Skoda Codiac Laurine & Clement will be sold in Russia. Milestones of the History of Škoda Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement Differences from the standard configuration

The foundation of the world-famous firm ŠKODA was laid back in 1895, when residents of the Czech town of Mlada Boleslav - Vaclav Laurine and Vaclav Clement created a bicycle manufacturing company. Two-wheeled transport under the name Slavia came to the yard, which led to an increase in the production of products and an increase in the ambitions of enterprising companions. Aware of "Rainbow" perspectives motor species Transport, they switched to a motorcycle topic. First sample - essentially a bicycle with a primitive engine internal combustion - I saw the light in the 1899th. A novelty from Laurin & Klement, as Slavia was called by that time, also turned out to be successful and in demand. Therefore, suitable for the development of the foreign market. After a year, in many European states on production, Laurin & Klement knew not to be very bad. Over ten years, over 4 thousand motorcycles were released. Laurin & Klement arrived like on yeast, which ultimately pushed companion to the conquest of new heights. Namely - to the creation of a car.

2-cylinder motorcycle L & K

The firstborn of the Czech Auto industry - Voiturette a appeared in 1905th. Under the hood of the car stood powerful for the time 2-cylinder liter 7-strong motor. Subsequently various modifications Voiturette was equipped with much more serious 4-cylinder force aggregates. For three years, 250 copies of Voiturette were released, which spoke eloquently about the popularity of the model. Every year, Laurin & Klement gained increasing weight on the European arena. This was due to the continuous improvement of the manufactured equipment and the introduction of new technologies into the production.

1905 L & K Voiturreta A

The success of the first car Laurin & Klement was fixed by the novelty with the index S, the debut of which was held in 1911. Simple I. reliable car with advanced liquid system Engine cooling with a capacity of 14 hp Quickly gained recognition of the public. The model S was produced for 14 years - until 1925. The following iconic product Laurin & Klement has become a model with an index of M. Unlike previous cars, which were racked on a wide range of buyers, EMKA was classified as a premium car. It was equipped with a 4-cylinder engine in 4713 cubic meters. See 50 hp. In the number of innovation, for example, such "exotic" as dynamo headlights, an electric starter, etc. During World War I, this car was converted to a large loading machine (up to 3 tons) with a volume of about 6 liters. The car received MS marking and rendered a great help during the war. In production, he remained until 1920.

1906 L & K FDL

Along with several models passenger cars At that time, little trucks and buses began to produce. Cars exported to Germany, Great Britain, Russia, New Zealand and Japan. After the first world company from Mlada Boleslav, in addition to cars, produced other products, such as agricultural equipment, in particular, Excelsior motor plows developed in conjunction with Roudnice Company. In the post-war years, the Company's survival took union with a strong industrial partner. Therefore, in 1925, Laurin & Klement merged with the company Škoda from the city of Plzen - a machine-building concern, founded in the 1869th Emil Skoda.

1906 L & K Type C

It is from now on that the Sun "Laurin & Klement" comes and the real history of the ŠKODA brand begins. At this stage, cars of the cell of the series were produced. The "weaving" was built on the basis of a classic chassis, and under her hood the 4-cylinder motor volume of 1771 cubic meters was hidden. See numerous modifications of "hundreds" were able to find their fans and brought a material profit to the manufacturer. After the merger of companies, the business of the holding sharply "went uphill." One of the bright fruits of cooperation was ŠKODA 860, which appeared in 1929. Maintenance specifications The new items were encrypted in its index: the figure 8 indicated the number of cylinders in the motor, and the figure 60 is on its power. Despite the perfection of the design of ŠKODA 860, in four years it was possible to sell only 49 copies of the machine. The reason was walking at a high price that was 127 thousand kroons.

1907 L & K Type F

In 1930, the ŠKODA division occupied by the production of passenger cars, separated and became an independent company ŠKODA ASAP (automotive industrial joint-stock company). In the second half of the 1930s, the light of ŠKODA 420 Popular, a model that soon became a legend. It was a compact car weighing only 650 kg, which developed the speed of 80 km / h at a consumption of 7.5 liters per hundred. Moreover, it was sold at a sensational price - about 18 thousand kroons, depending on the modification. After the occupation during the Second World War, the "Lungal" ŠKODA passed on the beginning of the German industrial group Hermann-Goering-Werke and switched to the release of military products - off-road machinestracked tractors, etc. From the most popular Škoda puzzles of that time, it is worth noting the model 256 with a carrying capacity of 2.5 tons. Until 1943, 2662 cars were produced.

1911 L & K Type S

At the end of the war, the company was nationalized and, having changed the name on ŠKODA AZNP (National Auto Plant Enterprise), received a monopoly on the production of passenger cars. The first post-war novelty was two-door ŠKODA 1101/1102 TUDOR, issued to the market in 1946. A little later, a four-door version of a loading capacity of 300 kg appeared. In 1952, a four-door ŠKODA 1200 sedan was launched in production. This machine with a rounded all-metal body, equipped with a 1.2-liter engine with a capacity of 36 hp, symbolized a new round of development of ŠKODA. In the fifties, rather extensive global exports of the ŠKODA Cycle car. They began to supply mainly to the Cochangerian countries. Universals ŠKODA 1200, for example, worked in the USSR as a carriage of ambulance. Sweet tractors and dump trucks ŠKODA used special respect for Soviet drivers. However, these are aspects of a completely different, "cargo" history of ŠKODA.

1911 L & K Type SC

In the Socialist Czechoslovakia, the approach to the model range has changed in the root. Removed from the production of Executive "Superb". Roadters based on models 1101 and 1102 were mainly intended for export. And in general, the privilege ride personally in those days was only available to party functionaries. Despite the economic and political difficulties of that period, the company has retained relatively high standards of production, an illustration of which, for example, the ŠKODA 440 model, released in 1955 and better known as Škoda Spartak. The machine had an engine with a volume of almost 1.1 liters and a capacity of 40 hp In 1959, "overflowing" cars were declared under new names. Škoda 440 was renamed Octavia, 445th - in Octavia Super, and the 450th model received the Felicia name. Absolutely new car Škoda 1000 mV was represented by the public in 1964. 1000 Mb had a 4-cylinder engine with a liquid cooling volume of 988 cubic meters. cm and 45 hp, located in the body's stern part. The next novelty appeared in 1969. The new ŠKODA 100/110, which has become a rethinking variant of the predecessor, acquired a fresh body and interior, front wheels disc brakes, an improved motor. Two-door sports coupe ŠKODA 110 R with a 1.1 liter engine and 62 hp, which appeared in the 1970s, became a bright phenomenon, because Ideologically dissected with the products of the socialist auto industry. Sedan named ŠKODA 110 Ls got similar engine. The coupe also served as the basis for creating sports versions - ŠKODA 130 RS and ŠKODA 200 RS.

1913 L & K Type SE

The subsequent model ŠKODA 105/120, presented in 1976, received a completely different level of modernization - the oviginal body and the interior. Two basic models Škoda 105 with a 1-liter engine and ŠKODA 120 with a 1.2 liter engine were produced in all sorts of versions: from inexpensive ŠKODA 105 S to prestigious ŠKODA 120 GLS. The endless modernization of the 105/120/130 family ended with the release of the last 120-ki in 1990. I have seen a little earlier new model - ŠKODA FAVORIT, in the creation of which the famous Italian designer Nucchio Berton took part. The basic version of Favorit was equipped with a 4-cylinder engine with a volume of 1.3 liters. Based on this model, a universal was developed, called ŠKODA FORMAN.

1914 Excelsior P5

In 1991, a sign event occurred in Škoda biography: the Czech company became part of the German concern Volkswagen.. The first model released under the patronage of the mighty patron, was Škoda Felicia, represented by the public in 1994. In 1996, ŠKODA showed the world of Liftback, named in honor of the OCTAVIA model released several decades. In 1998, the production of this car was started in the body of a wagon. Another replenishment of the model range occurred in 1999, when the public was submitted by the compact Škoda Fabia. Like Octavia, Škoda Fabia very quickly became popular, significantly enhance the loyalty of the consumer to the ŠKODA brand.

1922 L & K Type 100

In 2001, the revival of the legendary ŠKODA Superb occurred. The car of the same name was produced by the Czech company from 1934 to 1949. Business class sedan was built based on Volkswagen Passat. B5. In 2004, he saw the light of the new sectavia generation. In addition to the car released in Liftback and wagon bodies, model row There was a modification of S. fully drive. In 2006, a multifunctional roomster was presented, positioned by the manufacturer as a car for outdoor activities. ŠKODA also released new generations of Fabia and Superb models. When updating cars, all the shortcomings of their predecessors were corrected. Thanks to this, sales of both models have increased significantly after modernization. The first event of 2009 was the emergence of the first in the history of the crossover - ŠKODA Yeti. In addition to the referred to, in the production line of the company today, the subcompact Škoda Citigo is popular in Europe. On the approach is doomed to success Škoda Rapid, new Octavia, a big crossover ... The page behind the page ŠKODA continues to write its story.

1925 Skoda 350.

1929 Skoda 860.

1931 Skoda 633 Sedan

1933 Skoda 420 Standard

1934 Skoda 420 Rapid

1934 Skoda 640 Superb

1934 Skoda Popular 420

Skoda 256.

1936 Skoda Favorit Limousine Type 904

1946 Skoda 1101 Tudor

1952 Skoda 1200.

1955 Skoda 1201 Sedan

1955 Skoda 440 Spartak

1959 Skoda Octavia.

1961 Skoda Octavia Combi

1964 Skoda 1000 MB

1967 Skoda 1000 MBX.

1969 Skoda 100.

1970 Skoda 110r Coupe

1975 Skoda 130rs.

1976 105L

1977 120L

1981 Skoda Garde.

1987 Skoda Favorit.

1990 Skoda Favorit Forman

1994 Skoda Felicia.

1995 Skoda Felicia Combi

1996 Skoda Feliciafun.

1996 Skoda Octavia.

1996 Skoda Superb 1

1998 Skoda Felicia Skoda Felicia Combi Facelift

1999 Skoda Fabia.

2004 Skoda Octavia 2

2006 Skoda Roomster.

2007 Skoda Fabia 2

Skoda Fabia 2 Facelift

Skoda Octavia 2 Facelift

Skoda Superb 2.

Skoda Citigo.

Skoda Yeti.

Skoda Rapid

Skoda Octavia 3.

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Czech model Octavia 1.8 TSI enters turn

Does the definition of "premium" apply to the Skoda brand? Czech concern believes that yes. Most recently, the Russian division of Skoda announced ruble prices for a separate automotive line Octavia Combi L & K and Octavia L & K. The price of modification starts from a mark of 1,61,000 rubles, while the sedan will cost from 1,171,000 rubles.

Almost two-time increase in comparison with ordinary cars is due to L & K (Laurin & Klement). This combination refers to the founders of the concern: Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement. These people since 1885 stood at the origins of the brand, and it is them that they are dedicated to them exclusive cars With the prefix "L & K".

The difference between ordinary cars from their expensive fellow significant. In the L & K series, improved ergonomics, highest level Comfort, expensive materials, as well as all modern technological solutions are collected.

If we talk about external "chips", then in front there is a modern bixenon optics in which the originally built-in running lights on LEDs. In one style with headlights made fog. They are enclosed in a black case, and thanks to the "CORNER" function help to illuminate the road in turns.

Concerning rear Lights, they turned out incredibly beautiful. Designers made them in the form of the letter "C" and equipped with LEDs.

Single mention deserve side mirrors. They can memorize the current position, dial the light on the reflective surface, but it is not all. Small lights are built into the mirrors, which illuminate the space next to the car and facilitate landing / disembarking.

Also, developers offer a chromium package as an option. The overall picture is advantageous to emphasize the stylish 17-inch discs, "shoes" in tires 225/45.

Internally, the space is replete with the L & K logo. It is found literally everywhere: on the front seats and the rear armrest, on the thresholds and doors, on the handle of the checkpoint and in the screensaver of the multimedia system!

In addition, the interior conquers its quality. Skin seats and Alcantara pleasant chocolate color, central console made of high-quality plastic, lacquered overlays on the doors, upholstered ceiling, this is not everything that Skoda L & K boasts.

Steering wheel Designed specifically for this modification. It is covered with high-quality skin, and has the phone and radio setup keys.

Already in the "base" car is equipped with a multimediasystem "Bolero". As a sound, the other system "Canton" appears, which has 10 speakers in the cabin and an impressive subwoofer in the trunk!

Among the "special" Skoda L & K can be selected as follows:

• - Columbus navigation system.
• - Electric hatch (available only for sedan).
• - Stealing petals to manage a "robot" DSG.
• - Automatic parking system.
• - Panoramic roof.
• - Kessy Central Castle.
• - Electric fifth door (only for modifying Combi).

Initial package of a sedan L & K with a 1.8 liter motor (180 hp) and a six-speed "mechanics" costs 1,171,000 rubles. Wishing to get a modern box instead of "handles" dSG transmissions (7 steps) will need to pay 1,209,000 rubles.

Combi version is significantly more expensive and has more variations. Wagon L & K with an engine of 1.8 liters and a mechanical six-position gearbox is offered for 1,61,000 rubles. A machine with a similar motor, but with a seven-step "automatic" costs 1,299,000 rubles. There is still a version with full drive and automatic gearbox (6 steps), which costs 1,338,000 rubles.

In the family Skoda Kodiaq. Another replenishment. Following the versions of Scout and Sportline, which are already sold in Russia, presented the most luxurious equipment of the crossover - Laurine & Clement, which received its name on the names of the founders skoda brands And already known to fans of the Czech automaker by Octavia and Superb. Skoda published several photos of new items and the official press release about her soon debut.

Skoda Kodiaq L & K is first shown to the general public at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. March 6, on the day of the press, all the details were disclosed.

Codiac in the configuration Laurine & Clement received a number of differences from the usual version. The model can be found by:

• radiator grille with a large number of chrome details;
• three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel in leather braid (beige or black);
• brand wheel disks 19 inches sirius;
• LED optics;
• original rear bumpers;
• several nameplates called the configuration on the body and in the cabin;
• leather upholstery chairs (black or beige);
• the drive of the front seats with the configuration function of the settings;
• virtual dashboardwhich before that was not installed on any of the versions of Kodiaq.

Stock Foto Skoda Skoda Codiac Laurine & Clement

Many options that are in standard versions czech SUV. Go for extra charge, in L & K are included in the list of basic equipment. This is, for example, Canton audio system, rain sensor, aluminum pedals, textile mats, rear-view mirror with autocession inside the cabin, background LED backlight, etc. The list of optional equipment has not yet been published, but it is known that it is known The DCC challenge control system for versions of 4x4 will enter.

By the way, all European Kodiaq, including L & K, has changed a slightly of the engines. 1.4 tsi l. from. replaced new aggregate 1.5 TSI 150 hp, and 2.0 TSI has become 10 liters. from. More powerful and will now issue 190 "horses". Promised I. a new version DSG-7. For crossovers for Russia most of These changes will not spread.

Skoda Kodiaq Laurin & Klement will be available in Russia. However, this version of the car will not be collected at the factory in Nizhny Novgorod - buyers will be offered to order it from the Czech Republic. Approximately, the luxurious crossover "comes" to our country in the second half of 2018.

In addition to the debut of the new modification of the coding, it became known about some changes in the line of crossover engines. So, Motor 1.4 TSI 150 hp will be replaced by a more modern 1.5 TSI of the same power, and the capacity of the 2.0 TSI motor will grow from 180 to 190 hp For engines 2.0 TSI and 2.0 TDI with a capacity of 150 hp A new version of DSG-7 will be proposed. But all these changes are still touched by only European cars. In Russia, the main news for the "bear" fans is still the beginning of the localization of the model, which should begin after 2-3 months.

Czech entrepreneur, one of the pioneers of the automotive industry. Born in the city of Velvar. After graduating from school, moved to Prague, where the year worked as a seller in the book store. In 1886 he became the management of a bookstore in Mlada Boleslav. He took part in creating a local cycling club. In 1894, he acquired a bike and after a while he turned to the branch of the Dresden company "Zheadel Und Naumann" (Seidel & Naumann) with a request to repair it. After receiving a refusal, I decided to create my own repair company, and then the release of bicycles.
In 1895, together with Mechanic, Vaclav Laurin founded a firm called Laurine Clement (Laurin & Klement) for the production of bicycles. In 1898, Vaclav Clement during a trip to Paris saw the Verner brothers motorcycle. This motorcycle was a bicycle with installed on the front fork gasoline engine. The torque from the engine was transmitted to the belt on front wheel; At the same time, the owner had the opportunity to move on a motorcycle as an ordinary bike, rotating the pedals. It is not surprising that after the return of Waclav from Paris, the companions began experiments to create a similar car. The layout made a change - to facilitate control, the engine was removed from the front fork and placed inside the frame; Motorcycle became a rear-wheel drive. A little later, Mikhail and Evgeny Werner came to the same decision, creating a motorcycle in 1901 with a rear wheel drive and an engine placed inside the wheelbase.
In 1901, the company took part in the international sports exhibition in Prague, the international auto show in Vienna and the International Automotive Exhibition in Hamburg, and at all three exhibitions took the first prizes.
In 1902, in the race Paris - Vienna a motorcycle of Laurin-Clement took third place.
1903 became even more successful: in the race on the pass, the semertiming motorcycles of the company took all three prizes. In the same year, the company was awarded the Gold Medal and State Prize of the Ministry of Commerce to the roadshow in Vienna.
The 1904 racing season also began with victories. In the same year, the company received the proposal of the Austrian Motorcycle Association to submit the Austro-Hungarian empire at the International Racing Tournament in France, which was to be held on September 25. The result is the second and fifth place. In the next, 1905, the Czech motorcycle won the first place at the tournament in France.
In order to attract additional capital to expand the production of companyon in 1907, they transformed their firm to a joint-stock company called "Laurin & Klement, a joint-stock company, automotive factory In Mlada Boleslav. " Waclav Clement became the general director, and Vaclav Laurine received a post of technical director.
The company's first car was presented in July 1905 at the Prague Motor Show, and in two years later, Laurin & Klement cars were shown to the Russian public on the 1st International Automotive exhibition" in St. Petersburg. A little later, in 1908, two L & K cars took part in the fleet of St. Petersburg - Moscow. Mileage on the route Petersburg - Sevastopol, held in September 1911, should be mentioned: five cars of the factory team came to the finish without penalty points.
In addition to sporting events, cars companies in 1911 - 1912 took part in three Russian testing autocalents held by the military department. In 1911, in the first test run trucks L & K sanitary car participated, and in the second, held in the fall of 1912 - a car with a carrying capacity of 3 tons. Two passenger car Companies in 1912 participated in the mileage of staff machines. All companies of the company received a high rating. Since the beginning of World War I, the company has ceased its activities in Russia.
In 1925, Laurin & Klement acquired a Plzen Skoda concern (Skoda). Clement himself gradually moved away from affairs and died 12.08.1938 in Mlada Boleslav.

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W. crossover Skoda. Kodiaq already has a "sports" version and "off-road", both of them have recently available in Russia. And at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, the premiere will advocate the most luxurious option under the name of Laurin & Klement, in honor of Waclav Laurin and Waclav Clement, the founders of the automotive factory in Mlada Boleslav, which later turned into Skoda.

The new version is distinguished by an additional portion of chromium on the radiator grille, standard lED headlights, 19-inch wheels, changed rear bumper and additional nameplates called the configuration. But the main changes are still in the cabin: it is the upholstery of the seats of expensive skin, two-color finishes, the electric drive of the front armchairs, as well as the rich standard equipment, which is offered for other versions for extra charge. In addition, Kodiaq Laurin & Klement first in the family acquired a virtual combination of instruments.

But that's not all. Together with the advent of the expensive version of KodiaQ survived a small technical update. In european motor gamme The 1.5 TSI gasoline turbo engine appeared (150 hp), which will replace the 1.4 TSI engine of the same power. And the return of the engine 2.0 TSI is increased from 180 to 190 "horses", although in China has long been there. In addition, a new version of the seven-step "robot" DSG, which is installed on machines with petrol engines 2.0 TSI and 150-strong diesel engine 2.0 TDI.

About how all these changes are affected by cars for Russia, we will learn after the launch of local production in Nizhny Novgorod: crossovers russian assembly Should appear in spring. But the complex and expensive motor 1.5 TSI will almost certainly not get to us.