Skoda Australia has detailed its product roadmap for the coming years, confirming the Australian release of the rumoured Kodiaq RS and an all-new Fabia for 2018.
The Czech brand has been very candid about its plans for our market, and beyond 2018 there’s several other launches, including an all-new Rapid, facelifted Superb, and an all-new small SUV – likely to be a triplet to the Audi Q2 and Volkswagen T-Roc.
It’s the first time we’ve had the Kodiaq RS confirmed for Australia, which is said to be powered by the Volkswagen Group’s 176kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel. What’s interesting, though, is that this engine isn’t offered in Australian examples of the Tiguan and Passat as it isn’t tuned for Australia’s ‘hot climate’.
When nestled under the bonnet of the Tiguan, the bi-turbo diesel propels the SUV from 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds, so expect the heavier Kodiaq to be marginally slower than that.
Additionally, the sporty-looking Kodiaq Sportline (above) should arrive locally in April 2018, which offers athletic looks with a little less go than the forthcoming RS version for those who don’t need the extra oomph.
The new Karoq (below) is also slated for a June launch next year, which will debut the 12.3-inch Active Info digital driver’s display for the Skoda brand, and compete in the burgeoning medium SUV segment alongside the related Volkswagen Tiguan. In 2019 a Sportline version will join the local range too.
From 2020 onwards, Skoda’s local arm says it’s planning to roll out a range of electric vehicles, which should include the production version of the Vision E coupe-crossover concept show this year at the Shanghai motor show.
Stay tuned to CarAdvice for more Skoda updates in the coming months.
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