Skoda has unleashed its most powerful Octavia RS to date in Australia, the RS 230. Packing 169kW and a tweaked styling, the RS 230 rolls into showrooms priced from $41,490 plus on-road costs for the 6-speed manual sedan. Utilising the same 169kW/350Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre direct-injected four-cylinder petrol engine and electronic …
Read More »Skoda Kodiaq 7-seater SUV officially unveiled
The 2017 Skoda Kodiaq has been revealed in its full glory after numerous teases. The new SUV is Skoda’s first foray into the large crossover segment and is available with seven seats. Featuring a bold front fascia with a wide, three-dimensional grille flanked by four headlights design said to be …
Read More »Skoda Kodiaq interior revealed
Skoda has given us a first glimpse of the seven-seat Kodiaq SUV’s interior. The car’s dashboard is divided into two symmetrical zones for the driver and passenger. There are distinctive vertical elements such as the four large air inlets, with the middle pair flanking the infotainment screen. Their edges run …
Read More »2016 Skoda Superb Review – 162TSI and 140TDI
Amongst the broad mix of mid-sized passenger cars, the Skoda Superb is often overlooked. Its awkward design isn’t always everyone’s cup of tea and the Skoda brand – one of the world’s oldest car company – just doesn’t spring up in people’s mind when they are thinking of their next car. But that might change …
Read More »Skoda Kodiaq production model teased ahead of September debut
From sketches to production, Skoda has today released the first teaser photos of its upcoming Kodiaq SUV. First previewed with the VisionS concept in Geneva, we have also seen prototypes undergoing testing recently. The full size SUV shares the same platform with the Volkswagen Tiguan and is set to sit above …
Read More »Skoda mulling hot Superb vRS and Kodiaq vRS models
Skoda is said to be considering introducing more vRS variants to their range, including the Superb and even the Kodiaq SUV. At the moment, if you are looking for a vRS model, Skoda has only one to offer – the Octavia vRS. Speaking to AutoExpress in the UK, Skoda boss, …
Read More »Can a Skoda Superb beat a Porsche & Ferrari in a drag race?
Can a humble wagon beat a Porsche and a Ferrari? To highlight the performance of the new Skoda Superb, and to find the answer, Skoda has pitched its new Superb 2.0 TSI Estate against a collection of supercar classics. With 206kW and all-wheel drive, the new Superb 2.0 TSI is …
Read More »Skoda teases new Kodiaq with new sketches
Skoda has released new teaser sketches of its upcoming Kodiaq SUV. First previewed with the VisionS concept in Geneva, we have also seen prototypes undergoing testing recently. The full size SUV is set to sit above the Skoda Yeti and features three rows of seating. The sketch shows the production …
Read More »Skoda’s new Kodiaq SUV spied for the first time
Spied ahead of its official debut, we get a first look at Skoda’s new 7-seat SUV; the Kodiaq. Named after the Kodiak bear that lives on the homonymous island off the southern coast of Alaska, its spelling is said to derived from the language of the indigenous people – the …
Read More »Skoda’s new 7-seat SUV to be called the Kodiaq
Skoda has announced the name of their new large SUV, the Kodiaq, which is set to debut in the second half of the year. Named after the Kodiak bear that lives on the homonymous island off the southern coast of Alaska, its spelling is said to derived from the language …
Read More »Skoda’s 2016 Superb luxury flapship arrives in Australia
The all-new 2016 Skoda Superb has launched in Australia, priced from $39,990 plus on-road costs. Available in both sedan and wagon body style, the third-generation Superb brings a pair of high performance petrol engines, along with a fuel efficient diesel. Innovation and connectivity also plays a big role in the …
Read More »Skoda VisionS concept previews new seven-seat SUV
Skoda has released new teaser images of their new SUV concept scheduled for debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Offering a close preview of the company’s upcoming SUV, the VisionS concept features a bold Skoda grille at the front joined by racked back headlights. The lower grille spans …
Read More »2015 Skoda Superb Combi unveiled; gets 660 litres boot
Skoda has taken the wraps of its new Superb Combi – the load-lugging version of the Superb, which will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. According to the Czech carmaker, the new Superb Combi is expected to set new standards in its segment “in terms of space, …
Read More »Skoda Fabia R5 to debut at Czech Rally Championship
The brand new ŠKODA Fabia R5 will make its debut on the international rally stage at the home of the manufacturer in the Czech Republic. Reigning Asia-Pacific champion Jan Kopecký (CZ) will be at the wheel of the new racing car on the 50th anniversary of the Rally Šumava Klatovy. …
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