Skoda has named its new big SUV Kodiaq – a reference to the Kodiak bear living on a remote island near Alaska. At 4.70 metres long, it’s designed to seat seven people.

‘Discover new ground’ is the motto under which the Czech carmaker will be launching its latest model. The company says the model marks the beginning of its new SUV campaign, and hopes the Kodiaq will attract new consumer groups in the fast-growing SUV segment.

The Skoda Kodiaq makes its public debut in the second half of 2016, with a launch planned for early 2017.