Sporty new Skoda Kodiaq Sportline SUV breaks cover ~ station of gear

Skoda gives its Kodiaq a flashy makeover with new Sportline trim, with sports seats, big alloy wheels and colour coded bumpers

2017-01-27 10:20

Skoda has revealed another new derivative of its new Kodiaq. Called the Kodiaq Sportline it’s a flashy addition to the range, with new styling tweaks to make it stand out against standard versions of Skoda’s SUV.

• Best SUVs on sale right now

The radiator grille, roof rails, wing mirrors and side window trims are all finished in black, while the rear window and rear passenger windows are tinted. The bottom lips of the front and rear bumpers are colour coded, as are the side skirts, while new 19-inch alloy wheels come as standard – though larger 20-inch versions make the options list.

Image 2 of 6

Image 2 of 6

In the cabin Alcantara trimmed sports seats are fitted as standard, paired with a leather steering wheel and aluminium pedals. The sporty feel of the cockpit is matched by the visual readouts on the driver’s display, which includes a G-force meter.

• New Skoda Kodiaq Scout revealed

As standard, the Sportline comes with Driving Select Mode, adjustable LED ambient lighting, Alcantara trim inserts, a touchscreen infotainment system plus a suite of driver assists. Trailer Assist and Blind Spot Detect are included, as well as autonomous emergency braking and the revised Park Assist with surround view cameras. Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control is on the options list, which includes a Sport setup for the dampers.

Image 3 of 6

Image 3 of 6

Though the Sportline looks the part, this isn’t the full-blown vRS Kodiaq that Skoda could be planning. In terms of powertrains it shares its choice of four engines with the recently revealed Kodiaq Scout – a 148bhp 1.4-litre petrol lines up alongside a larger 178bhp 2.0-litre unit, while the two diesels are both 2.0-litre TDI power plants, with either 148bhp or 187bhp. All-wheel-drive is fitted as standard.

Like the new Scout model, the Sportline is penned in for a proper debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, so expect UK prices to emerge soon.

Does the Skoda Kodiaq Sportline look the part? Let us know in the comments.

James Brodie

Thank you for reading the article about Sporty new Skoda Kodiaq Sportline SUV breaks cover in blog station of gear If this article was helpful please bookmark this page in your web browser by pressing Ctrl + D on your keyboard keys.