Your next family SUV? Mazda CX-80, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe-rivalling 2025 Skoda Kodiaq standard features revealed

Skoda’s second-generation Kodiaq mid-sized SUV is about to land in dealerships and the brand has just revealed what’s new.

The Kodiaq SUV is Skoda’s take on the closely related Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace-replacing Tayron, and like that model it has seven seats.

The Kodiaq range kicks off at $54,990 (before on-road costs) for the base Select grade and jumps to $58,990 for the Sportline variant. A limited edition Launch Edition ($63,490) is also available that combines the features of the Select and Sportline, except for the Sportline's larger wheels, gloss black exterior accents, and aluminium finish pedals.

A sportier RS grade will follow later. 

Let’s go through the standard features and we’ll point out what’s new for this next-gen Kodiaq, too. 

Standard equipment on the Select includes 19-inch alloy wheels (new), LED headlights and tail-lights, roof rails, LED ambient lighting, tinted rear and side windows, heated seats (new) and metallic paint (new).

There’s also upgraded three-zone climate control, smart climate and media dials (new), proximity key, upgraded charging ports with USB-C and 45W outlets, power tailgate, floor mats and a double-sided boot mat.

The list goes on with the Select also coming standard with a 13-inch media display (new), nine-speaker sound system (new), digital radio (new), a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, plus wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Stepping up to the Sportline adds upgraded Matrix LED headlights, dynamic indicators (new), 20-inch alloy wheels (new), Sportline glossy black exterior elements including front grille and roof rails, aluminium finish pedals, sports seats, synthetic leather upholstery, heated steering wheel and a premium sound system.

An optional Ultimate package for $4000 brings a Canton sound system, dynamic chassis control, head-up display, auto parking, surround-view camera, rear heated seats and a power front passenger seat.

As for the engines the Select and Sportline are powered by the same 140 TSI turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine making 140kW and 320Nm. Both are all-wheel drive and have a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

A launch edition of the Kodiaq will also be on offer for a limited time. This special launch grade will have all of the Select's standard features but adds massaging front seats, dynamic chassis control, auto parking, surround-view camera, Matrix LED headlights, Canton sound system, head-up display, panoramic glass roof, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and power adjustable front seats. 

Specifications for the range-topping RS are yet to be announced but you can expect all of the features from the Sportline with its Ultimate Package, plus sporty design elements and a more powerful engine.