The Skoda Kodiaq has long been considered the 'Goldilocks' of seven-seat SUVs - not too big, not too small, essentially 'just right'. So its all-new replacement has a lot to live up to.
Tested here among the German Alps in 142kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel form, the new-generation Kodiaq 4x4 demonstrated the sophistication of its 15-setting adaptive dampers and the premium feel of its much higher-tech interior. It's very much like the original Kodiaq but roomier, classier, sportier, punchier, higher quality, more clever and seemingly better value. It'll arrive in Australia during the first half of 2025, predominantly with a 150kW 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
We sent car-mad enthusiast and Brit expat Dan Gardner to the European high country to give the new Kodiaq a full Chasing Cars work-out. And boy was he impressed!
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Interior
2:15 - Multimedia technology
3:23 - Practicality and storage
3:57 - Clever features
4:35 - Rear seat
5:47 - Driving
6:11 - Drivetrains
7:12 - Suspension
8:31 - Gear selector
8:53 - Size and space
9:48 - Ergonomics
10:05 - Buyer profile
10:31 - Model line-up
11:02 - Pricing and equipment
12:22 - Dynamics
13:25 - Personality
15:26 - Cabin technology
15:52 - "Hey Laura" voice control
16:52 - Verdict
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