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Not your boring family SUV. Skoda Kodiaq RS balances practicality with agility

While Skoda's iconic Octavia RS is missed, the Kodiaq RS is a high-ground-clearance beast tackles city potholes and race tracks with equal ease.

The Skoda Kodiaq has been given a fairly comprehensive update. Improved inside and out, but most importantly, this three-row SUV from the Czech manufacturer now also has a new price point—Rs 39.99 lakh for an entry-level model. While a version with active driving aids will set you back a bit, the top variant that also features more automation and ventilated seats, the “Selection L&K” variant, is now at Rs 46.99 lakh ex-showroom.

The Kodiaq has been around for a while as the flagship offering from Skoda. It is a pity since I really liked their sedans, which were the Octavia and the Superb. But in an era where we see the increasing SUV-fication of the automotive market, and not just in India, this is par for the course. 

I don’t mind SUVs; indeed, when you’re driving around on flooded roads in the monsoons, the increased ground clearance is a plus, and longer shock absorbers help deal with hidden dangers such as potholes. But SUVs can be a bit boring to........

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