Skoda Kodiaq?

Oh - don't get me started on that!
I already have a mega thread going:
Good *wide* family car

I've been looking for months for any cars with three proper seats in the back to replace our S-Max.

Although the Kodiaq has a bench I'm hoping it's wide enough to fit 3 comfortably in the back, unlike many other large cars. The new 5008 does look a better prospect though...

We had an s max before and replaced it when the kids were big enough not to need child seats as there is very little choice other than people carriers.
I can't imagine that new Peugeot is going to be much wider than the skoda.
I'm struggling to see the attraction of this skoda especially as I think the price will be high enough.
Volkswagen have just shown the Tiguan all space which is a 7 seater and looks a lot better (at least to me).

The Kodiaq Roadshow:

See the new KODIAQ at your local ŠKODA Dealer

The email I got informing me of the schedule says "Before its highly anticipated launch in mid-March..."

So I had a look at the LHD Kodiaq in Monaghans Galway.
More misinformation BTW - the salesman said it was the only one in the country, but Skoda's own roadshow page clearly shows there are 4 of them according to the dealer schedule. And he had no clue still about when prices and specs are expected, despite what R.O.R reported last week. When I suggested to him about the Paddy's weekend launch, he said, "That's the first I've heard..." :rolleyes:

Anyway, it was a very high spec 4x4 DSG-auto with 19" wheels, leather seats and a few other things I know are likely optional on mid-range models (based on UK configurator). It looks good in the flesh and stands out - some of the photos make it appear less impressive, especially the lighter colours as I said yesterday. This one was silver and I think darker ones would look even more chunkier as they'll blend in the low level black trim. Styling is typical of other Skodas and some of the less daring VWs, so that's a matter of taste and it's down to everyone's own opinion. This car won't change that - but I personally think it's smart with clean lines.

Build quality inside is very good with lots of clever features typical of recent Skodas. Middle row leg room is not as much horizontally as a Superb, but it's still plenty and is helped in addition by the extra vertical space, which also means the transmission tunnel is less of an issue than the Superb's. 3rd row leg room is determined by the positioning of the sliding middle row, and is at least as much as in an S-Max.

The only real downer is that centre seat in the middle row bench. It really is a big compromise. I actually measured it to compare with the Superb. Overall the 3 seats (split 60/40) are 130cm wide in the Kodiaq and actually 2cm wider in the bench in the Superb! So I'd really need to sit my 3 kids in it (ages 12, 10, 7) to see if it's wide enough. Having tested a Superb last week, I was really hoping the Kodiaq would offer more space in the middle row...

And that's a possible deal breaker, as I'd definitely consider buying one if it offers a decent saving over a new S-Max. It looks from the pics of the forthcoming Peugeot 5008 with its 3 separate seats, that it might well trump the Kodiaq for space, and probably on design, style and flair too. We'll need to wait even longer for that though and to see how prices compare.

Shefwedfan wrote: »

It is funny that every dealer at the moment seems to be making the same mistake and putting in 2 and a 1/2 seats in there SUV's. I was excited about the Kodiaq and started this thread but after looking at the pics on Uk website and your review I will be leaving it where it is

Yes, it's frustrating because the Kodiaq is big enough for 3 seats. Its exterior body is a good bit wider than the Superb, and the internal width across the front seats is also wider. But the Kodiaq is narrower across the back seats

Check out the dimension pics at the bottom of these pages:
http://www.skoda.ie/models/kodiaq/pages/technology.aspx
http://www.skoda.ie/models/new-superb-combi/technology/

And compare it to the current 5008 which has much smaller external dimensions, but the internal distance between the rear doors is 1cm wider than the Kodiaq! :eek: Not much, but they've still managed to fit 3 seats:
http://www.peugeot.ie/range/find-your-vehicle/5008/technical-information.html

For what its worth - Was in Laharts in Kilkenny today and was told price list would be available early Feb. LHD Kodiaq will be there next Weds and Thursday.

Dozz wrote: »

Went down to the Naas showroom and had a look. Its a high spec model and looks very good indeed. Lots of space inside and feels a bit wider than what I would be use to driving. Infotainment system looks and feels pretty slick too.
The best bit was that i talked to 3 sales people and they all told me different stories.
In relation to pricing 2 said to expect it at the end of the month the third said it will be out today at 530.
2 guys said they cant even take deposits because of pricing but the third guy said they had 5 sold already.........
I also got the impression that cash will be king before trade-is will be considered....
Anyway lets see what the pricing is like come the end of the month or 530 this evening.....

Had the same experience in Sinotts Wicklow, 2 sales guys with completely different stories. One guy said the delay was due to Brexit and Skoda will be reducing prices. The other said when I read online it could start at 30k laughed and said probably starting about 37k

They really dont have a clue but what we do know is in the UK it starts at 21.5k the VW Tiguian in the UK starts 23.5k so the Kodiaq surely is going to start under 30k in Ireland for the 5 seat version

Going to view this when it gets to Cork.
I figure pricing will be on par with the Tiguan.

Dozz wrote: »

Is there any rough way to calculate the VRT at this stage if I was to look at buying one up the north?

I reckon a 150 style would be around €42k here.

The Guvnor wrote: »

For some reason I was on YouTube and I looked at a LONG video on it - chatting to the designer etc.

It looks nice but iirc it's a Tiguan alternative not a Touareg.

It was never said to be a Toureg alternative.

Except by the OP.:)

vectra wrote: »

It was never said to be a Toureg alternative.

Sam Russell wrote: »

Is there not a LWB Tiguan (at least in the USA)? Surely the Kodiaq is the Skoda version of this.

No,
One is coming.
Late 17 early 18?
Maybe R.O.R can shine some light on this?
The Tiguan Allspace

Tiguan Allspace.

The Guvnor wrote: »

Except by the OP.:)

Don't mind him. He is away with the fairies :D:D:D

vectra wrote: »

Don't mind him. He is away with the fairies :D:D:D

:eek::D

Forgot to mention. Salesman mentioned to possibility of a 5 seat commercial Kodiaq like the Toureg because of the load space capacity, anyone else heard this?