The increased global demand for crossovers and SUVs has made Skoda rethink its strategy for the near future by adding new vehicles to its lineup.
One of the first to hit the market is a large SUV, previewed by the VisionS last month in Geneva that could wear the Kodiak moniker. Development of the brand’s SUV family will include a second body style of the Kodiak, along with a new CUV (crossover utility vehicle), which will be introduced in China.
“The launch of Skoda’s large SUV is planned for the first half of 2017. In addition, another body variant of the large SUV is under development. Furthermore, the brand also intends to bring out a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) for Skoda’s strongest global sales market“, Skoda said.
The automaker’s model range expansion in the People’s Republic is part of the SAIC Volkswagen Automotive Company Limited joint venture, which plans to invest around €2 billion ($2,27 billion) in the Asian country, over the next five years.
At the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, Skoda’s display includes the VisionS Concept, with a 225hp plug-in hybrid powertrain offering the ability to run up to 50 km (31 miles) on pure electric power. The brand also rolled out the Octavia Ambition Plus and Style, with upgrades for the 2017 MY, joined by the Superb, Rapid and Fabia.
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