Škoda confirms specification and price for all-new Kodiaq VRS
Words by Mark Slack
Škoda has opened its order books for the latest member of its all-new Kodiaq family – the vRS. The sporting flagship of the range follows its acclaimed predecessor and means that, once more, up to seven occupants can enjoy the vRS experience. Priced from £52,595 and available to order now, the new Kodiaq vRS delivers more power and performance than the previous vRS range-topper, and benefits from all the practicality, comfort and design improvements introduced on the new, second-generation model.
As befits its position as the sporting flagship of the new Kodiaq range, the vRS comes with LED Matrix beam headlights, KESSY Advanced system with Open On Approach and Walk Away Locking, Canton sound system and an electrically operated boot with Virtual Pedal.
Powered by a 2.0 TSI petrol engine that develops 265 PS – an increase of 20 PS over the previous model – the new vRS is capable of sprinting from 0-62 mph in just 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 143 mph. Despite its performance, it returns 33.8 mpg on the WLTP combined cycle. Power distribution to all four wheels is handled by a seven-speed DSG transmission.
The bespoke vRS Lounge Design Selection includes sports seats with integrated headrests and black microsuede/artificial leather upholstery with red contrast stitching. Both front seats are electrically adjustable as standard and come with a memory function. The headlining is finished in black while the dashboard panels, door inserts and centre armrest are all trimmed with black microsuede material.
The driving environment is suitably sporty with a three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel with red stitching and a vRS badge on the lowest spoke. Stainless-steel pedal covers are included as standard while the front door sills feature Kodiaq lettering.
The laminated glass of the acoustic side windows at the front and rear improves comfort inside the car and, like the other Kodiaq models, the vRS features both a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit and a free-standing 13-inch infotainment screen as standard.
Drive Mode Select is included as standard and allows drivers to choose between Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual and Snow modes, each with corresponding electronic damper adjustment. An Off-Road mode is included as well.
Finally, to ensure that the Kodiaq vRS stops as efficiency as it accelerates, drivers benefit from ventilated front and rear brake disks and larger two-piston calipers on the front axle. The brake calipers are finished in gloss red.
