Although new energy models are gradually becoming popular, in the short term, the demand for fuel vehicles is still very large, especially in some third- and fourth-tier cities. 200,000 yuan want to buy an atmospheric and authentic SUV, then Skoda Kodiak is a very good choice, with Ashkenazi pedigree, the whole series is equipped with a 2.0T engine, and the price of the main sales model is less than 200,000 yuan. The domineering, technological and materials of the new Kodiak are also more outstanding, let's take a look.
Kodiak's new model adopts the RS suit design directly, which is more sporty, and the X-shaped design of the front face further adds to this feeling. All series are equipped with LED light groups as standard, and have functions such as automatic headlights and steering auxiliary lights. Chrome trim is also used more, and the grade is good.
The sides also have a well-established large surround, and it is made more delicate. The wheelbase is close to 2.8 meters, the proportion is slender, and the look and feel is relatively comfortable. The standard 18-inch wheels, from the second lowest configuration is a 19-inch wheel, or relatively atmospheric.
It also comes with a luggage rack design, which further increases the appearance and practicality. The tail design is slightly flat, and the bilateral double exhaust ensures the degree of domineering.
The interior adopts an all-black design, which is more textured, and the flat-bottom steering wheel, LCD instrument, suspension screen, etc. are equipped, and the sense of science and technology is also good.
The lowest configuration is 8-inch LCD instrument, the second low is the beginning of the 10.25-inch LCD instrument, the overall look and feel is very outstanding, the display information is also more intuitive, and the level of digitization is good.
The 12-inch central control large screen of the suspension design is standard, and the functions are very complete, with navigation + road conditions, Bluetooth, CarPlay/Life, Internet of Vehicles and other functions.
The front and rear rows are equipped with dual USB ports, the medium and high-end models also have a mobile phone wireless charging function, and the face of manual air conditioning is somewhat rudimentary.
There is no electronic barrier bar, the mechanical stop rod adopts a vertical design, the feel is OK, that is, the central console decoration is relatively small, too simple.
The automatic air conditioning panel of the medium and high-end models is very high-grade, and the operation is more convenient.
From the second lowest configuration, there are leather sports seats, with front seat ESC + heating function, and high-end models will also have ventilation function, which is very real in terms of seats.
The rear space is relatively spacious, with the rear air conditioning outlet, power interface, central armrest and other configurations, and the riding comfort is also good.
The whole series is equipped with a panoramic sunroof as standard, the size is relatively large, and the lighting and ventilation effect in the car are also very good.
In the five-seat state, the trunk space is relatively spacious, the interior is also relatively regular, and the rear proportion will be further expanded after the proportion is lowered.
The trunk has an electric tailgate function, the luggage compartment also has a 12V power supply and a small hook, and the storage compartments are also designed on both sides, which is very practical.
The 7-seater model will increase the third row of seats, emergency and short-distance rides can also be, the second row of the 7-seat model supports front and rear + backrest angle adjustment, which can make the space inside the car better distributed, this configuration should be standard in the whole series, then the five-seater model will be more leisurely.
The whole series is equipped with a 2.0T engine as standard, the standard power version is enough, and the high power is only available in four-wheel drive models, and the price is somewhat high. The workmanship and layout in the cabin are relatively regular.
The 19-inch alloy wheels are designed with two colors + double five spokes, which are excellent in texture and appearance, and the 235mm tires also ensure grip and are more reliable to drive.
The use of front McPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension, the chassis flatness is very good, the workmanship is more exquisite, the mechanical quality of the German car is more reassuring.
Kodiak is divided into regular version and GT version, the normal version of the model is more abundant, the GT version of the price is slightly more expensive.
The Premium Edition has a more average parking assist, active driving assistance and space configuration. The luxury version just makes up for the shortcomings of the premium version, 19-inch wheels, active driving assistance, parking assistance, 10.25-inch full LCD instrument, wireless charging, leather seats, induction wipers and other configurations have increased the comfort by a large margin, which is very recommended.
The Seven-Seat Deluxe Edition only adds a seven-seat layout. The 7-seat four-wheel drive flagship version adds 2.0T high-power engine, full-time four-wheel drive, seat memory and anti-glare configuration, that is, the price difference is a bit large. The configuration differences of the GT version are similar, so I will not repeat it too much.
brief summary
Skoda has always been the German cost-effective positioning, that is, the shape and materials are somewhat simple, the new Kodiak has a lot of improvement in appearance, materials, sense of technology and configuration, and the luxury version is a more recommended model.