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Skoda Kodiaq is ready to hit the road and does so with the second generation, completely new compared to the past. Also expected in the plug-in version with over 100 kilometers of autonomy, it has grown in size and features.
Skoda Kodiaq, dimensioni e stile
The second generation Skoda Kodiaq has grown by 61 millimeters to a total of 4,758 millimetres, with a wheelbase of 2,791 millimetres. The width reaches 1,864 millimeters and the height reaches 1,659 millimetres. In the seven-seater version, passengers in the third row of seats now have 920 millimeters of headroom, 15 millimeters more than in the previous model. Aesthetically it shows a sculpted bonnet in which the revised Škoda logo stands out, with a matte finish. It matches the frame of the hexagonal grille, which can be illuminated on request by 14 elements that form a light strip between the headlights. The rear is also completely new, where the large tailgate with full-width lights stands out.
Skoda Kodiaq, road photos of the second generation
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Interior Skoda Kodiaq 2024
If the external style is completely new, even when you get on board you are impressed by the qualitative leap compared to the first generation. The Czech technicians have, in fact, made extensive use of soft plastics, fine materials and technological equipment. The infotainment system of the second generation Kodiaq is equipped with a central touch display of up to 13 inches with gesture and voice commands from which to manage the latest version of the Mib3 infotainment system which has proven to be responsive and easy to use. The head-up display arrives for the first time and the configurable button makes its debut on the tunnel; by pressing the central button, you can manage different functions with a single command. The features also include wireless charging with a ventilated plate and designed to accommodate two smartphones. Another novelty comes from the increase in space on board; in the five-seater version, the protagonist of our test, the boot volume has increased by 75 liters to 910 liters without lowering the rear seats and by folding them down it reaches 2,105 litres. The seven-seater now has a load volume of 340 liters behind the third row of seats, 70 more than before, and 845 liters with the third row seats folded down and expandable up to 2,035 litres.
New Skoda Kodiaq diesel, road test
Tested in the 150 horsepower 2.0 Tdi version, combined with front-wheel drive and the DSG dual clutch gearbox, the Skoda Kodiaq convinced us in the first contact on the road due to its excellent overall balance. No sporting ambitions but high comfort, underlined by the lack of aerodynamic noises and the good soundproofing of the diesel engine. The body roll when cornering is limited, always in relation to the type of car and its dimensions, and the steering convinces with the right precision. Price? The tested version starts from 44,900 euros.