Škoda gives the Kodiaq a mid-life facelift

Four years after it first arrived at Škoda dealers, the Kodiaq SUV has received a series of updates.

Skoda Kodiaq L&K (2022) Front

The styling changes are subtle, but they comprise redesigned bumpers, a more upright front grille, a raised bonnet line, a new gloss black tailgate spoiler and a refreshed selection of alloy wheels. Slimmer headlights – either LED or full LED Matrix – complete the revised look.

Skoda Kodiaq (2022) Dashboard

Skoda Kodiaq (2022) Side

When sales begin in July, customers will have a choice of S, SE, SE L, L&K, SportLine and vRS trim grades.

For most of those variants, the major interior enhancements are going to be cost options. Among them is a fully digital Virtual Cockpit (standard only on the vRS) that uses a configurable 10.25” display instead of conventional instruments.

Similarly, buyers should expect to pay extra for ergonomic seats, which are covered in perforated leather and feature heating, ventilation, electric adjustment and a massage function. Alternatively, the SE and SE L can be equipped with vegan Eco upholstery made from recycled materials.

Skoda Kodiaq SportLine (2022) Front Side

Skoda Kodiaq SportLine (2022) Dashboard

There’s an amended powertrain line-up, too:
  • 150 PS (148 bhp / 110 kW) 1.5 TSI petrol, six-speed manual gearbox (seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission optional), front-wheel drive
  • 190 PS (187 bhp / 140 kW) 2.0 TSI petrol, seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission, all-wheel drive
  • 245 PS (241 bhp / 180 kW) 2.0 TSI petrol, seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission, all-wheel drive
  • 150 PS (148 bhp / 110 kW) 2.0 TDI diesel, seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission, front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive optional)
  • 200 PS (197 bhp / 147 kW) 2.0 TDI diesel, seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission, all-wheel drive
The 245 PS 2.0 TSI unit is exclusive to the vRS. Compared to its bi-turbo-diesel predecessor, output is up by 5 PS (5 bhp / 4 kW), plus engine weight is down by a significant 60 kg (132 lb). However, the effects remain unknown, because Škoda has yet to provide any official performance figures.

Skoda Kodiaq vRS (2022) Rear Side

Skoda Kodiaq vRS (2022) Interior

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