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About the Skoda Kodiaq
The new Skoda Kodiaq is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $52,990 for the Sportline.
There are 2 variants of the Kodiaq available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Kodiaq is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.01 - 84.75 kW/t
52.95 kW/t
117.61 kW/t
Boot Space
270 litres
131 litres
742 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 7.6 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
789 - 1,017 km
606 km
1,263 km
Price
$42,990 - $52,990
$36,240
$84,490
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
3 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,352 kg
2,100 kg
3,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
19.1°
14.7°
36.6°
Departure Angle
15.3°
15.3°
28°
Ground Clearance Unladen
187 mm
180 mm
242 mm
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2018 Skoda Kodiaq Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,990 |
Sportline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Skoda Kodiaq Specs
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2018 Skoda Kodiaq Dimensions
1676mm
1882mm
4697mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Kodiaq
The most fuel efficient Skoda Kodiaq is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Skoda Kodiaq | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Skoda Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kodiaq has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Skoda Kodiaq Warranty
What is the warranty on a Skoda Kodiaq?
The Skoda Kodiaq offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Skoda Kodiaq FAQs
The cheapest Skoda Kodiaq is the Base that starts from $42,990.
The most expensive Skoda Kodiaq is the Sportline that starts from $52,990.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Kodiaq is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Sportline.
The largest Skoda Kodiaq is the Base which measures 1882mm wide, 4697mm in length and sits 1676mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Kodiaq is the Base which has 140kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Skoda Kodiaq is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Skoda Kodiaq is the Base which weighs 2352 kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Kodiaq may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.