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

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The most powerful engine on offer for the Kodiaq, paired with the sportiest vRS trim. With 241bhp available, this will shift the SUV from 0-62mph in 6.6sec. The one to get if you want the quickest and best handling model, but it’s also the priciest.

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One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

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The sportiest Kodiaq comes with a more aggressive bodykit, 20-inch wheels, a flat-bottomed sports steering wheel, sports seats and an LED interior light pack. 

The sportiest Kodiaq available with a bodykit, 20-inch wheels, dynamic chassis control, sports seats, digital cockpit display and&nbsp;Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC).&nbsp;

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

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ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)

Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)

Smartlink wireless for apple carplay and wired for android auto

Rear LED lights (high functionality) with welcome effect and dynamic indicators

Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation

Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors, driver side auto dimming with boarding sports and memory function

Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners

Park assist parallel or bay parking with front and rear parking sensors

Electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function

Electrically adjustable front seat with memory and lumbar support

Winter pack with heated front and rear seats - Kodiaq Sport Line/vRS

Sleep pack with textile floor mats - Kodiaq

Family pack with manual roller blinds for rear windows- Kodiaq

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The Skoda Kodiaq is one of life's great all-rounders. It offers good amounts of space for up to seven people, a plush interior, strong engines, decent comfort and it's not too pricey. So we'd definitely recommend you add the Kodiaq to your shopping list but, if you're looking for value for money and can live with five seats, try instead the superbly equipped Mazda CX-5 or cheaper Citroën C5 Aircross. Or, if you want even more practicality and one of the best SUVs on sale, then you must check out the superb Peugeot 5008.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all passengers</li> <li>Large boot with lots of clever storage solutions</li> <li>Good fuel economy and running costs</li> <li>All-round comfort</li> <li>High-quality interior finish</li></ul>

We define a large SUV as anything longer than 4.5 metres. These cars aren’t usually particularly cheap to buy or lease, so in return we expect a roomy cabin, a lengthy list of standard equipment and excellent cruising refinement. A few models in this class are two-wheel drive, but the vast majority have four-wheel drive for at least a modicum of off-road ability.

The Mazda CX-5 is firmly road-focused, but its 2.0-litre petrol engine is a strong, refined performer, making it looks good value for less than&nbsp;£25k. If you can stretch the budget a fair bit, the Audi Q5 provides a combination of comfort, driving prowess, quality and space that's hard to beat. Unlike some rivals, it can't be had with seven seats, though.

A more affordable, yet well-equipped alternative is the Peugeot 5008. It’s more than capable of coping with family life&nbsp;– and all versions have seven seats as standard.&nbsp;

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

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