| Battery & Range | - Not an EV/plug-in; no electric-only range
- Hybrid/PHEV specifications like WLTP range not applicable to this Nepal petrol variant
| - Not an EV; 2.0 TSI petrol ICE SUV
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 2.5L Smartstream turbo petrol, 2497 cc
- 4-cylinder DOHC, GDI/MPFI fuel system
- Max power 277 bhp @ unspecified rpm
- Max torque 422 Nm @ unspecified rpm
- 8‑speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- AWD HTRAC drivetrain, likely with selectable drive modes
- International brochure lists 2.5 MPi and 2.5T engines; Nepal uses 2.5T tune
| - 2.0L TSI turbo‑petrol, 1984cc, ~204 PS
- 7‑speed DSG automatic with manual mode
- Standard 4x4 all‑wheel drive on L&K
- Approx 14.86 km/l certified mileage
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 2,765 mm shared across Santa Fe powertrains
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially for Nepal trim (As of: 17/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase 2791 mm; same as other Kodiaq trims
- Ground clearance around 188 mm SUV‑spec
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| Dimensions | - Overall length 4,785 mm for this generation
- Overall width 1,900 mm
- Overall height 1,685 mm; 1,710 mm with roof rack
- Front head room 1st row 1,016 mm (974 mm with sunroof)
- Head room 2nd row 990 mm (958 mm with sunroof)
- Head room 3rd row 917 mm
- Leg room 1st row 1,052 mm
- Leg room 2nd row 1,040 mm (5‑seat reference; gas figure)
- Leg room 3rd row 746 mm
- Shoulder room 1st row 1,500 mm
- Shoulder room 2nd row 1,480 mm (1,450 mm with curtain)
- Shoulder room 3rd row 1,344 mm
- Wheel tread front 1,637 mm, rear 1,647 mm
| - Length 4758 mm
- Width 1864 mm
- Height ~1673 mm including roof rails
- 7‑seat configuration with luxury focus
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| Cargo | - Cargo capacity 782 L (max) with 3rd row folded, 7‑seat reference
- Flexible seating: 7 seats, 3rd row folded, 40/60 2nd row fold, full flat
- Nepal petrol AWD import is 5‑seater; luggage volume not separately disclosed (As of: 17/07/2026)
| - Flexible 3‑row seating; large boot with seats folded
- Boot about 270L (7‑seat) expandable to >630L
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| Comfort & Interior | - Likely leather upholstery in higher imported trim
- Spacious cabin with strong head and leg room across three rows
- Drive mode selector: Comfort, Eco, Sport, Smart
- Multi Terrain Control: Snow, Mud, Sand modes for AWD
- HEV/PHEV have hybrid‑specific content; not on this petrol Nepal trim
| - Premium leather upholstery unique to L&K
- Electrically adjustable, memory front seats
- Heated and possibly ventilated front seats
- Tri‑zone automatic climate control
- Ambient lighting and luxury trim inserts
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Modern touchscreen infotainment expected; exact size not disclosed for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Likely Apple CarPlay/Android Auto as per global spec, not Nepal‑confirmed
- Shift‑by‑wire and digital cluster available in global trims; Nepal spec not precisely detailed
| - Large touchscreen infotainment with navigation
- Digital cockpit instrument cluster
- Premium audio system upgrade in L&K
- Keyless entry, push start, powered tailgate
- Front and rear parking sensors with camera
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| Safety | - Front and rear disc brakes; AWD petrol uses larger front discs globally
- Front brakes 17" (Φ325x30t) or 18" (Φ345x30t) optional on gas/diesel
- Rear brakes 17" (Φ325x20t) with ABS across all powertrains
- Expected multiple airbags including front, side, curtain in this premium imported trim
- Hyundai SmartSense ADAS present in global Santa Fe; Nepal fitment not explicitly listed
| - Multiple airbags
- ABS, ESC, traction and stability aids
- Hill hold, hill descent, tyre pressure monitoring
- India‑spec Sportline/L&K get ADAS; Nepal ADAS not confirmed
- ISOFIX mounts for child seats
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| Design & Exterior | - SUV body with bold grille and modern LED lighting
- Wheel options 17, 18, 19, 20 inch alloys across powertrains
- Gasoline/diesel tires: 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 255/45 R20
- Distinctive premium 5‑seat AWD import, positioned above Tucson
| - Distinctive L&K badging and chrome accents
- LED headlights and DRLs standard
- Signature Skoda grille with vertical slats
- 18‑inch or larger dual‑tone alloy wheels
- Available in five colours incl Lava Blue, Quartz Grey, Moon White, Magic Black, Magnetic Brown
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| Sales & Imports | - Imported and sold by Laxmi Hyundai in major cities: KTM, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Chitwan
- On‑road price about NPR 1.66 crore as of 2026
- CBU import; limited units compared to mass‑market SUVs
| - L&K variant launched in Nepal by MAW Enterprises
- Price announced at Rs 15.8 million on‑road
- Sold via all authorised Skoda dealerships nationwide
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Very expensive three‑row‑size SUV with only 5 seats in Nepal trim
- Strong performance and AWD justify price for niche buyers
- Lacks EV/hybrid efficiency but offers premium petrol power
| - Top luxury‑oriented Kodiaq trim for Nepal
- Targets buyers wanting European luxury 7‑seat SUV
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| Pros | - Powerful 2.5L turbo petrol with 277 bhp
- AWD HTRAC for better traction and rough‑road capability
- Spacious cabin with strong leg and head room
- Premium Hyundai build and features vs smaller SUVs
| - Upscale interior and feature set versus base trims
- Strong performance with 2.0 TSI and 4x4
- Exclusive colour options and L&K styling
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| Cons | - Very high price vs smaller crossovers and midsize SUVs
- Fuel economy lower than HEV/PHEV Santa Fe sold abroad
- Ground clearance and some specs not transparently published for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Only one petrol AWD variant; no cheaper trims or diesel/hybrid options locally
| - Very high on‑road price at Rs 1.58 crore
- Petrol‑only; higher running cost than diesels
- ADAS availability in Nepal not clearly confirmed
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