Review: Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI is large-SUV gold

Second-generation Kodiaq seems as clever as ever. And brighter. (Images: Supplied/Driven)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025

The Kodiaq is a car you can consider from the inside out. So let’s do that.There’s nothing in Skoda’s SUV range that comes close to a Kodiaq as highly functional family transport, and it’s likely some owners of the previous-generation model would say no SUV comes close as highly functional family transport from any brand at any price.SKODA KODIAQ SELECTION TDI: Powertrain 2.0-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder, 7-speed automated dual-clutch (DSG), AWD Output kW/Nm 142kW/400Nm Efficiency 6.8l/100km (3P-WLTP) Size 4758mm l...

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