The much-awaited 2025 Skoda Kodiaq has now landed at Skoda dealerships across India, and customer deliveries are in full swing. Priced from ₹46.89 lakh (ex-showroom), this premium 7-seater SUV comes in two variants: Sportline and Selection Laurin & Klement (L&K), each offering a distinct blend of luxury, design, and robust performance.
Exterior Design: Premium Yet Purposeful
The new Kodiaq continues to exude a commanding presence with its sleek LED headlamps, bold C-shaped fog lamps, and a redesigned butterfly grille—illuminated and finished with vertical chrome slats on the L&K variant.
The SUV rolls on 18-inch dual-tone alloys with aero covers and features black wheel arch cladding, silver roof rails, and contrasting finishes depending on the trim. While the Sportline gets a blacked-out C-pillar and body accents, the L&K version adds sophistication with silver details and a special Black Magic paint finish, among five other monotone options.
At the back, the design remains elegant with connected C-shaped LED taillights, bold SKODA lettering, and the 4x4 badge, reinforcing its off-road-ready credentials.
Cabin Experience: Comfort Meets Utility
Inside, both variants share the same layout but differ in finishes. The Sportline goes for an all-black theme, while the Selection L&K opts for a more luxurious dual-tone black and tan interior with tan leatherette upholstery.
Practicality meets style with physical rotary knobs placed under the central screen that allow for intuitive control of drive modes, temperature, and infotainment settings. The dashboard feels robust yet refined, typical of Skoda’s European design language.
Features & Safety: Packed to the Brim
Skoda has loaded the 2025 Kodiaq with modern features aimed at comfort and convenience:
12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
10.25-inch digital driver’s display
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Panoramic sunroof
Ventilated, heated, and massage-enabled front seats
Wireless charger & ambient lighting
13-speaker Canton sound system
Three-zone climate control
Safety is a strong suit, with 9 airbags standard, a 360-degree camera, ESC, hill start and descent control, front and rear sensors, park assist, and tyre pressure monitoring. Notably, it misses out on ADAS, which some rivals offer in this price range.
Powertrain & Performance
The Kodiaq is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine delivering 204 PS and 320 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It features an all-wheel-drive system as standard, ensuring strong traction on varied terrains
Pricing & Rivals
Sportline – ₹46.89 lakh
Selection L&K – ₹48.69 lakh
Note: (All prices ex-showroom, India).
In terms of competition, the new Kodiaq will rival models like the Toyota Fortuner (Petrol variant), Jeep Meridian, Volkswagen Tiguan, and the Citroen C5 Aircross, targeting buyers looking for European refinement with the versatility of an all-terrain SUV.
Final Take
With a refreshed design, enhanced interiors, and a strong set of features, the 2025 Skoda Kodiaq is a well-rounded offering for those in the market for a premium family SUV. Backed by Skoda’s build quality and now readily available at showrooms, it presents a compelling option in its segment for those seeking luxury without losing
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