The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
SKODA KODIAQ is on the way
SKODA Ireland have revealed Irish pricing and specification details for its new five and seven-seat KODIAQ SUV with prices starting from a competitive €28,795.
The SKODA KODIAQ will launch in Ireland in March with three trim levels (Active, Ambition and Style), five engine and transmission options and fourteen different exterior colour options, with a seven seater option available for just €1,000 more than the standard five seat model.
That entry level Active trim level includes a host of impressive features, including 17” Ratikon Alloys, Cruise Control, Bluetooth, Climatronic air conditioning and the clever Smartlink technology for Smart Phone integration with the infotainment system.
The Ambition trim level offers a host of additional features such as 18” Triton Alloy, Keyless Engine Start, Silver Roof Rails and Front & Rear Parking Sensors.
The top-of-the-range Style trim level includes additional features such as 19” Triglav Alloys, Keyless Car Unlock & Keyless Engine Start, Full LED headlights, Alcantara upholstery, Interior Ambient Lighting, a rear-view camera, 8” Columbus Navigation system and the additional connectivity features mentioned above.
Cathal Kealey, PR Manager at SKODA Ireland said: ‘We have seen unprecedented interest in the new KODIAQ and with the competitive prices and impressive specification announced today we are confident that customers won’t be disappointed.
‘If customers would like to see this impressive new SUV in dealerships before it goes on sale in March, they can visit www.skoda.ie and check out where this car will be available to view over the coming weeks.’
The KODIAQ also comes with a host of connectivity features. Smartlink+ smartphone integration system containing Apple Car Play and Google Android Auto is now available as standard.
The Columbus Navigation & Infotainment system which is standard on the Style trimline also comes with an additional 4G LTE SIM card slot to enable a high speed Wi-Fi hotspot within the car (data plans sold separately) and a host of additional connected services from SKODA Connect. SKODA Connect: Mobile Online Services offers enhanced real time route planning, real time parking and petrol prices in the locality, customisable newsfeed, weather, customisable points of interest, in addition to other online services.
A second SKODA Connect solution which is also standard on all trimlines offers additional functionality like remote access to the vehicle via the new SKODA Connect Mobile App in addition to a number of additional driver assistance solutions.
One such driver assistance feature is the Emergency Call (e-Call) function which will automatically calls the emergency services once an airbag is activated to further improve occupant safety.
* In County Wexford, there will be an opportunity to take a sneak peek at the KODIAQ at main dealers Donohoes SKODA in Enniscorthy, from Thursday, February 23, to Saturday, February 25.
Dan Kickham, Dealer Principal from Donohoes SKODA, said: ‘It’s rare that we see such excitment about a new car but the buzz around the arrival of the new KODIAQ already has been unbelievable’. Prices range from €28,795 to €44,145.