Image gallery: 2019 Skoda Kodiaq Laurin and Klement
The Skoda Kodiaq SUV launched in India in 2017. It is the Czech brand's first seven-seater SUV and was available so far in a single Style variant. That has now been expanded to offer this new top-of-the-line Skoda Kodiaq Laurin and Klement variant.
The L and K variant gets new colour options, a few upgrades to the exterior, comes with more features and new trim on the inside. However, there are no mechanical changes and the Kodiaq L and K is powered by the same 2.0 litre four cylinder turbocharged diesel motor which makes 150PS and 340Nm. This SUV is priced at Rs 35.99 lakh (ex-showroom India).
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The Skoda Kodiaq L and K is new flagship of the Skoda brand in India
There are no mechanical changes and the Kodiaq L and K is powered by the same 2.0 litre four cylinder turbocharged diesel motor which makes 150PS and 340Nm
Two new colour options are available only on the L and K, the Magnetic Brown here and Lava Blue
The SUV continues with the standard car's AWD system. This is front-biased but can send power to the rear wheels when required. Upto 85 per cent can be sent to a single wheel
A new chrome surround has been added to the ornamental exhaust tips
There are upmarket Laurin and Klement badges on the front fenders, seats, dash and infotainment home screen
New chrome-inserts on the front grille, notice the front camera for the new 360-degree camera
The roof-rails are now finished in silver
The dash and door pad inserts are finished in piano-black
The Virtual Cockpit full digital instrument cluster has a Skoda-specific theme and various viewing modes
The 360 camera gives a 3D rendered image of the SUV's surroundings. Each camera's feed can be brought up separately too
Unique Skoda touches like the door protector
This is Skoda's first seven-seater SUV
There is new Stone Beige leather upholstery
Metal scuff plates available as standard
Also standard are these pedals finished in metal
Images by Anis Shaikh