Perfection is no illusion. It’s a way of life. It’s a reflection — of how you move, how you believe. It’s the only way to stay ahead. To win. The Skoda Kodiaq goes by this philosophy in a rather intrinsic way. Its elegance, its highest standards of luxury and its approach to giving you, the proud Kodiaq owner, an experience that’s sublime is inherent rather than just an attitude.
This is evident even just in the way its design speaks to you. From its chunky front- end which bears a new, tastefully ornate grille with illuminated inserts to its swooping profile that gives it a measured touch of sportiness to, of course, its dynamic rear-end with distinctive tail lamps, the Kodiaq is an exercise in design refinement and effortless sophistication. Oh, and the 18-inch aero wheels are just such a well-executed nod to the era of futurism and efficiency we live in!
The Kodiaq isn’t, to be honest, trying to look radical or different in order to make a statement — it simply moves the design goal post further ahead by refining what a quintessential SUV must make you feel. Escapism isn’t its thing at all, for that’s not what a winner’s mindset seeks. Instead, it chooses to become one with the world, pushing through everything. Perfection is, after all, about exuding an air of confidence, about being inherently robust. To the perfectionist, there’s no end of the road. Everything is a chance to do — and be — better.
The Kodiaq takes this opportunity even as you open its substantial doors to step inside the universe that its cabin is. Skoda has always been on top of its game when it comes to curating a finessed assortment of textures, materials and finishes and the Kodiaq, being the flagship SUV, raises the bar even further in this aspect. The cabin feels plush and inviting, no matter which of its three rows you choose to settle into, and its generous expanse of glass areas (including the panoramic sunroof) give it an air of heightened spaciousness. As if this weren’t enough, Skoda has equipped the Kodiaq with a best-in-segment 725w 13-speaker Canton sound system with a subwoofer, offering an aural experience that’s magical, to say the least. The Kodiaq, through Skoda’s years of insight in delivering to affluent clientele, understands you won’t trade luxury for mere comfort. You wouldn’t settle for less than you deserve, would you? Before you ask, it features 9 airbags to offer you the highest standards of safety! It’s the era of staying ahead, after all. Of being simply clever.
Speaking of which, the Kodiaq charms you with its thoughtful features. From the umbrella holder (discreetly tucked into the driver’s door) to a tablet/phone holder mounted to the front-row head restraints, a centre console that runs all the way to the middle row, with seemingly endless stowage, the Kodiaq is designed to evoke a sense of unparalleled joy in your family. Not to mention, it offers an unprecedented 1976 litres of luggage space with the rear seats folded flat, which gives it even more versatility as your preferred mode of luxury travel. Seeking first-class travel for your family and yourself? The Kodiaq is where your search comfortably ends.
Skoda has rightfully positioned the Kodiaq as a 7x4x4 — a 7-seater with all-wheel drive, that is — and while you’re convinced about its ability to take your loved ones places in absolute luxury, it also possesses a distinct ability to go anywhere and everywhere. Concealed within the Kodiaq’s opulence is a tough SUV, courtesy its advanced MQB platform, that can venture confidently into the unexplored, all the while maintaining its standards of plushness. There’s even a ‘Snow’ option within the driving mode presets, in case you want to treat yourself to the ultimate Himalayan adventure!
Indeed, with the Kodiaq, technology isn’t something of a faraway construct. It works in great harmony with a natural driving experience, enriching every moment you spend behind its beautiful steering wheel — or even as a passenger. Be it the massage seats in the front row, the noise reducing acoustic windows or its seatback design which meets AGR standards (it’s an independent agency that certifies products which promote healthier backs), the Kodiaq uses technology and engineering to truly make live on the move better rather than to merely make statements. The smart dials, too, are a really intelligent feature, incorporating a screen into a row of three dials, increasing functionality through physical buttons without taking up too much real estate on the dashboard. Through these smart dials, you can switch between setting individual climate control temperatures and opting for seat cooling/ heating. Another one transitions between being a volume controller, drive mode selector and a blower speed adjuster! We told you, it is simply clever!
As you’d expect, the Kodiaq doesn’t just stop at being clever either — it goes beyond. For one, it’s assembled in India and tuned to global standards for performance and quality — how do you beat that for confidence? It doesn’t stop at that, though. Skoda has backed the Kodiaq with a segment-best 5-year/1,25,000 km warranty, 1-year complimentary maintenance and 10 years of RSA (Road Side Assistance). Yes, you read that right! It’s human brilliance, epitomised in movement.
Go on, then, bring home your Kodiaq. It’s time to explore, to see the wide open world with confidence, with poise, with resolve. It’s time to stay ahead — where you belong. Not everyone gets a shot at it but, with a Kodiaq, it’s the only way. It’s the pinnacle of everything Skoda stands for, a true flagship. True visionaries settle for nothing less than excellence, wouldn’t you agree? With the Skoda Kodiaq, fortunately, the extraordinary is the norm.
