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The performance offroader made it round the 20.832-km-long circuit in 9:29.84 minutes – the fastest time […]","datePublished":"2018-06-21","dateModified":"2018-06-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Kodiaq-RS_Nurburgring_5.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Kodiaq-RS_Nurburgring_5.jpg","height":990,"width":1485},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/skoda-kodiaq-vrs-is-the-fastest-seven-seater-suv-around-the-nurburgring\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","PERFORMANCE CARS","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":290,"keywords":["Alfa Romeo","kodiaq","nordschleife","Nurburgring","sabine schmitz","Skoda","steve quagrifoglio","top gear"],"articleBody":"Skoda\u2019s forthcoming Kodiaq vRS has entered the record books for being the fastest seven-seater SUV to complete a lap of the N\u00fcrburgring\u2019s legendary Nordschleife.A cranked-up performance version of the Kodiaq has been on the cards ever since it was revealed back in summer 2016. Now it\u2019s showing what it can do ahead of its official unveiling at the Paris Motor Show in October.The performance offroader made it round the 20.832-km-long circuit in 9:29.84 minutes – the fastest time around the Nordschleife for a seven-seater SUV.It\u2019s worth stressing the \u2018seven-seater\u2019 part. The record for the fastest SUV period was set by the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio last year – and it was 1:38.14 minutes quicker.Behind the wheelBehind the wheel of the Kodiaq vRS during its record-breaking lap was racing driver and occasional Top Gear bod Sabine Schmitz.\u00a0 In 1996, Schmitz became the first woman to win the 24-hour race at the N\u00fcrburgring before winning again the following year.She described the Skoda Kodiaq vRS as \u201cgreat fun on the track\u201d.\u201cSkoda has made full use of its large SUV\u2019s potential with the Kodiaq vRS,\u201d commented Schmitz, who has driven round the Nordschleife more than 30,000 times.\u201cI can certainly imagine that I\u2019ll be encountering the Kodiaq vRS regularly during my laps around the Nordschleife in future.\u201dThere are still some hazy spots in the Kodiaq vRS\u2019 technical details. However, we do know that it will use a new two-litre 237bhp bi-turbo diesel engine that\u2019s already available in the VW Tiguan.For an idea of how fast it is, this engine can get VW\u2019s SUV from zero to 62mph in 6.5 seconds. So expect something similar when the Kodiaq vRS appears in Skoda showrooms early 2019."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Skoda Kodiaq vRS is the fastest seven-seater SUV around the N\u00fcrburgring","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/skoda-kodiaq-vrs-is-the-fastest-seven-seater-suv-around-the-nurburgring\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]