- Powered by a 265bhp, 2.0-litre petrol engine
- 20bhp more than previous-gen
Skoda has opened the order books for the latest member of the Kodiaq family, the vRS. The performance-oriented version of the family SUV is now on sale in the UK, with prices starting at £45,255 (approximately Rs. 48 lakh). Meanwhile, the most expensive variant is priced at £47,716 (approximately Rs. 50.71 lakh) in the UK.
This is the second-generation Skoda Kodiaq, which has also been showcased in India at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Expo. This entirely new model is based on the MQB platform and is slightly larger than the outgoing version.
The highlight of the new Kodiaq vRS is its 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged engine, which produces 265bhp, an increase of 20bhp over the previous Kodiaq vRS. The engine’s torque output of 400Nm is the highest among current combustion-powered Skoda production model. Power distribution to all four wheels is handled by a seven-speed DSG transmission and all-wheel drive.
The Kodiaq vRS has a chassis set-up that is oriented towards driving performance. The SUV features Skoda’s DCC Plus Dynamic Chassis Control, which extends the range of damping characteristics. DCC Plus offers 15 settings ranging from comfortable to sporty and continuously adjusts the dampers. As for braking, the Kodiaq vRS gets ventilated front and rear brake discs and larger two-piston calipers on the front axle.
