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Which variant of the Skoda Kodiaq should you buy?

The Kodiaq is offered in three variants and serves as Skoda India’s flagship SUV.
3 min read11 May '26
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar

Which variant of the Skoda Kodiaq should you buy?

Skoda Kodiaq variants features prices explained

Skoda launched the new-gen Kodiaq in India in 2025 as the Czech carmaker’s flagship SUV offering. The Kodiaq is a three-row SUV rivalling the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tayron, and Jeep Meridian. Below, we’ve delved into the fine details of the Kodiaq line-up, including powertrains, pricing, colours, and variant-wise feature distribution.

Skoda Kodiaq price and powertrains

Price range is Rs 36.99 lakh-46.99 lakh

Following the 2026 update for the Kodiaq, the SUV starts at Rs 36.99 lakh for its entry-level Lounge 5-seater variant. The mid-spec Kodiaq Sportline costs Rs 44.99 lakh, and the range-topping Selection L&K is priced at Rs 46.99 lakh. Here’s a detailed price list for the Skoda Kodiaq range:

Skoda Kodiaq price list
Variant
Price (Rs, lakh)
Lounge 5-seater
36.99
Sportline 7-seater
44.99
Selection L&K 7-seater
46.99

Under the bonnet, the Kodiaq comes with a sole 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that develops 204hp and 320Nm. This output is routed to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Kodiaq claims an ARAI fuel efficiency of 14.86kpl.

Skoda Kodiaq colour options

Five exterior colours, three for the interior

Skoda Kodiaq variant-wise colour distribution
Lounge
Sportline
Selection L&K
Magic Black
Yes
Yes
Yes
Moon White
Yes
Yes
Yes
Graphite Grey
Yes
Yes
Yes
Race Blue
No
Yes
Yes
Bronx Gold
No
No
Yes

The Kodiaq can be had in one of five exterior finishes, namely Bronx Gold, Graphite Grey, Magic Black, Moon White, and Race Blue. Buyers of the Kodiaq Lounge can choose between Magic Black, Graphite Grey, and Moon White, while the Sportline variant additionally offers Race Blue. Lastly, Bronx Gold is reserved for the top-spec Kodiaq Selection L&K trim.

Inside, the Kodiaq gets unique finishes for every variant. The Lounge trim comes decked out in ‘Grey Suedia’, the Sportline in ‘Black Suedia’, and the Selection L&K in a ‘Cognac Leather’ finish.

Skoda Kodiaq variant-wise features list

Lounge

Configuration: 5-seater

  • 9 airbags
  • ESC
  • ABS with EBD
  • Engine drag torque control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic differential lock
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic stability braking system
  • ISOFIX child seat anchor points
  • Hill start assist
  • Hill descent control
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • 18-inch ‘Mazeno’ alloy wheels
  • 18-inch steel spare wheel
  • Dark chrome finish for exterior trim pieces
  • LED headlights with welcome animation and cornering lamps
  • LED tail-lamps with welcome animation and sequential indicators
  • Powered auto-folding ORVMs with heating function
  • Skoda logo projectors in ORVMs
  • Roof rails
  • ‘Grey Suedia’ fabric interior upholstery
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Two-spoke steering wheel
  • 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
  • 10.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 9-speaker sound system
  • Paddle shifters
  • Dual wireless charging pads
  • Connected car tech
  • Five USB-C charging ports
  • Powered driver’s seat with memory function
  • Heated front seats with thigh support extenders
  • Front and rear powered windows with anti-pinch
  • Rear window sunshades
  • Sliding and reclining second-row seats with 40:20:40 split
  • Armrest for second-row seats
  • Three-zone climate control
  • Ambient lighting
  • Keyless entry
  • Powered tailgate
  • Rearview camera
  • Auto-dimming IRVM
  • Drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport, Off-road, Snow, Individual)

Sportline

Configuration: 7-seater

Features over Lounge

  • Driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Active passenger protection system
  • ADAS suite
  • 18-inch ‘Soira’ alloy wheels
  • LED Matrix adaptive headlights with welcome animation and cornering lamps
  • Grille-embedded LED strip
  • Gloss black finish for exterior trim pieces
  • ‘Sportline’ badges on front fenders (exclusive)
  • ‘Black Suedia’ interior upholstery
  • Three-spoke steering wheel
  • 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • 13-speaker Canton sound system with subwoofer
  • Aluminium pedals (exclusive)
  • Powered front sports seats with heating, memory, and thigh support extenders
  • Gesture control for powered tailgate
  • 360-degree camera
  • Park assist function

Selection L&K

Configuration: 7-seater

Features over Sportline

  • 18-inch ‘Mazeno’ aero-optimised alloy wheels
  • L&K badges on front fenders (exclusive)
  • ‘Cognac Leather’ interior upholstery
  • L&K badge on steering wheel (exclusive)
  • Massage and ventilation functions for front seats

Which Skoda Kodiaq variant should you buy?

Rs 10 lakh delta between base and top variants

If you don’t need the third row, the base Lounge variant of the Kodiaq is quite well-equipped and a full Rs 10 lakh cheaper than the top-spec Selection L&K. However, should you need the expanded seating capacity, there’s only a Rs 2 lakh difference between the Kodiaq Sportline and Selection L&K. They’re mostly matched in terms of creature comforts, with the Selection L&K’s big draw being massaging and ventilated front seats. If you can forgo that, the Sportline is the 7-seat version of the Kodiaq to buy.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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