The redesigned Kodiaq will debut this fall with a tech-focused interior and a newly available plug-in hybrid powertrain
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Skoda has been teasing the redesigned Kodiaq for months, but the crossover has been inadvertently revealed by its own infotainment system.
While the zoomed in quality leaves a lot to be desired, we can see the crossover will have a larger grille that is flanked by split lighting units. Further below, there’s vertical air curtains and a sportier intake with triangular accents.
Additional details are hard to make out, but the Kodiaq adopts streamlined bodywork and pronounced wheel arches. The photos also reveal an upward sweeping beltline and a relatively rakish windscreen that flows into a sloping roof. The crossover has also grown 2.4 inches (61 mm) and now measures 187.3 inches (4,758 mm) long.
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Moving back inside, we can see a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch infotainment system that resides on top of the dashboard. Physical switchgear appears to have been largely eliminated, while the shifter moves from the center console to the steering column. The company has also confirmed there will be a new wireless smartphone charger, which can handle two devices at once.
Skoda recently revealed performance specifications and announced there will be a 1.5-liter TSI with mild-hybrid technology. It produces 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and customers seeking improved performance can opt for a 2.0-liter TSI developing 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS). On the diesel side, there will be a 2.0-liter TDI with outputs of 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 190 hp (142 kW / 193 PS).
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The big news is the addition of a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which consists of a 1.5-liter TSI engine, a 25.7 kWh battery pack, and an electric motor. This setup gives the crossover a combined output of 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and an electric-only range in excess of 62 miles (100 km).
