The Northern Rivers Times
January 6, 2022
46 MOTORING NEWS
SKODA KODIAQ UPGRADE
Latest Skoda Kodiaq gets new styling inside and out..
By ALISTAIR KENNEDY Skoda has released details of the latest version of its mediumlarge Kodiaq SUV. Kodiaq has been on sale in Australia since 2017 and is the largest of Skoda’s three-model SUV range ahead of the compact Kamiq and the mid-sized Karoq. As before the upgraded Kodiaq will come with three variants: Style, Sportline and RS, the first two due to go on sale this month with the performance RS to follow around March 2022. The powertrain in the Style and Sportline models are also unchanged with a
“Hydrogen” is proudly displayed on the body of the Queensland Police Hyundai NEXO.
2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with outputs of 132 kW and 320 Nm mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The big change will come with the RS which switches from the previous 2.0-litre biturbo diesel engine to a new 2.0-litre turbo-petrol unit with 180 kW and 370 Nm that combines with a seven-speed DSG transmission. Unlike many of numerous competitors Kodiaq only comes with four-wheel drive. Other new features across the range include a new exterior design with chrome look front grille; animated indicators in rear;
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luggage nets; welcome lights with the Skoda logo; new dashboard décor; and Scout elements in lower part of front & rear bumper. Sportline adds full Matrix LED adaptive headlights. As well as the new engine, RS will also get 20-inch Sagittarius alloy wheels, ventilated front leather seats and a space saver spare wheel. Driveaway prices are Style at $52,990, Sportline ($57,990) and RS ($74,990). All Skoda vehicles come with a five year/ unlimited kilometre warranty and the choice of three- or five-year service packs.
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By EWAN KENNEDY The Hyundai NEXO has joined Queensland Police as part of the deployment of five of the Hyundai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles into the government fleet. The deployment will let the Queensland Police Service experience the benefits of a zero-emissions fuel-cell electric vehicles while showcasing the technology to the public. NEXO’s aim is to highlight Hyundai and the Queensland government’s commitment to hydrogen. The Queensland government hydrogen station in Brisbane will
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unique benefits of our zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle while showcasing the technology to the public,” Mr. Heo said. Hyundai is the only marque in Australia to offer hydrogen fuel-cell electric, hybrid and plugin hybrid (IONIQ), and battery electric (IONIQ, Kona EV and the IONIQ 5) vehicles. NEXO offers a range of 666 km with a refuelling time of three to five minutes. The ANCAP five-star safety rated NEXO is the first government-certified fuel-cell electric vehicle for use on Australian roads.
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