Skoda India is gearing up to launch the new-generation Kodiaq on April 17, 2025. However, ahead of its launch, the Czech automaker has revealed the variant lineup of the upcoming SUV. The refreshed three-row SUV will be offered in two trims – L&K (Laurin & Klement) and Sportline. A different cosmetic treatment sets apart these variants.
For those unaware, the L&K variant has been named after the founders of Skoda. Being a luxury-focused trim, it emphasises comfort and premium materials. On the other hand, the Sportline focuses on dynamic styling and sport-inspired interiors. Having said that, it gets black-out treatment for the grille, ORVMs, roofrails, and rear bumper. It also gets sportier designed alloy wheels.
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Inside, the Sportline trim gets sportier bucket seats. However, it misses out on the heated/ventilated seats as well as massage functions, which are available in the L&K trim.
The other notable features of the upcoming SUV include LED lighting system, three-zone climate control, powered front seats, panoramic sunroof, a premium Canton sound system, multi-color ambient lighting, two wireless chargers, a floating 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 13-inch free-floating infotainment system, nine airbags, electronics parking brakes with auto-hold, 360-degree camera and ADAS suite.
Powering the new Skoda Kodiaq will be the same 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 204 PS of maximum power and 320 Nm of peak torque. It will come mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Globally, the Kodiaq also gets a 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with mild-hybrid tech and a 2-litre diesel engine option that comes in 150PS (FWD) and 193PS (AWC) tunes.
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Skoda will locally assemble the Kodiaq in India. So expect it to be priced from around Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it against the Jeep Meridian, MG Gloster, and Toyota Fortuner.
