Family Skoda Kodiaq was replenished with another copy in the most luxurious configuration. Laurin & Clement got its name from the founders of the brand, and the first photographs appeared on the web on March 6 after the Geneva presentation. The audience very warmly greeted the novelty in the premium configuration of the Skoda Kodiak Laurin Clement.

Debut of the new modification Laurin Clement

Skoda Laurin Clement was far from the only innovation of the manufacturer. According to official information, the engine lineup will also undergo changes. TSI will be replaced by 1.5 TSI of similar power, while the power of the two-liter gasoline engine will increase to 190 l / s.

The manufacturer also announced its intention to complete the two-liter petrol and diesel engines box. However, this decision was made exclusively for European cars, while for the Russians the situation remains ambiguous. Everyone is waiting for the start of assembly of the Skoda Kodiak locally within the framework of GAZ.

Distinctive features of the Skoda Kodiak Laurin and Clement

The manufacturer decided to distinguish its premium equipment from the rest with a radiator grill, the original 19 wheel rims, multifunction steering wheel and LED optics. Laurine Clement will be the first model ever to receive a virtual dashboard... The skoda laurin klement will be trimmed in leather, including the steering wheel. According to the manufacturer, the skin tone will be available to choose from, either light beige or dark gray. No more official information about the finish has been reported.

Features:LandK

As it is known now, there is no official optional equipment for this configuration. However, the manufacturer said that this package includes almost all the additions that were purchased by the owners of other variations for separate funds. Laurin Clement will be available in Russia, however, the assembly of this particular configuration will not be carried out in Russia. Those who wish will be able to purchase a modification of laurin and clement only of Czech production in the third quarter of 2018. Salon Skoda Laurin Clement should be finished with quality materials, as well as aluminum pedals.

hope dies last

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

Possibilities for connecting external devices

Already in basic modification there are two USB ports available, which are on the front. Connect external players and smartphones and use the functionality of the devices to the maximum!

Emergency Call - an assistant you can rely on

Stylish crossovers are equipped with an emergency call function: in the event of an accident, communication with the emergency center will be established automatically. The system will tell you where the car is, where it was moving, how many passengers are in the cabin and whether the car is badly damaged.

Emergency Call can also be used by passengers - for example, if they witnessed a car accident. The connection is active until the emergency crew arrives at the scene of the accident.

SmartLink +

The SmartLink + system will allow the driver to safely use the phone without being distracted from driving. The platform is equipped with the SmartGate option, thanks to which you can connect a smartphone via a USB connector and check, for example, information on fuel consumption, vehicle speed, and maintenance information.

Feel the uniqueness

High-quality materials, original design solutions, ergonomic placement of control systems - succumb to temptation and enjoy the exclusive interior of the crossover. Pay attention to the high-tech equipment interior space: Relax in a comfortable seat, touch the leather steering wheel and set the mood with ambient lighting around the interior.

Interior design

Car enthusiasts can choose one of two available options the interior design is spectacular black or stylish beige with the Laurin & Klement logo embroidered on the backs of the seats.

Thanks to the ergonomic seat, you will feel comfortable even on long journeys. Already in the car of the initial configuration, a driver's seat is installed that can memorize the settings.

Innovation made for excellence

The ŠKODA KODIAQ L&K is not only amazing functionality, but also stylish appearance. The touchscreen of the infotainment complex mimics a glass surface, which makes the interior of the crossover even more futuristic. The cars are equipped with Columbus navigation, which is recognized as the leader in its segment. The system is equipped with a 9.2-inch display and a Wi-Fi hotspot. LTE module is optionally available.

The Skoda Kodiaq crossover already has a "sports" version and an "off-road" version, both of which have recently been available in Russia. And at the Geneva Motor Show, the most luxurious version will celebrate the premiere under the traditional brand name Laurin & Klement - in honor of Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement, founders of the car factory in Mladá Boleslav, which later became the Skoda company.

The new version features an additional portion of chrome on the radiator grille, standard lED headlights, 19-inch wheels, modified rear bumper and additional nameplates with the equipment name. But the main changes are still in the cabin: these are seat upholstery with expensive leather, two-tone trim, electric front seats, as well as rich standard equipment, which is offered for an additional charge for other versions. In addition, Kodiaq Laurin & Klement is the first in the family to have a virtual instrument cluster.

But that's not all. Along with the appearance of an expensive version, Kodiaq experienced a small technical update... A 1.5 TSI petrol turbo engine (150 hp) has appeared in the European engine range, which will replace the 1.4 TSI engine of the same power. And the output of the 2.0 TSI engine has been increased from 180 to 190 "horses", although it has been in China for a long time. In addition, a new version of the seven-speed "robot" DSG has appeared, which is installed on cars with gasoline engines 2.0 TSI and 150 hp 2.0 TDI diesel.

How all these changes will affect the machines for Russia, we will learn after the launch of local production in Nizhny Novgorod: crossovers russian assembly should appear in the spring. But the complex and expensive 1.5 TSI motor almost certainly won't get us.

Czech model Octavia 1.8 TSI goes into turn

Does the definition “premium” apply to the Skoda brand? The Czech concern thinks yes. Most recently, the Russian division of Skoda announced the ruble prices for a separate car lineup Octavia Combi L&K and Octavia L&K. The price of the modification starts at 1,261,000 rubles, while the sedan will cost from 1,171,000 rubles.

Almost double the increase in comparison with conventional cars is due to the letter "L&K" (Laurin & Klement). This combination refers to the founders of the concern: Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement. These people have been at the origin of the brand since 1885, and it is to them that exclusive cars with the prefix "L&K" are dedicated.

The difference between ordinary cars and their expensive counterparts is significant. The L&K series includes improved ergonomics, the highest level of comfort, expensive materials, and all modern technological solutions.

If we talk about external "chips", then in front there is a modern bi-xenon optics, in which running lights on LEDs are originally built. Fog lights are made in the same style as the headlights. They are housed in a black casing and, thanks to the Corner function, help illuminate the road when cornering.

Concerning rear lightsthen they turned out to be incredibly beautiful. The designers made them in the shape of the letter "C" and equipped them with LEDs.

Side mirrors deserve a special mention. They can remember the current position, dim when light hits a reflective surface, but that's not all. The mirrors have built-in small lights that illuminate the area next to the vehicle and make getting on / off the vehicle easier.

Also, the developers offer a chrome package as an option. The overall picture is favorably emphasized by stylish 17-inch wheels, "shod" in tires 225/45.

The interior is replete with the L&K logo. It is found literally everywhere: on the front seats and rear armrests, on sills and doors, on the gearshift knob and in the splash screen of the multimedia system!

In addition, the interior conquers with its quality. Seats made of leather and Alcantara of a pleasant chocolate color, a center console made of high-quality plastic, lacquered door linings, a ceiling upholstered in light material - this is not all that Skoda L&K can boast of.

Steering wheel designed specifically for this modification. It is upholstered in high quality leather and has phone and radio keys.

Already in the "base" the car is equipped with a multimedia system "Bolero". The sound is another system "Canton", which has 10 speakers in the cabin and an impressive subwoofer in the trunk!

Among the "special stages" Skoda L&K the following can be distinguished:

• – navigation system Columbus.
• - electric sunroof (only available for the sedan).
• - paddle shifters to control the DSG "robot".
• - automatic parking system.
• - panoramic roof.
• – central locking KESSY.
• - electric fifth door (only for Combi modification).

The initial configuration of the L&K sedan with a 1.8 liter engine (180 hp) and a six-speed "mechanics" costs 1,171,000 rubles. Those who wish to receive a modern box instead of a "handle" dSG transmission (7 steps) you will need to pay 1,209,000 rubles.

The Combi version is significantly more expensive and has more variations. The L&K station wagon with a 1.8-liter engine and a six-position manual gearbox is offered for 1,261,000 rubles. A car with a similar engine, but with a seven-speed automatic transmission costs 1,299,000 rubles. There is also a version with four-wheel drive and automatic transmission (6 steps), which costs 1,338,000 rubles.

The foundation of the world famous Škoda company was laid back in 1895, when the inhabitants of the Czech town of Mlada Boleslav - Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement created a bicycle manufacturing company. Two-wheeled vehicles under the name Slavia came to the court, which led to an increase in production and an increase in the ambitions of enterprising partners. Realizing the “rosy” perspectives motor types transport, they switched to the motorcycle theme. The first example is essentially a bicycle with a primitive engine. internal combustion - saw the light in 1899. The novelty from Laurin & Klement, as Slavia had become known by that time, also proved to be successful and in demand. And therefore it is suitable for the development of the foreign market. A year later, many European countries knew about Laurin & Klement products firsthand. More than 4 thousand motorcycles have been produced in ten years. The profits of Laurin & Klement grew by leaps and bounds, which ultimately pushed the partners to conquer new heights. Namely - to create a car.

2-cylinder motorcycle L&K

The firstborn of the Czech car industry, Voiturette A, appeared in 1905. Under the hood of the car was a powerful 2-cylinder 7-horsepower engine at that time. Subsequently, various modifications of the Voiturette were equipped with much more serious 4-cylinder power units... For three years, 250 copies of the Voiturette were produced, which speaks volumes about the popularity of the model. Every year Laurin & Klement gained more and more weight in the European arena. This was due to the continuous improvement of the manufactured equipment and the introduction of new technologies into production.

1905 L&K Voiturreta A

The success of the first car, Laurin & Klement, was reinforced by the new S-index, which debuted in 1911. Simple and reliable car from the front fluid system cooling the 14 hp engine quickly gained recognition from the public. The Model S was produced for 14 years - until 1925. The next iconic product of Laurin & Klement was the model with the M index. Unlike the previous cars of the company, which were designed for a wide range of buyers, the emka was classified as a premium car. It was powered by a 4-cylinder 4713 cc engine. cm with a capacity of 50 hp Among the innovations were, for example, such "exotic" as dynamo headlights, electric starter, etc. During the First World War, this car was converted into a car with a large payload (up to 3 tons) with an engine volume of about 6 liters. The vehicle received the MS mark and was of great help to the army during the war. It remained in production until 1920.

1906 L&K FDL

Along with several models passenger cars at that time, little by little, small trucks and buses were produced. Cars were exported to Germany, Great Britain, Russia, New Zealand and Japan. After the First World War, the company from Mladá Boleslav, in addition to cars, produced other products, such as agricultural machinery, in particular, the Excelsior motor plows, developed in conjunction with the Roudnice company. In the post-war years, the company's survival required an amalgamation with a strong industrial partner. Therefore, in 1925, Laurin & Klement merged with the Škoda company from Pilsen, an engineering concern founded in 1869 by Emil Škoda.

1906 L&K type C

It was from this moment that Laurin & Klement “sets the sun” and begins true story Škoda brand. At this stage, cars of the hundredth series were produced. The "weaving" was built on the basis of a classic chassis, and under its hood was a 4-cylinder engine with a volume of 1771 cubic meters. see. Numerous modifications of the "weave" were able to find their fans and brought the manufacturer substantial profits. After the merger of the companies, the holding's business “went uphill”. One of the brightest fruits of cooperation was the Škoda 860, which appeared in 1929. The main specifications new items were encrypted in its index: the number 8 indicated the number of cylinders in the engine, and the number 60 indicated its power. Despite the design excellence of the Škoda 860, only 49 copies of the car were sold in four years. The reason lay in the high price of 127 thousand crowns.

1907 L&K type F

In 1930, the Škoda passenger car division split off and became the independent company Škoda ASAP (Automobile Industrial Joint Stock Company). In the second half of the 30s, the Škoda 420 Popular was released, a model that soon became a legend. It was a compact car weighing only 650 kg, reaching a speed of 80 km / h at a consumption of 7.5 liters per hundred. Moreover, it was sold at a sensational price - about 18 thousand crowns, depending on the modification. After the occupation during World War II, the Škoda passenger car came under the control of the German industrial group Hermann-Goering-Werke and switched to the production of military products - off-road vehicles. tracked tractors etc. Of the most popular Škoda trucks of that time, it is worth noting the 256 model with a carrying capacity of 2.5 tons. In total, 2662 cars were produced by 1943.

1911 L&K type S

After the end of the war, the company was nationalized and, having changed its name to Škoda AZNP (National Automobile Plant), received a monopoly on the production of passenger cars. The first post-war novelty was the two-door Škoda 1101/1102 Tudor, launched on the market in 1946. A little later, a four-door version with a carrying capacity of 300 kg appeared. In 1952, the four-door Škoda 1200 sedan was launched into production. This car with a rounded all-metal body, equipped with a 1.2-liter engine with a capacity of 36 hp, symbolized a new stage in the development of Škoda. In the fifties, the rather extensive global export of Škoda vehicles wilted. They began to be supplied mainly to the countries of the socialist camp. The Škoda 1200 station wagons, for example, worked in the USSR as ambulances. Soviet drivers were especially respected truck tractors and dump trucks Škoda. However, these are aspects of a completely different, "cargo" history of the Škoda company.

1911 L&K type Sc

In socialist Czechoslovakia, the approach to the model line has changed radically. The representative "Superb" was discontinued. Roadsters based on the 1101 and 1102 were intended primarily for export. Anyway, the privilege to travel personally in those days was available only to party functionaries. Despite the economic and political difficulties of that period, the company maintained relatively high production standards, as exemplified by the Škoda 440, released in 1955 and better known as the Škoda Spartak. The car had an engine with a volume of almost 1.1 liters and a power of 40 hp. In 1959, the "redesigned" cars were announced under new names. The Škoda 440 was renamed Octavia, the 445th was renamed Octavia Super and the 450th model was renamed Felicia. The all-new Škoda 1000 MB was presented to the public in 1964. The 1000 MB had a 988cc, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. cm and a capacity of 45 hp, located in the rear of the body. The next novelty appeared in 1969. The new Škoda 100/110, which has become a rethought version of its predecessor, has acquired a fresh body and interior, disc brakes on the front wheels, and an improved engine. Two-door sports coupe The Škoda 110 R with a 1.1 liter engine and 62 hp, which appeared in 1970, became a striking phenomenon, because ideologically discordant with the products of the socialist car industry. A sedan named Škoda 110 LS received a similar engine. The coupe also served as the basis for the creation of sports versions - Škoda 130 RS and Škoda 200 RS.

1913 L&K type Se

The subsequent model Škoda 105/120, presented in 1976, received a completely different level of modernization - the original body and interior. Two basic models The Škoda 105 with a 1-liter engine and the Škoda 120 with a 1.2-liter engine were produced in all kinds of versions: from the inexpensive Škoda 105 S to the prestigious Škoda 120 GLS. The endless modernization of the 105/120/130 family ended with the release of the last 120 in 1990. It was replaced somewhat earlier by new model - Škoda Favorit, in the creation of which the famous Italian designer Nuccio Bertone took part. The basic version of Favorit was equipped with a 1.3 liter 4-cylinder engine. On the basis of this model, a station wagon was developed, called the Škoda Forman.

1914 Excelsior P5

In 1991, a significant event took place in the biography of Škoda: the Czech company became part of the German concern Volkswagen. The first model released under the patronage of a powerful patron was the Škoda Felicia, presented to the public in 1994. In 1996, Škoda showed the world a liftback named after the Octavia, which was produced several decades ago. In 1998 the production of this station wagon was started. Another replenishment of the lineup took place in 1999, when the compact Š koda Fabia... Like the Octavia, the Škoda Fabia became popular very quickly, significantly increasing consumer loyalty to the Škoda brand.

1922 L&K type 100

2001 saw the revival of the legendary Škoda Superb. The car of the same name was produced by a Czech company from 1934 to 1949. The business class sedan was built based on Volkswagen passat B5. In 2004, a new generation of Octavia was released. In addition to the car, released in liftback and station wagon bodies, in lineup there was a modification with four-wheel drive. In 2006, the multifunctional Roomster was presented, which is positioned by the manufacturer as a car for outdoor activities. Škoda also launched new generations of Fabia and Superb models. When updating the cars, all the shortcomings of their predecessors were taken into account and corrected. Thanks to this, sales of both models have grown significantly after the upgrade. A striking event in 2009 was the appearance of the first crossover in the history of the company - the Škoda Yeti. In addition to the aforementioned, the company's production line today includes the Škoda Citigo subcompact, popular in Europe. The doomed Škoda Rapid is on its way, new Octavia, big crossover… Page after page, Škoda continues to write its history.

1925 Skoda 350

1929 Skoda 860

1931 Skoda 633 sedan

1933 Skoda 420 Standard

1934 Skoda 420 Rapid

1934 Skoda 640 Superb

1934 Skoda Popular 420

Skoda 256

1936 Skoda Favorit limousine type 904

1946 Skoda 1101 Tudor

1952 Skoda 1200

1955 Skoda 1201 sedan

1955 Skoda 440 Spartak

1959 Skoda Octavia

1961 Skoda Octavia Combi

1964 Skoda 1000 MB

1967 Skoda 1000 MBX

1969 Skoda 100

1970 Skoda 110R Coupe

1975 Skoda 130RS

1976 105L

1977 120L

1981 Skoda Garde

1987 Skoda Favorit

1990 Skoda Favorit Forman

1994 Skoda Felicia

1995 Skoda Felicia Combi

1996 Skoda FeliciaFUN

1996 Skoda Octavia

1996 Skoda Superb 1

1998 Skoda Felicia Skoda Felicia Combi facelift

1999 Skoda Fabia

2004 Skoda Octavia 2

2006 Skoda Roomster

2007 Skoda Fabia 2

Skoda Fabia 2 facelift

Skoda Octavia 2 facelift

Skoda Superb 2

Skoda Citigo

Skoda yeti

Skoda Rapid

Skoda Octavia 3

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