the 11.3 km long, 4-lane high-speed track, complete with varying levels of banking.

Slavia 1.5 TSI DSG on the High Speed Track

Having driven the Slavia extensively on previous occasions, the drivers’ seat was a familiar place for me. However, what wasn’t familiar at all was the business-end of the speedometer. I eased onto the track with the gearbox in ‘S’ and was guided into the 3rd lane before being told to keep my right foot pinned to the floor.

The free revving 1.5 TSI mated to the slick 7-speed DSG pushed the Slavia into triple-digits effortlessly. This drivetrain has once again proven to be more competent than figures seem to suggest. The punch you get from this motor feels closer to what you get from the larger 2.0 TSI! As the needle hovered around the 150 km/h mark, the first banking loomed large in the Slavia’s windscreen and suddenly, I found myself fighting every instinct to ease off the throttle and keep the right foot pinned to the floor. The Slavia continued to accelerate around the banking as the digital speedo now displayed 190 km/h and started to creep up to 200 km/h and beyond. In the interest of full disclosure, it must be said that the Slavia appeared to struggle after 190 km/h. Breaching 200 km/h felt a bit laborious.

High speed stability was certainly impressive despite severe crosswinds playing spoil sport. That said, the steering felt a touch too light at these speeds and the crosswinds helped amplify the sheer lifelessness of the steering. It can feel quite unnerving to be piloting a car at 200 km/h whilst holding onto a critical component that feels completely disconnected from it. Skoda needs to urgently address the light and numb steering by perhaps re-calibrating it to offer some kind of feedback, even at the risk of making it feel artificial.

Eventually, the Slavia managed a respectable 203 km/h (speedo-indicated) before throwing in the towel:

After negotiating the first banking at speeds my brain couldn’t initially comprehend, I was asked to pull over into the lay-by and jump into the Kodiaq.

Kodiaq 2.0 TSI DSG on the High Speed Track

The Kodiaq’s driver seat has also become a familiar place as I recently had the pleasure of sampling moderator Vid6639’s Kodiaq 2.0 TDI on the open road, on our way back from Pune to Bengaluru. However, this Kodiaq being the 2.0 TSI was a different animal as it carved a bear-shaped hole in the 3rd lane while effortlessly breaching the 200 km/h barrier and going on to tickle 220 km/h on the speedometer before it heroically tapped out.

The 2.0 TSI engine may lack the torque of the erstwhile TDI variant, but it more than makes up for it by delivering the punch needed to make light work of highways and open roads.

Despite the sheer size and weight of the Kodiaq, the 2.0 TSI has the grunt to muscle the car well beyond the 200 km/h barrier.

However, the numb steering feel seems to be a problem that plagues the Kodiaq as well. Being a substantially larger car than the Slavia and sitting significantly higher, the ‘floaty’ feeling at 200 km/h was amplified and genuinely unnerving. The crosswinds didn't help either. Again, this is down to the poorly calibrated steering that remains the only fly in an otherwise impressive ointment.

Despite the obvious lack of feedback from the steering, the Kodiaq’s general high-speed demeanour is more than acceptable, and the burly SUV feels as sure-footed as it gets for its class. This was observed keenly whilst shedding serious speed and pulling out of the 3rd lane and into the lay-by where we were greeted by the team only to be escorted to the handling track.

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Skoda has also increased the allocation of the Kodaiq 4x4 for the Indian market to 750 units per quarter.

Skoda has announced the launch of the Kodiaq for the 2023 model year in India. The SUV is available in three variants: Style, Sportline and L&K, with prices starting at Rs 37.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2023 Skoda Kodiaq looks identical to the outgoing version, except for a few minor additions like door-edge protectors and a revised rear spoiler.

The interior of the Kodiaq hasn't changed much either. It comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster on higher variants. Rear passengers get a lounge step, 12-way power-adjustable front seats with cooling and heating functions and outer headrests in the 2nd row.

The 2023 Kodiaq is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that has been upgraded to comply with BS6 Phase-2 emission norms. The engine makes 188 BHP and 320 Nm and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Skoda claims the upgraded engine is 4.2% more fuel efficient than before.

Skoda has also increased the allocation of the Kodaiq 4x4 for the Indian market. The carmaker will now ship 750 units per quarter and aims to sell 3,000 units this year.

2023 Skoda Kodiaq ex-showroom prices:

• Style – Rs 37.99 lakh
• Sportline – Rs 39.39 lakh
• L&K – Rs 41.39 lakh

The next-gen Kodiaq and Superb will be offered with petrol and diesel plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains.

Skoda has released a few teasers of the next-generation Kodiaq and Superb. The carmaker has also confirmed that both models will be unveiled globally in the second half of 2023.

The teaser images reveal the silhouette of the upcoming Kodiaq and Superb. The SUV seems to retain its overall proportions but gets new Y-shaped LED signature lights at the front and redesigned tail lamp clusters. The Superb is likely to get L-shaped LED daytime running lights and wraparound taillights with C-shaped graphics.

Skoda has also revealed that the new Kodiaq and Superb will be offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines, including plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains.

In India, Skoda offers the current-gen Kodiaq and Superb with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 187 BHP and 320 Nm. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system.

Prefer driving my Vento in the city as the SUV gives single-digit fuel efficiency figures in traffic.

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Today the bear turned 1.

Gave her special treatment by getting her serviced and personally paying attention to each step of the first service.

Ready for her first service

In and out of the service centre @Mody Skoda Kurla - took 3 hours. I was impressed with the zero-wait time.

• Registration was required as it was the first service - 15min
• General check and Oil change – 1 hour
• OBD check – 20 min.
• Wheel Balancing and Alignment - 30 min
• Car Wash - 30min
• Payment and check-out – 15 min

Lame to call this one a spa treatment

As I have the service package, the only charge was for the wheel alignment

Tucked, Taped and Gorgeous

And there you go, while waiting at a red light, bikers obviously have to squeeze their way forward. Her first scar

Kodiaq has only run 6k in a year due to the busy 2022 and my preferred Vento rides in the city. Plan to take a road trip to Goa in early March

My Summary of one year with Kodiaq:

1. Continues to be a head turner even in Mumbai metro. BMW and Merc owners of my apartment speak to me about it, and one of them bought an L&K variant. It’s silly that L&K is no longer available with those gunmetal alloys. It is very hard to differentiate between the 2023 and 2019 Kodiaq.
2. With time mileage in the city has increased from 5 - 6 km/l to 8 - 9 km/l.
3. Car continues to feel tight and rattle-free.
4. Music system is excellent.
5. Alcantara material of Sportline still feels like new. It's very unlike what I thought would be pre-purchase and does not require much maintenance.
6. DSG behaviour is far superior to my Vento and is jerk-free at low speeds and speed bumps.
7. It has been a pleasure to own this one.

And lastly, please get this. Long drives are more comfortable when your arms have a place to rest while holding the wheels.

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In 2022, Skoda witnessed a 16.7% drop in global sales with 8,78,200 units.

According to reports, Skoda's 2022 global sales report confirms the launch timelines of the brand's next-generation Superb and Kodiaq models.

Reports state that the next-gen Superb and Kodiaq will be unveiled internationally sometime later this year. The sales report also suggests that the brand's Kamiq crossover and Scala hatchback are slated to get a facelift in 2023. The unveils are part of the Volkswagen Group's plans, which also include a few "other projects", along with three pure-electric models expected by 2026.

The new-generation Skoda Superb will be offered in liftback and estate body styles. The premium model will be underpinned by an updated version of VW Group's MQB platform and will be produced at the brand's facility in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Skoda Kodiaq is also expected to be unveiled sometime later this year.

Reports suggest that with the incoming Skoda Superb & Kodiaq models, its VW siblings could also be introduced at slightly different timelines. The next-gen Volkswagen Passat, which is mechanically identical to the Superb, will be unveiled after the Skoda model. The new-gen Passat, however, will be offered exclusively in an estate body style. The Volkswagen Tiguan, on the other hand, has been spied testing on multiple occasions, and as per reports, is expected to be unveiled before the new Kodiaq. All four VW-Skoda models will be powered by the same petrol and diesel engines.

In 2022, Skoda witnessed a 16.7% drop in global sales with 8,78,200 units. The Skoda Octavia was the best-selling model with 1,41,100 units of sales, followed by the Kamiq (96,300 units) and the Kodiaq (94,500 units). The only model in the brand's lineup which registered a year-on-year growth was the Enyaq with 53,700 units of sales; a 20% increase over the previous year.

Source: Motor1

Besides the Rapid, the Kodiaq could also be facing a similar airbag-related issue.

The Skoda Rapid is said to have been recalled to replace the passenger-side airbag.

Reports suggest that Skoda service centres have been directed to replace the front passenger-side airbag on the Rapid. The replacement will be covered under warranty.

Cars manufactured in 2018 and earlier are said to have been affected by this recall. That being said, the exact issue with these airbags is not known.

The Skoda Rapid was discontinued in February this year. In 2018, the car was offered with 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The car has since been replaced by the Slavia.

Reports suggest that it is not just the Rapid that has been recalled, but the Kodiaq could also be facing a similar airbag-related issue.

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