

Max Davies
2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS review
Pros
- Lovely linear turbo-four
- Impressively agile for a large SUV
- Loads of mechanical customisation
Cons
- Third row is tight
- Expensive service pricing
- Question marks over build quality
3 Months Ago
The 2018 Skoda Kodiaq is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $42,990 for the base variant and topping out at $52,990 for the Sportline variant.
There are 2 variants of the Kodiaq available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2017.
The 2018 Kodiaq was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Skoda Kodiaq include 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/320Nm) and 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (140kW/400Nm). All variants feature 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
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The Skoda Kodiaq comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Sportline.


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2026
$54,990
2025
$54,990
2026
$58,990
2025
$58,990
2025
$63,890
2025
$69,990
2026
$70,590
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,697 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,882 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Skoda Kodiaq Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2018 Skoda Kodiaq
The cheapest Skoda Kodiaq is the base variant that starts from $42,990.
See all Skoda Kodiaq PricingThe most expensive Skoda Kodiaq is the Sportline variant that starts from $52,990.
See all Skoda Kodiaq PricingThe best towing capacity of a Skoda Kodiaq is 2000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Skoda Kodiaq towing capacityThe largest Skoda Kodiaq is the base variant which measures 1882mm wide, 4697mm in length and sits 1676mm tall.
All variants of the Skoda Kodiaq have a maximum power of 140kW and 400nm of torque.
The Skoda Kodiaq is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The Skoda Kodiaq may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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