New Kodiaq will go on sale in the spring; as before, most versions are seven-seaters
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THE SECOND-GENERATION Skoda Kodiaq SUV has a tough job on its hands. Not only does it need to live up to the all-round capabilities of the original model, but it’s also got to compete with a host of versatile seven-seat rivals, including the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Peugeot 5008.
The latest Kodiaq is slightly larger than the outgoing model, promising more space inside. Engine options are 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre petrols, a pair of 2.0-litre diesels and a plug-in hybrid. The latter – which is a five-seater only – has an official electric range of up to 62 miles and is capable of 50kW rapid charging, so the battery can be replenished from 10-80% in as little as 25 minutes. The more powerful models come with four-wheel drive.