If you wanted to get one of the last Skoda Kodiaq RS diesels, you’re out of luck.
There’s no stock remaining, leaving just two Skoda Kodiaq variants available ahead of the upcoming mid-cycle update.
The update will arrive “by December” of 2021.
The updated model will once again offer a flagship RS, albeit powered by the 180kW 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder engine from the Octavia RS.
Other changes for next year include revised styling front and rear, new front seats and the latest version of Skoda’s infotainment interface. You can read a full list of changes here.
Pricing
- 2021 Skoda Kodiaq 132TSI: $49,490
- 2021 Skoda Kodiaq 132TSI Sportline: $53,990
All prices are drive-away.
Engines
The 2021 Skoda Kodiaq comes with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 132kW of power and 320Nm of torque.
The Kodiaq is all-wheel drive and uses a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
The 2021 Skoda Kodiaq uses 7.6L/100km on the combined cycle.
It requires 95RON premium unleaded fuel and has a 60L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2021 Skoda Kodiaq measures 4697mm long (4699mm in the Sportline) and 1882mm wide.
It’s 1655mm tall in the base 132TSI (1676mm including the roof rails) and 1683mm tall in the 132TSI Sportline.
There’s 270L of luggage space behind the third row, measured up to the headrests. Fold the third row and there’s 630L up to the rear shelf, and then 2005L up to the roof with the second and third rows folded.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2021 Skoda Kodiaq is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
It requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km. The first six services are capped at $336, $433, $625, $1007, $450 and $684.
That works out to a total of $3535 over six years in 132TSI models.
Skoda also offers pre-paid servicing plans. The three-year/45,000km pack costs $900, while the five-year/75,000km pack costs $1700.
Safety
The Skoda Kodiaq has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2017.
It received an adult occupant protection score of 92 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 77 per cent, a pedestrian protection score of 62 per cent and a safety assist score of 54 per cent.
All 2021 Skoda Kodiaq models come standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Driver attention monitoring
- Nine airbags, including front, front-side, front-rear and curtain airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
Optional features include:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keeping assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Emergency assist
- Surround-view camera
Standard Equipment
The 132TSI comes standard with the following equipment:
- 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with gesture control
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster
- Power tailgate
- Keyless entry and start
- Wireless phone charging
- Suedia leather upholstery
- Dual-zone climate control
- Privacy glass
- Ambient lighting
- Adaptive LED headlights
- LED fog lights, cornering lights, daytime running lights and tail lights
- Automatic headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Tyre-pressure monitoring
- 19-inch ‘Crater’ alloy wheels
The 132TSI Sportline adds:
- Front sports seats
- Performance Monitor
- Aluminium pedals
- Paddle shifters
- Suedia door trim
- Black headliner
- Black exterior accents
- 20-inch ‘Vega’ alloy wheels
There are two option packages available on both models.
The Tech Pack adds:
- Adaptive Chassis Control (adaptive suspension)
- Selectable drive modes including an off-road mode
- 10-speaker Canton sound system
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
The Luxury Pack adds:
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Power passenger seat
- Lane-keeping assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Emergency assist
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Perforated leather upholstery (black or beige)
- Surround-view camera
- Tri-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory
