Skoda has announced the Kodiaq Sportline, a sportier variant of its new large SUV. The Kodiaq Sportline will make its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show in March with a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines.

The Kodiaq Sportline’s radiator grille, roof rails, wing mirror housings and side window trims all come in black while the rear window and rear side windows are tinted. The rear is enhanced by a narrow, silver-coloured trim below the bumper. The protective side trims of the Sportline are body-coloured. It comes with 19-inch alloy wheels in a special new design as standard. As an option, 20-inch wheels are also available. Furthermore, it bears a small badge with the model designation on the front wing.

The new model is based on the SE trim level. Additionally, it is equipped with Alcantara sports seats (driver’s side electronically adjustable including memory function) with silver-coloured stitching. The multifunction steering wheel – like the gearstick – is leather covered and there are aluminium pedals. The multifunction display includes representation of G-forces, the turbocharging pressure, the current engine output and the temperature of the oil and coolant.

Standard equipment includes Driving Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual, Comfort, Snow), which can be used to control the engine, automatic transmission, power steering and air conditioning. Furthermore, the Sportline comes with the following standard equipment: electronically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors with dip and memory function as well as Boarding Spot (lights in the wing mirror which shine onto the floor), rear-view mirror with rain sensor and dip function, a Maxi DOT display, LED ambient lighting for the interior which can be set to one of ten colours, the KODIAQ logo in the door sills, ‘Sport’ trim, Alcantara decorative inserts and floor mats with silver-coloured stitching.

There is a choice two diesel engines available for the Skoda Kodiaq Sportline:

2.0 TDI 148 bhp 4×4, top speed 122 mph, 0-62 mph in 9.5 seconds, combined consumption 53.3 mpg, 139 g CO2/km

2.0 TDI 187 bhp 4×4, top speed 130 mph, 0-62 mph in 8.9 seconds, combined consumption 49.6 mpg, 150 g CO2/km

The Skoda Kodiaq Sportline is available with all-wheel drive as standard. In normal driving conditions, especially with a light load and when coasting, the multi-plate clutch transfers the engine power mainly to the front wheels.

Adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) is available as an option for the Sportline. Electronically regulated dampers can be set by the driver to one of three modes, Comfort, Normal and Sport.

The Skoda Kodiaq Sportline will be presented for the first time at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show in March.