Skoda Kodiaq Facelift launched in India, Check Price and Specifications

Skoda has finally launched the facelift version of the Kodiaq in India today. The BS6 Skoda Kodiaq facelift is offered as a 7-seater SUV and is assembled in India. The 2022 Skoda Kodiaq can be availed at a starting price of Rs 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The new Skoda Kodiaq is offered with a bunch of changes and is introduced after a gap of almost two years. The Skoda Kodiaq was officially discontinued in the year 2020 in India.

Exterior changes

The SUV receives a bunch of cosmetic updates in the form of a redesigned front grille, updated LED headlamps, new bumpers at the rear and the front, new fog lamps, Skoda lettering on the tailgate and a well-designed bonnet. The alloy wheels receive a fresh design and the taillamps get a slight modification. The new alloy wheels are 20-inches in size and dual-tonned.

Interior changes

The layout of the interior remains same while the steering is two-spoked. The two-spoke steering wheel can be seen in Octavia and Taigun and provides multiple functions for the ease of the driver. The Skoda Kodiaq Facelift will get a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster, 8-inch/ 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, ambient lighting etc.

Safety

In terms of safety, the SUV gets 9-airbags, ABS (Antilock Breaking System) with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and many more.

Engine

When it comes to the engine, the 2022 Skoda Kodiaq is powered by new 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. The engine is capable of generating maximum power of 190hp and a peak torque of 320 Nm. There is no option for a diesel engine. The diesel engine which was offered in the previous model produced a power of 150 hp and 340 Nm of torque. The engine of the 2022 Skoda Kodiaq has a 7-speed automatic gearbox. The drivetrain of the SUV is offered as 4WD/AWD as standard. The SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph at just 7.8 seconds.

Boot space

In terms of dimensions, the Skoda Kodiaq is 4697mm in length, 1681mm in height and 1882 in width. The boot space of the Kodiaq is 270 litres. If the third row seats are folded, the boot space of the vehicle can be more than 2000 litres.

Price and trims

The 2022 Skoda Kodiaq facelift SUV is offered in three trims- Style, SportLine and Laurin & Klement. The Style variant costs Rs 34,99,000 while SportLine costs Rs 35,99,000. On the other hand Laurin & Klement costs of Rs 37,49,000.

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