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It’s painfully obvious to me that ŠKODA have had to peg the momentum they’ve had in the recent years because of Volkswagen. There’s absolutely no reason why they shouldn’t be using the 280PS engine derivative from Superb when the Cupra Ateca/Tiguan R both have a 30+ horsepower advantage. Volkswagen have made it quite clear that they don’t want ŠKODA to be better than Volkswagen at what they do.

You could take a look at the Seat Tarraco hybrid?

Because there isn’t one.

Does that lower front bumper remind you of something that got launched today or is it just me?

Fixed the RS wheels:

Somewhere in the press release it says that it’s got aerodynamic covers so I’d assume you can take them off. Do agree that they look horrendous and it’s the first thing I’d do to one. But at least the RS now has its own front bumper that isn’t just a Sportline one with two pieces of gloss plastic.

Not sure what relevance this has to the facelift Kodiaq or who even asked but thanks for the input. NZ Police cars don’t have the Matrix LED headlights so don’t get the ‘switchback’ indicators, just like your old poverty spec Superb.

245PS 2.0 TSI

The ŠKODA KODIAQ: successful SUV, further refined › Full LED Matrix headlights make their ŠKODA KODIAQ debut › New top-of-the-range engine for the sporty ŠKODA KODIAQ RS › The ŠKODA design language further developed, and new alloy wheels › Exceptionally spacious interior with attractive visual and technological features Mladá Boleslav, 13 April 2021 – Revamp of the KODIAQ: roughly four years after ŠKODA launched the first model in its SUV campaign, the carmaker has now upgraded the globally successful KODIAQ. The Czech brand has further developed the emotive design of the KODIAQ, which can also be ordered as a 7-seater, and improved its aerodynamics. For the first time, the range of options for this large ŠKODA SUV includes innovative full LED Matrix headlights. The sporty range-topping KODIAQ RS has not only had a visual makeover but has also been given a new, more powerful TSI engine. The updated KODIAQ will be available from July 2021. Exterior: redesigned front, and more rugged look LED Matrix technology makes its KODIAQ debut The innovative full LED Matrix headlights are available for the first time for the ŠKODA KODIAQ, as an option from the Ambition trim level and as standard in the L&K and RS variants. The technology allows drivers to have the high beam on at all times without dazzling other road users. A camera on the windscreen detects vehicles as well as people and objects reflecting the light, and the intelligent lighting technology then automatically turns off individual segments of the light beam. Full LED Matrix headlights also provide different lighting modes for various situations and weather conditions, such as driving in the city, on the motorway, in the rain or fog. The standard version of the LED headlights has separate LED modules for low beam and high beam, as well as for the daytime running lights, position lights and indicators. Halogen bulbs are used for the lower positioned fog lights. Restyled bumpers The ŠKODA designers have also redesigned the bumpers. The body-coloured, sculptured front apron features a crystalline, mesh-effect air inlet in the lower section, with L-shaped finishing touches on the sides that look like air curtains. An aerodynamically optimised, black-grained front spoiler with an aluminium-effect trim completes the front apron. The diffuser at the rear features the same design, with a sculptured body-coloured bumper. Below the wide loading sill, a black-grained strip flanked by two crystalline rear reflectors emphasises the vehicle’s width. The KODIAQ RS now features a distinct, dynamically designed model-specific front bumper. Gloss black rear spoiler and clean-cut LED tail lights The new rear spoiler in gloss black makes the body of the KODIAQ appear longer than it actually is. Together with side finlets, as seen in aircraft construction, the rear spoiler improves the car’s aerodynamics thereby reducing its CO2 emissions. The third brake light is incorporated into the spoiler, and the rear window below that is narrower than before. This reinforces the SUV’s dynamic look, as do the slimmer, sharply designed tail lights. They feature full LED technology as standard even in the Active trim line. From the Ambition trim upwards, they also come with dynamic indicators and an animated welcome effect. The tail lights are eye-catching with their crystalline structures and form the ŠKODA-typical C-shaped light cluster. New alloys measuring up to 20 inches The ŠKODA KODIAQ’s powerful appearance is reinforced by the car’s bold, sculptured and black-grained side skirts made of robust plastic, as well as the substantial wheel arches at the front and rear with striking trims, also made of black-grained plastic. The KODIAQ comes with alloys measuring 17 to 20 inches. The wheels, some of which have been restyled, feature a striking, ŠKODA-typical design and further enhance the SUV’s rugged appearance, while aerodynamically optimised 18- to 20-inch wheels contribute to reducing the vehicle’s aerodynamic drag. The KODIAQ RS comes with new burnished 20-inch, metallic black Sagitarius alloy wheels that feature aerodynamically optimised plastic covers. The 18-inch Askella, 19-inch Cursa and 20-inch Merope alloys also make their KODIAQ debut. Interior: further comfort features take the interior to a new level Increased comfort due to optional ergonomic seats For the first time, the ŠKODA KODIAQ is available with a choice of electrically adjustable ergonomic seats. They are covered in perforated leather, can be heated and ventilated, and offer a massage function. The depth of the seat can be adjusted manually if required; the memory function saves personal settings and restores them at the touch of a button. The L&K variant features perforated-leather front seats including adjustable ventilation as standard. Eco seats, featuring high-quality seat covers made of vegan, recycled materials, are available as an option for the Ambition and Style trims. The standard seats in the Ambition trim level are upholstered in a new fabric, while the M pack for Style offers fabric/leather seats as standard. Enhanced CANTON sound system The optional CANTON sound system was also upgraded when the ŠKODA KODIAQ was revised. In addition to the central speaker in the dashboard and the subwoofer in the boot, the system now comes with ten speakers instead of the previous eight. The two new speakers are located in the front door panels and are framed by a circular chrome trim. The CANTON sound system which boasts an output of 575 watts comes as standard in the KODIAQ L&K. New petrol engine for the KODIAQ RS The sporty top-of-the-range KODIAQ RS has not only been provided with a visual makeover but also with a new engine. The 2.0 TSI petrol engine comes from Volkswagen Group’s EVO generation and has a power output of 180 kW (245 PS), making it 4 kW (5 PS) more powerful than the predecessor’s biturbo diesel. At the same time, this engine is more than 60 kg lighter than the TDI. Together with the new 7-speed DSG, which is 5.2 kg lighter, this power unit’s performance is even better. The two other petrol engines, the 1.5 TSI producing 110 kW (150 PS) and the 2.0 TSI with an output of 140 kW (190 PS), as well as the 2.0 TDIs delivering 110 kW (150 PS) and 147 kW (200 PS), also come from Volkswagen Group’s latest EVO generation.

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https://streamable.com/0v6rhp @wokwon the bend lights on mine seem to come on at the same time as the fogs corner function unlike yours.

Yeah, still not quite as good as the AFS system I had on my old B6 Passat which had the turning bixenon projectors. I still think that system in the Passat was better than my current daily Mk7 R with a similar AFS system. Would've loved for the Kodiaq facelift to get swivelling lights like the B8 Passat but I doubt that. Anyways, I'll probably head out tonight to record a video of how the lights behave with my adjustments.

Could be the Enyaq

STG 09 - for my car it says stationary cornering light or something like that. In German it'll say statisches kurvenlicht.

Tonight I finally went and changed the settings from the default max speed of 40kph and minimum steering angle (seems to not be consistent, may actually be yaw angle) of 30deg to 120kph and 15deg. Those settings work noticeably better on windy country roads at night.

Calling this teaser video a teaser would be an overstatement: The only real details I could see are these...wish they put the chrome/black bar trim piece that 'connects' the rear lights together like what's available on the Superb facelift.

Seeing that the Superb’s headlights look like this I would expect the Kodiaq’s matrix system to look like how it’s pictured.

Three design sketches offer a first glimpse of the revised ŠKODA KODIAQ - ŠKODA Storyboard (skoda-storyboard.com) › Visual and technical refinements for ŠKODA’s successful large SUV › Styling changes to the front and rear, plus redesigned LED headlights › Refreshed ŠKODA KODIAQ to be officially unveiled on 13 April Mladá Boleslav, 30 March 2021 – Fine-tuning for the successful model: Three design sketches give a first impression of the revised ŠKODA KODIAQ. The large SUV, which is also available as a seven-seater, marked the start of brand’s successful SUV campaign in 2016. Now featuring a refreshed look and technological enhancements, the updated KODIAQ will be celebrating its premiere on 13 April. The first design sketch shows the even more striking front of the revised ŠKODA KODIAQ: In addition to a redesigned bonnet, the look is characterised by a more upright, hexagonal ŠKODA grille featuring impressive double slats. The headlights, which are slimmer than in the predecessor, combine with the fog lights positioned below to create a new four-eyed face. Another noticeable new feature is the redesigned front apron, with a wider central air intake framed by L-shaped trim elements on either side and an aluminium-look insert. The second sketch is a close-up of the remodelled front headlights. It clearly depicts the two LED modules arranged one on top of the other, creating a characteristic light signature. The third sketch shows that the sharply drawn taillights now also have a more slimmed-down look, mirroring their counterparts at the front. They feature the brand’s signature crystalline structures and form a flatter version of the classic ŠKODA C-shape design. The arrival of the KODIAQ in 2016 marked the start of the current ŠKODA SUV family and the model nomenclature using names starting with a K and ending with a Q. Available with seven seats on request, over 600,000 units of the SUV have been produced, and it is offered in 60 markets around the world. The world premiere of the upgraded ŠKODA KODIAQ will take place on 13 April.

I think if you place an order late April, you'll pretty much be guaranteed to get a facelift.

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It’s the only thing I miss from my old Kodiaq. Everyone dismisses it till they have a car with it.

Not sure when anyone said the 150PS AWD DSG 7 seater couldn't tow, since the title is about the manual version and not the DSG.

Let it do it's thing, or disable it. There's absolutely no need to faff around with putting it into neutral etc.

The ports don’t support fast charging. Just because they have Type C connections, that doesn’t mean they support PD.