For some reason, the apprentices at Skoda Vocational School in Mladá Boleslav seems to like chopping the top section off the SUVs. Not a complaint, I like doing such stuff too.
Previously, we saw the students create an open-top Karoq called Sunroq. This time, however, the students have chopped the Kodiaq to create this adventure pick-up truck called Mountiaq. The concept is the 6th project from the school, and apparently took more than 2,000 hours of intense work over 8 months.
After the design was finalized, the actual production phase kicked off in January. Body and paintwork took place simultaneously so the students could finish the vehicle in time for the May deadline. They began by reinforcing the body. Next, the roof was chopped off the Kodiaq and a rear panel for the cab, as well as a new rear window and side windows were created.
As we can see in the pictures, the bed features a hidden storage compartment underneath. One of the project’s greatest challenges for the students was the integration of a fully functional tailgate, Skoda said.
Rounding off the exterior looks are redesigned front and rear bumpers, redesigned grille with integrated LEDs, bullbar, a heavy-duty winch, raised air intake snorkel, roof light bar, running boards, and 17-inch Rockstar II wheels shod with off-road tires with a particularly deep tread. The wheel hub ornaments are 3D-printed, Skoda said. The Sunset Orange paint finish too was developed by students.
The trainees increased their one-off model’s ground clearance by 10 cm over that of the Kodiaq Scout, to a full 29 cm, partly thanks to those aforementioned wheels and tires.
The interiors too get orange highlights on the shifter, steering wheel, and as a contrast stitching on the seats. Other features include an integrated refrigerator, two walkie-talkies, and a special sound system that comprises 320-watt speakers, 2,000-watt amplifier and a 2,000-watt subwoofer.
The students also included small details such as a glowing Skoda logo in the roof lining. Also notice a mountain silhouette on the seat backrests – embroidered in orange.
The 2,450 kg vehicle is powered by a 2.0L TSI petrol engine that develops 140 kW (190 hp).
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