New Skoda Kodiaq priced with hybrid en route

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Czech model claims longer new Kodiaq provides over $4000 in options for $1700 upcharge

31 Mar 2025

THE second era of the cult-hit Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat SUV has landed in Australia in Choose and Sportline trims, with a higher-performance RS set to comply with – whereas a forthcoming plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain has been locked in for Australian deliveries before anticipated.

In Skoda dealerships now are the mainstay Kodiaq variants powered by a 140kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine that, together with the SUV’s MQB platform, considerably carries over from the first-generation product that launched regionally in 2017 – although energy is up 8kW, or six per cent.

Each preliminary Kodiaq specs for Australia function a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission and all-wheel drive.

So too will the incoming 195kW/400Nm Kodiaq RS grade that lands in September, although the now-confirmed Kodiaq iV plug-in hybrid is front-wheel drive with a six-speed auto.

A well-specified Kodiaq entry grade now wears Choose badging because the Czech model works to settle its series-production variants with tripartite Choose, Sportline and RS trim ranges with occasional particular editions supplementing the vary.

Priced at $54,990 earlier than on-road prices however with a nationwide drive-away value of $56,990, native Skoda executives say that whereas the Kodiaq Choose is $1700 dearer than the outgoing equal, it provides greater than $4000 in specification compared with its predecessor.

That further worth is present in newly-standard options together with metallic paint, 19-inch silver alloy wheels, perforated leather-based upholstery, heated entrance seats, a 12-way power-adjustable driver seat with reminiscence, 13-inch touchscreen, digital radio, three-zone local weather management, site visitors signal recognition, and lane help.

Additional tools discovered within the Choose grade takes in keyless entry and begin, LED headlights, 10-inch digital instrument cluster, nine-speaker stereo, three-spoke leather-based steering wheel, adaptive cruise management, AEB, blind-spot monitoring, twin wi-fi machine chargers, energy tailgate, and Skoda’s new bodily but customisable Sensible Dials {hardware}.

Three choices can be found for the Choose grade: bigger 20-inch ‘Rila’ alloy wheels (+$700), a panoramic opening sunroof (+$1500), or cognac leather-based upholstery to switch the usual black trim (a no cost-option).

From the Choose it’s a +$4000 soar to the Kodiaq Sportline’s checklist value of $58,990 + ORC with a retail drive-away value of $61,990. The Sportline provides 20-inch wheels, matrix LED headlights, sequential indicators, shiny black exterior styling cues, a black headliner, leather-based/suede sports activities seats, an unbranded premium stereo, and adjustable drive modes.

An Final Package deal (+$4000) might be specified for the Sportline, including 15-stage adaptive dampers, Canton premium audio, head-up show, 12-way energy passenger seat, heated rear seats, 360-degree digicam, automated parking, progressive steering and a hands-free tailgate perform.

Early adopters can even take into account a Launch Version that has the extra luxury-orientated styling and black-or-cognac inside of the Choose (together with its cushier 19-inch wheels) however with tools ranges nearer to a Sportline with Final Package deal – together with that automobile’s adaptive dampers.

Priced at $63,490 + ORC (and $65,490 drive-away), about 250 examples of the Launch Version shall be accessible. Specification contains matrix LED headlights, entrance grille gentle bar, massaging, powered, heated and cooled entrance seats, Canton premium stereo, sunroof, heated steering wheel and rear seats, progressive steering, automated parking perform and 360-degree digicam.

The 140TSI 4×4 powertrain shared by the Choose and Sportline guarantees 0-100km/h acceleration of 8.2 seconds and on the mixed cycle, is claimed to devour 9.2L/100km of premium-octane petrol whereas emitting 209g/km CO2.

As soon as hotter climate returns in late 2025, the Kodiaq vary shall be expanded on two fronts. A September launch is pegged for the second-generation Kodiaq RS, which retains turbo-petrol ICE energy within the type of an uprated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 195kW/400Nm, with energy up +15kW/eight per cent.

In the meantime, in late 2025 or early 2026, Kodiaq consumers focused on a level of electrification with out the compromises of a battery electrical car will have the ability to order a brand new PHEV powertrain that mixes a 110kW 1.5-litre turbo petrol ‘4 with an 85kW/330Nm electrical motor for peak outputs of 150kW/350Nm.

Badged Kodiaq iV in abroad markets, the PHEV loses all-wheel drive however retains this SUV’s signature seven-seat format. The 19.7kWh (usable) lithium-ion battery pack offers round 100km of electrical driving vary whereas the 45-litre gasoline tank ought to grant not less than 600km of further, ICE-only driving.

**2025 Skoda Kodiaq pricing*:**

Kodiaq Choose 140TSI 4×4
Kodiaq Sportline 140TSI 4×4
Kodiaq Launch Version 140TSI 4×4

*Nationwide drive-away costs

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132 TSI AWD
132 TSI Sportline 4X4 7 Seat
140 TDI AWD
140 TDI Sportline 4X4 7 Seat

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