Next-gen Skoda Kodiaq spotted testing ahead of launch

Key Highlights

• The next-gen Skoda Kodiaq was unveiled globally last year.
• It gets cosmetic and feature upgrades but retains the 2.0L engine.
• Currently, the SUV is available in the single L&K trim in India.

The next-gen Skoda Kodiaq could be making its way to India as it was spotted testing in the Mumbai – Pune expressway recently. The SUV was revealed globally in October 2023. The SUV gets significant cosmetic and interior upgrades. There are no changes under the hood. The test module that was spotted in India was completely undisguised.

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Skoda Kodiaq: What to expect?

The new Skoda Kodiaq receives a larger ‘Butterfly’ grille with vertical slats up front. A sleek light bar runs through the grille and it is flanked on either side by segmented LED headlamps, DRLs, and fog lamps. Along the sides, the SUV receives a new design for the alloy wheels. The D pillar at the back gets a dark chrome finish. The wraparound LED tail lamps are connected by a thin light bar. Dimensionally, the next-gen Kodiaq is larger than its outgoing counterpart.

No spy shots of the interior layout of the test module have emerged so far. The interior specs of the India-spec version of the SUV will not be much different from the overseas model unveiled last year. It receives a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system along with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster. There are three physical control knobs in the cabin for temperature, seat ventilation, and volume control. The middle knob can carry out multiple tasks like switching between driving modes and controlling the fan speed.

The next-gen Skoda Kodiaq will retain the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine from the outgoing model of the SUV. This engine can produce a maximum power output of 190hp and 320Nm of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Skoda may tune this engine to produce a higher output on the next-gen Kodiaq.

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Conclusion

Currently, Skoda Kodiaq is available in India in a single 4×4 L&K trim. Prices for the SUV range between Rs 38.50 lakh – Rs 39.99 lakh. Expect the next-gen Kodiaq to demand a premium over this price. The SUV rivals the likes of MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian, and Jeep Compass.