New 2023 Skoda Kodiaq 4x4 Is Back In India: IN PICS

Skoda has reintroduced the Kodiaq 4x4 in the Indian market with increased allocation at 750 per quarter. The Kodiaq continues with its 2.0 TSI EVO engine which now meets the BS6-B emissions norms. However, the Kodiaq is now 4.2 percent more efficient than earlier while the 4x4 SUV develops 190 PS and 320 Nm. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

In terms of performance, it does 0-100 Kph in 7.8 seconds. The Kodiaq continues to get the Dynamic Chassis Control with Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual and Snow driving modes. DCC also enables the suspension to be raised or lowered by 15 mm and hosts an off-road button. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

New to the Kodiaq are door-edge protectors while the rear spoiler gets additional finlets to aid airflow and increase aerodynamics. Inside, the rear passengers get a lounge step to rest their foot, and outer headrests in the 2nd row. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The Kodiaq range has the Style and Laurin & Klement with stone beige leather dual-tone upholstery for the L&K, and variant-specific alloys for the R18 wheels. Then you get 12-way adjustable electric seats in the front with in-built cooling and heating in the L&K. The SportLine meanwhile comes with all-black Suedia interiors, a 3-spoke flat-bottom sport steering wheel, more side bolstering in the seats, integrated headrests, and expanded shoulder support sport seats. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

Other features include a Canton 625 W 12-speaker audio system with a subwoofer, remote commands, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, USB-C ports accessible to the front and rear passengers, wireless phone charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, adaptive front LED headlights, panoramic sunroof etc. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The L&K gets a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and a 360-degree camera as standard. Overall, there are 9 airbags as standard. Prices have increased slightly for the new Kodiaq with prices starting at Rs 37.99 lakh for the Style, Rs 39.39 lakh for the Sportline and Rs 41.39 lakh for the L&K. (Source: Somnath Chatterjee)