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Skoda Kodiaq Estate 2.0 TSI 245 vRS 4x4 5dr DSG [7 Seat]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	vRS
Price	£49,420
Engine Power - BHP	245
Acceleration	6.6
Top Speed	144 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	194
Length	4699 mm
Width	1882 mm
Height	1665 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	270 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1749 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth system
Columbus satellite navigation with 9.2" touchscreen, integrated Wi-Fi, web radio
Digital voice enhancement
e call+
ECO Stop/start function
Exterior temperature indicator
Progressive steering
Rear view camera
Smartlink wireless for apple carplay and wired for android auto
Speed limiter
Tailgate unlocking from outside
USB C Port x 2 in front centre console
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Wireless charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Dynamic Chassis Control including off-road function

Entertainment

8 Speakers
DAB Digital radio
Dynamic sound booster

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Aero rear window wiper
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black wheel arch surrounds
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Chrome exhaust tailpipe
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors, driver side auto dimming with boarding sports and memory function
Electric front and rear windows
Extended rear spoiler with finlets in gloss black
Front fog lights
Full LED matrix headlights with AFS (adaptive front light system), cornering function and AWL (all weather lighting system)
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black roof rails
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED rear fog light
LED third brake light in rear spoiler
Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
Off-road style lower front bumper element
Privacy glass
Rain and light sensors
Rear diffuser
Rear LED lights (high functionality) with welcome effect and dynamic indicators
Rear side wing doors
Safety reflectors on front and rear doors
Tailgate lettering in Black without 4x4 badge
vRS exterior design - vRS front and rear bumpers with vRS badging (gloss black on tailgate and chrome on radiator grille) + black window surround
Window control switches with black trim
Without engine designation

Interior Features

12V socket in boot
2 rails with 2 hooks
2 seat bench in 3rd row
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather sports multi-function steering wheel with vRS logo and paddle
4 foldable roof handles with rear coat hooks
60:40 foldable rear seat with sliding adjustment and backrest angle adjustment
Aluminium pedals
Black roof headlining
Bottle holders in door panel in the 1.5 litre front and 1 litre rear
Cargo storage compartments
Chrome headlight control button
Chrome interior door handles
Coat hooks on B pillar
Covered storage compartment on driver side
Decorative door sill covers
Front and rear door armrest with black adductor trim
Front centre armrest with storage compartment, cup holder and 12V socket
Front courtesy lights
Gear shift lever with chrome frame and black gloss insert with vRS logo
Height adjustable front headrests
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated luggage compartment
Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear seats with top tether
Manually adjustable steering column
Microsuede door panels with vRS black stitching
Net programme in boot (1x horizontal Net, 2x vertical Nets)
Overhead glasses storage compartment
Pollen filter
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Single front passenger seat
Sliding trunk cover
Small Bags on the inner sides of the front backrests
Sports seats
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three rear height adjustable headrests
Ticket holder on A Pillar
Umbrella in door panel
Variable boot floor
vRS red stitching in front and rear armrests and door panel armrests

Packs

LED Interior light pack - Kodiaq

Passive Safety

Auto door release and activation of warning lights in the event of an accident
Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic parking brake with hill start assist
Emergency rear braking signal
ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)
Front assist with autonomous emergency braking
Front side airbags with curtain airbags
Fuel cut off safety device
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Hill hold control
Rear disc brakes
Red brake calipers
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 system (KESSY)
Remote central locking with 2 keys

Trim

Black air vent surround
Carbon finish dashboard and door inserts
Red stitching in dashboard

Wheels

20" Sagitarius anthracite alloy wheels with aero covers
Temporary spare wheel (space saver)

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.01
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	197
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	194
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	192
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	189
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	169
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	277
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	271
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	198
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	194

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	33.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	33.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	38
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	38.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	23.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	23.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	32.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	33

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	31E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	2
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
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)	6.6
Engine Power - BHP	245
Engine Power - RPM	5250
Engine Torque - NM	370
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	144 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	SAGITARIUS
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1665 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1686 mm
Length	4699 mm
Wheelbase	2790 mm
Width	1882 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2087 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	61
Gross Vehicle Weight	2442 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2005 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	270 l
Max. Loading Weight	693 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1749 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.6 m

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