The new Kodiaq will continue to be produced on its original production line. Škoda Auto has invested 49 million euros in modernising the production line and welding shop. Key enhancements during the production line conversion include updates to manipulators, chassis assembly, conveyor technologies, and the refinement of robot functions for applying window glue. This investment also encompasses preparations for the production of the new Kodiaq iV, featuring a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
Until recently, the production line at the Kvasiny plant was also used for the Škoda Superb. In order to increase production capacity for SUVs, production of the Superb has now been transferred to the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava, coinciding with the launch of the fourth-generation Superb. This effectively frees up capacity at Kvasiny, enabling the plant to produce an additional 150,000 units of the Karoq and Kodiaq SUV models per year. As a result, the plant will be able to build up to 410 Kodiaqs per day.
The all-new Škoda Kodiaq
Škoda Auto unveiled the second generation Kodiaq in Berlin on 4 October. The new Kodiaq incorporates sustainable materials and innovative elements such as Škoda Smart Dials, while the exterior features the latest generation of LED matrix headlights. The Kodiaq is available with five different powertrain options, ranging from 110 kW (150 hp) to 150 kW (204 hp), with four-wheel drive as standard on the top-of-the-range engines. In addition, the Kodiaq is now available as a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of over 100 kilometres - a first for the model range.
Source: Škoda
