Amit Saraswat 
The 2024 Skoda Kodiaq SUV has been revealed globally. Skoda claims it to be more spacious, functional and sustainable than ever before. Along with a fresh design, the Kodiaq also offers a new plug-in-hybrid powertrain.
Longer, Rugged And More Aerodynamic Than Before
The new Skoda Kodiaq is 60mm longer than the outgoing model, lending more interior space for its passengers. Skoda has also added active cooling shutters and redesigned front and rear bumpers, which help in achieving a drag coefficient of 0.282.
The design of the Kodiaq looks more rugged than before, thanks to the squared-off wheel arches, prominent body cladding, and angular headlights and tail lights. The radiator grille of the Kodiaq now features a horizontal LED strip while the TOP LED Matrix lights are said to offer 15% more light output than the outgoing Kodiaq.
New-Age Interior With Sustainability In Mind
Skoda has used 100% recycled polyester for the seat upholstery, carpets and headliner. Apart from sustainability, Skoda has also offered new-age features in the form of a free-standing 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10-inch virtual cockpit and a head-up display.
Buyers can also spec a 14-speaker Cantor sound system, replacing the standard 9-speaker setup. The Kodiaq continues to offer a 7-seat configuration and the increase in length has also resulted in marginal space improvement. Other nifty interior add-ons include a new climate control menu and gear selector knob mounted on the steering column.
Cleaner And Greener Powertrain options
The 2nd-gen Kodiaq SUV offers a wide range of powertrains, including a plug-in-hybrid option. The plug-in-hybrid Kodiaq makes use of a 1.5L TSI engine that comes coupled with a 25.7kWh battery pack and a pair of electric motors. The combined system output stands at 204hp and it can drive for up to 100 km on sole battery power. Other powertrain options include 150hp 1.5L TSI, 204hp 2.0L TSI AWD and 2.0L TDI diesel in 150hp and 193hp power tunes.
