Skoda has been one of the most popular luxury brands within the car market; hence, it was natural for the Czech carmaker to excite car enthusiasts when it ventured into the SUV market by launching the seven-seater Kodiaq. Available with a starting price of $46,240, the Skoda Kodiaq competes with rivals like Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner.
Being a new entrant in the SUV market, the Kodiaq is yet to prove its worth as there are many car enthusiasts who are conducting a test-drive to judge its performance. A recent test-drive reveals the Kodiak to be a spacious SUV with an impressive performance but which requires improvement in the features that come with different trim levels.
Spacious and Practical
The Skoda Kodiaq can be considered to be a practical-oriented SUV that is most suitable for large families. The space within the SUV is well-planned for different purposes. There is a dashboard space for wallets and purses. Additionally, there is additional storage space just above the glove box. There is a tray for electronic items like mobile phones and there is also a small storage bin between the seats. Overall, the SUV has the capacity to carry 270 liters of cargo.
The Powertrain
The Skoda Kodiaq is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that delivers a power of 177 hp and a torque of 320 Nm. The ride quality is the key selling point of this SUV as it can be comfortably used in urban locations. Moreover, the Kodiaq continues to deliver an excellent driving performance on the highways as well as on country roads. Thus, the Skoda Kodiaq proves to be one of the most versatile SUVs in the market.
Optional features
Customer willing to spend additional money on optional features can choose between the ‘tech’ package and a ‘luxury’ package. The packaging of features has been criticized by enthusiasts as features like premium sound system are being clubbed with the ‘tech’ package and high-tech features like traffic jam assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring are being made available along with ‘luxury’ pack.
Will these marketing blunders nullify all the positive benefits offered by the Skoda Kodiaq or will the SUV still manage to beat the competition? Please share your thoughts by posting in the common box given below.
