The renewal of the Skoda Kodiaq RS is already a reality. The most radical and exclusive version of Skoda’s 7-seater SUV is updated with a facelift. It is already available in the configurator. The price and its equipment have been exposed. The new Kodiaq RS is powered by a 245 hp gasoline engine.
The Skoda Kodiaq has undergone a complete overhaul. A facelift, a mid-cycle update, which will allow this generation to face the rest of its commercial life that lies ahead. This “facelift” has reached each of the versions that make up the offer of the successful 7-seater SUV from Skoda. Among them, the RS version. The new Skoda Kodiaq RS it is here and its configurator has been opened.
If we venture into the configurator of the new Kodiaq we will have the opportunity to choose the RS version. The level of finish that crowns the offer. The price of this interesting SUV is already public. And it is worth asking, is it worth it? What is your equipment? And its mechanics? Let’s go into detail and break down all the keys to the renewed Kodiaq RS.
The equipment of the new Skoda Kodiaq RS
By positioning yourself at the top of the new Kodiaq rangeAs you might expect, the RS version comes with a very extensive package. And it is logical since it claims to be the most exclusive alternative. We now review the featured standard equipment:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Full LED headlights
- Fog lights
- LED taillights with dynamic flashing lights
- Air conditioner
- Radio Bolero
- USB connection front
- E-Call emergency call system
- Drive Mode Selector and Sport Chassis Control (DCC)
- Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Adaptive cruise control and speed limiter
- Rear view camera
- Keyless start and access system
- Central locking with remote control
- Heated sports front seats
- SmartLink
- Headlight range control, automatic / dynamic with cornering light
- Rain sensor and automatic lights on
- Rear windows darkened
- Automatic emergency braking system in town
- Longitudinal roof rails in black
- Interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-glare position adjustment
- Rearview mirrors electrically adjustable and folding, heated and with automatic anti-glare position adjustment
- Leather-wrapped sports multifunction steering wheel
- Fabric upholstery
- Ambient LED lighting system
The engine of the new Skoda Kodiaq RS
Under the hood of the new Kodiaq RS there are also changes. And very important. The previous model bet without complexes on diesel. Now the protagonist is a 2.0-liter TSI petrol engine with 245 hp and 370 Nm of maximum torque. A block from the EVO generation of the Volkswagen Group that stands out for being lighter and more powerful. It is associated with a DSG automatic gearbox dual-clutch and seven speeds as well as a system of 4×4 drive.
This powertrain enables Skoda’s sporty SUV to reach a top speed of 234 km / h. Approves an average fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 195 g / km.
Price of Skoda Kodiaq RS 2021 in Spain
Prices valid from July / 2021 without including discounts or other promotions
The Kodiaq is one of the great references in the D-SUV segment and, more specifically, one of the best 7-seater SUVs. It accounts for a good part of the sales in this category at the European level. The RS version allows it to further differentiate itself from some of its more direct rivals, such as the Nissan X-Trail or the Peugeot 5008.