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April 12, 2018

Kiwi sales, can-do impresses Skoda high-up

April 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwi sales, can-do impresses Skoda high-up

Skoda is having a hard time building enough cars – except, perhaps, for New Zealand. We’re in the good books with this brand.

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April 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
SUV, crossover, Czech Republic
March 12, 2018

Karoq capturing significant pre-launch interest

March 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
 Karoq capturing significant pre-launch interest

Skoda customers are already starting to buy into the Karoq even though this compact SUV is still a month away from arrival.

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March 12, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
SUV, crossover
December 12, 2017

Kodiaq claims 2017 NZ COTY

December 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq claims 2017 NZ COTY

The New Zealand Car of the Year award goes to a brilliant first effort sports utility.

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December 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
November 01, 2017

Sportline, another diesel for Kodiaq

November 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Sportline, another diesel for Kodiaq

A strong start for Skoda’s first large sports utility has inspired the distributor to broaden the selection.

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November 01, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiak
May 23, 2017

Karoq adds room and vroom

May 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Karoq adds room and vroom

The compact SUV that Skoda NZ will ultimately outsell its just-landed Kodiaq has just been revealed.

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May 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Karoq
May 13, 2017

Skoda EV push about electric value

May 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Skoda EV push about electric value

Hybrid in 2019 then wholly electric product after that – Skoda NZ outlines its ideas for meeting growing national interest in battery-driven cars.

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May 13, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
May 12, 2017

Koraq and baby SUV to follow Kodiaq

May 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Koraq and baby SUV to follow Kodiaq

Skoda’s local SUV push is only just starting, with more models coming.

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May 12, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Karoq
February 04, 2017

Kodiaq - small heart, big promise

February 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq - small heart, big promise

Skoda’s NZ distributor promised the Kodiaq would be sharply-priced and well-provisioned. It hasn’t disappointed.

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February 04, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
September 07, 2016

Kodiaq - small heart, big promise

September 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq - small heart, big promise

Skoda’s first SUV will definitely be special K.

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September 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
September 04, 2016

NZ-bound Kodiaq breaks cover

September 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound Kodiaq breaks cover

Skoda’s first full-sized sports utility, coming to NZ next year, has been revealed.

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September 04, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
July 12, 2016

Kodiaq set to claw apart large SUV sector?

July 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Kodiaq set to claw apart large SUV sector?

Skoda’s first big sports utility is an XL model set to go large against smaller fare, including an incoming Volkswagen.

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July 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Skoda
Kodiaq
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