What was already a very good large SUV has been enhanced by a midlife facelift, even though some obvious omissions significantly diminish its lustre.
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A new back bumper and LED taillights with dynamic indicators are joined by a redesigned grille, which is framed by updated bonnet and front bumper designs.
Inside, the steering wheel's usefulness has been slightly improved, and tech enthusiasts will adore the brand-new for 2022 wireless smartphone mirroring and inductive charging features.
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Just three variants—Style, Sportline, and RS—make up the Kodiaq lineup, and each has clear national drive-away pricing.
The 2022 Skoda Kodiaq Style, which costs $53,990 drive-away, is the entry-level model. The Kodiaq Sportline, which is positioned in the centre, commands a $5000 premium listing at $58,990.
The faster Kodiaq RS, priced at $74,990, comes equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 180kW/370Nm more power.
The benchmark sprint from 0 to 100 km/h will be completed by the Kodiaq RS in under 6.6 seconds.
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Toyota Kluger is a seven-seat SUV that costs $62,851 drive-away in its most basic all-wheel-drive configuration, the GXL.
The interior of the cabin is still tastefully subdued and has a simple yet attractive design. The grey marle accents on the door trims and dash give it a more modern feel, and the contrast-stitched dashtop looks fantastic.
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Although our Kodiaq is equipped, tri-zone climate control is standard.
Due to the global shortage of semiconductors, the 12-speaker premium Canton sound system that was formerly included with the Tech Pack has been removed for the time being.
Price reduction for Tech Pack (from $2900 to $2200). You'll have to get along with the usual audio setup; the number of speakers is unknown.
When the Kodiaq originally debuted in 2017, it received a five-star ANCAP safety certification.
Our opinion is that occupant safety should not be optional, especially not with a starting price of more than $50,000.