The name Kodiaq will remain! Launched in 2016, Kodiaq was the first SUV in the history of Skoda and the largest in the line. Sharing a platform and engines with the Volkswagen Tiguan, it was joined by the Karoq in 2017 and then the Kamiq in 2019. This is one of the Czech brand bestsellersrecording since launch more than 750,000 orders. In 2021, he transferred a easy restylingin particular on her tapering front. He accepted for the occasion Matrix LED spotlights. The RS version was embellished new gasoline engine 2l instead of the existing diesel unit. It has since continued on its way, but will soon be rejected in a second and new generation.

Bolder style, more technological interior

So what can we expect? Last August, Skoda lifted the curtain The SUV concept was named Vision 7S. This introduced new stylistic codes for the brand’s models. In style more athletic bolder Also. The Vision 7S is a large family-oriented SUV that will be 100% electric. So it won’t replace the Kodiaq we know, and both will co-exist in the future in the Skoda range. The Kodiaq will take several design elements, starting with its square and expressive silhouette. As is its unique light signature. On board, it will numerical revolutionwith the adoption of a large central plate, without driver’s cap. It will always be offered in seven-seater version.

Coming soon in a plug-in hybrid

It is mainly on technical plan which changes are most expected. Because this second named Kodiaq will be electrified! Don’t go electric, that’s the mission of the Vision 7S, but now it’s on offer plug-in hybrid versions. Because unlike its Tiguan cousin, the Kodiaq was only available in heat mode. Adoption the new MQB Evo2 platform (Octavia, Caddy, Multivan T7…) is in the program and it can offer two battery motors, which will mark the arrival of the 1.5 TSi Evo2 unit in the range He will be presented at the end of 2023for marketing in the first half of 2024.