The 7-Seater Skoda Kodiaq SUV Comes to Our Shores in 2017

The upcoming 7-seater SUV from Skoda will likely fare better than Yeti’s India stint.

The front headlamps of the Skoda Kodiaq. (Photo Courtesy: Skoda)

Skoda is all set to rejig its model portfolio in the country with the Kodiaq. This is a 7-seater 4X4 SUV that will be hitting the Indian market in mid-2017. It is highly likely that the Kodiaq will go up against the likes of Toyota Fortuner.

The company is focused on learning from its debacle with the steep-priced Yeti. According to Skoda, the Kodiaq’s design conveys ‘strength and protection’. The Kodiaq is the biggest-ever SUV with a Skoda badge.

The manufacturer says that the ‘Kodiaq’ name comes from ‘Kodiak’, which is a type of bear found in Alaska, and will be assembled in India as well.

As informed, the Kodiaq model for India could be powered with engines that are available on its Octavia and the Superb. The Kodiaq comes in multiple diesel and petrol variant, 1.8-litre TSI Petrol and a 2-litre TDI Diesel. This will be mated with a 6-speed manual/DSG and 7-speed DSG transmission options.

They will churn out around 180 PS & 250 Nm and 177 PS and 350 Nm respectively.

Front seat look of the Kodiaq

The bold and sharp-edged tail lights

The concept look of the Kodiaq from the front

Concept look at the back

Kodiaq is a 7-seater 4X4 ready to hit the hills

With 168-mm ground clearance and available in Petrol/Diesel option