KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Lounge variant misses out on a 360-degree camera, gesture-controlled tailgate and a few more things.
- The interiors are swathed in a simpler grey upholstery.
- Retains the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol powertrain.
For those who've been wanting the Skoda Kodiaq but don't really need the extra pair of seats in the third row, here is some news for you. The Czech car maker has added a new Lounge variant to the lineup, which begins from Rs 39.99 lakh (ex-showroom), thus making it a bit more affordable than before.
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Skoda Kodiaq Lounge Details
The Kodiaq Lounge variant misses out on a few feautres compared to the L&K and the Sportline variant. This includes things like a 360-degree camera, parking assist, massage function for both front seats, gesture controls for the tailgate, driver drowsiness detection, and power-adjustability for the front passenger. Instead, the Lounge variant comes equipped with a smaller 10.4-inch touch screen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, and a simpler 9-speaker sound system.
The 18-inch Mazeno alloy rims are far simpler in appearance, and it also gets simpler Grey fabric interior upholstery. Some other things that it continues to offer includes cruise control, six drive modes, cooled wireless charging pad for 2 phones, three-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof among others.
Things remain identical under the hood; the Kodiaq Lounge continues with the 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol powertrain, producing 201bhp and 320Nm of torque, paired to a 7-speed DSG transmission.
Verdict
The Kodiaq Lounge could be a good pick for someone who wants the premium Skoda SUV but without the extra row of seats. Its lower price tag also makes it more accessible to a wider audience who may be interested in upgrading to something bigger
