Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

Tr ustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

THEKodiaqis alargeSUV,available with fiveorseven seats, that

competeswith the likesof thePeugeot 5008, NissanX-Trail, Kia

Sorento, LandRover DiscoverySportand VW TiguanAllspace.

ThebigSkodais involvingtodrive,with accurate steering,adecent

gearboxandwell judgedsuspension. It alsohasaloftier driving

position thanmanySUVs, offeringagoodview out.Interiorspacein

the first tworowsis excellent, and while the thirdrowis best reserved

forchildren(or adults on shorttrips), they’reanexcellent addition

nonetheless. Addavastboot (atleastwhen therear-most seats are

dropped) and theKodiaq’sfamily-friendlycredentialsare clear to see.

The 148bhp 2.0-litrediesel engineis asoundchoiceifyoucover

higher mileages,thankstoofficialfuel economyofupto46.3mpg.

Toppingtherangeisa236bhp diesel vRS,butit’s quitepricey.

Four-wheel driveisoptionalwith the 148bhp engine andstandard

with the morepowerful version.Asix-speedmanualis standardwith

most,with dual-clutchautomaticsoffered acrossmuchoftherange.

Standardkit includes17-inchalloywheels, LED runninglights, an

eight-inchtouchscreen,parkingsensors,areararmrestandcruise

control,while seven seats area£1,000 option on theSEversion.

“The SkodaKodiaq isalarge SUV that

offersseven seats, excellentvalue for

money andadecent drivingexperience”

Skoda Kodiaq

Smartstyling,spacious and

practical, decentto drive

Seven seatscostextra,some

safety systems notstandard

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Sheet

Engines:1.5&2.0 petrol,2.0diesel

Tr im levels:SE,SEL,Scout,

Sportline,Edition, L&K,vRS

Economy:31-46mpg Roadtax:£145-£460

0-62:7. 0-10.0 EuroNCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★ 4.5/ 5

Price £25, 775-£43,390

Ourpick

2.0TDI 150PS

DSG(7st) SE L

£33,145

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Owners’ rating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0/5