Published : 18 January 2025
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Nikil Jonathan
Skoda India are currently showcasing the new 2nd-generation Kodiaq SUV at the Auto Expo 2025. At the event, Skoda officials told V3Cars that the new Kodiaq SUV will be offered in India via the CKD (completely knocked down) route and local assembly of the 5- and 7-seater variants will begin by the end of February this year. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Kodiaq before its official launch in India.
2025 Skoda Kodiaq Powertrain Specs
The new Skoda Kodiaq 2025 will utilise the same 2L turbo-petrol engine as the outgoing model. This engine produces 190PS of power and 320Nm of torque. The 2025 Kodiaq will be available with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive as standard.
2025 Skoda Kodiaq Exterior Design
The new Kodiaq 2024 gets an evolutionary design. Up front, Skoda’s signature butterfly grille is now larger than before and are flanked by LED headlights with L-shaped LED DRLs. The range-topping Sportline variant gets Matrix LED headlamps as standard with 50 percent more lighting elements to produce a 15 percent increase in illumination. The Sportline variant also gets a thin light strip that passes through the grille to connect the LED DRLs on either side. The reduced height gives the new Kodiaq a station wagon/estate-esque design.
The new Kodiaq continues to feature black wheel arch and side cladding for a rugged look. The rear of the new Kodiaq looks sharper than before with a steeply raked windscreen and roof-mounted spoiler. The C-shaped LED taillights are connected by a thin reflector strip and the tailgate features ‘SKODA’ lettering.
Here are the dimensions of the India-bound 2025 Skoda Kodiaq:
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2024 Skoda Kodiaq Interior Design And Features
The cabin of the new Skoda Kodiaq looks similar to the new Superb’s interior. The top variants of the new Kodiaq features a massive 13-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment system while the lower variants get a 10-inch screen. The driver gets a 10-inch full-digital instrument cluster while a next-generation head-up display is optional. Meanwhile, the gear selector has been repositioned from the centre console onto a stalk behind the steering wheel, just like in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
The centre console features 3 dials with 1.25-inch displays built into them. The outer dials allow the driver and passenger to adjust the HVAC settings, as well as seat ventilation and heating. The dial at the centre offers multiple functions, including volume, fan speed, and air direction. Other features include:
- 4x USB-C 45W ports
- 1x USB-C 15W on IRVM
- 9-speaker sound system
- Optional 14-speaker Canton sound system
- 2x 15W wireless charger with cooling function
- Massaging front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
2025 Skoda Kodiaq Expected Price And Rivals
The Skoda Kodiaq is currently priced at Rs. 40 lakh (ex-showroom). We expect the second-gen Kodiaq to cost slightly more thanks to the additional features it offers. When launched, the 2025 Kodiaq will continue its rivalry with the Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster SUVs.
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