2025 Skoda Kodiaq India Launch in April; Here's All You Need to Know

Skoda is set to launch the highly anticipated second-gen Kodiaq in India, with its official launch scheduled for April 2025. Skoda Auto India’s brand director, Petr Janeba, recently shared this information during a media briefing at a drive event. Like its predecessor, the new Kodiaq will be locally assembled using Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits. The premium three-row SUV will be offered in two trims – Sportline and Laurin & Klement (L&K) – each catering to distinct styling and feature preferences. The 2025 Kodiaq also boasts an updated design, a tech-rich cabin, and enhanced comfort features. Over the past few months, heavily camouflaged test units of this premium offering have been spotted on several occasions, suggesting its imminent launch on our shores. Production is slated to begin by the end of February at Skoda’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant in Maharashtra.

2025 Skoda Kodiaq: Platform and Dimensions

Built on Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, the new Kodiaq will continue as a seven-seater SUV. 

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The new generation of the Kodiaq has grown by 61mm in length, bringing it to a total of 4,758mm. Meanwhile, the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2,971mm. However, its width has been reduced by 18mm to 1,864mm, and its height has decreased by 17mm, now measuring 1,659mm.

2025 Skoda Kodiaq: Engine and Gearbox

Retaining its powerful 2.0-litre turbo-petrol unit with 187bhp and 320Nm of torque, the new Kodiaq promises a refined driving experience with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

2025 Skoda Kodiaq: Styling

The refreshed Kodiaq showcases a sleek and modernised design while retaining its signature butterfly grille with vertical slats. Enhancing its aesthetics and functionality, the SUV now features updated matrix LED headlights with crystalline-effect DRLs, offering 50% more light elements and a 15% improvement in illumination.

A slimmer air dam and a front radar sensor further hint at the inclusion of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Other notable design updates include bold Skoda lettering, newly styled alloy wheels, a reworked bumper, distinctive C-shaped wraparound LED taillights, extended rear overhang, and a more refined lower window line that gently rises near the C-pillar, adding to its sophisticated appeal.

2025 Skoda Kodiaq: Interior and Safety Quotient

Stepping inside, the updated Kodiaq offers a premium and technology-rich cabin. It is fitted with a sleek two-spoke steering wheel, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, and a large 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system. A newly integrated Smart Dial setup places three rotary controls beneath the infotainment screen for effortless adjustments. The interior is further enhanced with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car features, power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, and a panoramic sunroof.

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Safety-wise, the Kodiaq is equipped with an extensive range of protective features, including front and rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, up to nine airbags, and electronic stability control (ESC). It also incorporates advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to enhance overall security. Impressively, the latest Kodiaq received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP in July last year, reaffirming its strong safety credentials.

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