Skoda says that both the new Superb and Kodiaq SUVs have completed an intensive test in various terrain and climate conditions. The teased images reveal the cars being tested intense cold of the Arctic region and the blazing heat of the Arizona desert. Skoda claims that new Superb and Kodiaq have covered more than 10 lakh kilometres over the last two years.
Skoda claims that the next-generation Superb and Kodiaq have gone through temperatures ranging between minus 30 degrees and 50 degrees C. The cars have travelled north of the Arctic Circle while also visiting Arizona, Spain, and Africa. The real-world testing of both vehicles started two years ago and the company also claims to have simulated 40 years of real-world use through additional endurance and material assessments on test rigs and in laboratories.
As mentioned previously, Skoda recently revealed the interior images of the Skoda Superb and Kodiaq. The Interior of both cars gets a newly designed dashboard layout with a big free-standing touchscreen infotainment system with small rotary dials below with a small screen embedded inside.
The Superb features hidden air vents with vertical fins whereas the Kodiaq gets vertically stacked vents with more use of leatherette upholstery. Skoda says that the upholstery is made entirely out of recycled polyester. Another big change is the placement of the gear selector on the steering wheel column similar to Mercedes-Benz models.
Both cars will feature a 13.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Other expected features include connected car tech, an in-built navigation system, a premium sound system, a performance-oriented features display, a power delivery display and an off-road information display in the Kodiaq.
The cars also get a 10-inch digital instrument cluster with a HUD display. The instrument cluster can be customised with various themes and the colour theme will change according to the drive mode selected. The HUD display will put out various information such as speed, RPM, navigation and much more.
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Other features include the placement of a USB-C port on the centre rear view mirror which can be used to port the dashcam, 15W wireless smartphone charging, unique LED ambient light strip placements and umbrella storage at front doors. The Kodiaq gets active cooling for two devices.
Now talking about the powertrain and gearbox, the new Kodiaq and Superb is expected to be offered in multiple engine options which includes a 1.5-litre petrol, 2.0-litre petrol, 2.0-litre diesel and 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid powertrains. The plug-in hybrid might get a 19.7 kWh battery pack with pure-electric driving range of up to 100 kilometres.