“IT doesn’t seem like a Skoda.”

I’ve heard these phrases at the least twice whereas driving this Kodiaq. 

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Laborious to work out if it’s an insult or praise.

You’d must be dwelling in a cave enjoying poker with Lord Lucan and Shergar to not realise Skoda makes nice automobiles as of late.

However it’s true Skoda’s design sport has been upped solely lately.

Since VW possession, Skodas have grow to be cherished for his or her practicality, good highway manners and strong economic system.

However to be spontaneously complimented on their appears, even when it’s a back-handed dig at how boring they used to look?

It’s the ultimate piece of the jigsaw.

Right here’s a sentence I wouldn’t have written 5 years in the past. Primarily based on appears alone I’d have one thing just like the Skoda Enyaq over the VW and Audi equivalents.

And I’d take a Kodiaq over a VW Tiguan. 

The model I’ve been driving appears particularly slick.

Sportline fashions put on some additional make-up – black grille, discreet boot spoiler, 20in wheels. 

Total it nonetheless appears smart, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly enticing. A bit like that lady on Countdown who is aware of all about phrases. 

Past the beautiful face, there’s nonetheless every little thing we’ve come to like Skoda for.

There’s an additional row of seats within the again on most fashions, that are large enough to be bearable for adults on quick hops and many roomy sufficient for youths. 

The remainder of the cabin is ethereal and cozy too. You can survive as a household of six or seven with a Kodiaq alone, no have to go down the MPV route when you don’t need. 

The scratchier, hard-wearing plastics are the place they need to be – within the line of fireplace from children – however elsewhere the supplies are comfortable and squishy sufficient to make you’re feeling such as you’re in one thing extra premium.

The infotainment system causes no grumbles – it’s attentive to inputs and has a wise variety of menus to get your head round. I had a selection of check driving the 1.5-litre two-wheel-drive model or the 2-litre all-wheel-drive mannequin. 

Seeing as petrol prices extra per litre than Chanel No5 as of late, I went for the previous. 

I’d suggest it.

Volkswagen’s 1.5 TSI unit feels lots peppy sufficient, even in an even bigger automobile like this.

The slick DSG gearbox helps too. It’s a strong partnership. 

Out on the highway the Kodiaq behaves sweetly. 

It’s a snug experience, with out being too wallowy in corners, and the cabin stays peaceable even at larger speeds. 

Is a Kodiaq the perfect household automobile? It’s definitely up there, particularly now it’s bought a face everybody can love.