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8 Thursday June 1 2023 Incorporating best motorbuys www.drivesouth.co.nz Skoda SUV packs powerful punch THERE OFTEN comes a point in time when you know the mode of transport isn’t fit for purpose. That happened to my wife and I just recently as our old sedan made way for a sport utility vehicle. The latter providing us with the entry and egress comfort we need as our hips give way to old age, notwithstanding modern engines are far more fuel efficient than our car that was designed over 20 years ago. 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 has 180kW and 370Nm under the bonnet and it entices with free-revving nature and solid turbo boost. 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 Kodiaq RS it was the plastic wheel trims that sit inside the actual alloy wheel itself, which 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. It’s important to have balance underneath when you have healthy power outputs up front. 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 (80-120km/h). Drive is distributed through a direct shift gearbox with seven distinct ratios, by the sheer nature of its design it is a quickchanging gearbox that doesn’t put any unnecessary load on the engine. Not only is the engine a real dynamo, it is also 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. The Kodiaq RS stands up to be counted with its honesty and driveability, it has that fun factor and serious capability both onroad and off, although undulating off-road 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. • 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 need Finance? Bad crediT? no ProBlem! we can helP! Easy finance for a Work Visa, bad credit history & Learner Licence holders T&C's Apply Check out this GreaT Vehicle! 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado ONLY $47,250 ONLY $47,250 ONLY $7,850 ONLY $7,350 ONLY $15,950 ONLY $15,250 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GX 2.8TD 4WD 6AT 104,310kms, NZ New, 1 owner, 7 Seater. ONLY $15,950 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GX 2.8TD 4WD 6AT 103,940kms, NZ New, 1 owner, 7 seater. ONLY $14,950 2002 Mazda Atenza 114,000kms, 2300cc, towbar, New WOF Service. 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