SKODAKODIAQ
Starting price: £21,495 Due: Early 2017
SKODA’S all-important first foray into the large family SUV sector, the Kodiaq, will arrive early next year with prices from £21,495. That significantly undercuts every rival, including the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and even the Nissan X-Trail. Available with five or seven seats, the Kodiaq is a similar size to a Santa Fe but has a 91mm longer wheelbase, which should ensure plenty of space for passengers and luggage.
The VW Group’s MQB platform keeps it lighter than rivals, too, while even base models have kit such as keyless start, a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Skoda’s ‘Smartlink’ phone connectivity, a DAB radio and autonomous emergency braking.
The Kodiaq is available with a large range of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, with power outputs…