Electric Technology Car News: Kodiaq challenges Highlander and is better than Tiguan L. Can 7-seat SUVs grab a place in the market?

As early as last year, many manufacturers had seen the huge potential in the SUV field. When various companies were competing to launch SUV models, Skoda had also long targeted this market. The Skoda Kodiaq is a very cost-effective SUV product they launched.

It has to be said that the Skoda brand has been labeled as cost-effective by car enthusiasts on many of its models, but it has long been shrouded in the shadow of its big brother. Its previous SUV product, Yeti, has never received a satisfactory market response. It is precisely because of these factors that Skoda's latest MQB platform product, Kodiaq, was brought to the domestic market.

In terms of appearance, this car is based on the same MQB platform as the previously launched Tiguan L. The car retains the elements of the Visiongs concept car, giving people a sense of solidity and grandeur. In terms of design, the simple lines are more in line with the public's aesthetics. The car adopts a split headlight design and uses LED headlights, which is quite shocking in visual effect.

The size of this model is very similar to that of Tiguan L. In the same class, its wheelbase of 2791 is also a very good result. The chrome decoration on the bottom of the car body looks like an exhaust pipe from a distance, but the real exhaust of Kodiaq is a hidden design.

It can also be clearly seen from the interior that the design style of this car is not inferior to the Volkswagen brand. Many aspects retain Skoda's unique style. Compared with the 5-seat layout of Tiguan L, the 7-seat layout of Kodiaq is obviously more practical and also meets the needs of many families.

However, the space in the third row of the back seat is not particularly sufficient, so try not to travel long distances, otherwise you will feel cramped.

In terms of power, the Kodiaq 380TSI model is still equipped with the third-generation EA888 2.0TSI engine, with a maximum power of 220 horsepower (162 kilowatts)/4500-6200rpm and a maximum torque of 350 Nm/1500-4400rpm.

The 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is quite powerful, and the shifting speed and smoothness are almost impeccable. Compared with the Highlander, it is not inferior at all. The grip is very comfortable and the suction feeling is very strong. The overall feeling is very good.

91che (official account: 91che) believes that with the implementation of the two-child policy, car owners have higher and higher requirements for SUVs. If you are still hesitating, perhaps this car is a good choice.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.