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Skoda Kodiaq To Get A New Variant — Launch Next Month
Currently, the Skoda Kodiaq is available only in one trim level and soon a new variant will be added to the portfolio. Yes, CarWale reports that the Skoda Kodiaq will get a new top-spec L&K trim in the country. The report also states that the new Skoda Kodiaq L&K variant will be launched in December 2018.
The Skoda Kodiaq L&K top-spec trim was showcased at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March. The L&K is Skoda's top-spec trim and it's named in honour of its founders Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement. Skoda already offers the L&K trim on the Octavia and the Superb sedans.
The L&K trim of the Skoda Kodiaq features a chrome grille, model-specific bumpers, body coloured under-door panels, exclusive Laurin & Klement badges and unique 19-inch Sirius alloy wheels finished in anthracite. All these new design elements enhance the looks of the SUV.
The interior of the Skoda Kodiaq L&K features a dual-tone black and beige theme and the cabin gets leather seat upholstery with Laurin & Klement logo on the seats. Apart from that, the dashboard and the touchscreen infotainment system home screen also gets the Laurin & Klement branding.
The prominent features of the Skoda Kodiaq L&K include LED headlights, aluminium pedals, ambient lighting, electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function, Columbus infotainment system and 550-watt, ten-speaker, Canton audio system. The features might differ on the India-spec model.
The global-spec Skoda Kodiaq L&K comes with four engine options. But the India-spec model is expected to utilise the same 2-litre diesel engine that produces 150bhp and the engine will be mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox with an all-wheel-drive system.
Thoughts On The Skoda Kodiaq L&K
Skoda is all set to introduce a new L&K trim of the Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The Kodiaq L&K will hit the Indian roads in December. The currently sold trim of the Skoda Kodiaq is priced at Rs 34.83 lakh ex-showroom (India). Expect the Kodiaq L&K to carry a price tag of around Rs 36 lakh ex-showroom.