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    Skoda Kodiaq Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & News in Australia

    Skoda Kodiaq Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & News in Australia

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    $53,290

    The Skoda Kodiaq continues the Skoda legacy of being the same… but different.

    In this case the Czech brand has delivered a proper mid-size SUV, but with seven seats like a large SUV.

    Named after the Alaskan bear that shares its name with its island namesake, the first-generation Kodiaq is based on the Volkswagen group MQB platform like most Skoda and Volkswagen products.

    The range now extends from the Kodiaq Style (4X4) 132TSI which arrives at $53,290 and extends up to the Kodiaq RS (4X4) 180TSI which will set you back $70,590.

    Within its first year on sale the Kodiaq range had grown to include petrol and diesel versions with a Sportline trim level sitting above the base grade. All Kodiaqs feature all-wheel drive which Skoda labels as 4x4.

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    Overview
    Likes
    Practicality
    Value
    Safety
    Dislikes
    Bit thirsty
    Could do with more oomph
    Patchy lane keeping

    Skoda Kodiaq Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Skoda Kodiaq varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $53,290 and going to $70,590 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Skoda Kodiaq Interior

    The interior is dominated by a 13-inch multimedia screen and 10.25-inch ‘Virtual Cockpit’ instrument display, with ventilated wireless charging pads for two phones on top of the broad centre console. And that console is broad because gear selection is via stalk on the steering column rather than a traditional centre shifter. At 4758mm long, the new Kodiaq is around 60mm longer overall than its predecessor, but the wheelbase (2791mm) has only grown by 1.0mm. Yet Skoda claims the interior, including the third row space, is more generous.

    Skoda Kodiaq Towing Capacity

    The Skoda Kodiaq has maximum towing capacity of 2300kg for the latest model available.
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    Skoda Kodiaq Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Skoda Kodiaq SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Skoda Kodiaq Colours

    Available colours (all standard) are ‘Bronx Gold’, ‘Black Magic’, ‘Graphite Grey’, ‘Moon White’, ‘Race Blue’, ‘Brilliant Silver’, ‘Steel Grey’ while ‘Velvet Red Premium Metallic’ is an extra cost option on all models.

    Black Magic
    Brilliant Silver
    Bronx Gold
    Graphite Grey
    Moon White
    Race Blue
    Steel Grey
    Velvet Red Premium Metallic

    Skoda Kodiaq Boot Space

    Boot capacity is generous and class competitive at 289 litres (VDA) with seven seats up, 749L with five seats up and a whopping 2035L with the second and third rows folded.

    Skoda Kodiaq boot space

    Skoda Kodiaq Seats

    The 2025 Skoda Kodiaq is a seven-seat SUV in a two-three-two configuration. The third row seats are tight for adults and best treated as occasional ‘overflow’ accommodation for up to mid-teenage kids.

    Skoda Kodiaq Accessories

    At a minimum, all 2025 Skoda Kodiaqs feature alloy wheels, heated seats, a 13-inch media display, nine-speaker audio, digital radio and metallic paint. That comes on top of upgraded three-zone climate control, a power-adjustable front driver’s seat (with memory), leather trim, a power tailgate, keyless entry and start, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, privacy glass, rain-sensing wipers, LED head- and tail-lights, LED ambient lighting and heaps more.

    Skoda Kodiaq FAQs

    Are there known radiator problems with the 2024 Skoda Kodiaq?

    Modern cars like the Skoda have sealed cooling systems which means they shouldn’t need regular top-ups. As the engine heats up and the coolant expands, any excess coolant is captured by an overflow tank which stores the coolant and then allows it to be sucked back into the engine’s cooling system as the car cools down. This is all perfectly normal. All of which means that if you have coolant disappearing, then there’s a leak somewhere, but don’t necessarily jump to the conclusion that the radiator is at fault.

    The problem could be one of many things, including a failed radiator hose or some other piece of critical plumbing, a faulty water pump, cracked cylinder head, blown head gasket, broken overflow tank, failed radiator cap, split cylinder bore, leaking heater matrix and more. The dealership should be able to tackle this as a warranty job and will probably pressurise the cooling system and see where, if anywhere, coolant starts to appear where it shouldn’t.

    Is the Skoda Kodiaq 4 wheel drive?

    Australian customers currently have a choice of two petrol-powered Skoda Kodiaq models, both featuring 4x4 drive systems using electronic diff lock options for off-roading or low-grip situations. 

    Skoda Kodiaq: What can it tow?

    The Skoda Kodiaq towing capacity is officially listed as 2000kg of braked trailer and 750kg of unbraked trailer.

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    Skoda Kodiaq Wheel Size

    The Skoda Kodiaq has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x45 R20 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8x20 inches.
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    Skoda Kodiaq Fuel consumption

    The Skoda Kodiaq is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.2L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Skoda Kodiaq Engine

    All 2025 Skoda Kodiaq variants are powered by the same 140kW/320Nm ‘140TSI’ 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine from launch, driving all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch auto transmission and two coaxial (wet) multi-disc clutch packs.

    Skoda Kodiaq Speed

    Skoda claims the 2025 Kodiaq 140TSI will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds and top speed is around 205km/h.

    Skoda Kodiaq Range

    Skoda’s official fuel consumption figure for the 2025 Kodiaq 140TSI, on the combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle is 9.2L/100km. Minimum fuel requirement is 95 RON premium unleaded, with a 58-litre tank theoretical range around 630km.