Kodiaq, known as the "Brown Bear" of Skoda, has always written an excellent market reputation with excellent space function and complete safety equipment, and has also used sales volume to show product strength. The Kodiaq RS performance model, through the sports car appearance and interior upgrades, with a more surging power output, uses the Kodiaq RS to make the brown bear family more attractive.
Back in 2018, the year the Kodiaq RS first came out, in order to help create the topic of Škoda's first performance-oriented SUV, the original ŠKODA enlisted the help of well-known driver Sabine Schmitz to assist in testing, and drove this 5+2 SUV with a 239-horsepower output 2.0 BiTDI twin-turbo diesel engine to test at the Nürburgring North Track, known as the "Green Hell". At the same time, he wrote the record of the fastest lap of the seven-seater SUV, and crowned the Kodiaq RS as the "Fastest Seven-seater SUV in North New York".
Exclusive appearance combat power enhances the fierce atmosphere
Based on the small iteration of Kodiaq, the Kodiaq RS uses an exclusive air power kit to enhance the overall look and momentum. From the front of the car, you can see the front air hegemonic design of the outer eight shapes, the air force diversion below is also extended forward, with the mirror black "inverted L" diversion model on both sides of the front bumper and the actual opening of the air flow channel, etc., the front façade alone creates a different visual experience from the standard version of Kodiaq. Coupled with the black treatment tank guard frame, exclusive inlay of the RS model, etc., it clearly conveys the extraordinary temperament of Kodiaq RS.
On the steering side, you can also see the black air diversion side skirt, and the original 20-inch SAGITARIUS model wheel rim is also equipped with an air guide wheel rim cover, which is the same as the 2022 version of F1 racing, and the use of the wheel cover can reduce the turbulent effect of the wheel rotation on the body dynamics, and also improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the brake system, thereby improving the reliability of the Kodiaq RS under intense driving. Not only that, the black side mirror shell, black window frame, black roof frame, etc., are also the key to improving visual tension.
Even the rear of the car did not ignore, in order to meet the essence of the Kodiaq RS performance model setting, Kodiaq RS increased the size of the tail and added an air diversion design on both sides to reduce the impact of tail turbulence on high-speed stability. A class shunt design has also been added under the rear bar to further enhance the visual combat atmosphere. At the same time, in the hidden tailpipe has become the mainstream of design, Kodiaq RS's silver square tailpipe is also connected to the physical exhaust pipe, showing the performance buyer's favorite look.
In addition to visual dosing, the Kodiaq RS is also equipped with a modest appearance. The Matrix LED matrix LED headlights that are standard in the Kodiaq series are also standard for Kodiaq RS, which can automatically adjust the light type according to the dynamics of other cars and road types, which can not only enhance the night lighting effect, but also reduce the impact on other passers-by. And the rear tail light also adopts a full LED design, and is equipped with a dynamic display direction light commonly known as "flowing water lamp" as standard, and then adopts a black treatment, which simultaneously takes into account the performance atmosphere and the sense of lighting technology.
The combat-like interior is the same inside and out
To reinforce the unique charm of the Kodiaq RS, not only does the appearance use sporty packaging, but even the interior of the car is completely combat atmosphere. Inside the car, the center console design with red stitching accents and carbon-like trims alone exudes a charming flavor, and the multifunctional steering wheel, which is wrapped in perforated leather and decorated with red stitching, is inlaid with RS-exclusive emblems in addition to the shift paddles. Not only that, Skoda also uses diamond checkered suede to cover the door lining, plus a black canopy, etc., which can enhance the feeling of combat in the soul.
The combat elements of the Kodiaq RS do not stop there, Skoda implanted a double-front seat single sports car barrel electric adjustment seat, a single design with headrests and backs of the chair, plus reinforced waist and thigh support, and a forward-extending chair surface, all of which were created to enhance the support of intense driving. At the same time, it also uses suede coating, red stitching, diamond check design and "RS" electric embroidery coat of arms on the back of the chair to enhance visual tension. Even the rear seats are designed in the same way, creating a strong fighting atmosphere.
Even the technology has added exclusive elements to the RS model, especially the standard 10.25-inch full-screen full-screen full-color digital instrument, which also contains two sets of RS exclusive display modes. One of the most attractive is the display mode in the tachometer setting, which can display the most important speed information on the track in the center of the dashboard, with a red backlight display, as well as the suede coating that reduces the light reflection, as well as the black canopy, black columns, etc., which makes the Kodiaq RS exude a sense of combat like a racing car.
Strong power for brown bear fierce nature
What complements the combative exterior and interior is the 2.0-litre TSI in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine in the Kodiaq RS engine interior, which is part of the EA888 Evo family, which can pay 245 hp and 370 Nm. The maximum torque output of the meter, although the power output of the previous generation Octavia RS is the same, but the original Skoda factory has upgraded the engine efficiency, which allows the Kodiaq RS to balance power and environmental performance at the same time. Coupled with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 4x4 full-time all-wheel drive system, it delivers 6.6 seconds of acceleration from 0-100km/h, 233km/h performance, and an average fuel consumption of 8.7L/100km.
Moreover, in order to match this power output, the original ŠKODA also replaced the Kodiaq RS with a sporty chassis setting, with a stiffer suspension combination and a lower chassis height above the ground, in exchange for stability during intense driving. It is also equipped with a sporty sound wave system, which can give the Kodiaq RS a higher sense of "presence" and bring more driving pleasure to driving. Even, to make the Kodiaq RS more comprehensive performance, not only the standard Drive Mode driving mode selection and Off Road off-road driving mode, etc., can be adapted to different environments through the engine, gearbox, steering system and other different modes, but also equipped with DCC active chassis control system, can be given more diversified through different suspension modes.
Thanks to the EA888 Evo4 power heart, the Kodiaq RS delivers fuller power output, whether it's over slow cars or bumping hills. Moreover, the differences between models such as the Kodiaq 1.5 TSI or kodiaq 2.0 TSI 4x4 can be clearly felt, and the Kodiaq RS can be seen almost at a glance. And with the help of the Drive Model Drive Mode Selection System and dcc active chassis control system, the Kodiaq RS is not a performance-oriented SUV that sacrifices comfort for improved performance and handling.
If the driving mode is set to comfortable or average, the Kodiaq RS is above the level of power output, the refinement of the engine, or the handling of road conditions by the chassis suspension, or even close to the Performance of the Kodiaq 1.5 TSI or Kodiaq 2.0 TSI 4x4. For a seven-seater SUV with 5+2 seater capabilities and family practical capabilities, it can also take into account the needs of each row of passengers. If you were looking for an adjective for the dynamic personality of Kodiaq RS, maybe "GT" would be the closer one.
Comprehensive performance SUVs
As the performance flagship of the Kodiaq series, the Kodiaq RS is not a particularly performance-oriented and ignore the essence of the seven-seater SUV, in addition to the combat atmosphere of the appearance and interior design, as well as the enhanced power output and control tone, Skoda still uses Kodiaq's original grid settings, and through the electronic assistance system to help maintain the practical function and comfort of the seven-seater SUV, in order to meet the needs of drivers and passengers at the same time.
At the same time, Skoda has always adhered to the operation strategy of "big full match", and also added the advantage of "value" to kodaiq RS. Including the full vehicle 9 airbags, as well as full speed domain ACC, neutral lane maintenance assistance, blind spot detection, rear side oncoming traffic warning and other safety features are not optional, both driving pleasure and Level 2 semi-automatic driving assistance capabilities. There is also a full digital LCD instrument panel, a 9.2-inch Chinese multimedia information integration system, a three-zone constant temperature air conditioner, an Air Care anti-allergen air conditioning system, etc. Kodiaq RS is not only comprehensive, but also comprehensive.