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1 / 8 2025 Kodiaq Hits Market: Skoda Auto India has introduced the second-generation Kodiaq SUV, marking its debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo. This locally assembled vehicle is priced from ₹46.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and targets buyers in the premium midsize SUV segment.
Bookings are open, with deliveries set to start on May 2, 2025, offering customers a refined three-row option. 2 / 8 Sportline and L&K Variants: The Kodiaq is available in two trims: Sportline priced at ₹46.89 lakh and Laurin & Klement (L&K) at ₹48.
69 lakh (ex-showroom). The Sportline offers a sporty design with blacked-out elements, appealing to dynamic buyers, while the L&K features chrome accents for a refined, upscale appearance. Each trim delivers unique styling and features to suit different customer preferences.
3 / 8 MQB EVO Platform: Built on Volkswagen Group’s MQB EVO platform, the Kodiaq measures 4,758 mm in length, 59 mm longer than its predecessor. The wheelbase remains at 2,791 mm, with a ground clearance of 155 mm. This platform enhances structural rigidity and supports advanced features, ensuring a balance of size and practicality for urban and highway use.
4 / 8 Seven-Seat Configuration: The SUV offers three rows of seating for up to seven passengers. Luggage space starts at 281 litres with all seats up, expands to 786 litres with the third row folded, and reaches 1,976 litres with both rear rows down. Sliding and reclining second-row seats provide flexibility for passengers and cargo, making it ideal for families.
5 / 8 Redesigned Exterior Styling: The Kodiaq features a modernised front with a larger butterfly grille and split LED Matrix headlamps with L-shaped DRLs. C-shaped LED taillights are connected by a light bar, and the updated Skoda logo is prominently displayed. The L&K trim includes Dark Chrome accents, while the Sportline has Glossy Black highlights and a sportier bumper design.
6 / 8 Advanced Interior Features: Inside, a 13-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system and a 10-inch digital driver’s display dominate the dashboard. A two-spoke steering wheel (three-spoke on Sportline) and 3-zone climate control enhance comfort. The L&K trim adds heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 13-speaker Canton audio system, and a 360-degree camera with park assist.
Safety includes nine airbags and driver aids like ESC and hill descent control. 7 / 8 Turbo-Petrol Powertrain: The Kodiaq is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine delivering 204 hp and 320 Nm of torque, a 14 hp increase over the previous model.
It’s paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, offering smooth performance and an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 14.86 kmpl. The absence of Dynamic Chassis Control keeps the setup straightforward.
8 / 8 Colour Options and Competition: Buyers can choose from six colours: Moon White, Magic Black, Graphite Grey, Velvet Red, Race Blue, with Bronx Gold exclusive to L&K and Steel Grey to Sportline. The Kodiaq competes with the Jeep Meridian, Nissan X-Trail, and Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line in the seven-seat segment, while also facing five-seat rivals like the Hyundai Tucson and Citroen C5 Aircross in its price range..
