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<\/a><\/p>\nIt\u2019s been turning heads around the world since its launch and now the Skoda Kodiaq is New Zealand\u2019s Car of the Year for 2017.<\/p>\n
The mid-priced 7-seat SUV faced down nine other finalists for the coveted Car of the Year trophy earning the support of the New Zealand Motoring Writers\u2019 Guild and the AA after all the votes were counted.<\/p>\n
AA Motoring Services General Manager Stella Stocks says because the Kodiaq was forced to line up alongside a collection of very worthy and varied contenders this year, this win for Skoda is even sweeter.<\/p>\n
\u201cSkoda has presented the world with a great all round vehicle. While it\u2019s clearly been built with the family in mind, the Kodiaq\u2019s configuration, spaciousness and technology ensures the market has an affordable versatile choice that will endure,\u201d Ms Stocks says.<\/p>\n
\u201cSUVs remain the most popular segment in the Kiwi motoring market and Skoda\u2019s entry into the 7-seater space with the Kodiaq, which also has a 5 star safety rating from ANCAP means we\u2019re well served by the brand.\u201d<\/p>\n
New Zealand Motoring Writers\u2019 Guild President Robert Barry says the all-new Skoda Kodiaq SUV more than lives up to the brand\u2019s tag line of being Simply Clever.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Kodiaq is more refined than many luxury SUVs with great design ideas, excellent packaging and competitive price points.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has made the Skoda brand come of age in New Zealand and reach critical mass, it is therefore no surprise it has won the accolade of 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year.\u201d<\/p>\n