New Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement launched at Rs 35.99 lakh onward

The Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement will be available in five colour options: Lava Blue, Quartz Grey, Moon White, Magic Black, and the all-new Magnetic Brown.

The Kodiaq Laurin & Klement’s fascia is dominated by a distinctive chrome grille and the large SUV’s appearance is characterised by LED headlights with illuminated “eyelashes” and 18(R) Trinity alloy wheels.

At the back, the Kodiaq Laurin & Klement dons crystalline elements in the Skoda’s-typical C-shape LED taillights. The chrome trim in the rear bumper borders the exhaust pipes and the diffuser. The silver roof rails intensify the premium feel of this Skoda SUV offering.

The Laurin & Klement badge sits on the front wings and is tastefully complemented by the Kodiaq-embossed aluminium door sill scuff plates that entice you into the interior. Luxurious details and styling accents are found throughout the car. The decorative parts are black, reminiscent of piano lacquer, and are complemented by graceful chrome details. Elegant touches include the Laurin & Klement logo on the stone beige leather upholstery, and the infotainment system home screen.

The 360° Surround Area View, with an array of four wide-angle cameras mounted on the front and the rear as well as the wing mirror covers, displays the immediate area surrounding the car on the infotainment system.

The Hands-Free Parking minimises the hassle of parking in tight spots by automatically selecting an appropriate parking place in a row of parallel or perpendicularly parked vehicles. In today’s crowded cities and space-starved streets, hands-free parking is a blessing indeed and needs a space 60 cm longer than the car itself when parking in parallel.

The Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement hosts the most technically advanced and intelligent connectivity features. The SUV opens up new vistas with the Virtual Cockpit: a customisable digital instrument panel that offers a fresh perspective of all important driving data and navigation. You can customise and control the same with the View button on the multifunctional steering wheel.

The state-of-the-art eight-inch capacitive touch display in glass design reacts to the touch of a finger, not just to pressure; and is a part of the new generation Amundsen infotainment system developed by Skoda. The SmartLink+ all-in-one technology integrates SmartGate, alongside Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink, as standard. The premium Canton Sound system features 10 speakers, including subwoofer, and has a power output of 575 watts. New age connectivity solutions along with BossConnect, integrated with the Skoda Media Command App, help occupants control functions like radio, music, and navigation from the comfort of the rear seat.

‘SIMPLY CLEVER’ TOUCHES

The ‘Simply Clever’ features available in The Kodiaq Laurin & Klement include, for example, Door-Edge Protection which deploys automatically when opening the car door and prevents the metal edge of the door from coming into contact with a garage wall or an adjacent car. When shutting the door, the trim folds itself back in. The protective elements on the front bumper prevent scratches to your car as well as the neighbouring vehicles.

The ‘Simply Clever’ Power Nap Package of the car will enable rear passengers to sleep soundly on a long journey. It includes variable headrests of the outer seats for a comfortably supported head posture while sleeping and two blankets.

The model also features a Digital Voice Enhancement feature, which transmits the driver’s and front passenger’s voice to the passengers in the rear via a microphone in the cockpit, thereby facilitating a smooth interaction among occupants.

The Kodiaq Laurin & Klement offers a boot capacity of 270 litres, which extends to 2,005 litres with the rear seats folded down. In addition, the Virtual Pedal enables a contact-free access. You can also adjust the upper position of the fifth door to suit your needs.

PERFORMANCE

The 2.0 TDI (4x4, AT) diesel engine of the SUV generates 147.94hp of power and 340 Nm of torque. The all-wheel-drive system with electronic control delivers a big increase in traction, stability, and safety. The all-wheel drive has an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch which allows the Kodiaq to venture off-road.

The control unit constantly calculates the ideal driving torque for the rear axle. Any loss of traction is virtually eliminated due to a control system that is dependent on driving status. When the Kodiaq is cruising, the power is transmitted to the front axle thereby increasing the fuel efficiency.

Standard safety in the SUV includes a wide range of features such as nine airbags: dual front, side airbags at front and rear, curtain airbags at front and rear, and driver knee airbag, which remains the segment benchmark.

The car is equipped with iBuzz Fatigue Alert which detects signs of fatigue in the driver and prompts the driver to take a break. In addition, a host of security equipment and safety support functions include AFS (Adaptive Front light System), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), MBA (Mechanical Brake Assist), MKB (Multi Collision Brake), HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), ASR (Anti Slip Regulation), and EDS (Electronic Differential Lock).

The car also features the all-new state-of-the-art Anti-Theft alarm with interior monitoring, acoustic warning signal for overrun speed, engine immobiliser with floating code system, dual-tone warning horn, rear view camera with washer, exterior mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Parktronic sensors at front and rear, underbody protective cover, and rough road package.

Source: Skoda Auto India