Second-gen Skoda Kodiaq launched in India: Fortuner rival's price, specs and more

Skoda Auto India has finally launched the much-awaited second-generation Kodiaq SUV, pricing it at Rs 46.89 lakh, ex-showroom. First showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year, the updated Kodiaq arrives with a significant design overhaul, a feature-rich cabin, and a stronger safety package. Bookings for the SUV have begun, and deliveries are slated to commence in May.

The new Kodiaq is offered in two trims: Sportline and the more premium Laurin & Klement (L&K). The latter is priced at Rs 48.69 lakh, ex-showroom. It enters a highly competitive segment, taking on rivals such as the Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian, and Hyundai Tucson.
Dimensionally, the SUV now measures 4.75 metres in length – 61 mm longer than the outgoing model – while width (1.8 m) and wheelbase (2.71 m) remain unchanged. It sits on the MQB37 platform and has a ground clearance of 155 mm.
On the outside, the Kodiaq features a hexagonal grille finished in matte dark chrome on the L&K and glossy black on the Sportline. It gets new split Matrix LED headlights with connected LED DRLs, C-shaped LED tail-lamps linked by an LED strip, reworked bumpers, roof rails, and redesigned 18-inch alloy wheels. Besides that, it also gets a sculpted bonnet and an illuminated front grille.

Inside, the cabin gets a complete makeover. A new layered dashboard layout features a large 13-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system and rotary climate control dials with embedded mini screens. Other highlights include a 10-inch digital instrument cluster with HUD, a two-spoke steering wheel, and ambient lighting with LED light strips.
Comfort features include three-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, 15W wireless phone charging with active cooling, and umbrella storage compartments in the front doors. The model also features heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats.

Under the hood, the second-gen Kodiaq draws power from a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that makes 201 hp and 320 Nm of torque. This powerplant is mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox and sends power to all four wheels via Skoda’s AWD system. The SUV delivers an ARAI-certified mileage of 14.86 kmpl.
On the safety front, Skoda has packed the Kodiaq with nine airbags, ABS with EBD, hill start assist, hill descent control, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, and an automatic park assist system.