Skoda Kodiaq Price Increase Announced Within 30 Days From Launch: Now Retails At Rs 35.99 Lakh

Variants & Pricing

• Style: Rs 35.99 lakh
• SportLine: Rs 36.99 lakh
• L&K: Rs 38.49 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom (Delhi)



Skoda Kodiaq First Batch Sold Out

Skoda has also announced that the first batch of the Kodiaq has been sold out within 24 hours of its initial launch. However, the company did not reveal the exact number of SUVs in the first batch. The company will re-open the booking for the flagship SUV sometime in April 2022.



Colour Options

• Lava Blue
• Magic Black
• Moon White
• Graphite Grey



Engine, Transmission & Perfromance

The Kodiaq is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine TSI engine paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission. Power is sent to all four wheels via an all-wheel-drive system.

• Maximum Power: 187.3bhp 6,000RPM
• Maximum Torque: 320Nm 4,100RPM
• Acceleration (0 to 100kmph): 7.7 Seconds
• Top Speed: 215kmph



The SUV features paddle-shifters and makes for sporty driving and a couple of drive modes: Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Individual & Snow.



Exterior Design

The exterior of the new facelifted SUV features a sleeker butterfly grille with chrome surrounds, tweaked front and rear bumpers along with redesigned headlamps and taillamps. The side profile of the SUV remains unchanged sans the new 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.



Other exterior features:

• All-around body cladding
• Chrome-finished window line
• Roof rails
• Shark-fin antenna
• Headlamp washer



Interiors Features & Safety

The Kodiaq's interiors have undergone subtle changes as well. This includes the new 8-Inch touchscreen infotainment system that now supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and the brand's connected technology for remote operation of the car.



Other features that are expected on the SUV include a panoramic sunroof, power-operated front seats, three-zone climate control, wireless smartphone charger, voice assistance, a multifunction steering wheel with mounted controls wrapped in leather and a 10.25-inch display for the instrument cluster featuring the brand's cockpit view offering a host of data to the driver.



In terms of safety, the SUV features a host of active and passive safety equipment. This includes a 360-degree camera with auto park assist and active guidelines, adaptive front light system, anti-lock braking system, electronic stability control, multi-collision brake, TPMS, 9 Airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchor points.



Thoughts About The Skoda Kodiaq Price Increase

Skoda has taken a bold step in increasing the price of the Kodiaq, which was already a bit on the pricier side. However, due to the amazing response right after the launch of the SUV, the company might have decided to increase the price for the second batch.

The Skoda Kodiaq rivals the Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Alturas G4 and the MG Gloster.