Škoda · 2016–present

Škoda Kodiaq

The Škoda Kodiaq is a full-size SUV with optional three-row seating manufactured by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2016. The vehicle sits in Škoda's D-SUV, above the Kamiq and Karoq. The vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform closely shared with the similarly sized Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and the SEAT Tarraco.

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First generation (2016)

The first-generation Kodiaq was previously previewed as concept car named Škoda Vision S at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. In December 2006, Škoda registered the name "Kodiaq". The name refers to the largest brown bear, the Kodiak bear, living on the island of the same name off the south coast of Alaska. As part of its marketing campaign in 2016, the Kodiak town in Kodiak Island, Alaska was renamed Kodiaq for one day, although the Kodiaq is not sold in the US. In February 2016, images of the Vision S concept were released, and the concept model appeared in March 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show. The final SUV was introduced at the Paris Motor Show on 29 September 2016. The first cars were officially delivered to customers in February 2017. The Kodiaq is the first vehicle in the Škoda lineup to have Area View, Tow Assist, Manoeuvre Assist and Predictive Pedestrian Protection. It is also the first vehicle in the Volkswagen Group MQB platform lineup to feature capacitive shortcut buttons instead of physical buttons for the 8" infotainment systems. Facelift. In April 2021, Škoda launched a lightly facelifted version of the Kodiaq. Subtle cosmetic changes were introduced, including a redesigned hood and a more upright front grille, with slimmer front headlights that employ matrix LED technology as optional equipment. The changes made serve a functional purpose in making the Kodiaq more aerodynamic than before, by tweaking the bumpers and installing a new roof-mounted spoiler. The facelifted Kodiaq can be had with a choice of 17- to 20-inch wheels and some variants have been updated for the sake of reducing drag, while the high-performance Kodiaq RS rides on a new set of 20-inch polished wheels finished in metallic black and equipped with aero plastic shields. The BiTDI version was

Second generation (2024)

The second-generation Kodiaq was introduced on 4 October 2023. The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq officially launched in India on 17 April 2025. It is locally assembled and offered in Sportline and Laurin & Klement (L&K) trims. That area's localised version of the SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed DSG. In July 2026, Skoda launched the fully imported, performance-oriented Kodiaq RS in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) priced at ₹66.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The initial allocation of 50 units sold out within six minutes of bookings opening. Safety.

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Specifications

name: Škoda Kodiaq
Manufacturer: Škoda Auto
Production: 2016–present
Class: Full-size SUV (E-segment)
Body style: 5-door crossover SUV
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

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Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11832265CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_KodiaqCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1377236976 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2018_Skoda_Kodiaq_Edition_TDi.jpgCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Calreyn88 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Manufacturer website (link only) — http://www.skoda.fr/gamme/kodiaq/presentationLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
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