In-depth reviews

Skoda Kodiaq Estate 1.5 TSI iV 204 Laurin + Klement 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Laurin + Klement
Price	£50,510
Battery Capacity	25.7
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	8.4
Top Speed	130 mph
Length	4758 mm
Width	1864 mm
Height	1656 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	745 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1836 kg

Driver Convenience

13" satellite navigation touchscreen display
Blind spot detection with door exit warning
Bluetooth system
ChatGPT functionality
Driver alert - Fatigue and drowsiness monitor
Dry display cleaner
Electrically operated boot with virtual pedal
Emergency call
Front and rear parking sensors
Front cross traffic assist
Head up Display
Interior driver monitoring camera system
PAS
Rear traffic assist
Tailgate unlocking from outside
Traffic sign recognition
USB C Port x 2 in front centre console
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Wireless charging for two smartphones (15W) with cooling function
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

32A charging cable
Stop/start function

Entertainment

2x USB-C in the rear
Canton sound system
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
AWL (all weather lighting) and all weather light with cornering function
Black wheel arch surrounds
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Cornering light and poor weather light
Electric folding /adjustable/separted heated/folding door mirrors, auto dimming with boarding sports and memory function
Electric front and rear windows
Exterior black decorative trims
Front grille with horizontal light strip
Heat insulating glass in windshield
Heated rear window
Ice scraper in fuel tank cap
Invisible tailpipe
Laurin + Klement badge on front fenders
LED daytime running lights
LED matrix headlights with AFS and LED fog lights
LED rear light with welcome effect and dynamic turn signals
LED third brake light in rear spoiler
Light assistant with automatic headlight control and coming home feature
Logo projection in door mirrors
Multiple matrix beam
Privacy glass
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Red decorative strip between rear LED lights
Running boards
Safety reflectors on front and rear doors
Unique dark chrome design logo on alloy wheels
Window control switches with black trim
Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Without engine designation

Interior Features

1.5l bottle holder points in all door
1x centre rear reading light
2 spoke multi-function leather heated steering wheel with paddle shift
3 configurable smart dials with 32mm coloured display
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles with rear coat hooks
Aluminium pedals
Ambient interior lighting - Dashboard, front-door stowage compartments, front and rear door panels and footwell lighting
Automatic gear selector on steering column
Chrome interior door handles
Driver/front passenger reading lights
Electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
Exlusive floor mats
Fabric headlining
Fixed bench 40:60:40 split folding backrests
Front centre armrest with jumbo box storage compartment, cup holder and 12V socket
Height adjustable front headrests
Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear seats and front passenger with top tether
iV badging on boot
Manually adjustable steering column
Pollen filter
Power seat adjustable for both front seats with memory feature and seat depth adjustment
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Rear seat boot backrest release
Single front passenger seat
Skoda lettering on steering wheel
Storage pocket including mobile phone pockets on the backs of the front seats
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three rear height adjustable headrests
Ticket holder on A Pillar
Tri zone climate control
Umbrella in door panel x1 made from sustainable materials
Upper and lower glovebox with card holder and coin compartment
USB C port by rear view mirror for charging only (15W)
Ventilated massage seats for front

Packs

Driving assistance plus package with park assist - Kodiaq
Winter package - Kodiaq

Passive Safety

Auto door release and activation of warning lights in the event of an accident
Crew protect assist
Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation
Electric child locks
Electronic parking brake
ESC (incl. ABS+EMD+MSR+ASR+EDL+HBA+DSR+RBS+ESBS+MCB+TSA+XDS)
Front assist with assisted automatic braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
Front disc brakes
Fuel cut off safety device
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Hill hold assist
Junction assist with automatic emergency braking
Rear disc brakes
Safety vest holder in door
Seat belt reminder for all seats
Three point rear seat belts
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm with interior monitoring and tilt sensor with safe function
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Immobiliser
Keyless entry and start/stop
Remote central locking with 2 keys

Wheels

20" Venus anthacite polished alloy wheel
Breakdown kit
Tool kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	73
Battery Capacity in kWh	25.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	675
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	40
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	40
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	19.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	19.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	116
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	72

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.006
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6e-bis

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	138
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	153
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	152
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	124
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	122
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	178
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	169
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	127
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH	10
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL	9
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	40
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	41
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	40

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	0.4
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	0.4
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEH	706.2
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEL	706.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	7.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	7.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	5.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	5.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	45.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	46.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	51.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	36.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	38.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	50.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	52.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	166.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	156.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	166.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	2
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	82
NCAP Safety Assist %	78
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	140000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.4
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	VENUS
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1656 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1674 mm
Length	4758 mm
Wheelbase	2791 mm
Width	1864 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2133 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47
Gross Vehicle Weight	2430 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1945 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	745 l
Max. Loading Weight	594 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1836 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.2 m

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