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25 Mar 2022
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Snapshot
- Updated SUV set to land in the coming weeks
- Petrol engines only, producing 132kW to 180kW
- Prices start from $52,990 drive-away
UPDATE, March 25, 2022: The 2022 Skoda Kodiaq RS has launched in Australia.
Skoda has announced the Kodiaq RS is also now available to order, with the sporty model dropping its previous diesel engine for a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit.
As well as being 58 kilograms lighter, the new turbo-petrol engine sends 180kW and 370Nm to all four wheels through an automatic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, allowing for a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.6 seconds.
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December 7: Skoda has announced the facelifted 2022 Kodiaq will arrive in Australia in the coming weeks in 132TSI form, with the flagship RS variant set to touch down later in the first quarter of 2022.
The brand has also confirmed drive-away pricing for its refreshed large SUV. This article has been updated to reflect the new information.
August 5: The updated seven-seat 2022 Skoda Kodiaq is set to arrive in Australia later this year, priced from $48,540 before on-road costs.
It can be ordered in three variants – Style, SportLine and the hero Kodiaq RS – with no diesels on offer.
The absence of a diesel engine is nothing new in the case of the entry-level and mid-range cars, with the 140TDI diesel option dropped in 2019. But it's an important detail for RS buyers, given the outgoing model had used a 176kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel.
The renewed 2022 Kodiaq RS has gone petrol only in Australia, introducing a familiar engine to the SUV's line-up.
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2022 Skoda Kodiaq Style with Panoramic Sunroof
2022 Skoda Kodiaq Australian pricing
Recommended retail prices have increased slightly for the 2022 Kodiaq Style and Sportline, each being bumped up by $2150 and $3050 respectively, while the RS has come down slightly – coming in $1450 cheaper than the outgoing diesel-powered model.
Additionally, the Czech brand has also announced national drive-away pricing for the facelifted Kodiaq, all listed below, with the entry-level Style available from just over $50,000, and the flagship RS topping out the range just a tad under $75,000.
| Model | RRP | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Kodiaq Style | $48,540 | $52,990 |
| Kodiaq SportLine | $53,340 | $57,990 |
| Kodiaq RS | $67,440 | $74,990 |
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2022 Skoda Kodiaq RS interior
Features
Out of the three versions available in Australia, the Style will serve as the entry-level variant upon which the others are based, featuring as standard:
Style
| Full-LED headlights |
| LED tail-lights |
| Dynamic rear LED indicators |
| Gloss black spoiler |
| 19-inch Crater wheels |
| Leather-appointed seats |
| Three-spoke leather steering wheel |
| Aluminium effect trim |
| Nine airbags |
| Front assist with predictive pedestrian protection and city emergency brake |
| Adaptive cruise control with stop and go |
| Electric tailgate |
| Rear view camera |
| 9.2-inch Columbus infotainment system |
| 10.25-inch virtual cockpit |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| USB-C port for infotainment, plus one in the rear-view mirror for dash-cams. |
SportLine
Stepping up from the Style is the SportLine, featuring the same powertrain but adding as standard:
| 20-inch Vega anthracite wheels |
| Full matrix LED headlights |
| Adaptive high beam |
| Black trim |
| Alcantara sports seats |
| Grey interior stitching |
| Ambient LED lighting |
| Auto-dimming exterior mirrors |
| Electronically adjustable driver's seat with memory function |
| Driving mode selection |
| Progressive steering. |
Kodiaq RS
Finally, the range-topping RS adds:
| Hexagonal grille |
| vRS-specific front bumper |
| 20-inch Sagittarius wheels with optional aerodynamic covers |
| Red interior stitching |
| Blind spot detection |
| Park assist |
| Traffic jam assist |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Emergency assist |
| Rear-cross traffic alert |
| Front and rear heated seats |
| Front ventilated electrically adjustable seats |
| Three-zone climate control |
| 12-speaker 625W Canton sound system |
| Hands-free electric tailgate |
| 360-degree camera |
| Panoramic sunroof. |
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2022 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline
Optional extras
The Style and Sportline are available with a range of optional extras:
| 19-inch Cursa alloy wheels – $300 (N/A on RS) |
| Panoramic sunroof – $1900 (std. on RS) |
| Towbar with trailer assist (factory fitted) – $2200 |
| Towbar (dealer fitted) – $2300 |
| Leather seats with ventilation (SportLine only) – $1900 |
| Side steps – $1400. |
Buyers can choose metallic and pearl effect paint for an extra $770, while velvet red is available as a colour option on the Sportline and RS for a premium of $1100.
Beyond this, two packages are also on offer for the Style and Sportline, each providing equipment not otherwise available.
Tech Pack – $3000 (Style), $2900 (Sportline)
| Adaptive chassis control with driving mode selection |
| Premium Canton sound system (12 speakers, digital equaliser) |
| Automatic parking assist |
| Virtual pedal for hands-free electric tailgate opening and closing |
| Off-road mode driving assistant for difficult conditions |
| Sleep package. |
Luxury Pack – $6500 (Style), $3700 (Sportline)
| Full matrix LED headlights with dynamic headlight range control and cornering light (standard on Sportline) |
| Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function (standard on Sportline) |
| Side assist with blind-spot detection |
| Lane assist |
| Heated front and rear seats |
| 360-degree camera system |
| Electrically adjustable passenger seat |
| Perforated leather appointed seat upholstery (black or ivory) (standard on Sportline) |
| Ventilated front seats (standard on Sportline) |
| Traffic jam assist |
| Emergency assist |
| Rear traffic alert |
| Three-zone climate control |
| Automatically foldable door mirrors with auto dimming, memory function and LED environmental lights (standard on Sportline) |
| Three-spoke multifunction heated sports steering wheel with DSG paddles (standard on Sportline). |
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2022 Skoda Kodiaq RS
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
All Australian-delivered Skoda Kodiaqs will come with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, missing out on the six-speed manual and front wheel drive versions available in Europe.
Also in contrast to European models, Australia loses out on the two diesel engines – with the RS now only powered by a petrol engine.
The Style and Sportline's engines are retained from the current Kodiaq – a turbocharged four-cylinder, 2.0-litre petrol unit developing 132kW and 320Nm.
In the RS is the higher-performance turbo four-pot which comes in the Octavia RS and VW Golf GTI, making 180kW/370Nm to propel the Kodiaq from 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds.
A little more power, a lot less torque – but a quicker claimed 0-100km/h time, beating the previous model's 6.9-seconds.
The new petrol engine in the RS is 60 kilogram lighter than the outgoing diesel, while the DSG gearbox has stripped another 5.2kg off – bumping the top speed up to 230km/h.
No local fuel economy figures for the 2022 Kodiaq have been released, however the outgoing model is listed at 7.6L/100km in 132TSI guise, while the RS has a claimed figure of 8.7L/100km in Europe.
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2022 Skoda Kodiaq Style
Dimensions
Exterior dimensions remain unchanged from the outgoing Kodiaq, with the SUV measuring at 4697 millimetres in length, 1882mm in width, 1685mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2791mm.
Boot space for the 2022 update of the seven-seater hasn't been confirmed, but in the existing model, space is listed at 2005 litres with all rear seats laid flat, 560 litres with just the third row down and 270 litres with both rear rows in their upright positions.
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2022 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline
Warranty and servicing
As with all Skodas sold in Australia, the 2022 Kodiaq will be sold with a standard five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, as well as 12 months' roadside assistance.
A temporary seven-year warranty is available on new Skoda models sold until December 31, 2021.
While service pack pricing hasn't been released for the new Kodiaq, it is likely to follow its predecessor's three-year/45,000km or five-year/75,000km options, priced at $900 and $1700 respectively.
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