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2024 Skoda Kodiaq review
It’s nearing the end of its current generation, but there’s still huge value on offer in this sporty Czech seven-seater.
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Matt Campbell
Skoda Kodiaq vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Skoda Kodiaq
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Isuzu MU-X
2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
vs
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.0
7.9
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Based on the Skoda Kodiaq RS (4x4) 180TSI
Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
58L
435 to 476 km
80L
624 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$53,290 - $70,590
$48,900 - $67,400
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A terrific thing to drive
- Perky turbo-petrol engine
- Still looks great at the end of its lifecycle
Misses
- Not enough USB ports
- No dials for media system
- Third-row only for use as sometimes seats
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Choice of 4x2 or 4x4
- Low entry price point
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Laughable media screen size
- Missing some amenities on the inside
- Black plastic exterior door handles
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The 2023 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 180kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 370Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1600 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.65 - 12.2 | 16.3 | |
