Easy Car Original: On March 25, Skoda officially announced the new price of its medium-sized SUV Kodiak, it is understood that the new car launched a total of 6 models, the price range is 18.69-24.39 million yuan. Among them, two 5-seater models, two 7-seater models, and two GT models, so for this mid-term redesign, how to choose and which one is more suitable for you, let's understand together.
Model highlights: Adopt the design style of the overseas version of RS version
As a mid-term revamp, the overall change of the new car is not large, but in the details of the adjustment and optimization, the original crystal cutting design has been retained, but the use of overseas RS sport design style, making the diamond angle more sharp, so that the whole car looks more hierarchical, more three-dimensional.
The GT version of the model, the front face difference is not much change, but the lower grille adopts an integrated style, and the significant change lies in the tail slip shape.
Kodiak GT
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4701/1883/1676mm, and the gt version is 4634x1883x1649mm, and the wheelbase is also 2791mm. The regular version is the style of the standard SUV, while the GT version adopts a slip-on design. From the size point of view, Kodiak is positioned in a medium-sized SUV, compared to the same level of models, the body size is already quite impressive, and the ordinary version has five seats and seven seats two seat layouts to choose from, of which 7 seat models use 2 + 3 + 2 seat layout form, and the second row of seats support front and rear, backrest tilt 4-way adjustment, the third row of seats using Easy Entry one-button entry design, convenient for passengers to enter and exit.
Kodiak
In terms of interior, the mid-term revamped Kodiak adopts a new family design, compared to the old model has a qualitative improvement, using a 10.3-inch full LCD instrument and a 12.1-inch suspension large screen, supporting multiple operations, including touch, Touch Bar gesture control, voice recognition, etc., supporting wireless Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife's current mainstream smartphone mapping function compared to the current 9-inch central control screen, visually and in use is undoubtedly more technological.
The steering wheel uses a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel for a more sporty feel. Leather wrapping, the two sides of the multi-function button layout is reasonable, and with the wheel button, in the selection function is more convenient.
The front seat adopts integrated sports seats, which are very wrapped, which also makes the car more sporty, and integrates 12-way electric adjustment, electric heating, seat ventilation, position memory and other functions to ensure ride comfort.
In terms of power, the new Kodiak and GT models are equipped with two engines of the third-generation EA888 series 2.0T high and low power, of which the low-power version has a maximum horsepower of 186Ps and a maximum torque of 320N · m;High power version maximum horsepower 220Ps, maximum torque 350N · m。 All drivetrain models are mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
In terms of tires, the regular high-end model has a specification of 235/50 R19 and is equipped with Pirelli scorpion tires, while the low-end model has an 18-inch rim. In the same level, it is a decent level. The GT models are the same with a specification of 235/45 R20. The wheel rim style is very compatible with the whole vehicle style, and the aura is full.
At present, the price of the entire Kodiak series, 18.69-24.39 million a total of six models, Kodiak occupies 4 models, respectively, two 5-seaters, two 7-seaters, and two of the 7-seater models the price corresponds to the two Kodiak GT models, the configuration is basically the same, but the layout of 7 seats is missing and the Kodiak GT model has a sneaky back shape. I will analyze each model from low to high price to help you choose the most suitable model for you.
Analysis of the configuration of each model: the first five-seat luxury version
2022 TSI330 5-seat two-wheel drive premium guide price: 186,900 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★★
Although the two-wheel drive Premium Edition model is a Kodiak entry-level model, the power combination of the 2.0T+7-speed dual-clutch transmission of the whole series has not shrunk, except for the basic configuration. The model with 12-inch central control screen, CarPlay, LED near and far lights, cruise control, heatable exterior mirrors and other practical configurations, as an entry-level model, the configuration is relatively decent, if your budget is limited, the model can choose.
2022 TSI330 Five-seat two-wheel drive luxury edition Guide price: 199,900 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★★★
Compared with the entry-level model, the luxury version configuration with a price increase of 13,000 yuan should be further improved, and the configuration, first of all, the wheel rim is replaced from 18 inches to 19 inches, from the side, it can enhance the visual impact of the model. Starting from this model, it is equipped with detailed configurations such as reversing images, three driving mode switching, automatic parking, electric trunk with memory function, full LCD instrument, front seat heating, and electric adjustment of the main passenger car, which is only 13,000 yuan higher than the price of the entry-level model, but the improvement in configuration is still relatively valuable. The Luxury Edition is also my most recommended car.
2022 TSI330 Seven-seat two-wheel drive luxury edition Guidance price: 203,900 yuan
The price increased by 4,000 yuan, and the model also came to the purchase range of the 7-seat version. In addition to the above configurations, the exclusive second row of seat rear adjustments and backrest adjustments have raised the level of comfort of the model. Although the third row of seats can only be used as an emergency, the 2+3+2 seat layout also makes the model more secure and expansive for the whole family. If it happens to meet your car purchase needs, the 4,000 yuan boost is still worth it.
2022 TSI380 Seven-seat four-wheel drive flagship guide price: 243,900 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★
The price increased by 40,000 yuan, and the model came to the flagship version. Often the flagship version of the model represents the façade of the car, in addition to the configuration of the above three versions, the model is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine and a four-wheel drive system. And more detailed features include 360° panoramic imagery, full-speed domain adaptive cruise, off-road mode options, seat ventilation/memory, anti-glare inner rearview mirrors, and more. From the configuration, it can be seen that the main improvement of this model lies in the high-power engine and the four-wheel drive system. Compared with other brands of the same class of models are quite cost-effective.
At the same time, there are two GT models released this time, with prices of 203,900 yuan and 243,900 yuan, which correspond to 7-seat two-wheel drive luxury edition and 7 four-wheel drive flagship model from the price dimension. In the case of the same configuration, the GT model does not have a 7-seater option in the entire series, and the GT model enjoys a sneakback style exclusively.
Full text summary: Since its launch in 2017, Kodiak has occupied a place in the mid-size SUV market with its outstanding product strength and high cost performance. In 2018, the GT version of the model was also officially introduced to the market at the Guangzhou Auto Show. After several years of precipitation, the overall improvement of the mid-term redesign of Kodiak is still a continuation of the cost-effective route, and the previously relatively old-fashioned interior has also been rearranged to make the model more competitive. The derivative GT model, although it only increases the slipback shape, but in the scope of medium-sized SUVs, it also gives consumers an extra choice. For the mid-term redesign of Kodiak, the basic configuration of the 186,900 yuan entry-level model is decent, suitable for consumers who do not have such a sufficient budget. The two-wheel drive luxury version of 199,900 yuan is the most recommended model in the whole series, which meets the basic configuration at the same time, but also ensures the luxury that the model should be, which is worth recommending. As for the 7-seat version of the model, consumers need to choose according to their own car needs, but only 203,900 yuan can buy a 7-seat medium-sized SUV, which is also a cost-effective model in the same field.