Whole photo session In motion, the diesel Sportage captivates primarily with its lively reactions to the supply of "gas" and the high-torque power of the power unit - a peak thrust of 400 Nm is available at 1750-2750 rpm! At the same time, you can add agility to the crossover by drowning the Drive Mode key on the central tunnel (included in the basic equipment of cars with “automatic” and “robot”). Although, to be honest, the small button is not located very well - it is lost among others, despite the fact that you want to use it often. When it is pressed, the tachometer arrow rushes up the scale and the "automatic" begins to support lower gears. At the same time, the steering wheel becomes more elastic, to which, after the change of generations, sharpness was added (instead of 2.8 turns from lock to lock, the steering wheel now does 2.7).
Exchange rate stability remained at the same high level. At speeds over 150 km/h, the Sportage stays as confident in a straight line as it does at 100 km/h, stays on track in ruts and on asphalt waves, and precise steering adds confidence in turns. At the same time, the traction control system also helps the “Korean” to storm turns, directing more torque to the wheel with better grip.
The work of engineers who reinforced the insulation of the engine compartment, floor and central tunnel is also felt. Even at speeds above 100 km / h, only aerodynamic noises from the pillars and mirrors make their way into the cabin (the predecessor, as you know, was not such a “quiet one”).
Soft character
The upgraded suspension added to the crossover the comfort it lacked. A stiffer rear subframe and different mounting of the front arms, coupled with increased body rigidity, reduced noise and vibration levels. In turn, the shock absorbers received an increased rebound stroke, which had a positive effect on the energy intensity of the chassis: the smoothness of the ride increased significantly. The new Sportage easily swallows small-caliber bumps, annoying shaking only when driving through deep holes and ledges. It has become much more comfortable to move on broken asphalt, but it’s still not worth rushing along a dirt road covered with pits - it won’t come to a breakdown of the running gear, but it will shock you pretty much.
And what about the off-road potential? He remained about the same, "civilian" level. The center clutch connects the rear wheels with the onset of slipping or with active maneuvering. When riding calmly on dry surfaces, the Sportage behaves like a front-wheel drive car. The clutch lock mode (traction is divided between the axles in a ratio of 50:50) is activated using a button on the central tunnel and is turned off at speeds above 40 km / h. Already in the basic configuration, the crossover is equipped with a downhill assistant, as well as an ESC stabilization system that simulates wheel locks. These opportunities are quite enough to get to a country cottage in the off-season or, say, to get out of a yard littered with snow.
In short, the range of changes made to the KIA Sportage is extensive. Not surprisingly, the popular model has risen in price. Although not as much as many expected: if the predecessor at the end of sales was offered for at least 1,129,900 rubles, now dealers will ask for at least 1,189,900 rubles. True, the equipment will be richer (ABS, ESC, “climate”, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, six airbags, 16-inch alloy wheels, Drive Mode Select, hill start assist system). Yes, and the main rivals in the face
parking- the selector is set to this position only when
stationary vehicle.
Drive wheels are locked mechanically.
Reverse gear- in this position the selector sets -
only when the vehicle is stationary with idling
running the engine.
Neutral (idle position)- torque on the lead -
schee wheels are not transmitted.
Moving Forward/Sports Program- pregnant S transfer-
chi switch at higher engine speeds than in re-
bench press D
(momentary position) - choice between positions D And S
If the Sport mode is selected with the engine running,
and the selector is in position D/S, box
gear automatically switches to E. selector lever
this mode is not enabled.
In mode E forward gears are automatically switched
up or down at lower engine speeds than in the mode D.
Selector lever lock
ill. 243 Lock button
In modes P And N selector lever is locked to prevent accidental
activating the mode for moving forward.
The selector lever is blocked when the vehicle is stationary or when moving
driving at speeds up to 5 km/h.
Burning control lamp
indicates a blocked selector.
Transfer of the selector lever from positions P or N
Press the brake pedal and at the same time press the block-
direction of the arrow
To move the selector lever from position N into position D/S need to
just press the brake pedal.
When switching quickly over the position N(For example,
from R V D/S) selector is non-blocking. This allows, for example, the release
give a car stuck in the snow a roll. If the selector lever is
of the unpressed brake pedal is in position N longer than 2 seconds, then
it is locked in this position.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of position P usual
sob, you can perform an emergency unlock
Note
To transfer from mode P into mode D/S or vice versa selector lever
should move quickly. This will prevent accidental activation of the relay.
bench press R or N.
Movement
Gear shifting manually (Tiptronic)
ill. 244 Selector lever/multifunction steering wheel
Please read and understand first on page 217.
Tiptronic mode allows you to shift gears with the selector lever or
paddle switches under the multifunction steering wheel
Switching to manual gear shifting with the selector lever
Move the selector lever out of position D/S to the right (on a vehicle with
right-hand drive - to the left). Teku-
The currently engaged gear is retained.
Switching to manual shifting with paddle shifters
switches under the multifunction steering wheel
For transition for manual shifting, briefly pull one of the rocker-
movable gear selectors
For cancellation manual shift, pull the paddle switch-
steering wheel and hold for more than 1 second.
If paddle switches
not used longer than defined
divided time, the manual switching mode is automatically
turns on.
Gear shift
For shifting to a higher gear push the selector lever
torus forward
For downshifting push the selector lever
or shortly pull the paddle switch
The engaged gear is marked with a letter M on the instrument cluster display
When accelerating, the gearbox will automatically shift up
shortly before reaching the maximum allowable engine speed
gatel. When choosing one of the lower gears, the automatic
chitsya on it only if the engine speed after that does not exceed
allowed maximum.
Note
Manual shifting can be useful, for example, when driving on
I lean down. In this situation, downshifting
reduce the load on the brakes and reduce their wear.
Starting off and moving
Please read and understand first on page 217.
Starting off and short stop
Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed.
Start the engine.
Press the lock button and move the selector lever to the desired position
Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal.
At a short stop (for example, at an intersection), transfer
selector lever to position N not required. However, you need to press
brake distance to keep the vehicle from rolling.
Maximum acceleration while driving (kick-down function)
When you press the accelerator pedal all the way in the mode for driving forward-
before the kick-down function is enabled.
Gear shifting adapts accordingly to
achieve maximum acceleration.
Starting and driving
Maximum acceleration when pulling away (function
launch control)
The Launch Control function is available in S or Tiptronic.
Disable the start-stop system
Press and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
Fully depress the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
Release the brake pedal - the car will start moving with maximum
ny acceleration.
Idling ("coasting mode")
When the accelerator pedal is released, the car moves without braking
engine.
Working conditions
The selector lever is in position D/S.
Drive mode selected Eco or Individual (Drive - Eco)
Travel speed over 20 km/h.
The trailer socket is not connected to a trailer or other accessory.
new equipment.
The transmission is automatically re-engaged when the accelerator pedal is pressed
or brake or pull one of the switches
ATTENTION
Hard acceleration can lead (for example, on a slippery road surface)
roof) to loss of vehicle control - risk of accident!
Engine break-in and economical driving
Engine break-in
During the first 1500 km, the quality of the running-in of a new engine is
largely dependent on driving style.
During the first 1000 km do not load the engine with high
companies (more than 3/4 of the maximum allowable) and do not tow a trailer.
In the range from 1000 to 1500 km you can increase the load on the engine
up to the maximum RPM.
Tips for economical driving
Fuel consumption depends on driving style, road conditions, weather
conditions, etc.
For economical driving, the following rules must be observed.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and deceleration.
Avoid driving with the accelerator pedal pressed all the way down and with max.
maximum speed.
Reduce engine idling.
Avoid traveling short distances.
Don't carry extra weight with you.
Before driving, remove the roof rack from the roof if it is not needed.
Turn on electrical appliances (e.g. seat heaters)
just as much as needed. On the Infotainment display in
/ → → Comfort systems can be displayed from one to
three energy consumers, which currently account for
the highest fuel consumption.
Before turning on the air conditioner, ventilate the interior a little, do not use
use the air conditioner with the windows down.
Do not leave the windows down when driving at high speed.
Drive Green function
Display indication
infotainment
driving style based on traffic patterns.
Movement
DriveGreen can be viewed on the infotainment display in the menu
/ → → drive green.
Uniformity indicator
With a uniform driving style, the indicator is in the middle (next to
house with a green dot). When accelerating, the indicator moves down, when
braking - up.
"Green leaf"
The greener the leaf, the more economical driving style. With less economical
normal driving style, the sheet is displayed without green color or may be
everyone to disappear.
bar chart
The higher the bar, the more economical driving style. Each column is
shows driving economy in 5 second increments, the current bar is
The larger the value, the more economical driving style. When you press
screen button
yes in the last 30 minutes.
If less than 30 minutes have passed since the beginning of the movement, then it adds to the rating -
previous trip score (dark green bars).
Average fuel consumption from start
By pressing the on-screen button
a detailed overview of the average
fuel consumption in the last 30 minutes.
If less than 30 minutes have passed since the start of the movement, then the review is added
average fuel consumption of the previous trip (dark green bars).
Symbols
The following four characters can be displayed on the screen, infor-
about your current driving style.
Economic driving style
The current speed has a negative impact on fuel consumption
Uneven movement should be avoided, i.e., unnecessarily frequent
Tips for economical driving
Pressing sheet
tips for economical driving are displayed.
Note
When resetting the mileage counter of a separate trip “from the start” to zero, so-
the values of the average fuel consumption are also reset
Estimates of economic
mysticism
and diagrams
Vehicle Damage Prevention
Driving Rules
Drive only on roads or terrain that are appropriate for
match the technical capabilities of the vehicle
ATTENTION
Choose the speed and style of driving taking into account visibility, weather
conditions, road conditions and traffic situation. Wrong you-
excessive speed or erroneous maneuvers can cause injury
passenger and vehicle damage.
Combustible materials such as those lying on the ground or stuck under
the bottom of the foliage or dry branches, may ignite on contact
contact with hot vehicle parts - fire hazard!
CAREFULLY
Always consider the vehicle's ground clearance. Items exceeding
ground clearance, if you run into them, they can damage
automobile.
Objects stuck under the bottom of the vehicle must be removed as
as quickly as possible. These items may cause damage to the vehicle.
(for example, parts of the fuel or brake system).
Starting and driving
The Kodiaq crossover from the Czech brand Skoda is a long-awaited novelty on the Russian market. Having visited a presentation organized by the Atlant-M Tushino dealer for my clients (I bought Rapid from them), and having driven a Kodiaq, I came to the conclusion that we have a new bestseller on the Russian market, despite the considerable (from one and a half million rubles) ) price. A test drive of new items only convinced me of this opinion.
I tried to substantiate my point of view in this text, for the convenience of reading, it is divided into blocks-theses.
What is Kodiaq?
The name of the model is consonant with the name Kodiak, or Kodiak - this is the name of the island in the Kodiak archipelago at the southern tip of Alaska. This island is home to the largest species of brown bear, and one of the largest predators on the planet. His name is, as you probably guessed, Kodiak. The height of the Kodiak at the withers is up to 1.6 m, the length is up to 3 m, and the weight is up to 780 kg. The total number of individuals of this species on the planet does not exceed 3000 heads. It is noteworthy that, like other bears, Kodiak males lead a bachelor lifestyle, while females stay with their cubs for three years.
It's a big car
Kodiaq is a mid-size crossover based on the modular MQB platform from the Volkswagen Group. All new VAG models with a transverse engine are built on it.
Passat B8, Golf Mk7, Octavia Mk3, Superb B8, Tiguan Mk2, Arteon, TT Mk3 and so on. At the same time, the "Czech" is one of the largest cars on MQB. Length 4697 mm, width excluding mirrors 1882 mm, wheelbase 2791 mm. And most importantly, this is one of the few cars on MQB available in a seven-seat version!
Appearance
Kodiaq is not a lifted Octavia, but rather Superb Combi on steroids. At the same time, compared to the Superb, the front of the car looks less aggressive (if such a thing can be said about Skoda), but more modern. Adaptive LED headlights are included in both available trim levels. The bottom of the body is trimmed in a circle with unpainted plastic.
Behind life add slanted triangles of LED lights and the embossed shape of the tailgate and fenders.
We have already seen something similar on BMW, but for Kodiaq this is not a minus. The edges on the sidewalls of the body organically connect the lights and headlights.
Externally, the Kodiaq turned out to be prettier than the Tiguan. IMHO, of course.
Surprises at the door
The first thing you notice when opening any side door of the Kodiaq is the retractable rubber lining on the edges of the doors. They are mechanically extended when the door is opened, protecting the edges and, above all, neighboring machines from being damaged by the opening door.
This decision was bought from Ford, but still, such care is very touching. This fits perfectly into the family values promoted by Skoda. That is, you have a chance not to explain to your child why you suddenly decided to rearrange the car, barely opening the door in a tight parking lot near the supermarket ... The lining can be easily dismantled if desired. The only remark to this system is that with pads to close the door, you have to apply significantly more effort than without them.
The second surprise is that at the end of each of the front doors there is a compartment with an automatic umbrella. Traditionally for Skoda and very convenient.
Interior
To be honest, when I got into the Kodiaq, I expected to see everything the same as in the Superb. How wonderful that I was wrong!
No, of course, there is a lot in common with other cars of the Czech brand, all the same climate system knobs and similar buttons, tidy with a small color screen taken from the new Octavia, but the impression of the interior is completely different.
This is facilitated by black textured inserts on a high dashboard (one of them hides a second glove box). Beautiful and functional!
Finishing materials are pleasant to the touch and look. The only thing that caused criticism is that the plastic on the middle part of the door cards is frankly cheap and booming. Also, the displays indicating the climate temperature (here it is three-zone) are too small. The glossy plastic covering them glares in the sun.
Wide and comfortable seats with pronounced lateral support are perhaps the best in the entire model range of the Czech brand. In the top configuration, they have position memory functions (including the passenger seat). Also available as an option in the form of seat ventilation.
On the driver's door there is a button for locking the rear doors from opening from the inside, as well as a key for opening and closing the luggage compartment. A storage box can be located under the front seat.
A storage compartment with a removable organizer is hidden in the center armrest.
The steering wheel is standard for Skoda, but for the first time it has three-stage (!) heating.
Another feature is a completely transparent (threadless), film heating of the windshield in the mass. Under the climate knobs there is a compartment for a phone with wireless charging (optional).
Another chic option available for the Kodiaq is the 136 cm panoramic two-piece sunroof.
multimedia system
The most popular multimedia Skoda - Bolero - has been completely updated. The side buttons are now touch-sensitive (a controversial decision, but it looks nice). The speed of work has increased significantly. The 8-inch screen has learned to perceive multi-touch and feel the approach of fingers - now this is how all pop-up menus work.
It is especially interesting to try this in the Area View. The image from four wide-angle cameras (resolution 1280 × 800 pixels, viewing angle 180° horizontally and 120° vertically) can be displayed in several different formats, including top view. At the same time, the machine on the screen can be twisted with your fingers, turning the entire picture almost in real time.
Through the multimedia system, you can adjust the color of the ambient lighting (there are lamps only in the front doors). When adjusting the seat heating temperature, the corresponding indicators are duplicated on the screen.
The system supports MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Navigation is available in more sophisticated versions of the system - Columbus and Amundsen. The latter, in addition, has a fully touch control. There is a driver voice amplification system for easier communication with passengers at high speeds.
The disadvantage is that in front of the tunnel under the sliding curtain there is only one USB connector, which is clearly not enough.
The basic multimedia system Swing with a screen of 6.5 inches will be available only after the localization of the model.
Electronic assistants
In addition to the mentioned Area View system, the test car had adaptive cruise control (in the base - up to 160 km.h., for an extra charge - up to 210 km.h.), blind spot monitoring system, car parking, front distance control system, emergency braking system when SRS is activated, reversing parking assist.
Another “trick” is the “proactive” protection system for the driver and front passenger, which can tighten the belts in case of danger, close the sunroof and windows (leaving a gap of 55 mm), and also signal the driver about the danger or even brake on their own.
Second row of seats
As I said, the second row is much more spacious than the Tiguan. There are plenty of seats for passengers of all sizes. It has its own climate zone, heated seats. Behind the spring-loaded door at the bottom of the box is a USB connector and a 230-volt outlet. Useful features, but if a third passenger sits in the middle, he will touch the wires with his feet.
The chairs are quite comfortable, with longitudinal adjustments (1:2), there is a central armrest, although the backrest is steep by default (the slope is easy to change). There are pockets and folding tables in the backs of the front seats (for an extra charge, as well as mechanical curtains on the doors). Very useful options for traveling with children! The back row provides for the installation of two Isofix type seats, one more such mount can be ordered for the front passenger seat.
Third row of seats
A gallery is a gallery if we are talking about a mid-size crossover. And Kodiaq is no exception in this regard. It is possible to transport adults of average height in the back row only by moving the second row at least a third forward. And even then, the knees of the passengers of the gallery remain lifted up into the sky, that is, there is no question of comfort on long trips. There are no Isofix mounts on the back.
But technically the car is a seven-seater, that's something you can't take away - and sometimes you might need it, especially if you have two children. To seat a person in the back row, you need to do four actions - pull the loop at the end of the back of the second row chair to fold it, and move the chair itself, and then return the chair and back to their place. The backs of the second row seats are folded using a mechanical hinge - no electric drives.
Trunk
The trunk is Kodiaq's forte. A five-seater car with a dokatka has a compartment volume of 636 liters. With a full-size spare tire, it is reduced by 52 hp. Even with the third-row seats unfolded, there is plenty of room in the trunk (233 liters). If you fold all the seats almost into a flat floor, then the volume increases to 1980 liters for a five-seater car and 1968 for a seven-seater.
The trunk is convenient to use. On the side wall there is a removable LED flashlight with a magnetic base, a 12V socket.
I liked the mechanism of the telescopic curtain - to fold it, you just need to press the front edge with your hand.
Under the polycom there is an additional compartment, under it is a dokatka, a jack, tools and an amplifier. On the sides are also two drawers for small items and a first aid kit. There are also special grooves for storing the curtain in the removed state.
An electrically foldable towbar is available as an option.
Engines
It's time to move on to the technical details. So, at the moment, all Skoda Kodiaq in Russia will only be all-wheel drive and with DSG “robots”.
The base engine is 1.4 TSI (150 hp, 250 Nm in the range of 1500-3500 rpm). With it, acceleration of a 1.7-ton crossover to hundreds takes 9.9 s. Gearbox - "wet" six-speed DSG DQ250.
The second engine is a 150-horsepower 2-liter turbodiesel. Torque - 340 Nm (1750-3000 rpm). Gearbox - 7DSG, also "wet" DQ500. Acceleration to hundreds - 10.2 s.
The third engine is a gasoline two-liter turbo engine developing 180 hp. and 320 Nm (1400-3940 rpm). The declared dynamics - 8 seconds to a hundred.
The hood has two hydraulic seals, which is good news.
All-wheel drive and cross-country ability
Plug-in all-wheel drive system - traditional for all-wheel drive vehicles
Skoda/Volkswagen. The Haldex/BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems coupling is responsible for connecting the rear wheels. This system is well known and needs no further description. Unification…
However, the all-wheel drive Kodiaq is primarily designed for road use. This is hinted at by geometric parameters - the ground clearance is only 188 mm, the approach angle is 19.1 degrees, the exit angle is 15.3, the fording depth is just over 20 cm.
Test drive Kodiaq
Landing - reference, the car is easily customized. Go! Visibility does not cause any complaints, although the exterior mirrors could be larger.
I got to test a car with a 180-horsepower gasoline engine with a standard suspension. The first impression of overclocking is fresh, despite the declared 8 seconds to hundreds! For the "top" engine, I would like more agility - especially since they put a 220-horsepower version of this engine on the same Tiguan.
But if you remember that we are talking about a family car, everything falls into place. For dynamic movement with passengers dear to the heart, the dynamics are quite enough, and even the tasteless buzz of the engine at high speeds does not spoil the impression of a leisurely, but uninterrupted acceleration and excellent smoothness.
Even on the optional 19-inch wheels (Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 235/50R19), the Kodiaq rides very smoothly and smoothly. Steering response here is softer than the Tiguan with adaptive suspension, the level of roll is slightly higher - but rider comfort is impeccable.
The chassis is very collected, handling on the pavement is full of precision reactions and nobility of manners. High-speed turns the car passes with a noticeable roll, but without premature demolition.
Reconciled, easy character!
Small irregularities Kodiaq does not notice at all, and even large ones do not cause suspension breakdowns, responding only with a dull “boom”. The compression stroke here is 2 centimeters longer than the Superb, and this translates into a noticeable increase in energy intensity - without sacrificing comfort.
The brakes turned out to be smoother than I expected - for braking you need to apply more effort than, for example, on the Superb, but this does not cause discomfort and most likely will appeal to most inexperienced drivers. However, perhaps this feeling is due to the fact that there were only a few tens of kilometers on the odometer of the test car.
Obviously, the version with adaptive suspension and Driving Mode Select will be more interesting for its versatility and the ability to customize the character of the car, but even without it - the big Skoda is stable on a high-speed straight, moderately fast in corners and generally very pleasant to drive, although, I repeat , excitement here and does not smell.
And Kodiaq also pleases with good, by the standards of the class, sound insulation - with a high-quality Canton audio system, you can even listen to jazz or classical music.
On the roads, the Kodiaq is a genuine interest, which is not typical for cars of this brand. But don't worry, it won't be long...
Who are the competitors?
Kodiaq's direct competitors are Ford Kuga, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Renault Koleos, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe. These cars are as close as possible to the "Czech" in size. In this company, the Kodiaq has the largest wheelbase, several mm behind the Sorento in width. Its length is slightly ahead of Santa Fe. At the same time, the volume of the trunk in the five-seater version is 636 liters, which is noticeably more than that of all competitors. Summing up, Kodiaq is more expensive than direct rivals, but larger, more modern in appearance and richer in equipment.
He is not a Tiguan
Despite the common platform, the Kodiaq differs greatly from the Tiguan in both design and size and capacity. The wheelbase of the "Czech" is 11 cm longer, the body is 21 cm longer, Skoda is wider and taller.
The suspensions are the same (MacPherson front and four-link rear), but they are configured differently - Skoda is more comfortable. Places in the Kodiaq are expected to be larger - both in the trunk and on the second row.
All-wheel drive is the same (fifth generation Haldex clutch), but the Tiguan has an optional 4Motion Active Control system that allows you to select driving modes. The Kodiaq has the most you can get - offroad mode, and then with the Driving Mode Select system installed.
Also, only for the Tiguan, you can order a fully digital instrument panel Active info Display (analogous to the “virtual cockpit” from Audi). Another point is that you can already install DCC adaptive suspension on Tiguan, and on Kodiaq it will be available only after the localization of car production in Russia, that is, not earlier than 2018. Also for Skoda is not yet available a virtual electric tailgate pedal. But the seven-seater version in Russia will be only at Skoda.
Complete set
Currently, Kodiaq is imported to us from the Czech Republic in two trim levels, each of which can be saturated with additional equipment.
The base one - Ambition Plus - costs 1,999,000 rubles with a 1.4 TSI engine. A diesel car will cost 2,309,000 rubles, and a gasoline car with 2.0 TSI will cost 2,349,000 rubles.
This kit is a good one. LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, 6 airbags, keyless entry, heated windshield, front and rear parking sensors, heated multifunction steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, Bolero audio system, blind spot monitoring system, monochrome Maxidot and much more.
The top-of-the-line Style Plus package has, in addition to the above, a driver's seat with an electric drive and memory, an electric trunk lid, 9 airbags, adaptive cruise, car parking, a 575-watt Canton speaker system, 18-inch wheels, all-round visibility, three-zone climate control, combination seats, Isofix fasteners on the front right, a 230-volt socket, a color display on the tidy, a passenger protection system and an anti-theft system with an alarm.
In general, a very good set, although you still have to pay extra for illuminated mirrors in sun visors, albeit only 400 rubles. The Driving Mode Selection system will cost 5,600 rubles, but I don’t see much point in ordering it without an adaptive suspension. Unless, take the version with Offroad mode for 9700 rubles, but it will require the Amundsen multimedia system - 29200 rubles.
Prices for cars in the Style Plus configuration are 2,315,000 rubles (1.4), 2,615,000 rubles (2.0 TSI and 2,575,000 rubles (TDI).
Summarizing Skoda's pricing policy, we can say that at the moment only fairly expensive configurations are offered, in which the Kodiaq turns out to be about 150-200 thousand rubles more expensive than the similarly equipped Tiguan.
Total
Traditional for Skoda interclass positioning is fully manifested in Kodiaq.
The main idea is that for your money, you get more car. Kodiaq in top versions is slightly more expensive than direct competitors, but it is larger, more ergonomic and better equipped. At the same time, it is still not bulky (length - 4.7 m), which will simplify the choice for the weaker sex.
The car has a modern appearance, and offers a wide range of options. On the go, it stands out from most competitors from Japan and Korea, offering all the good things that the MQB "trolley" is capable of.
In my opinion, in the price segment over two million rubles, a difference of a couple of hundred thousand will not be decisive for buyers. In addition, it is obvious that with the localization of production, more affordable and simple versions of Kodiaq will enter the market (the expected price is from 1,500,000 rubles).
Thus, Kodiaq has everything to become a bestseller in the Russian market in the future. And how it will be in reality - time will tell!
