Exclusive: 2025 Skoda Kodiaq Spotted On Test For The First Time In India

The latest spy shot fully reveals the exterior of the SUV, showing its split headlight design and the C-shaped wraparound LED tail lights

• The new-gen Skoda Kodiaq made its global debut in the second half of 2023.

• Other notable design changes include 20-inch alloy wheels and a rising base windowline towards the C-pillar.

• Inside, it will have a revamped dashboard with features like 13-inch infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver's display and heads-up display.

• Safety tech on board to include 9 airbags and ADAS.

• Internationally, it’s offered with multiple powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid.

• Expected to launch in India in early 2025 at Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom).

The new-generation Skoda Kodiaq, which made its debut last year, has been spotted testing for the first time without any camouflage on our roads. Let's delve into the additional details we observed from the spy shots.

Exterior Details Observed

The spied model was seen without any covering, finished in white. It gives us a quick look at the Skoda SUV’s new exterior, which features the signature butterfly grille and a new split headlight setup. Below, a redesigned bumper can be seen with a honeycomb pattern, and it gets vertical air dams at the sides of the bumper. 

Other noticeable changes include newly designed 20-inch alloy wheels and a rising base windowline near the C-pillar. At the rear, it gets new C-shaped wraparound LED tail lights and a new bumper design. 

Interiors and Safety

Its cabin is likely to have the same layout as the global-spec model, which features a multi-layered dashboard and sustainable materials.

In terms of equipment, it comes with a freestanding 13-inch touchscreen system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a heads-up display, wireless phone charging, powered front seats with cooling and heating functions, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof.

Passenger safety will be taken care of by up to nine airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane assist and parking assist functions. 

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Powertrain

Internationally, Skoda offers the new-gen Kodiaq with various powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid powered by a 25.7 kWh battery pack that enables a 100 km electric-only range. For detailed specifications, we have summarized all the powertrain options here:

However, it is not confirmed how many of these powertrain options will be available with the new-gen Kodiaq in the Indian market. 

Expected Launch, Price and Rivals

In India, the new-gen Skoda Kodiaq is expected to go on sale sometime in 2025, with prices starting from Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Skoda SUV will take on the Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian, and MG Gloster.

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