2018 Skoda Kodiaq review, road test

The Czech brand’s first middle-of-the-road SUV promises much, but does it deliver enough luxury SUV to justify the price? We put it under the microscope.

Published on Feb 02, 2018 06:00:00 AM

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150hp version of Volkswagen’s 2.0 litre diesel is smooth and very refined.

Alloys look a bit small, but 235/55 R18 tyres are good for our roads.

'C'-shaped LEDs are a Skoda signature; note crystal like detailing.

Skoda’s frameless 8.0-inch touchscreen has a slick interface that is both logical and easy to use. While using the home screen (and ‘Menu’ shortcut) and flicking through the various menus is easy, what is quicker still is using the fixed shortcut keys that are placed alongside. Navigation is a useful addition here and ‘App’ leads you to a page where you can load Skoda’s own apps, like Skoda One and Boss App. What’s also an absolute delight is the Canton 10-speaker sound system that delivers impressive clarity and thumping bass via the mini sub-woofer in the luggage compartment. The system is also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which further enhance the experience.