Škoda Auto India defines “Luxury, as it should be” with the enriched Kodiaq 4×4
Enhancements elevate accessibility, sportiness and premium luxury, with an added layer of advanced technology across the Kodiaq range
Following the introduction of the new Kushaq, Škoda Auto India continues its strong product momentum with a series of updates to its second-generation Kodiaq. With these enhancements, the brand comprehensively refreshes its luxury 4×4 flagship while reinforcing its philosophy of “Luxury, As It Should Be.”
Launched in India in April 2025 in Sportline and Selection L&K trims, and later complemented by the Lounge variant, the Kodiaq now enters 2026 with sharper differentiation across three distinct offerings. Each caters to a specific customer aspiration—greater accessibility, heightened sportiness and uncompromised premium luxury—while preserving the Kodiaq’s signature strengths of refinement, versatility, offroad capability and engaging on-road dynamics.
Speaking on the introduction, *Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India*, said, “After our biggest year in 2025 and a record-breaking first quarter in 2026, we are updating our flagship Kodiaq to further elevate its appeal. With the 2026 enhancements, our aim is simple – there is now a Kodiaq for every luxury 4×4 aspiration, whether it is accessibility, sportiness or premium sophistication. These additions strengthen an already compelling nameplate and reflect our focus on meaningful, timely product actions. The Kodiaq has emerged as a key pillar for Škoda in India and globally, and today it truly stands for ‘Luxury, As It Should Be’.
Kodiaq Lounge: The Lounge variant enhances accessibility to the Kodiaq range with an exceptional blend of value, space and versatility, offering a generous 786-litre boot as standard. Configured as a five-seater, the Kodiaq Lounge is tailored for customers seeking outstanding value while retaining all the core strengths of the Kodiaq, including the 2.0 TSI engine, seven-speed DSG transmission and 4×4 capability.
The cabin features Grey Suedia fabric upholstery and is equipped with signature Kodiaq comforts, including a sliding panoramic sunroof, twospoke leather multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, additional acoustic insulation, threezone Climatronic climate control, and an ergonomically positioned gear selector on the steering column, among others.
Proven and unique The 2026 Kodiaq continues with the proven 2.0 TSI engine, delivering 150kW of power and 320Nm of torque, with power channelled to all four wheels through a sevenspeed DSG automatic transmission. Based on the MQB37 platform, the Kodiaq is assembled at Škoda Auto India’s facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
The update retains the innovative multifunction Smart Dials, featuring tactile rotary controllers and integrated displays that allow intuitive control of HVAC, seat ventilation, audio settings and drive modes.
