Expert Review
4.24/5
The Kodiaq is Skoda's flagship seven-seat SUV for buyers who want Germanic precision without the Audi price tag — or the Audi badge, depending on how you see it. The 2026 update finally adds ADAS, because launching a premium SUV in 2025 without it was certainly a choice.
Rivals include the Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, MG Majestor, Hyundai Tucson, and Jeep Meridian. The Kodiaq offers better driving dynamics than the Fortuner and more European flair than the Majestor, but it's also the only one without a diesel or hybrid option — which, in 2026, feels like bringing a knife to a gunfight.
Who should buy it? Families who want seven seats, AWD, and that "I could have bought a German but chose this" energy. Buyers who value driving feel over fuel economy.
What will bug you? The DSG glitches in stop-go traffic, the low ground clearance that scrapes on Indian speed bumps, the touchscreen that hangs during wireless CarPlay, and the sky-high service costs.
