Skoda Kodiaq Scout: Explained in detail

Skoda Kodiaq Scout has been introduced in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 33.99 lakhs. The new Kodiaq variant is available in four colour options - lava blue, quartz grey, moon white, and magic black. The seven-seat SUV sits between the Style and the L&K variant. Interestingly, the Kodiaq Scout is the company’s first product in India to bear the ‘Skoda’ in block lettering on the tailgate instead of the Skoda logo.

Exterior

The fascia is dominated by a distinctive chrome surround on the radiator grille and the front bumper gets a silver-coloured spoiler to emphasize its off-road capabilities. The characteristic LED headlamps with illuminated 'eyelashes' of the Kodiaq finds its way inside the Scout. The Kodiaq Scout features electrically-adjustable panoramic sunroof to enhance the feeling of space.

As for the rear, the Kodiaq Scout features the Skoda-typical C-shaped LED taillights. The rear bumper with silver protective cover borders the exhaust pipes and the diffuser. Additionally, the SUV gets dual-tone Anthracite R (18) Trinity alloy wheels, angular mud flaps with plastic edges, protective sill covers, and the underbody Rough Road Package.

Interior

The Skoda Kodiaq Scout features brushed wooden decor along with Alcantara leather upholstery. The vehicle gets 10 ambient lighting options. The iBuzz Fatigue Alert feature detects signs of fatigue in the driver and prompts him or her to take a break. The Power Nap Package of the Skoda Kodiaq Scout enables rear passengers to sleep soundly on a long journey. It includes variable headrests of the outer seats for a comfortably supported head posture while sleeping, and two blankets. The Hands-Free Parking feature minimizes the hassle of parking in tight spots by automatically selecting an appropriate parking place in a row of parallel or perpendicularly parked vehicles.

Skoda claims that the Kodiaq Scout largest boot capacity within its class. The SUV offers an impressive capacity of 270 litres, which extends to 2,005 litres with the rear seats folded down. The Digital Voice Enhancement feature, transmits the driver’s and front passenger’s voice to the passengers in the rear via a microphone in the cockpit, thereby facilitating a smooth interaction among occupants.

Engine

Mechanically, the Skoda Kodiaq Scout is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that makes 148bhp and 340Nm. A seven-speed DSG gearbox transfers the power to all four wheels. The SUV is equipped with an off-road-specific all-wheel-drive system along with an ‘Off-Road’ drive mode. This mode improves the throttle response and alters the damping parameters to better suit the vehicle’s dynamics during off-road trails. Moreover, it also gets full underbody protection for added safety.