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Months after Skoda launched its up to date Kodiaq SUV, the hotted-up, flagship RS trim has rejoined the vary and will likely be out there from November 2025.
The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS turns into the third member of the new-generation Kodiaq lineup in Australia, becoming a member of the Model and Sportline trims which each proceed to run a normal 140kW 2.0-litre turbo-four with all-wheel drive.
Just like the earlier era, the RS additionally includes a 2.0-litre turbo-four, however now with 195kW of energy and 400Nm of torque. That is up from 180kW and 370Nm beforehand, shaving 0.3 seconds off its claimed 0-100km/h time for an improved 6.3-second dash.
The arrival of the RS pushes the Kodiaq’s top-end value to $69,990 earlier than on-roads, or $76,990 drive-away. That’s simply $100 costlier than the previous-generation mannequin, regardless of being it being bigger and extra highly effective.
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Contained in the RS you’ll discover sports activities seats just like these within the Kodiaq Sportline, albeit upholstered in premium black leather-based and completed with purple stitching. A flat-bottom, perforated leather-based steering wheel can be commonplace, whereas the Volkswagen Group’s superior Dynamic Chassis Management (DCC) adaptive suspension is fitted as commonplace.
This joins the Group’s Progressive Steering setup, each of which had been beforehand out there as choices on the Sportline. The remainder of the Kodiaq lineup is unchanged for 2026, with the Choose nonetheless opening the vary at $56,990 drive-away.
Skoda Australia has confirmed that additional variants will bolster the vary within the first half of subsequent yr, with a new mild-hybrid entry variant to affix the fold, in addition to a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model.
On account of battery packaging constraints, the latter will introduce a five-seat format for the Australian Kodiaq vary, which has been solely provided right here as a seven-seater beforehand. It’s unclear whether or not the 48V MHEV will present the identical.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Choose 4×4 | $54,990 | $56,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4 | $58,990 | $61,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS 4×4 | $69,990 | $76,990 |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
| Specs | Skoda Kodiaq Choose, Sportline | Skoda Kodiaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Energy | 140kW | 195kW |
| Torque | 320Nm | 400Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive sort | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1885kg | 1900kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.9s | 6.3s |
| Gasoline financial system (claimed) | 9.2L/100km | – |
| Gasoline tank capability | 58L | 58L |
| Gasoline requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 209g/km | – |
| Emissions commonplace | Euro 6 | – |
| Braked tow capability | 2300kg | 2500kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Skoda Kodiaq |
|---|---|
| Size | 4758mm |
| Width | 1864mm (2133mm incl. mirrors) |
| Peak | 1678mm |
| Wheelbase | 2791mm |
| Boot house | 289L (all seats up) 794L (third row folded) 2035L (second and third row folded) |
Servicing and Guarantee
Skoda backs all its fashions with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. Servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The model provides pay as you go service packs that may be purchased upfront or at any level earlier than the car’s first service. The Kodiaq’s five-year, 75,000km service pack will value you $3000, and, if the car is eligible, it may be prolonged by a further two years for $700.
| Servicing and Guarantee | Skoda Kodiaq |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 7 years, limitless kilometres |
| Roadside help | As much as 7 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5-year service pack (+2 years non-obligatory) |
| Whole capped-price service value | $3000 (5 years) $700 (2-year top-up) |
Security
The Skoda Kodiaq wears a five-star ANCAP security score, based mostly on testing performed by Euro NCAP in 2024.
| Class | Skoda Kodiaq |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 89 per cent |
| Little one occupant safety | 87 per cent |
| Weak street person safety | 82 per cent |
| Security help | 81 per cent |
Normal security gear throughout the vary contains:
- 9 airbags, incl:
- Entrance
- Entrance-centre
- Entrance-side
- Driver’s knee
- Curtain
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Bicycle owner detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Emergency help
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Clever park help
- Lane-keep help with Adaptive Lane Steering
- Entrance and rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing digital camera
- Secure exit warning
- Site visitors Jam Help
- Site visitors signal recognition
- Journey Help (lane centring, adaptive cruise)
- Tyre stress monitoring
The Kodiaq RS will get a surround-view digital camera as commonplace.
Normal Gear
Three trims at the moment are out there for the Skoda Kodiaq.
2026 Skoda Kodiaq Choose gear highlights:
- 19-inch ‘Lefka’ alloy wheels
- Automated LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Energy-folding exterior mirrors
- Energy tailgate
- Rear privateness glass
- Proximity entry with push-button begin
- 10-inch Digital Cockpit digital instrument cluster
- 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- 9-speaker sound system
- Tri-zone local weather management
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black leather-based upholstery with gray stitching
- Heated entrance seats
- Energy driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, reminiscence
- 2 x wi-fi cellphone chargers with cooling system
- 5 x USB-C retailers (two entrance, two rear, one for rear-view mirror)
- Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Color-adjustable ambient lighting
Kodiaq Sportline provides:
- 20-inch ‘Rila’ alloy wheels with aero covers
- Matrix LED headlights
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Black exterior trim
- Heated steering wheel
- Aluminium pedals
- Suedia/leatherette upholstery
- Heated entrance seats
- Entrance sports activities seats
- Black headliner
- ‘Premium’ sound system
- Drive mode choice
Kodiaq RS provides:
- 20-inch ‘Alias’ black alloy wheels
- Dynamic Chassis Management Plus adaptive suspension
- Progressive steering
- Crimson brake calipers
- Twin polished stainless-steel exhaust suggestions
- Distinctive entrance and rear bumpers
- ‘RS Sport’ black perforated leather-based upholstery
- Crimson inside stitching
- Ventilated entrance seats
- Heated rear seats
- Head-up show
- 13-speaker Canton sound system
Choices
A panoramic sunroof is a $1900 choice on all trims.
The Choose may also be specified with 20-inch ‘Rila’ alloy wheels ($770) and a Cognac inside (no additional value).
Launch Version Pack provides (Choose solely, $8900) provides:
- Arms-free energy tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Matrix LED headlights
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Dynamic Chassis Management (DCC)
- Progressive steering
- Hill descent management
- Semi-autonomous parking help
- Head-up show
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated, ventilated and massaging entrance seats
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- Canton premium sound system
- Cognac or Black inside trim
Final Pack (Sportline solely, $4000) provides:
- Dynamic Chassis Management (DCC)
- Progressive steering
- Hill descent management
- Canton sound system
- Energy driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, reminiscence
- Heated rear seats
- Head-up show
- Semi-autonomous parking help
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Arms-free energy tailgate
Colors
Seven exterior finishes can be found for the Skoda Kodiaq and all however Velvet Crimson are no-cost choices.
2026 Skoda Kodiaq colors:
- Moon White Metallic
- Good Silver Metallic
- Graphite Gray Metallic
- Metal Gray
- Black Magic Pearlescent
- Race Blue Metallic
- Velvet Crimson Metallic ($770)
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