[Sid94]

Great review – really well done!

That said, I can’t help but feel this car is kind of… underwhelming. The whole ‘value-luxury’ pitch feels a bit abstract – something you only really get when you're inside, feeling the cabin insulation, the suspension, the seats, and other touchpoints. I’m not sure it’ll actually do better than the GLA, Q3, or Q5 – maybe just in terms of space.

The VW engine and gearbox combo is solid, no doubt – but it’s starting to feel a bit old now, especially with competitors offering more advanced setups.A big turbo-petrol like this barely gives 8 km/l in city driving – that’s rough. And removing DCC in a value-luxury proposition is a puzzling move.

Sure, people are still a bit wary of ADAS in India, but skipping it entirely in a ₹60L car in 2025? With all the new stuff coming – BYD Sealion, Mahindra’s BE range, the Innova Hycross – I don’t see anyone but hardcore Skoda fans getting behind this car’s spec and price sheet.

[thefourthdriver]

Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

As previous gen Kodiaq 2.0 TSI L&K, super happy with my purchase back in time - more so now.
Positives I see in current gen:

As a previous gen owner myself I totally second and agree with your points. Just my couple of observations:-

1) 14 PS increase is not real world. The previous gen 190 PS was rated from 4200-6000 RPM. Torque @ 320 NM from 1500-4100 RPM. Current Gen is rated at 204 PS from 4500-6000 RPM and same torque from 1500-4400 RPM. This is supposedly a 7.4% increase in power vs a 1.78%(32 KGS) increase in weight. So the car should have been quicker to 100 by a couple of tenths at least but when Faisal(YouTuber) timed it, it was in fact slower than the last gen. And the last gen engine if rated from 4500 RPM would probably already be at 204 PS.

2) This Kodiaq is still good value for money compared to the entry level Germans and Fortuner etc. It is also priced very well compared to Europe. Almost on par pricing whereas all cars tend to generally be more expensive in India. The only problem is even if it was priced the same - I would actually pick the previous gen Kodiaq due to the reasons already listed by SilverSmoke. The only thing I really like in this car over the previous gen is the massage seats.

[iceman.]

Congratulations to Skoda for making Toyotas look VFM.

I think this is a historic milestone. I never would have thought that the Hycross would ever be value for money.

[MileCruncher]

Skoda has mentioned the following

This car, Kodiaq, is a plug-in hybrid with a battery which can autonomously go more than 100 kilometres.

Source - https://m.economictimes.com/industry.../120427891.cms

How true?

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

How true?

Incorrect and incompetent reporting. There is a Kodiaq iV PHEV in select markets but never offered in India:

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/...new-kodiaq-iv/

Again, the Kodiaq is currently a CKD with maybe a few slap-on India items like tyres or battery. To say it’s 100% localized because it’s assembled here is disingenuous.

[wandering_soul]

I have been waiting for Kodiaq to launch, I can't pen my disappointment in words. I was expecting it to keep up with the current times. No ADAS, no DCC and suddenly Tucson diesel is looking like a better value proposition. I regret not buying the 2024 model now waiting for the supposed facelift

[Nishant345]

PSA - DCC does not make a night and day difference.

Maybe on the new M340i it does, but on the regular VAG’s, it’s a marginal perceptible difference so please don’t pass on it for the lack of DCC.
There are other legitimate reasons to pass on it like on any other car, but lack of DCC is not it.

[sarathlal]

Originally Posted by wandering_soul

I regret not buying the 2024 model now waiting for the supposed facelift

Unfortunately that is true. Last June was the best time to have made an informed decision as we had visibility into everything except price for the newer model, and it was a very easy comparison to be made.

Had penned down a short summary on the same as well then;
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ml#post5789377 (2nd-gen Skoda Kodiaq spied in India)

Originally Posted by Nishant345

PSA - DCC does not make a night and day difference.

Well, it does.

But I do agree to your point that it need not be a deal breaker. Just like how the older one does not have the massage seats.

DCC or whatever suspension magic that is there on the 1st gen is simply superb. It weighs down the car as it gains speed, almost car like handling makes long highway runs an absolute bliss.

Now, if we are comparing the visible difference when one changes the mode, even that is very convenient. Firm it up on twisty roads, and soften it on low speed rough roads makes a world of difference practically. But we are talking about ~5-10% of the real world usage though. 90+% of the time, the Normal mode just do fine.
This being the fact, I would not trade off DCC, having experienced its magic

[sedanlover2021]

Both the new Tiguan R line and this would cost almost 60 on the road in Bangalore. I am happy I got the top-of-the-line Audi A4 at 56 with 5 years comprehensive service pack and extended warranty instead of waiting for these.

[Fib Only]

Cain and Abel.

Since I was researching about the Kodiaq for a few months, Google still throws random Kodiaq links in my feed.

A likely paid insert to show not so subtly how Kodiaq outshines Taigun.

https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-n...4380.htm?amp=1

[reddox]

Originally Posted by sarathlal

DCC or whatever suspension magic that is there on the 1st gen is simply superb. It weighs down the car as it gains speed, almost car like handling makes long highway runs an absolute bliss.

Now, if we are comparing the visible difference when one changes the mode, even that is very convenient. Firm it up on twisty roads, and soften it on low speed rough roads makes a world of difference practically. But we are talking about ~5-10% of the real world usage though. 90+% of the time, the Normal mode just do fine.
This being the fact, I would not trade off DCC, having experienced its magic

I'm wondering if others have noticed a difference when using DCC on Comfort mode, particularly on the newer concrete roads being laid in cities? These roads make my 2019 L&K Kodiaq extremely bouncy. I'm not sure if "body-roll" is the correct term, but it really throws us around even at low speeds on these roads in Hyderabad. Changed tires to Conti CSC5 from the MRF Markus, reduced psi to 32(!!) but not much of a difference.

We used to encounter this issue mostly further from home and would plan routes to avoid such roads. Unfortunately, they recently converted our residential street from tar to concrete, so now we have a constant reminder of questionable tax spending decisions starting right outside our home!

[sarathlal]

Originally Posted by reddox

I'm wondering if others have noticed a difference when using DCC on Comfort mode, particularly on the newer concrete roads being laid in cities? These roads make my 2019 L&K Kodiaq extremely bouncy.

Comfort mode will 'soften' the suspension, so yes it will make the car more bouncy, or boat like.
If you want more firm suspension, then sports mode will help.

[abaliga]

Originally Posted by thefourthdriver

As a previous gen owner myself I totally second and agree with your points. Just my couple of observations:-

1) 14 PS increase is not real world. The previous gen 190 PS was rated from 4200-6000 RPM. Torque @ 320 NM from 1500-4100 RPM. Current Gen is rated at 204 PS from 4500-6000 RPM and same torque from 1500-4400 RPM. This is supposedly a 7.4% increase in power vs a 1.78%(32 KGS) increase in weight. So the car should have been quicker to 100 by a couple of tenths at least but when Faisal(YouTuber) timed it, it was in fact slower than the last gen. And the last gen engine if rated from 4500 RPM would probably already be at 204 PS.

While I agree that Kodiaq is overpriced by around 5 lakhs, please do not go by the 0-100 figure from the aforementioned you tube video, lot of factors come in to play when testing acceleration figures (ambient temperature, tyre pressure, elevation, fuel quality, driver etc) and I am sure the figure reported is for a run that is not done professionally, I would wait for official figures from a reputed magazine like Autocar and I am quite confident that it will at least match the outgoing generation.

[itwasntme]

KA RTO price list out:

[@PetrolheadASH]

The new Kodiaq is quite the dissappointment. Where the old one looked handsome and SUV'ish, the new one looks more like an MPV. Not to mention the ugly wheel design and the Jappo inspired tail lights. The Front is classic Skoda. The Interior- the central screen looks like and aftermarket slap on really. Dont even get me started about the gear stalk - quite cumbersome to operate (twisting etc.). On top of it all, the pricing.

Suddenly my old Kodiaq looks might good and as does my Tucson.