Skoda has released some key details of its next-generation Kodiaq lineup, ahead of its local launch in March.
The second-generation Kodiaq will launch first in Select and Sportline trim, along with a special Launch Edition, before the new Kodiaq RS arrives in September.
Skoda will announce pricing closer to launch. For now, it has published a list of features for all Kodiaqs bar the RS.
The entry-level Select gets a lot of extra kit over the outgoing Style.
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Overseas models shown throughout
This includes a larger 13-inch infotainment touchscreen, up from 9.2 inches. Heated front seats and tri-zone climate control are now standard, as is a power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment and memory.
There’s also more of some items – an extra wireless phone charger (for a total of two), an extra three USB outlets (for a total of five), and an extra speaker for the sound system (for a total of nine).
The safety suite has been upgraded too, with standard Emergency Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, traffic sign recognition and Adaptive Lane Guidance.
Skoda will offer a special Launch Edition, which brings some of the features from the Sportline and its optional Ultimate Pack to the Select. Scroll down to view the breakdown of features for each Kodiaq.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Skoda Kodiaq |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo 4cyl |
| Power | 140kW |
| Torque | 320Nm |
| 0-100km/h time | 8.2 seconds |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel type | 95-octane premium unleaded |
Dimensions
| Skoda Kodiaq | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4758mm |
| Width | 1864mm (2133mm incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1678mm |
| Wheelbase | 2791mm |
| Boot space | 289L (all seats up) 794L (third row folded) 2035L (second and third row folded) |
Compared to the outgoing Kodiaq, boot space with the third row up has grown by 19L. With the third row folded, it has grown by 29L.
Servicing and Warranty
Skoda will back the new Kodiaq with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Two pre-paid service packs are available: $2450 for the five-year, 75,000km plan, and $2750 for the seven-year, 105,000km plan.
Safety
The new Skoda Kodiaq has yet to be tested by ANCAP, but it received a five-star rating from sister authority Euro NCAP in 2024.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Emergency Assist
- Lane-keep assist with Adaptive Lane Guidance
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Traffic sign recognition
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Travel Assist (lane centring, adaptive cruise)
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 9 airbags (front, front-centre, front-side, driver’s knee, and curtain airbags)
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
There will be three members of the new-generation Kodiaq lineup at first, with an RS to follow later. Features for the Australian-market RS have yet to be announced.
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Overseas model shown in Sportline trim
The Select comes standard with the following equipment:
- 19-inch ‘Lefka’ alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Power tailgate
- Rear privacy glass
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- 10-inch Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster
- 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- 9-speaker sound system
- Tri-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black leather upholstery with grey stitching
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, memory
- 2 x wireless phone chargers with cooling system
- 5 x USB-C outlets (two front, two rear, one for rear-view mirror)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Colour-adjustable ambient lighting
The Sportline adds:
- Matrix LED headlights
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- 20-inch ‘Rila’ alloy wheels with aero covers
- Black exterior trim
- Heated steering wheel
- Aluminium pedals
- Suedia/leatherette upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Front sports seats
- Black headliner
- ‘Premium’ sound system
- Drive mode selection
Over the Select, the Launch Edition adds:
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Matrix LED headlights
- Surround-view camera
- Dynamic Chassis Control
- Progressive steering
- Hill descent control
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Head-up display
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- Canton premium sound system
- Cognac or Black interior trim
Options
A sunroof is optional on the Select and Sportline.
The Select can also be specified with 20-inch ‘Rila’ alloy wheels and a Cognac interior.
The Sportline is available with an Ultimate Pack. This adds:
- Dynamic Chassis Control
- Progressive steering
- Hill descent control
- Canton sound system
- Power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, memory
- Heated rear seats
- Head-up display
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Surround-view camera
- Hands-free power tailgate
Colours
The following exterior finishes will be available:
- Steel Grey solid
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
- Moon White metallic
- Bronx Gold metallic (Select)
- Race Blue metallic
- Black Magic pearlescent
All finishes are no-cost options, apart from Velvet Red on the Sportline.
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