Skoda Kodiaq launched in India, starts at ₹46.89 lakh

Built to play rough—on all fours!

Vidita Chandra 17 Apr 2025 02:26 PM

Skoda’s blowing out the candles on 25 years in India and 130 worldwide—and what better way to keep the party going than with the all-new Kodiaq! The next-gen luxury 4x4 is launched in India. It is built on the MQB37 platform and is offered in two variants — the Selection L&K and the punchier Sportline. Both come as seven-seaters. Assembled here in India at the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar plant, prices start at ₹46.89 lakh.

Design-wise, the new Kodiaq has a bold front grille featuring a horizontal light strip baked right in, with a red bar slicing across the tail lamps. Up front, the new LED Beam Crystallinium headlamps welcome you with a light sequence when you unlock the car. The Selection L&K variant has Dark Chrome accents, while the Sportline has Glossy Black trims that lean hard into its sporty side.

The cabin comes dressed in two shades, you can go full stealth mode with the all-black sporty interior of the Sportline, or dial up the luxury with rich Cognac leather in the Selection L&K trim. Front and centre is a 32.77cm infotainment display, backed by multi-function Smart Dials that combine tactile rotary knobs with built-in screens, letting you tune everything from HVAC and seat ventilation to audio and drive modes.

The front Ergo seats now have a pneumatic massage function, and a sliding panoramic sunroof opens up for a dose of the sky. Audiophiles will appreciate the 725W Canton sound system, which bundles 13 speakers and a subwoofer for cabin acoustics. And, it's got 9 airbags.

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Under the bonnet, the new Kodiaq runs on a 2.0 TSI engine pushing out 150kW and 320Nm of torque, per Skoda. Power is channelled to all four wheels via a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch auto. According to Skoda Kodiaq has been rated to provide fuel efficiency of 14.86 km/l by ARAI.

Size-wise, the Kodiaq has grown a bit (in all the right places). It’s now 59mm longer than before, measuring 1,864mm wide with a 2,791mm wheelbase—translating to more space for passengers and luggage alike. According to Skoda, when fully loaded, it has 155mm of ground clearance. Boot space starts at 281 litres with all three rows up, but fold down the third row and you get a generous 786 litres. Flatten both rear rows and you unlock a van-rivalling 1,976 litres—ideal for road trips, IKEA runs, or both.

Core colours include Moon White, Magic Black, Graphite Grey, Velvet Red, and Race Blue. And, if you want something exclusive –  The L&K gets a Bronx Gold while the Sportline gets a Steel Grey option. Prices start at ₹46.89 lakh for the Sportline, while the more luxurious Selection L&K rings in at ₹48.69 lakh.