Skoda Australia has a slew of new products arriving in local showrooms in the coming year, including updates and overhauls of its most popular models.
Here, we have the most up-to-date launch calendar for all the new Skoda models launching in Australia over the coming year – Skoda says “timings are as planned September 2024 and subject to change”.
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Skoda Scala facelift: September 2024
Skoda’s oft-forgotten small hatchback is in for a mid-life facelift, which will land in Australian showrooms this month.
Full pricing and specifications will be revealed next week, but expect the updated lineup to follow a similar theme to the related Kamiq crossover which launched back in July.
Key takeaways from the global reveal include revised bumpers and grille, new alloy wheel designs and updated lighting units, as well as the availability of Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam.
Skoda claims the changes give the Scala a sportier look.
Various changes have been made inside the cabin, too, including a new climate control panel with new rotary mechanical controls, as well as new dash decor and door inserts.
There’s also new upholstery, with Monte Carlo models featuring a striped design.
A basic digital instrument cluster and 8.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system are standard on both the Kamiq and Scala overseas, with a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit and 9.2-inch touchscreen optional.
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Skoda Octavia facelift: November 2024
Skoda’s most popular model in Australia – historically, not right now (that’s the Kamiq in 2024) – will be getting a mid-life refresh in November in line with what we’ve seen from the related Volkswagen Golf and Cupra Leon.
Visual tweaks include new-look LED headlights with the portion closest to the grille now extended downwards, which incorporate an inverted daytime running light signature.
Up-spec variants get updated Matrix LED headlights as standard, now with 50 per cent more segments and a Crystallinium light element, providing a slight blue tinge. All grades are also fitted with new wheel designs, ranging from 17 to 19 inches, depending on spec.
In Europe, the range continues to largely reflect Australia’s lineup of the Octavia Style, Sportline and RS (badged overseas as the vRS) grades, providing luxurious, sporty and performance appearances, respectively.
Inside, the Skoda Octavia gets a new two-spoke steering wheel, more powerful USB-C outlets (now 45W), and an optional 13-inch infotainment screen – up from the existing 10-inch display – which incorporates ChatGPT in Europe.
Features such as a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, shift-by-wire gear selector, dual-zone climate control and LED ambient lighting carry over, as does the touch-capacitive slider for volume control under the touchscreen.
The Octavia’s safety systems have also been bolstered to include a new intelligent park assist and remote park assist system, in addition to an attention and drowsiness assist system – relying on steering inputs and other data to determine whether drivers are attentive behind the wheel.
It’s understood carryover drivetrains will power Australian models, at least from launch, meaning non-performance grades feature the VW Group’s older 1.4 TSI turbo-petrol engine making 110kW and 250Nm, mated to an eight-speed torque converter auto from Aisin.
For reference, the equivalent powertrain in Europe is a 1.5 TSI making the same 110kW and 250Nm teamed with a 48V mild-hybrid system when equipped with the seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto.
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Skoda Enyaq Coupe: December 2024
Skoda will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) just in time for Christmas, with the Enyaq Coupe range arriving in December – though it’s available to order now.
Only the sportier coupe body style will be available initially, in both Sportline and RS grades. An optional Ultimate Pack for the Sportline serves as a pseudo third variant.
Priced from $69,990 before on-road costs, the Enyaq Coupe aims straight at the Tesla Model Y Long Range in Sportline trim, and while it’s unable to match the dual-motor Tesla’s grunt and performance, it offers class-leading driving range of 561 kilometres (claimed) on the WLTP combined cycle.
All models in Australia are fed by a 77kWh (net) lithium-ion battery pack, with the Sportline being single-motor rear-drive and the RS dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Enyaq RS shown
The Enyaq RS is the most powerful production Skoda ever, with 250kW and 679Nm from its dual-motor electric drive system and a claimed 5.4-second 0-100km/h time.
Additionally, Skoda Australia is launching the Enyaq range with sharp finance offers and a guaranteed future value program – the Enyaq Coupe Sportline is available from $213 per week with a default 6.99 per cent comparison rate, over a five-year term with 20 per cent deposit.
The Enyaq is backed by Skoda’s seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and offers a lengthy capped-price servicing program that extends up to 10 years. Service intervals are also a lengthy 24 months or 30,000 kilometres.
Read our full pricing and specifications breakdown here.
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New Skoda Kodiaq: February 2025
The second instalment of Skoda’s large seven-seat SUV has been delayed slightly for Australia, now earmarked for an early-2025 introduction into local showrooms.
Initially, the new-generation Kodiaq will arrive as standard with a new 2.0 TSI 150kW turbo-petrol engine, up from its predecessor’s 132kW 2.0 TSI donk. A seven-speed DSG and all-wheel drive will feature across the launch lineup.
That means the Kodiaq will finally be aligned with European specification in terms of outputs, as the previous 132kW 2.0 TSI 4×4 has long been superseded by a newer 140kW version in overseas markets.
Don’t expect diesels or the new plug-in hybrid to be available, either. While Skoda hasn’t necessarily cancelled them out altogether in the face of pending emissions regulations in Australia, there are no firm plans to bring either powertrain technologies to the new Kodiaq at this time.
While Skoda Australia hasn’t explicitly detailed which trim levels will be available in Australia initially, CarExpert understands direct successors to the existing Style and Sportline will land first – the latter pictured above.
Measuring 4758mm long, 1864mm wide, 1659mm tall, and riding on a 2791mm wheelbase, the new Kodiaq is 61mm longer, 18mm narrower, and 17mm taller than the original. The two generations share the same wheelbase.
As before the Kodiaq is offered as either a five- or seven-seater globally, though Skoda Australia is expected to exclusively offer three-row models.
With most of the increased length occurring behind the rear axle, the third row and boot are more spacious.
Skoda says boot space is up by between 30 and 75 litres depending on variant and the position of seats.
Confirmed for overseas models is a standard 10-inch Virtual Cockpit display, complemented by a free-standing 10.0-inch touchscreen atop the dashboard.
Also standard is a nine-speaker sound system, four 45W USB-C ports — two in the front, and two at the back — and a 15W USB-C port in the back of the mirror.
The gear selector has been shifted from the centre tunnel to a wand behind the steering wheel in a very EV-like design change, freeing up space for a larger 2.1L coverable storage area.
On the safety front, new features include warnings if traffic is detected when opening a door; Collision Avoidance Assist, which enhances steering inputs when trying to avoid an accident; and warnings and autonomous braking when cars, pedestrians or cyclists are detected when turning into traffic or crossroads.
There’s also an autonomous parking assistant that can do head-in and parallel parking while the driver is either inside or outside the vehicle.
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Skoda Octavia RS facelift: March 2025
The performance version of Skoda’s mid-size liftback and wagon will follow the standard range in the new year, now with more power.
Like the related Volkswagen Golf GTI, the new Octavia RS scores a 195kW/370Nm 2.0 TSI turbo-petrol engine, driving the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto.
The Skoda Octavia RS’s long-serving ‘EA888’ engine now adopts Volkswagen’s ‘Budack’ combustion cycle for more efficiency, while a new sports exhaust and revised software are responsible for its improved outputs.
Otherwise, the RS picks up the same upgrades to design and technology as the wider Octavia range.
This includes more powerful USB-C outlets (now 45W), and an available 13-inch infotainment screen – up from the existing 10-inch display – which now incorporates ChatGPT AI in Europe.
The Octavia’s safety systems have also been bolstered to include a new intelligent park assist and remote park assist system, in addition to an attention and drowsiness assist system – relying on steering inputs and other data to determine whether drivers are attentive behind the wheel.
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New Skoda Superb: May 2025
Skoda’s passenger car flagship will lob in May, solely in Sportline trim with a 195kW 2.0 TSI turbo-petrol and all-wheel drive.
This is down on the 206kW figure of the outgoing Superb Sportline, though the upcoming model is fitted with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG) rather than a six-speed – meaning the new model should be much closer aligned to European drivetrain specification.
The Superb has been approved for sale in Australia, though approval documents don’t show a torque output. Overseas the same engine and transmission combination produces 400Nm – a significant 50Nm increase over the car it replaces.
Compared to the standard Superb, the Sportline features gloss black trim on its grille and window surrounds, door mirrors, lower front bumper, rear diffuser, badging, rear lip spoiler (on the liftback) and roof rails (on the wagon).
The Superb Sportline has a more aggressive stance with its sportier wheels, available in three designs across two sizes, as well as sports suspension which sits 15mm lower than the base car.
The standard (for Europe) 18-inch anthracite polished Vela wheels come standard with matte aerodynamic covers, while 19-inch Aniara (silver with black covers) and Torcular (black) wheels are available as options.
Both sizes have been approved for Australia, suggesting the Sportline could be sold with 18-inch wheels as standard here – despite the outgoing model only being available on 19s. Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) is optional; it’s standard on the outgoing Australian-market 206TSI Sportline.
Skoda’s standard Suedia Sport design brings power-adjustable front seats (incorporating air massage cushions) which are upholstered in suede and faux leather.
The optional – and expectedly more expensive – Suite Sport Design Selection adds ergonomic front seats which have been certified by Germany’s Healthy Back Campaign, and feature ventilation, massaging, and a mix of perforated leather and faux leather.
Additional standard equipment on the Sportline in Europe includes black headlining, carbon door and dashboard trim, sports pedal covers, a three-spoke steering wheel, and ambient lighting.
Carryover equipment from the rest of the Superb range includes a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen and 10-inch digital instrument cluster, the latter of which now includes Sportline-specific graphics.
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New Skoda Kodiaq RS: July 2025
It hasn’t been revealed yet, but Skoda Australia has indicated the next-generation Kodiaq RS should arrive mid-2025.
Kodiaq Sportline
Official details are few and far between, but using the outgoing model as a guide, expect it to build on the Sportline specification with a slightly more aggressive set of bumpers and aero, plenty of RS badging, and more grunt.
It’s likely the Kodiaq RS will use the 195kW 2.0 TSI turbo-petrol with all-wheel drive from the Superb Sportline, which will also power high-spec versions of the new Volkswagen Tiguan – 15kW up on its predecessor if true.
Stay tuned for further details when the Kodiaq RS is revealed, likely very late this year or early next.
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New Skoda Elroq: July 2025
Skoda will launch its second all-electric vehicle within eight months of its first, with the Elroq earmarked for a July 2025 arrival.
It’s pitched globally as an EV successor to the existing combustion-powered Karoq SUV, though the two models will be sold alongside each other for a period of time.
While it’s still to be fully revealed, the Elroq will be Skoda’s first new model to adopt the latest iteration of its ‘Modern Solid’ design language. This includes a new ‘Tech-Deck Face’, replacing Skoda’s traditional rectangular grille which has remained on the electric Enyaq.
The new front end features split matrix LED headlights, with its upper portion extending to the front guards. Rather than bright chrome or gloss black highlights, the Elroq’s trim will be finished in dark chrome, unique to the electric SUV.
Skoda will also debut its new Timiano Green exterior paint finish with the Elroq, though it’s not yet known what other models will benefit from the colour.
The Elroq will be available with four electric motor and battery combinations upon its European launch.
The base drivetrain features a 125kW motor and 55kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the mid-spec variant ups its outputs to 150kW from a 63kWh battery, and the ’85’ version gets an 82kWh battery and 210kW of power.
The 85x will feature the largest of these batteries, as well as a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain with 220kW of power.
Skoda says the Elroq will offer range of more than 560km.
Previous previews of the Elroq’s interior have shown a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 5.0-inch digital instrument cluster, and head-up display. Skoda says the Elroq has 470L of boot space – 51L less than the Karoq – expanding to 1580L with the second row seats folded down.
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