Skoda Kodiaq review

The practical Skoda Kodiaq is one of the very best seven-seat SUVs, as well as one of the most affordable

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Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 24 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £343.84 Initial payment £4,126.08

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Power

148 bhp

0-62 mph

9.9 s

Efficiency

46.3 mpg

Figures for 1.5 TSI e-TEC MHEV SE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (7 Seat)

7-seater

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Family SUV

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Introduction

Performance & drive

Interior

Passenger & boot space

Buying & owning

Dan Jones

Updated: 23 February 2026

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Mahatma Gandhi talked a lot of sense, and one thing he said was: "If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly.” It’s a principle the Skoda Kodiaq follows too.

You see, it takes its name from the Kodiak bear – a relative of the grizzly bear, and one of the largest species of brown bears – which is apt, because the Kodiaq is a jolly large SUV. It's also available with seven seats.

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Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 24 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £343.84 Initial payment £4,126.08

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

• Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
• Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
• Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

• Full manufacturer’s warranty
• Road tax and roadside assistance included
• Free returns within 30 days*

Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply. Subject to availability and credit status. 18+ T&Cs apply.

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£4,371 total upfront (£4,126 initial rental plus £245 processing fee) | 5000 miles | 24 months

• Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
• No balloon payments
• Road tax included

But is it the very best seven-seat SUV choice? Well, skoda has certainly sold plenty of them (850,000 units of the first-generation, to be precise). With more space, efficiency and luxury, this second-generation model is pursuing the same sort of success.

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There are lots of big SUVs to choose from though, including models with premium badges such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Land Rover Discover Sport. But with Skoda’s aggressive pricing strategy, the Kodiaq’s starting cost is a lot less grizzly than those cars. In fact, it’s about the same as a Peugeot 5008 and manages to undercut the closely-related Volkswagen Tayron.

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What’s new?

- April 2024: Second-generation Kodiaq announced with improved interior space and greater use of sustainable materials. New tech includes digital instrument display and AI-based voice control. Five-strong engine range spans petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid, with two trims – SE and SE L – available

Verdict

The Skoda Kodiaq is a superb all-rounder, combining generous space, up to seven seats, a stylish interior, efficient engines, and a comfortable ride. It's a shame the plug-in hybrid is only available as a five-seater, but for most private buyers, the mild-hybrid 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150 is the smarter choice regardless.

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Pros

• Comfortable ride and good to drive
• Spacious interior with a huge boot
• Good value if you stick to the cheaper trims

Cons

• PHEVs not available in seven seat configuration
• Engines are a little coarse when revved
• Frustrating automatic gearbox

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Trims available

SE

The cheapest and, in our view, best choice of trim comes with heated front seats, ambient interior lighting, keyless start, three-zone climate control, auto lights and wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and power-folding door mirrors.

vRS

The vRS comes with a good amount of kit, including power-folding door mirrors, interior ambient lighting, keyless entry and heated front seats.

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Performance & drive

What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is

Strengths

• Well-judged ride and handling
• PHEV has a great battery range
• Peaceful cruising capability

Weaknesses

• Engines are not the most refined
• Not as fun to drive as some rivals
• Slow gearbox can be frustrating

Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox

Our pick of the Skoda Kodiaq’s engines is the mild-hybrid 148bhp 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150 turbocharged petrol. Performance is more than sufficient, considering its 0-62mph (9.5sec) is noticeably quicker than the mild-hybrid Peugeot 5008 Hybrid 145 (11.3sec). For more pace, you’ll want the 201bhp 2.0 TSI 204, which gives you four-wheel drive and cuts the 0-62mph to 7.5sec, or opt for the sportier Skoda Kodiaq vRS.

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For a bit more mid-range grunt, you’ll want one of the Kodiaq diesels. The 148bhp 2.0 TDI 150 pulls harder from low revs even under heavy loads, while the more powerful 190bhp diesel is ideal as a towing car – even being named our 2025 Tow Car of the Year. It’ll easily pull a caravan and has the added benefit of standard four-wheel drive, which is an option you don’t have with the Citroën C5 Aircross or Peugeot 5008.

There's also a 201bhp plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, badged the 1.5 TSI iV PHEV. It’s sprightly, but of equal importance is an official battery range of up to 76 miles – way up on the 5008 PHEV's range of about 56 miles. Bear in mind, though, that you can't have the Kodiaq PHEV as a seven-seater.

Suspension and ride comfort

The Kodiaq’s ride is really impressive. It's perhaps not quite as pillowy soft as the Citroen C5 Aircross but it’s better tied down so it doesn't sway about as much. It’s far less jarring over bumps than the firmer Peugeot 5008 but not quite as plush as the VW Tayron.

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The ride is pretty good across the spectrum, with only the largest potholes and imperfections causing an audible thud. Even the PHEV, with its heavy battery, behaves well over scarred surfaces, although it's not quite as supple.

There’s an adaptive suspension system (Dynamic Chassis Control or DCC) that can be added as an option with SE L trim and comes as standard with Sportline and VRS, allowing you to stiffen or soften the ride at the touch of a button. We don't think it's worth the extra cost, bearing in mind the standard suspension’s inherent quality.

Handling

The Kodiaq offers a good balance of ride and handling. Sure, there are sharper big SUVs to drive – the VW Tiguan for instance – but if you want something easy to drive yet still capable enough in bends, it's a good choice. It’s certainly better to hustle along a twisty road than the wallowy Citroen C5 Aircross, the Land Rover Discovery Sport or the VW Tayron.

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Another plus point is the steering. It’s light in town but builds weight pleasingly along faster roads. And it’s precise without feeling too flighty, helping you guide the nose in bends accurately and with confidence. From SE L trim, you can add an optional drive mode button, adding extra steering weight in Sport mode, but it’s not an essential addition.

It's also worth noting that the PHEV's extra weight makes it feel a touch more lethargic during quick changes of direction than other Kodiaqs.

Noise and vibration

The Kodiaq is a relaxing car to travel long distances in. You’ll hear some wind and road noise at times, and the engines can be a little coarse as you accelerate, but you can still have a chat with your passengers at 70mph without raising your voice.

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The PHEV is near silent when driving in electric vehicle mode but suffers from the same coarse note with its engine running. The PHEV’s brake pedal is linked to a regenerative braking system that recoups energy for the battery. It's not perfect because the brakes are not as progressive as in the regular petrol and diesel models, which are easier to stop smoothly.

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The Kodiaq's dual-clutch automatic gearbox can be a little frustrating. You see, while it changes through the gears smoothly when you’re on the move, it can take a while to respond when you try to pull away from junctions or ask for a burst of power. That said, it's not as slow as the languid six-speed automatic in the Peugeot 5008.

“There's a bit of wind and road noise on the motorway but the main impediment to peace is the Kodiaq's slightly coarse engines. I found they're quiet and refined when at a cruise but just a bit uncouth when revved out.” – Dan Jones, Senior Reviewer

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Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

Strengths

• Great driving position
• User-friendly air-con
• Excellent visibility

Weaknesses

• Interior seems less robust than premium rivals

Driving position and dashboard

If you want an SUV to ride high up, you’re going to like the Skoda Kodiaq. It feels chunky and lofty from the driver’s seat – although not quite as tall as a Land Rover Discovery.

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Better still, the seats are supportive and the driving position spot on, lining you up perfectly with the steering wheel and pedals. Tailoring the seating position to your preference is easy with entry-level SE getting manual seat adjustment, including lumbar support (which you don't get on an entry-level Peugeot 5008), and SE L adding electric adjustment.

A really pleasant surprise is that the Kodiaq’s dashboard has actual physical buttons, unlike the touchscreen-only set-up found on the 5008 and the VW Tayron. Most functions are managed through the three large knobs on the centre console. They do more than just adjust the air-conditioning – pushing them in allows you to cycle through different settings, adjusting everything from the stereo volume to the driving mode.

Visibility, parking sensors and cameras

You can see what’s in front of you quite easily in the Kodiaq because its front pillars are relatively narrow. What’s more, the side windows and rear screen are reasonably deep, so it’s not as nail-biting as some rivals to reverse.

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It also helps that front and rear parking sensors, and a rear-view camera, are fitted as standard. L&K trim adds a 360-degree camera and the Park Assist system, which will find a suitably sized parking space and steer the Kodiaq into it automatically. You can also add these to SE L trim and above by choosing the optional Driving Assistance Plus package.

Then there are the door mirrors: they’re massive. Those and the standard blind-spot warning system are real boons when it comes to changing lanes on a motorway. Meanwhile, night-time driving is made less stressful by bright LED headlights fitted to SE trim. SE L trim goes one better, with matrix LED headlights that can shape their light pattern to avoid dazzling other road users.

Sat nav and infotainment

Regardless of trim, the Kodiaq's infotainment touchscreen is high-definition and measures 13.0in. It’s positioned high on the dashboard, meaning you don’t have to take your eyes far from the road to use it, and it responds quickly to all of your prods. Better still, the icons are big enough to hit easily and the interface is more intuitive than the system in the Peugeot 5008.

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There are plenty of features, including natural speech voice control, sat-nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth, wireless smartphone mirroring (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay) and two cooled 15kW wireless phone-charging pads.

Lastly, there are three USB-C charging ports in the front (one on the rear-view mirror for dashcams and two on the dashboard) and two USB-Cs in the rear.

Quality

Inside, the Kodiaq looks classy and welcoming, much like the Peugeot 5008. You’ll find a mix of swish materials, which includes Alcantara, cloth, leather and wood finishes. It isn’t quite as plush as the VW Tayron, but that car costs a fair bit more than the Kodiaq and, compared with most other seven-seat SUVs, the Skoda’s interior still looks pretty impressive.

For the most part, it's screwed together as well as the Kia Sorento and the 5008, but there are parts, including the centre console, that flex when you lean on them. That’s not something that happens in the more expensive Audi Q7, BMW X5 or Land Rover Discovery Sport. Also, the three large knobs on the centre console feel a bit low-rent to operate.

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“The Kodiaq's lofty driving position is dead easy to get on with. There's lots of adjustment for the steering wheel and a comfy driver's seat. I found it easy to see out of too, thanks to relatively slim pillars and big windows.” – Mark Pearson, Used Cars Editor

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Passenger & boot space

How it copes with people and clutter

Strengths

• Very big boot
• Loads of front space
• Lots of useful storage cubbies

Weaknesses

• Some rivals offer more shoulder room
• Third-row seats aren’t the easiest to climb into

Front space

This is a big SUV, and if you feel cramped in either of the Skoda Kodiaq's front seats, your name can probably be abbreviated to BFG. Seriously – there’s head and leg room going spare even if you’re well above 6ft tall.

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It’s pretty much on par with the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, although they're a bit wider between the doors.

There's loads of storage space in the front of the Kodiaq. The door bins are huge (and lined with carpet to stop things rattling around). And you get not one, but two gloveboxes, plus two lidded cubbies under the centre console, one with cupholders in.

Rear space

The second-row seats in the Kodiaq are not the cheap seats, that’s for sure. You can easily fit six-footers with leg room to spare in the outer two rear seats, even if the front seats are slid far back.

There’s the width to fit a third passenger in the middle seat without things getting too friendly, and head room in the second row is so generous you can order the panoramic roof and still not worry about heads touching the roof lining. That’s not the case in the Peugeot 5008. There’s even loads of space under the front seats for your feet. Only the Santa Fe and Sorento offer appreciably more second-row space.

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In seven-seat Kodiaqs, the fold-out third-row seats offer more head room than in the VW Tayron but are less roomy than those in the 5008, Santa Fe and Sorento. It’s quite tight climbing into the seats, but once in, there’s enough space for teenagers and adults to have reasonable leg room if the second-row seats are slid forward.

Seat folding and flexibility

The Kodiaq’s rear seats slide back and forth in a 60/40 split allowing you to prioritise leg room or boot space. The backrests, meanwhile, recline or fold fully flat in a 40/20/40 arrangement.

It’s easy to fold the second-row seats. You either use the levers on the top of the backrests or pull inside the boot compartment.

The third-row seats (if fitted) stow away into the boot floor when they’re not required and are very simple to put up or down.

Boot space

The Kodiaq has one of the biggest boots in its class. Officially, the five-seater has a capacity of 910 litres (the PHEV drops that to 745 litres), which is easily enough to swallow a couple of pushchairs or several large suitcases. With all but the front seats folded down, the space available more than doubles so you effectively have more cargo space than a small van.

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If you go for a seven-seat version, you get fractionally less boot space when in five-seat mode, but we still managed to fit nine carry-on suitcases back there – one less than the 5008. When all seven seats are in use, there’s still a good amount of room behind them (more than you get in a Vauxhall Corsa in fact).

In most versions except the PHEV, there’s a height-adjustable boot floor covering a separate compartment beneath the main floor area (it’s optional with SE trim). That allows you to create a flat load bay area when the second-row seats are folded down.

“The new Kodiaq is slightly bigger than the previous version with even more rear seat space than before, which I find impressive. Space was hardly lacking in the old model.” – Darren Moss, Deputy Digital Editor

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Buying & owning

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is

Strengths

• Decent standard equipment
• Relatively efficient engines
• Affordable price tag

Weaknesses

• So-so warranty
• No Isofix mounts in third-row seats

Equipment, options and extras

We think the Kodiaq's entry-level trim, SE, is the one to go for. Its equipment inventory reads much like the entry-level Peugeot 5008’s and includes 18in alloy wheels, ambient interior lighting, keyless start, three-zone climate control, auto lights and wipers, electrically-folding, dimming and heated door mirrors and heated front seats.

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SE L is worth considering, because it adds niceties including 19in wheels, keyless entry, part-faux-leather seats, a powered tailgate and privacy glass. Then there’s Sportline and L&K, which both bring 20in alloys and adaptive cruise control, but with the former favouring sporty styling and the latter a more luxurious aesthetic.

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Unlike the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Peugeot 5008, the Kodiaq doesn’t come with seven seats as standard, so if you want the third row, it will cost you extra. It's also somewhat disappointing that PHEV versions are only available in five-seat configuration (the same is true of the VW Tayron).

Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2

Regardless of whether you go for the five or seven-seat version, the Skoda Kodiaq undercuts the Kia Sorento and Land Rover Discovery Sport by quite a margin. The VW Tayron is a closer price rival, costing slightly more, while the Peugeot 5008 is also close, but will save you some money.

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Even so, PCP finance costs should still be competitive with the 5008, thanks to the Kodiaq holding its value slightly better. It is, however, predicted to devalue faster than many of its more expensive rivals, including the Sorento and Tayron.

Fuel economy isn’t far off the best in the seven-seater class. In our tests the 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150 petrol managed 41.9mpg – only slightly less than the equivalent Tayron. Meanwhile, the diesels officially promise over 50mpg. The cheapest Kodiaq for company car users paying BIK tax is the PHEV – although going for that means you can only have five seats.

Reliability

This latest Kodiaq is so new that we can't say for certain how reliable it will be. What we can tell you is that Skoda as a brand claimed 16th place out of the 30 manufacturers included in the 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey. That was below Citroën (10th) and Peugeot (11th) but above Volkswagen (24th) and Land Rover (26th).

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If anything does go wrong, you’re covered by a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty. That’s fairly standard for most brands, matching VW’s offering, but doesn’t come close to Hyundai’s five years or Kia's seven.

Safety and security

The new Kodiaq was awarded the full five stars out of five for safety after being assessed by Euro NCAP. Its highest scores were for Adult Occupant and Child Occupant protection, achieving 89% and 83% respectively.

It has a full suite of airbags (driver and passenger front and side airbags, and curtain airbags front and rear). You also get driver aids including automatic emergency braking (AEB), front and rear cross-traffic alert, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic-sign recognition and driver fatigue alert.

There are Isofix child seat mounts on the front passenger seat and outer middle row of seats, but not the third row on seven-seat versions.

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“You can add lots of different options to the Kodiaq, but the only one I’d really consider is the Simply Clever Cargo package. It doesn’t add too much to the cost but brings some really handy nets and storage features in the boot” – Dan Jones, Senior Reviewer

Buy it if...

- You want a spacious five- or seven-seater

- A comfortable ride is important to you

- You want a big and practical tow-car

Don’t buy it if…

- You’re after a seven-seat plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

- You need Isofix in the third row

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Skoda Kodiaq owner reviews

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mac

Skoda Kodiaq PHEV

Likes: Value, Servicing

Jun 6, 2026 11:39 AM

purchased kodiak as suited my disability and cost consideration. From the beginning had minor 'compter faults' which were annoying and had to be reset each time before using vehicle. Now settled a little but bugs continue despite Skoda keep saying there are to be updates in software. Disappointed with charging costs as full EV gets cheap electricity at night but PHEV only receives half that offered to EV

Anonymous

Skoda Kodiaq hybrid

Likes: Value, Reliability, Servicing

May 28, 2026 7:28 PM

My third Kodiaq after a slight detour to a Cupra Formentor which was a big mistake.The driving position,ease of getting in and out and the smooth road journeys keep this at the top of my choices for Suv,S.Also the absolutely enormous boot space everything plus the kitchen sink.

Gary

Skoda Kodiaq petrol

Likes: Value, Servicing, Running costs

Mar 2, 2026 6:31 PM

Purchased the Kodiaq VRs as a step up from my previous 2 Karoqs. Not coming with a heated steering wheel as standard was disappointing (both Karoqs did). The unresolved driver's seat problem is an ongoing warranty issue which has diluted the whole experience. Some of the 'safety features' are intrusive and affect the driving experience - I turn them off every time. In hindsight I would have been as well placed had I bought another Karoq albeit the 4x4 2.0. Live and learn.

Malc

Skoda Kodiaq petrol

Likes: Value, Reliability, Servicing, Running costs

Feb 25, 2026 11:28 PM

The car doesn't do many miles (2000 per annum) but fuel economy is remarkable. It is a hybrid and switching between ICE and electric is imperceptible. Passenger space is good though the boot is quite small

George

Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 hybrid estate

Likes: Value, Reliability

Aug 3, 2025 1:10 PM

It does what I bought it for.

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Skoda Kodiaq specifications

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RRP £40,270

RRP price range

£39,390 - £55,000

MPG range across all versions

33.6 - 177.7

Available fuel types (which is best for you? )

Petrol Hybrid, Petrol Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol

Available colours

Number of engines (see all)

2

Number of trims (see all)

6

Warranty

3 years / 60,000 miles

Company car tax at 20% (min/max)

£592 - £3,921

Company car tax at 40% (min/max)

£1,185 - £7,842

FAQs

Is the Skoda Kodiaq worth buying?

Yes, the Kodiaq is a great all-rounder. It’s spacious, has up to seven seats, feels high quality and rides superbly.

Which is bigger, a VW Tiguan or a Skoda Kodiaq?

While both are based on the same car platform, the Skoda Kodiaq is much bigger than the VW Tiguan. As such, it has more interior space and is available with seven seats.

What are the disadvantages of the Kodiaq?

While the Kodiaq is strong in most areas, its main disadvantages are its slow gearbox, coarse engines and the fact that you can’t have the PHEV as a seven-seater.

Why did Skoda stop the Kodiaq?

It didn’t. In fact, the Kodiaq is very much still on sale and was facelifted in 2024.

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Skoda Kodiaq

Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 24 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £343.84 Initial payment £4,126.08

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When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

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