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Skoda Kodiaq User Reviews
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I drove this car just once, and now I'm a huge fan. I'm really looking forward to buying it because of its amazing features and safety.
I've had a very good experience driving for the last five months. Overall, the driving experience and comfort are great. In the city, I get around 15 mileage. For long distances, the performance is also good, and safety is outstanding. I really like the design of this car. Overall rating is 8/10. It's a good family car.
In my view, it's a great SUV. It combines features, safety, looks, and performance with a blend of classic and modern design, giving it a luxury feel. It's an all-rounder under 55 lakhs. I considered the Fortuner first, but everyone has that, and I wanted something unique. The Skoda Kodiaq is a far better choice than the Fortuner.
Very good performance, but it's a bit of a low-height SUV, and maintenance can be pricey. Still, it's one of my favorites. It's slightly overpriced, but the build quality is excellent, with good pickup and balance on highways. The design is attractive, the interiors are beautiful, and the engine is both silent and powerful. Very comfortable to drive smoothly.
The Skoda Kodiaq is one of the most premium and refined 7-seater SUVs in its class, featuring a bold European design, luxurious cabin, robust turbo petrol engine, and advanced features. It provides excellent comfort and performance, feeling stable at high speeds and absorbing rough roads effortlessly. Your family will surely appreciate it.
Fully future loaded for this segment of 50 to 60 lakhs, with great road presence. It offers good features compared to other brands. Skoda is a reliable brand, so I recommend it.
A beast in its own right. The engine is powerful and smooth with a jerkless DSG. The cabin feels plush and almost soundproof. The Skoda Kodiaq is a refined, premium 7-seater SUV that combines European luxury with practicality and a strong 2.0L TSI petrol engine. It excels in ride quality and space, though the third row is better for kids.
The Kodiaq has a refined engine and excellent drive quality. Its braking and maneuverability are impressive, and it's built like a tank, holding the road well.
I own a Kylaq Signature Plus AT and loving the drive and dynamics. However, rear seat space and legroom are tight, making even short city trips feel cramped. Long journeys won't be very comfortable for back-seat passengers. Mileage is also strictly average.
After driving the Kodiaq, I felt it's a sorted vehicle with no nonsense European design, solid road grip, and a pleasure to drive. Only drawback is poor fuel economy compared to peers. But if the running is low, pinch isn't much.
Skoda Kodiaq Expert Reviews
We like
Third row lends seating flexibility
Strong engine delivers peppy performance
Interior quality is at par with luxury cars
We don't like
ADAS missing in otherwise well-specced package
No diesel or hybrid engine options (for now)
Expensive by premium SUV segment standards
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I’m considering the Kodiaq as an upgrade. Most of my driving is on good roads, so I’m wondering whether the extra ground clearance of an SUV actually makes a significant difference in everyday use.
If most of your driving is on good roads, the Skoda Kodiaq's extra ground clearance is not the main reason to buy it. The real reason to buy the Kodiaq is the overall package. It is a genuinely premium family SUV with a spacious and comfortable cabin, a strong turbo petrol engine and a well-balanced ride and handling setup. It feels solid and planted on the highway, offers a commanding driving position and is a very comfortable long-distance car. The third row is best suited to occasional use, but as a 5+2 family SUV, it works very well.
I’m planning to buy a premium SUV. Most of my driving will be in Bangalore city traffic, with occasional highway trips, around twice a month. I’m currently considering the Mahindra XUV 7XO top-end petrol automatic and the Skoda Kodiaq L&K. I understand there’s a significant price difference between the two, but my budget allows for either. I enjoy driving and won’t be hiring a chauffeur, so the driving experience is important to me. While both SUVs offer similar power on paper, does the Kodiaq provide a noticeably better sense of quality, cabin feel, driving pleasure, and after-sales service that justifies its higher price? I’m also open to suggestions from other brands that fit my requirements, such as entry-level Audi or BMW models, except Tata vehicles. Your expert advice would be a great help. Thank you.
Go for the Skoda Kodiaq Selection L&K. The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a genuinely impressive SUV with strong performance, a feature-rich cabin, and excellent value for money, but the Kodiaq is on a different level. The quality of the materials, the solidity of the build, the refinement, and the overall sense of premium engineering are immediately apparent. Its 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine is also an excellent unit, delivering strong performance and a genuinely enjoyable driving experience. The XUV 7XO is a very good SUV and offers outstanding value for money. However, the Kodiaq feels like a truly premium product, and if budget is not a concern, it is the one to choose.As for after-sales service, Skoda cars network is not as extensive as Mahindra cars, but it has improved significantly in recent years, and ownership experiences are generally positive. If you're open to other brands, the BMW X1 is also worth considering. It is smaller than the Kodiaq, but it is rewarding to drive and offers a genuinely premium experience. Overall, if you can comfortably afford the Kodiaq, it is the SUV that is most likely to keep you satisfied in the long run.
Hi Autocar team, I am looking to buy an Audi A4 is it worth to buy as it is already discontinued in global market. I have budget of around 50-55, i have 70% city and 30 % highway traffic running. Also had a look at camery because of average. I am open to consider SUV also had a look at kodiaq and xuv 7xo. Very confused please help
Hi! I am looking for a car under 15 lakh and also ready to increase 20-30 thousand if the car gives value. I have been considering few cars like Skoda Kylaq signature plus AT, Kia Seltos 6 MT HTK, Kia Sonet HTX 7DCT, Hyundai venue HX6 Turbo but I am very much confused and not able to decide. I want good features, good feel, moderate maintenance and reliable car which doesn't give me trouble. Could u please help. Thanks
My budget is around 30-40 lakhs. Looked at skoda kodiaq, but its top end is 60 lakhs (on road-Hyderabad). I want a premium, with excellent electronics 5 seater car which is not bulky, the one we feel in 7XO and harrier both test driven and which we don’t feel in kodiaq ( test driven). Is kodiaq worth it? Should I better spend 75-80 lakhs and go for Audi/bmw/merc brands. What about Ioniq, is it worth spending 50-60 lakhs in EV car? I feel it’s a very difficult choice to get majorly city driving car between 40-50 lakhs, we lack options
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