斯柯达七座版SUV柯迪亚克在去年的巴黎车展首次亮相，车厂研发主管ChristianStrube最近证实正在开发其高性能版本。据外媒报道，五座或七座版柯迪亚克vRS将于明年初发布。据消息人士透露，该车的扭矩进一步增加，这表明这款顶级款将搭载柴油引擎，同时消费者可选择汽油车型。除了动力更强劲引擎，柯迪亚克vRS的外观也将有细微改款以便与入门级车型有所区别。预计新车将采用更具侵略性保险杠，车窗周围和前格栅额外增加装饰，车厢内增加更多运动元素。除了vRS高性能版，斯柯达也将发布轿跑车版本，该车将只在中国生产和销售。而车厂并没有将该车投放欧洲的计划。预计柯迪亚克vRS很可能会在明年的日内瓦车展亮相。
Skoda Kodiaq vRS Coming Next Year With 'Lots Of Torque'
Skoda has built more than 15 million cars in the VW era. Its latest – the new seven-seat Kodiaq SUV – made its debut last year at the Paris Motor Show, and R&D Chief Christian Strube was quick to confirm that arrival of an even hotter model in the foreseeable future. Now we know exactly when that performance SUV will be coming to market.
According to Autocar, five- and seven-seat version of the Kodiaq vRS will be launched as early as next year. Sources close to the company say the model will have "lots of torque," suggesting that the range-topping version will come powered by a diesel engine, with an optional gas-powered model.
Apart from a more powerful engine, the proposed Kodiaq vRS will feature a number of subtle design tweaks to set it apart from the base model. These new elements are likely to range from a more aggressive bumper, to extra trim around the windows and front grille, with some added sporty cues in the cabin.
Alongside the high-performance vRS model, Skoda is also likely to introduce a coupe version built and sold in China exclusively. As of now, there are no plans to bring the proposed Kodiaq coupe to markets like Europe. Expect to see the new Kodiaq vRS early in 2018, likely at the Geneva Motor Show.