The Skoda Kodiaq has been teased in official pictures and a video released by the manufacturer ahead of its debut on 1 September.
The Skoda Kodiaq has been shown at the Paris motor show - see the reveal here
The pictures show a glimpse of the front, rear, doors and wheels of the SUV, which will go on sale in early 2017 with a choice of five different engines, optional all-wheel drive and seven seats.
There will be a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearboxes, and while front-wheel drive will be standard, all-wheel drive is available. An extra two seats in the third row can also be specified, and the manufacturer says the Kodiaq will have a 720-litre capacity boot, rising to 2065 litres with the rear seats down. Skoda claims the five-seat Kodiaq has the largest boot in its class.
It will get a touchscreen infotainment system which, depending on specification, can be used as a wi-fi hotspot featuring various mobile online services that allow passengers to browse the internet. It also has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink, and an emergency call function will also be available.
We've driven a prototype version of the Kodiaq, and the car was spotted testing at the Nürburgring ahead of its official unveiling at the Paris motor show this autumn.
The SUV was previously teased in a pair of sketches, confirming that the production model's design will retain most of the look of the VisonS concept on which it is based.
It's clear that the Kodiaq development car has kept the VisionS's bulky wheel arches, although it does appear to have a slightly more slanted nose - perhaps to conform with pedestrian impact safety standards - and lightly reshaped headlights.
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I am quite impressed for someone who remembers the first Skodas ever to come out in the early 70's
As I have a lease car at the moment and still have a bit to run on the lease I will certainly look at the Skoda as a car to purchase (not enthralled with leasing)
When I do come to look at the Skoda SUV whats its name in 2018,then I am sure I will be able to pick a handsome secondhand one top spec for about half the price of a new one,after all its only to take the dog out.
As I am sure you will agree no matter how good (or bad) people say they are, they still don't hold their price.
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Testing at the Nürburgring???