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Of course, being the petrolhead I am, I would have liked to have purchased something with a bit more punch from under the bonnet, but in terms of cost I had to be realistic about that. Had funds been available, we may well have purchased a Skoda Kodiaq – the RS version. It has all of the comfort ingredients we were looking for in an SUV, but under the bonnet sits the 2-litre turbocharged engine that has found its way through a raft of Skoda, Seat, Cupra and Volkswagen product, notably the VW Golf GTi. The Kodaiq RS isn’t quite as gutsy as Volkswagen’s Tiguan R, but it does have much the same engine, albeit with lower power outputs. Saying that, at 180kW and 370Nm the Kodiaq RS does have 48kW and 50Nm greater than the 2-litre TSi version I evaluated in these columns in August. The Kodiaq RS also benefits from a recent facelift amongst the six-variant series, it also gets a high fitment package that extends to satellite navigation, paddle-shifters, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, electric seat adjustment, seat heaters and a host of other minor features. Skoda’s marketing slogan is ‘simply clever,’ and over the years I’ve mentioned many times the little niceties that make the brand stand out from others. In the Kodaiq RS it was the plastic wheel trims that sit inside the actual alloy wheel itself, they can be removed to give the vehicle a completely different look. It’s the first time I’ve seen that arrangement and, yes, it is clever. Those features don’t come at a huge cost; sure, at $79,990 the range-topping RS will stretch some buyers’ budgets, but the entire Kodiaq range is there to lure buyers who want quality product at an affordable price. The entry level model lists at $48,990, while those in the medium grades sit in the $60,000 bracket. Of course, all models have the benefit of space, that is the way it is with the modern SUV, and the Kodiaq RS is no exception, there’s even seven seats, although the two rear seats that fold up out of the cargo section are really just for children or those very slight of build. CLEVER: The plastic wheel inserts can be removed to offer a different look. SKODA KODIAQ RS: High performance from Volkswagen Golf GTi engine. As with all VW Group models the Kodiaq RS is quality-built and comfortable, there is space to spread out in, and the remaining seats are beautifully formed so that fatigue on a long journey is kept to a minimum. I took the test car on a long inland journey through to the Malvern Hills and it felt just so balanced and controlled on that journey, the hills and bends were simply swallowed up with ease. A lot of that has to do with the way the suspension has been set up. Of course, drive is sent to all four wheels which means there’s a fully independent system underneath. The spring and damper rates are firmed slightly, but there is compliance within that so occupant comfort isn’t jeopardised. It’s important to have balance underneath when you have healthy power outputs up front. The 2-litre turbocharged engine is a feisty unit and, as I’ve alluded to, it’s an engine that has found its way into hundreds of thousands of vehicles. I’ve never found a car that hasn’t thrilled me when fitted with the GTi engine, and in the Kodaiq RS it is another exciting product. In terms of performance it will accelerate to 100km/h from a standstill in 6.6sec and will make a highway overtake in 4.6sec • Price – Skoda Kodiaq RS, $79,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4699mm; width, 2087mm; height, 1685mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheel-drive, 1984cc, 180kW, 370Nm, seven-speed direct shift automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 6.6sec • Fuel usage – 8.3l/100km (80-120km/h). On my journey I passed several slower vehicles and delighted in the mid-range boost on tap. Drive is distributed through a direct shift gearbox with seven distinct ratios, by the sheer nature of its design it is a quick-changing gearbox that doesn’t put any unnecessary load on the engine. That being the case, all of the horsepower can be utilised for speed and acceleration when required. Not only is the engine a real dynamo, it is one of the most pleasing in today’s market, thrilling with its potential and sound, the automatic downshift blip reminiscent of a race car on track. All that it offers doesn’t come at the cost of massive fuel usage, Skoda rates the Kodiaq RS with an 8.3-litre per 100km/h combined cycle average. During my long journey the instantaneous figure sat around 6l/100km at 100km/h (engine speed 1750rpm) resulting in a 9l/100km combined figure when I took the car back to the dealership. I particularly enjoyed my time with the Kodiaq RS, it’s a feisty, fun SUV that offers a point of difference in this age where hybrids and electric vehicles are commanding that part of the market. The Kodiaq RS stands up to be counted with its honesty and driveability, it has that fun factor and serious capability both on-road and off, although undulating offroad excursions would be the best bet. It’s not a serious cross-country model, but it will take the family into the high country lakes for that summer fishing trip and/or the winter ski field access road with much ease. 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