New Kodiaq earns its go-faster stripes

Skoda's vRS edition of its big SUV gets the speed treatment, writes Jack Evans

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Skoda's Kodiaq remains one ofthe big players in the seven-seater SUV game. Spacious, comfortable and packed with equipment, the latest version is more accomplished than ever, while Skoda's blend of physical and digital controls reflects the kind of user-focused approach that we've come to expect from the Czech outfit.

But what if you'd like a little extra punch from your Kodiaq? That's where the new vRS model comes into play. Hotter than ever, it has been designed for drivers who want all the practicality but a decent level of performance, too.

As with previous iterations, the Skoda vRS recipe is to add a little extra punch to the engine without losing out on all of the things that people love about the Kodiaq. So you still get seven seats, you still have a boatload of storage solutions and you'll still find many of Skoda's now-iconic 'Simply Clever' features dotted round.