Skoda Kodiaq 2024 review
Photo: Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq arrived in the UK in 2024, building on the huge success of the original. At 4,758mm long, it is a properly big seven-seat SUV — yet UK prices started at just £36,645 for the SE five-seat 1.5 TSI e-TEC, undercutting the Land Rover Discovery Sport and most seven-seat rivals.
The entry engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol with 48V mild-hybrid assistance, producing 150PS through a seven-speed DSG gearbox and front-wheel drive. It covers 0–62mph in 9.9 seconds, reaches 127mph, officially returns around 44.5mpg and emits 145g/km of CO2. A 2.0-litre diesel, a more powerful 2.0 TSI petrol with four-wheel drive, and a plug-in hybrid with over 75 miles of electric range broaden the choice.
Standard SE equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated front seats, a 13-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, three-zone climate control and blind-spot monitoring. The five-seat boot is a cavernous 910 litres (2,105 litres with seats folded); seven-seat models offer 340 litres with all rows raised and 2,035 litres folded flat.
Comfortable, cleverly packaged and great value, the new Kodiaq remains the default recommendation for families who need seven seats without premium prices. Only its sheer size in tight car parks gives pause.
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UK price from: £36,645
Specifications
| Engine | 1.5L turbocharged petrol with 48V mild hybrid |
| Power | 150 PS |
| 0-62 mph | 9.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 127 mph |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy | Around 44.5 mpg combined |
| CO2 emissions | 145 g/km |
| Length | 4,758 mm |
| Kerb weight | Around 1,588 kg (base) |
| Boot space | 910 litres 5-seat (2,105 folded); 340 litres 7-seat (2,035 folded) |
| Seats | 5 or 7 |
Features
- 1.5 TSI e-TEC 150PS mild-hybrid petrol engine
- Seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox
- Front-wheel drive (four-wheel drive on higher engines)
- 13-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch digital cockpit
- Heated front seats and three-zone climate control
- 18-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights
- Blind-spot monitoring and full safety suite
- Up to seven seats with a 2,035-litre maximum load space
Common parts & prices
| Part | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads (set) | £69.99 | Pattern part; OEM specification |
| Oil filter | £12.99 | |
| Cabin pollen filter | £21.99 | |
| Front wiper blades (pair) | £29.99 | Flat aero blades |
| 12V battery | £119.99 | |
| Engine air filter | £19.99 | |
| DSG gearbox service kit | £89.99 | Oil and filter; recommended at 40,000 miles |
Pros
- Huge value: seven-seat practicality from £36,645
- Cavernous, cleverly packaged boot
- Comfortable long-distance cruiser with refined engines
- Strong residuals and Skoda's reliability reputation
Cons
- Its 4.76-metre length is unwieldy in town
- Base 1.5 TSI can feel strained when fully loaded
- Mild-hybrid economy trails full-hybrid rivals
- Seven-seat boot shrinks to 340 litres with all rows up
