IAA 2017: Programmable instrument panel
SKODA In the new Karoq SUV, a customizable technology is celebrating its premiere in Frankfurt: Instead of a cockpit with analog displays, a digital instrument panel is now available for the first time at Skoda. Four different layouts can be selected and individually programmed in the Karoq. The compact SUV is available immediately in two equipment variants and with four different engines in the [...]
Four different layouts can be selected and individually programmed in the Karoq. The compact SUV can be ordered immediately in Switzerland in two equipment variants and with four different engines - initially three different engines will be on offer for the market launch in November.
Four variants
For the first time, a vehicle from the Czech manufacturer comes with a digital instrument panel. Four different layouts are available: "Classic," "Digital," "Info Profile" and "Reduced. These four layouts merely provide the framework for the displays. In the interactive display of the Modular Infotainment Building Kit (MIB), the driver can use a scroll button to specify which displays should appear in which area of the panel and in which size. The digital instrument panel is expected to be available to order from February 2018.
SUV offensive
The Karoq continues the brand's SUV offensive and is available to order now. With Ambition and Style, two equipment variants are available. Customers can also choose between two gasoline and two) diesel engines (two gasoline engines and one diesel engine will initially be available for the Swiss market launch in November). The vehicle will celebrate its trade show premiere at the IAA.
