Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda has launched a new flagship variant of the Kodiaq, the Laurin & Klement. Priced at Rs 35.99 lakh (ex-showroom India), the new variant is priced at a premium of Rs 2.16 lakh over the Kodiaq Style. For this premium, you get features like Virtual Cockpit all-digital instrument cluster, aluminium pedals, Laurin & Klement badging, stitched Laurin & Klement logo on the front and rear seat backrest, 360áµ’ surrounding area view, nine airbags (dual front, side airbags at front and rear, curtain airbags at front and rear, and driver knee airbag) and textile floor mat. On the outside, you get a few more Laurin & Klement badges along with chrome elements on the grille, chrome highlights on the rear diffuser, silver roof rails and protective elements on the front bumper.

Earlier, the Kodiaq'sgo-faster cousin, the Kodiaq RS had set a lap record at the fabled Nurburgring. With a lap time of just under 9 minutes 30 seconds, it has become the fastest seven-seater SUV to go around the Green Hell. The RS is powered by Volkswagen group's 2.0-litre BiTDi engine that develops a whopping 239PS of power and 500Nm of torque. That's a nearly 100PS and 150Nm more compared to the Kodiaq we get here in India.