Family Skoda Kodiaq Replenished the next specimen in the most luxurious configuration. "Laurine and Clement" received its name in honor of the founders of the brand, and the first photographs appeared on the network for March 6 after the Geneva presentation. The public has met a novelty in the premium set of Skoda Kodiak Laurine Clement.

Debit of a new modification Laurine Clement

Skoda Laurine Clement became far from the only innovation of the manufacturer. According to official information, the engine ruler will also be changed. TSI will replace 1.5 TSI similar power, while the power of a two-liter gasoline engine will increase to 190 l / s.

Also, the manufacturer declared the intention of the configuration of two-liter gasoline and diesel engines with a box. However, such a decision is undertaken exclusively for European cars, while for Russians the situation remains ambiguous. Everyone expects the start of the assembly of Skoda Kodiak at the place within the gas framework.

Distinctive features of Skoda Kodiak Laurine and Clement

The manufacturer decided to highlight its premium complete set from the rest of the radiator grille, original 19 wheel disks, multifunctional steering wheel and LED optics. Configuration Laurine Clement will be the first in the history model that will receive virtual dashboard. Salon finish skoda Laurin. Klement will be performed by leather, including steering wheel. According to the manufacturer's application, the skin shade will be provided to choose from or light beige, or dark gray. More than one more official finishing information was received.

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As you know now, officially optional equipment for this configuration is not stated. However, the manufacturer said that this package includes almost all additions, which were purchased by owners of other variations for individual funds. Laurine Clement will be affordable in Russia, but the assembly of this particular configuration in Russia will not be held. Wishing will be able to acquire a modification of Laurine and Clement only Czech production in the third quarter of 2018. Skoda Skoda Laurine Clement must get a finishing with high-quality materials, as well as aluminum pads on the pedal.

hope dies last

In view of latest news about the production of SUV in Russia, more and more buyers are interested in buying the Czech crossover affordable price. Unfortunately, such an opportunity was only those who acquired a car in 2017. Since the beginning of 2018, prices have greatly lowered the demand for the vehicles of the Czech manufacturer. In this regard, the representative office of Skoda in Russia, decided to consider the release option vehicle local. In this regard, the plant was chosen, which recently received the necessary production capacity.

Czech entrepreneur, one of the pioneers of the automotive industry. Born in the city of Velvar. After graduating from school, moved to Prague, where the year worked as a seller in the book store. In 1886 he became the management of a bookstore in Mlada Boleslav. He took part in creating a local cycling club. In 1894, he acquired a bike and after a while he turned to the branch of the Dresden company "Zheadel Und Naumann" (Seidel & Naumann) with a request to repair it. After receiving a refusal, I decided to create my own repair company, and then the release of bicycles.
In 1895, together with Mechanic, Vaclav Laurin founded a firm called Laurine Clement (Laurin & Klement) for the production of bicycles. In 1898, Vaclav Clement during a trip to Paris saw the Verner brothers motorcycle. This motorcycle was a bicycle with installed on the front fork gasoline engine. The torque from the engine was transmitted to the belt on front wheel; At the same time, the owner had the opportunity to move on a motorcycle as an ordinary bike, rotating the pedals. It is not surprising that after the return of Waclav from Paris, the companions began experiments to create a similar car. The layout made a change - to facilitate control, the engine was removed from the front fork and placed inside the frame; Motorcycle became a rear-wheel drive. A little later, Mikhail and Evgeny Werner came to the same decision, creating a motorcycle in 1901 with a drive to rear wheel and the engine placed inside the wheelbase.
In 1901, the company took part in the international sports exhibition in Prague, the international auto show in Vienna and the International Automotive Exhibition in Hamburg, and at all three exhibitions took the first prizes.
In 1902, in the race Paris - Vienna a motorcycle of Laurin-Clement took third place.
1903 became even more successful: in the race on the pass, the semertiming motorcycles of the company took all three prizes. In the same year, the company was awarded the Gold Medal and State Prize of the Ministry of Commerce to the roadshow in Vienna.
The 1904 racing season also began with victories. In the same year, the company received the proposal of the Austrian Motorcycle Association to submit the Austro-Hungarian empire at the International Racing Tournament in France, which was to be held on September 25. The result is the second and fifth place. In the next, 1905, the Czech motorcycle won the first place at the tournament in France.
In order to attract additional capital to expand the production of companyon in 1907, they transformed their firm to a joint-stock company called "Laurin & Klement, a joint-stock company, automotive factory In Mlada Boleslav. " Waclav Clement became the general director, and Vaclav Laurine received a post of technical director.
The first car of the company was presented in July 1905 at the Prague Motor Show, and in two years later, Laurin & Klement cars were shown in the Russian audience at the "1st International Automotive Exhibition" in St. Petersburg. A little later, in 1908, two L & K cars took part in the fleet of St. Petersburg - Moscow. Mileage on the route Petersburg - Sevastopol, held in September 1911, should be mentioned: five cars of the factory team came to the finish without penalty points.
In addition to sporting events, cars companies in 1911 - 1912 took part in three Russian testing autocalents held by the military department. In 1911, in the first test run trucks L & K sanitary car participated, and in the second, held in the fall of 1912 - a car with a carrying capacity of 3 tons. Two passenger car Companies in 1912 participated in the mileage of staff machines. All companies of the company received a high rating. Since the beginning of World War I, the company has ceased its activities in Russia.
In 1925, Laurin & Klement acquired a Plzen Skoda concern (Skoda). Clement himself gradually moved away from affairs and died 12.08.1938 in Mlada Boleslav.

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Skoda Kodiaq crossover already has a "sports" version and "off-road", and both of them have recently available in Russia. And at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, the premiere will advocate the most luxurious option under the name of Laurin & Klement, in honor of Waclav Laurin and Waclav Clement, the founders of the automotive factory in Mlada Boleslav, which later turned into Skoda.

The new version is distinguished by an additional portion of chromium on the radiator grille, standard lED headlights, 19-inch wheels, changed rear bumper and additional nameplates with the name of the configuration. But the main changes are still in the cabin: it is the upholstery of the seats of expensive skin, two-color finishes, the electric drive of the front armchairs, as well as the rich standard equipment, which is offered for other versions for extra charge. In addition, Kodiaq Laurin & Klement first in the family acquired a virtual combination of instruments.

But that's not all. Together with the advent of the expensive version of Kodiaq survived a small technical update. In the European motor gamma there was a gasoline turbo engine 1.5 TSI (150 hp), which will replace the engine 1.4 TSI of the same power. And the return of the engine 2.0 TSI is increased from 180 to 190 "horses", although in China has long been there. In addition, a new version of the seven-step "robot" DSG, which is installed on machines with petrol engines 2.0 TSI and 150-strong diesel engine 2.0 TDI.

About how all these changes will be affected by cars for Russia, we learn after the launch of local production in Nizhny Novgorod: Crossovers russian assembly Should appear in spring. But the complex and expensive motor 1.5 TSI will almost certainly not get to us.

At the end of the 19th century, there was a historical acquaintance of the mechanic of Waclav Lorena and a specialist-manager of Waclav Clement. Theses gathered to create a bicycle production business in the suburb of Prague, in a small town of Mlada Boleslav. Gradually, the production of bicycles changed to a more advanced option, businessmen stuck motorcycle Laurin & Klement and repeatedly took part in racing. Car production came to the production of motorcycles and in 1905 the first Czech car with a Laurin & Klement brand was presented, where bicycles were originally collected, now the largest auto plane in Eastern Europe, which produces world famous Skoda Octavia.One of the luxury modifications of the first generation Octavia has the name Laurin & Klement

Skoda Octavia: Elegance and Comfort

In Russia, Skoda prepares Octavia in the luxury configuration, named after Laurin & Klement's founders. The car is distinguished by exquisite comfort and elegance, emphasizing the magnificent and classic style and corresponds to the European installment Eleganse. In addition, Laurin & Klement has an extended option option: leather interior in combination with finishing of expensive wood breeds, electrically regulating front seats, electrical mirrors, allowing to change the angle of review, electrically heating rear seats And many other not least useful "frills". On the appearance Immediately positions yourself as a business car: Relings on the roof, xenon and fog lights With Corner and MDI features. In the word octavialaurin & klement, serious and wealthy motorists can estimate exquisite elegance and emphasize their individuality.

Oktavia Salon L & K

Power part

Front-wheel drive car Skoda. Octavia in the configuration of Laurin & Klement is a gasoline engine of 1.8 liters and a capacity of 180 l / s. There is also a variant with diesel engine 2.0 liter with a mixture of up to 184 l / s. Transmission is also represented by two options: six-speed mechanical box Transmissions and automated DSG system. It accelerates to 100 km in 8.3 seconds, fuel consumption per 100 km ranges from 4.9 liters when moving on a rustic highway to 9.6 liters when traveling in an urban feature. Maximum speed Reaching 200 km / h.

Opportunities for connecting external devices

Already in base modification Two USB ports are available that are in front. Connect external players and smartphones and use the devices functionality to the maximum!

Emergency Call - Assistant on which you can rely

Stylish crossovers are equipped with an emergency call function: In the case of an accident, communication with the emergency center will be installed automatically. The system will report where the car is located where it moved, how many passengers is in the cabin and is very damaged by the car.

Emergency Call can be used and passengers - for example, if they witnessed the auto industry. The compound is active until the emergency crew will arrive at the crash.

SmartLink +.

SmartLink + system will allow the driver to safely use the phone without distracting from the auto control. The platform is equipped with the SmartGate option, thanks to which you can connect your smartphone via USB connector and clarify, for example, information about fuel consumption, auto speed, maintenance information.

Feel uniqueness

High-quality materials, original design solutions, ergonomic placement of control systems - leaving temptation and enjoy the exclusive interior of the crossover. Pay attention to high-tech equipment indoor space: Relax in a comfortable chair, touch the leather steering wheel and create a mood using the background illumination installed around the perimeter of the cabin.

Design of indoor space

Car enthusiasts can choose one of two available options Interior design - spectacular black or stylish beige with an embroidered chairs Laurin & Klement logo.

Thanks to the ergonomic seed, you will be comfortable even in a long journey. Already in the auto-configuration car installed a driver's seat, which is able to memorize the settings.

Innovations that have reached perfection

Škoda Kodiaq L & K is not only a stunning functionality, but also stylish appearance. The touchscreen of the infotainment complex imitates the glass surface, which makes the interior of the crossover even more futuristic. In cars installed a columbus navigation, which is recognized as a leader in its segment. The system is equipped with a 9.2-inch display and Wi-Fi access point. Optionally available LTE module.