Facelifted Skoda Kodiaq SUV Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Launch

A facelifted version of the Skoda Kodiaq SUV has been spotted undisguised for the very first time, suggesting an imminent launch. The SUV was unveiled in April month this year. 

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The spied model was Kodiaq’s ‘Sportline’ trim, which is expected to be the base trim of the SUV. It gets subtle changes, especially on the front. It comes with a wider grille, a redesigned bonnet, slimmer LED headlamps with crystalline effect, and a redone front bumper with wider air intakes & L-shaped elements.

The SUV will also get newly designed alloy wheels (ranging from 18 to 20 inches), a longer roof lip spoiler in gloss black, newly designed bumpers with aluminum-look trim, and refreshed LED taillights following crystalline design language.

Inside the cabin, one can notice a three-spoke steering wheel, which will be optional with the Sportline and RS trims. On the other hand, the cabin layout of the updated Kodiaq looks quite similar to the pre-facelift model. However, it will get a larger touchscreen infotainment system, 10-speakers 575 watts CANTON sound system, two-spoke steering wheel, 10 colours ambient lighting system, MySkoda connected car tech with remote functions, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and an optional ergonomic ventilated & heated seats for the driver & front passenger with a massage function. Besides, it will continue to get three-zone climate control, powered front seats with memory function, and a panoramic sunroof.

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While the global version of facelifted Kodiaq gets two diesel and three petrol engines from the EVO generation, the India-bound Kodiaq is likely to be offered only with a 190PS 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine as the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. It will come paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission that drives all four wheels. 

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The new Kodiaq will continue to be available as a completely-knocked-down (CKD) unit as the previous model. Once launched, it will rekindle its rivalry with the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Alturas G4, MG Gloster., and Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace.