Skoda is about to update its Kodiaq large SUV after nearly three years on sale, and a camouflaged prototype of the top-rung vRS variant appears to possess been spotted testing before an anticipated reveal later this year.
The mule wears similar camouflage to a prototype of the quality Kodiaq seen last year, but its red brake calipers, larger brake discs, twin exhaust outlets and sports alloy wheels provides it away as a member of Skoda's vRS performance line-up.
Following within the footsteps of the updated Superb flagship, the Kodiaq is about to receive similarly subtle styling tweaks and an indoor technology upgrade.
Heavy camouflaging to the front and rear ends suggests the foremost obvious visual changes will are available the shape of redesigned bumpers and lightweight units, with Skoda’s trademark grille design carried over from the outgoing model.
New features for the 2020 Kodiaq are likely to incorporate the matrix LED headlights already seen on the new Superb, along side advanced driver aids like predictive control .
Both prototypes spotted thus far are towing what appears to be a dynamometer, suggesting the planned introduction of a replacement powertrain. The refreshed Superb was revealed last year and is out there for the primary time with a plug-in hybrid option. That system is additionally expected to form its way into the Kodiaq in due course.
With a 154bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 114bhp motor , PHEV variants of the new Superb are capable of 34 miles of pure stove and a possible 7.4sec 0-62mph time. The Kodiaq wouldn't be ready to match these figures thanks to its extra weight, but it shouldn’t be too faraway .
More likely during this prototype’s instance, and given the shortage of a grille-mounted charging port, is that it's running the revised 2.0 TDI Evo diesel first seen fitted to the new Volkswagen Passat.
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This new unit offers improved fuel economy courtesy of a high-efficiency crank, steel pistons and reduced friction throughout.
The mule wears similar camouflage to a prototype of the quality Kodiaq seen last year, but its red brake calipers, larger brake discs, twin exhaust outlets and sports alloy wheels provides it away as a member of Skoda's vRS performance line-up.
Following within the footsteps of the updated Superb flagship, the Kodiaq is about to receive similarly subtle styling tweaks and an indoor technology upgrade.
Heavy camouflaging to the front and rear ends suggests the foremost obvious visual changes will are available the shape of redesigned bumpers and lightweight units, with Skoda’s trademark grille design carried over from the outgoing model.
New features for the 2020 Kodiaq are likely to incorporate the matrix LED headlights already seen on the new Superb, along side advanced driver aids like predictive control .
Both prototypes spotted thus far are towing what appears to be a dynamometer, suggesting the planned introduction of a replacement powertrain. The refreshed Superb was revealed last year and is out there for the primary time with a plug-in hybrid option. That system is additionally expected to form its way into the Kodiaq in due course.
With a 154bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 114bhp motor , PHEV variants of the new Superb are capable of 34 miles of pure stove and a possible 7.4sec 0-62mph time. The Kodiaq wouldn't be ready to match these figures thanks to its extra weight, but it shouldn’t be too faraway .
More likely during this prototype’s instance, and given the shortage of a grille-mounted charging port, is that it's running the revised 2.0 TDI Evo diesel first seen fitted to the new Volkswagen Passat.
Back to top
This new unit offers improved fuel economy courtesy of a high-efficiency crank, steel pistons and reduced friction throughout.
