2024 Skoda Kodiaq Spotted Testing at Nurburgring, Global Debut by Late 2023
Spy images of the 2024 Skoda Kodiaq reveal a large grille with thick vertical bars, sweptback headlights, and a curvaceous bumper with air curtains. Skoda plans to unveil the next-generation Kodiaq later this year, which is expected to reach dealers early next year.
By Kanika Sachdeva
The next-generation Skoda Kodiaq was spotted testing at the Nurburgring. Images of the vehicle reveal minimal design details due to heavy camouflage all around. If you have seen the current Kodiaq model, the three-row SUV in these spy images will surely look familiar. The front end is shaped by a similar grille with thick vertical bars, sweptback headlights, and a curvaceous bumper with air curtains. To help your car keep its cool, the exterior design incorporates a central intake with a new mesh insert. Furthermore, the crossover gets a redesigned hood, an angular shoulder line, a slightly flat roof, and more. The rear end, on the other hand, doesn't really reveal much, however, a previous teaser image hinted that the crossover will have taillights with C-shaped LEDs and a large spoiler at the back. Moreover, the revamped rear bumper is also likely on the cards.
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Notably, the flagship Superb and the Kodiaq, two essential models in the automaker's lineup, have been hugely profitable for the company. Since the 1930s, when it was first introduced, the Superb has gone through several generations. The third-generation Superb, which debuted in 2015, has delivered more than 7.77 lakh units to customers, whereas the Kodiaq, which debuted in 2016, has already sold more than 8 lakh units globally.
2024 Skoda Kodiaq: Powertrain Details & More
The new Skoda Kodiaq will have petrol and diesel engines, joined by plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains. However, the Czech automobile manufacturer hasn't yet provided any information about the available powertrain options. If we go by some industry reports, the 2024 Kodiaq will continue to ride on the MQB Evo platform, but with updates.
Skoda is preparing to unveil the next-generation Kodiaq later this year, and it is expected to reach dealers early next year. The production of the Skoda Kodiaq's successor will continue at the Czech Republic's Kvainsy plant. According to Skoda, the new "Kodiaq Kodiaq will take safety, technology, and versatility to the next level."
2023 Skoda Kodiaq in India: Price, Variants & More
With prices now starting at Rs 37.99 lakh, Skoda has updated the 7-seater Kodiaq SUV in accordance with the new BS6 Phase 2 norms. Three variants of the Kodiaq are offered: the Style, which stands at Rs 37.99 lakh, the Sportline, which costs Rs 39.39 lakh, and the Laurin & Klement (L&K) variant, costing Rs 41.39 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. The Kodiaq will continue to be imported into India via the CKD route and assembled at the company's Aurangabad plant.
Powering the 2023 Kodiaq is a 2.0-litre TSI EVO turbo-petrol engine, which cranks out 187bhp of maximum power and 320Nm of peak torque. The updated engine, according to Skoda, is 4.2 per cent more fuel-efficient than the outgoing one. The Kodiaq can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 7.8 seconds and has a 4x4 system. There are also six driving modes available: Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual, and Snow.
Skoda BEV Range Expansion Plans
Skoda intends to roll out 6 new electric vehicles in the market by 2026. After investing a total of €5.6 billion in e-mobility, the company plans to expand its line-up of electric vehicles to six models by 2026. A roomy "Combi" estate model, a seven-seater SUV dubbed "Space," a "Small" BEV in the small SUV segment, and a "Compact" Elroq in the compact SUV segment are among the four new EVs. The Enyaq iV and the Enyaq Coupé iV were the first two Skoda models to utilise the Volkswagen Group's Modular Electrification Platform (MEB). These models will be updated in 2025 to reflect the new design aesthetic that will be used throughout the entire line of Skoda EV vehicles.
