| Battery & Range | - Not an EV; 2.0 TSI petrol ICE SUV
| - Hybrid HEV with self-charging system, no pure-EV range figure disclosed (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Hybrid uses 5th-gen Toyota Hybrid System with 2.0L engine (global-spec, gadidrive.com)[10]
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 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
| - 2.0L 4-cylinder TNGA-C M20A-FXS petrol plus electric motor, e-CVT (global-spec, gadidrive.com)[10]
- Combined hybrid system output about 196 bhp (global-spec, gadidrive.com)[10]
- Front-wheel drive layout for Nepal hybrid variants (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 2791 mm; same as other Kodiaq trims
- Ground clearance around 188 mm SUV‑spec
| - Wheelbase 2640 mm shared with Corolla, Corolla Cross (nepaldrives.com)[1]
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially for Nepal hybrid (As of: 17/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Length 4758 mm
- Width 1864 mm
- Height ~1673 mm including roof rails
- 7‑seat configuration with luxury focus
| - Length 4460 mm, width 1825 mm, height 1620 mm (nepaldrives.com)[1]
- 5-seater crossover body style (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
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| Cargo | - Flexible 3‑row seating; large boot with seats folded
- Boot about 270L (7‑seat) expandable to >630L
| - Boot space capacity not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
- Rear seats split-fold to expand cargo (global-spec Corolla Cross brochure, toyota.com.np)[3]
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| Comfort & Interior | - 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
| - Dual-zone automatic climate control on hybrid trims (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Fabric upholstery expected on Entry Hybrid HEV (evnewsnepal.com, variant positioning)[5]
- Rear AC vents for second-row passengers (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Height-adjustable driver seat and tilt/telescopic steering (global-spec brochure, toyota.com.np)[3]
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - 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
| - Touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth and USB (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Multi-information display in instrument cluster (global-spec brochure, toyota.com.np)[3]
- Keyless entry with push-button start on hybrids (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Cruise control available on hybrid variants (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
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| Safety | - Multiple airbags (front, side, curtain)
- 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
| - ABS with EBD and Brake Assist standard (global-spec brochure, toyota.com.np)[3]
- Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control standard (global-spec brochure, toyota.com.np)[3]
- Front, side and curtain airbags on hybrids (global-spec brochure, toyota.com.np)[3]
- Rear parking sensors and camera on hybrid trims (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
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| Design & Exterior | - 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
| - LED headlamps with DRLs on hybrid variants (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- 17-inch alloy wheels likely on Entry Hybrid HEV (evnewsnepal.com, trim comparison)[5]
- Roof rails and rear spoiler for crossover look (global-spec brochure, toyota.com.np)[3]
- Signature Corolla Cross grille with chrome accents (nepaldrives.com)[1]
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| Sales & Imports | - 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
| - Imported and distributed by United Traders Syndicate, sole Toyota distributor (toyota.com.np brochure footer)[3]
- Hybrid HEV Entry positioned above petrol Entry in price ladder (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Available through Toyota showrooms in Kathmandu and major cities (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Top luxury‑oriented Kodiaq trim for Nepal
- Targets buyers wanting European luxury 7‑seat SUV
| - Entry Hybrid HEV balances Toyota reliability with lower running costs (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Price premium over petrol justified by hybrid tech and features (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
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| Pros | - Upscale interior and feature set versus base trims
- Strong performance with 2.0 TSI and 4x4
- Exclusive colour options and L&K styling
| - Improved fuel economy versus petrol-only Corolla Cross (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Toyota brand reliability and resale value (techlekh.com, Corolla Cross coverage)[11]
- Comfortable ride and practical 5-seater crossover packaging (nepaldrives.com)[1]
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| Cons | - Very high on‑road price at Rs 1.58 crore
- Petrol‑only; higher running cost than diesels
- ADAS availability in Nepal not clearly confirmed
| - Higher upfront price than petrol High variant (evnewsnepal.com)[5]
- Hybrid-specific parts may have limited local availability (evnewsnepal.com, market context)[5]
- Ground clearance figure not clearly communicated for Nepal (As of: 17/07/2026)
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