Name: Skoda Kodiaq (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Skoda Kodiaq
Rating: 73.0

Summary

Available with either five or seven seats, the Skoda Kodiaq is a large family-friendly SUV that shares many of its mechanical components with other Skoda models and different vehicles within the Volkswagen Group family.

This is the latest second-generation model, which is available with petrol mild-hybrid, diesel, and now plug-in hybrid power. The model has been warmly received by the British motoring media so far. Heycar’s Andrew Brady remarks that the Kodiaq is “a byword for versatility and value for money.”

As of August 2025, the Skoda Kodiaq holds a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 73%. Beyond the car’s collection of impressive review scores, the Kodiaq’s overall score is aided by a full five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. However, its running costs are only average and Skoda’s new car warranty coverage is poor.

Kodiaq highlights

Comfortable driving experience
Spacious and practical interior
Affordable entry-level models

Kodiaq lowlights

Not very exciting to drive
Premium rivals are more luxurious inside
Automatic gearbox is a bit frustrating

Key specifications

Body style: Large SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £37,505 on-road

Launched: Summer 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Featured reviews

“We’re fans of the second-generation Skoda Kodiaq because it builds on the proven formula of the original model. It’s spacious, efficient and features plenty of clever touches, while the cabin has taken a step upmarket when compared with the first Kodiaq.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 9 / 10

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Auto Express

Dean Gibson, Max Adams

“The new Skoda Kodiaq looks like it’ll become a firm family favourite with a roomy and clever interior – but there are cheaper seven-seaters around.”

Model reviewed: Range overview

Score: 8 / 10

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Carwow

Tom Wiltshire

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Auto Express

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid SE L
Score: 8 / 10
“Of the many plug-in hybrid cars available right now, the Skoda Kodiaq iV’s brilliant electric-only range means it makes more sense than most. However, in sacrificing the third row of seats, the car loses some of its flexibility, and the battery will be expensive to charge unless you can do so at home.”
Author: Alex Ingram
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“It gains a refreshed look, the latest tech, and some new engine options while maintaining the core characteristics of its predecessor.”
Author: Catherine King
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol SE L
Score: 8 / 10
“The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq carries on from the first in being an excellent seven-seat SUV at an affordable price.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kodiaq is an appealing, roomy and easy to live with large family car. The details are fantastic, the refinement is good, it drives well, and it gives off a general feelgood vibe rather than any eruptions of excitement.”
Author: Keith Adams
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq improves not only in practicality and clever features, but it’s also much better quality.”
Author: Charlie Harvey, Andy Goodwin
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Kodiaq is a byword for versatility and value for money. The latest model builds on that winning formula, with more space, fresh technology and a more upmarket cabin.”
Author: Andrew Brady
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“This second-generation Skoda Kodiaq represents an advance over its impressive predecessor. Even more space, greater practicality, superb build quality, higher levels of equipment and a choice of five- or seven-seater formats are its hallmarks. Engines, gearboxes and driving dynamics are all about efficiency and comfort.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9.2 / 10
“The new Skoda Kodiaq is roomy and bristling with practical features, restful at speed, and comes well equipped for the money. If you’re after a seven-seater for a growing family that’s easy to live with, soothing and has an inviting interior, step this way.”
Author: Ted Welford
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Regit

Score: 8 / 10
“With a wide choice of powertrains to suit all needs, along with an uncomplicated trim line-up, it’s simple to find the perfect Skoda Kodiaq. And the option of seven seats makes it the perfect all-round vehicle for larger families.”
Author: Maxine Ashford
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 4×4 SE L
Score: 9 / 10
“Still the best in the business”
Author: James Fossdyke
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, affordable SUV that will be hard to beat. If you don’t need seven seats or a huge boot, look at Skoda’s Superb estate instead.”
Author: Ed Wiseman
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Skoda’s most desirable family car enters a bold second generation. New styling tinsel hides an otherwise evolutionary step.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: July 2024
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Adult protection: 89%
Child protection: 83%
Vulnerable road users: 82%
Safety assist: 78%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of August 2025, the Skoda Kodiaq has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the second-generation Skoda Kodiaq to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Skoda Kodiaq, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score
Petrol models	46 mpg	C
Diesel models	49 mpg	C

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	141 g/km	C
Diesel models	153 g/km	C
Plug-in hybrid models	10 g/km	A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	73 miles	C

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	22	B

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£209	B
Year 2	£562	C
Year 3	£913	C
Year 4	£1,181	C
Year 5	£1,593	C
Overall	£4,458	C

The Skoda Kodiaq is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

While the fuel consumption of both petrol and diesel models sits at around the market average, the SUV’s insurance bracket is on the cheap side, particularly when compared to other SUVs of this size.

The predicted servicing and maintenance costs of the car during the first five years of ownership are cheaper than average too. That said, the estimated five-year total of nearly £4.5k is around £500 more than our predicted cost totals for the similarly-sized Nissan X-Trail.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Skoda Kodiaq

Overall ratingD31%
Petrol or diesel modelsE17%
Electric or hybrid modelsC56%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Skoda’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).

In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Kodiaq plug-in hybrid version has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components. As a result, it has a better warranty rating than the regular petrol and diesel models.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Skoda Kodiaq

As of August 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Skoda Kodiaq. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Skoda dealer.