2016 SKODA Kodiaq 2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (150 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Who would have thought that Skoda could actually produce a large SUV to compete even with the Land Rover Discovery? Not many of you, I bet.

The large family SUV was practical, economical and simply desirable. The Skoda Kodiaq was based on the Volkswagen’s MQB platform.

While the majority of the large SUVs at the time offered seating for 7, the Kodiaq needed to keep up to stand out in the crowd. While the base Kodiaq could accommodate up to 5 occupants, the upper trim levels added 2 rear seats behind the 2nd row.

Adding the 3rd row of seats compromised the cargo area, thus sometimes it was either friends or luggages.

Otherwise, the Kodiaq’s cabin was roomy with great legroom and headroom available for the passengers in the 2nd row. With the high center console in the back, the 3rd seat was mostly suitable for children and the same applied for the 3rd row that offered limited headroom.

We consider the Kodiaq’s interior the nicest Skoda ever made. While most of the models in their catalogue had a well-made interior, they were not the most attractive.

The quality materials used throughout the cabin gave a luxury feeling and the range topping model featured even ambient lighting.

The cabin was well insulated, offering a quiet ride without any engine noise or tire roll.

An extensive list of powerplants was available, from a 1.4-liter gasoline to a 2.0-liter diesel unit. The diesel units were very punchy and all engines were refined.