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september 22, 2023 - Skoda
All-new Škoda Kodiaq and Superb: Rigorous tests under extreme conditions successfully completed
› World premieres of the all-new #kodiaq and #superb model series taking place this autumn
› From -30 °C to almost 50 °C: Wide range of tests under #extreme conditions simulate 40 years of vehicle use on the road before market launch
› Virtual testing begins roughly four years before a new model arrives at dealerships
Mladá Boleslav, 19 September 2023 – The new generations of Škoda’s #superb and #kodiaq model series have successfully completed an intensive international #test programme. The Czech carmaker put both models through their paces ahead of their upcoming world premieres. Over a period of two years, they covered more than a million kilometres. The #test drives exposed the cars to temperatures of -30 °C north of the Arctic Circle as well as almost 50 °C in the Arizona desert. Moreover, Škoda #auto had them towing trailers on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and tested various charging infrastructures for the variants with plug-in-hybrid drivetrains. With numerous additional endurance and material assessments on #test rigs and in the laboratory, Škoda simulates 40 years of real-world vehicle use prior to the model’s launch.
“We live by the words of our founders Laurin and Klement from 1895: Only the best is good enough for our customers. For that reason, we push our cars to the limit, simulating and testing everything our customers might face during their journeys. Our vehicles complete well over a million kilometres in urban traffic, on country roads and on motorways within a few months – a distance an average customer would need 40 years to cover.”
Johannes Neft, Škoda #auto Board Member for Technical Development
“Before the start of series production, we assess all of the roughly 7,000 components. Our rigorous #test programmes yield precise data on each part’s resilience, durability, and overall quality. From these #extreme tests, we gain insights into factors like thermal endurance and even the durability of paints and finishes. We are committed to identifying and implementing any necessary adjustments.”
Florian Weymar, Head of Škoda #auto Quality Assurance
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