Ahead of its launch next year, the second-gen Skoda Kodiaq has been spotted testing on our roads once again. The new Kodiaq will be brought to India via the CKD route, and this recent sighting of two uncamouflaged test mules suggests that the Kodiaq is likely to be offered in two trim levels.
- Second-gen Kodiaq to be launched between April-June 2025
- Will continue to be powered by a 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Will be locally assembled from CKD kits
Next-gen Skoda Kodiaq: what’s new in the spy shots
A close look at the spy shot reveals that the two Kodiaqs are slightly differently specced – the one behind wears a body coloured bumper with a contrasting black trim and chrome garnishes, suggesting this will be higher-spec trim. The one in front, meanwhile, sports a much simpler design with larger portions finished in black plastic, and silver contrasting element. The alloy wheels on the two Kodiaqs also appear different – the front one has an aero-optimised design while the rear one has a multi-spoke design.
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A 4×4 badge is also clearly visible on the tail gate.
The existing Kodiaq is available in India in just a single fully loaded L&K trim that’s priced at Rs 39.99 lakh (ex-showroom). At launch, however, Skoda offered the Kodiaq in three different trims – Style, Sportline and L&K – but the former two were discontinued in due course. It is likely Skoda will bring back one of these trims with the new Kodiaq.
Next-gen Skoda Kodiaq: engine, features and launch timeline
The new Kodiaq will continue with the same powertrain as the outgoing model: the 190hp, 320Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch auto feeding power to all four wheels. A 4×4 badge is also clearly visible in these spy images.
The new-gen Kodiaq gets features like a large 13-inch freestanding touchscreen, a fully digital instrument cluster, three physical rotary dials with in-build display for HVAC and media controls, wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting and more. The new Kodiaq is slightly longer than the existing model, but the wheelbase remains unchanged, so overall interior space will likely be similar to the existing model as well.
The second-gen Skoda Kodiaq will be launched in India in the second quarter of next year, and upon launch, it will rival the likes of the Jeep Meridian and upcoming Volkswagen Tayron.
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