I’m an Ev fan but I do agree with you it’s all about choice. The funny thing is Skoda was always looked upon a poor man’s Volkswagen. But not anymore. Look at the ID4 in comparison to the Skoda.
Brilliant coverage on this lovely looking Kodiaq Pete, and great job on such swift editing ! Love the way they’re keeping physical knobs for climate control! Can’t wait till you get your hands on one! Cheers, Tom
Hello Peter! I was at the launch of the Skoda Octavia….in 1962!!….so not the version you will think of. It seemed wonderful with a vastly better interior than anything the U.K. offered and had a choice of three colours…red, white or blue and all for £606. Sixty years on, this car continues the theme…large, practical, well equipped and a good car for the working family man! I rather like the Eniyac we’re buying! I had news today that might take me to Berlin sometime this year..unplanned but a Road Trip coming up I expect. Stay well Peter…enjoy every day.🙂🙂🙂🙂Richard.
Well done Skoda, buttons, knobs and storage. I agree with you about the Yeti though. I’d have the hybrid as well and think it’s the perfect option for how I use a car ie lots and lots of local 20-30 mile journeys and occasional road trips to the south of France so I’d say that was the perfect balance .
Well done on getting this out so quickly! I think you were right the first time on the IV model, there is no BEV version, so that's the PHEV one. For me as a current passat GTE owner I'm disappointed this new generation of phev's are persisting with this compromised drivetrain pushing the electric drive through a dsg box rather than making the 1.5 tsi a range extender to simply recharge battery and a decent size motor actually driving the wheels as the bmw i3 and Vauxhall ampera used to do. I find the dsg gearbox massively compromises the benefits of the electric drivetrain.
Haha! As soon as I saw that first glimpse coming down between you all with that music, I expected it to demonstrate a new feature, air suspension, going up and down in time to the music like those American modded cars do! I have a 2017 Kodiaq and it’s the best car I’ve owned with a new price tag less than 60,000 at today’s prices. It needs replacing next year, so I’m very interested in this: either bought new or in its effect driving down prices of nearly new examples of the previous version. The Kodiaq does lots of things well. But it does three things exceptionally well. It big inside, the 4x4 versions are excellent in all conditions and even my 2017 version (diesel) is wonderfully frugal (always 45mpg and 55 mpg on the motorway fully loaded). At the price, it’s unique in the market and trounces its brothers and sisters on the same platform.
Hi this kodiaq is a full 8inches longer than the new tiguan. It has buttons and multi function dials . Love the light bar on the front and the c shape rear lights not to radical from old model that's great . The boot on 5seater is crazy big 910 liters love this car . Really impressed with choice of engines from petrol to mild hybrid then plug in to full eV and really like diesels has great choice to suit all customers and 9 different colors will certainly be ordering one of these beautiful cars absolutely got it totally right. The skoda kodiaq was a beautiful car and new model puts it in next level stunning from front back or side layout inside fantastic. Thank you for video petrol ped
What a cool venue for a car intro! You looked excited to see this one, and I felt it. I miss Germany, too, so that's a plus. Wouldn't it be amazing if these vehicles were shipped to North America? That'd be cool, too.
This PHEV will more than give the Kia Sorento PHEV & the Rav 4 more than a run for the money. Only downside is the 3 year warranty or has that been upped
Peter, you have a great eye for little details on cars, which most of us would just miss, it's one of the reasons I like about your great videos. Now I've seen the rear Wheel Arch shape on this Skoda, which you pointed out, I can't un-see it now, I totally agree with you, it's just looks strange, there is no Symmetry in it's design, the rest of the car looks really great though.👍
Hi Ped Nice one. Love the way Skoda have moved ahead of the game and perhaps defeated the badge snobbery! Hope you will be able to review in detail in the not to distant future.
As expected not a huge change when a car is as successful as original, and at this early stage initial thoughts, great to see gear selector removed from centre location to steering column , but infotainment screen dominating central area of dashboard is what l call an intrusion, the Columbus system recessed into dash was brilliant . 😮Dash mounted switching needs to be increased. Glad door mirrors not been replaced by cameras. Surprised by the additional body length.
Nice job in trying surroundings! Looks like a smart evolution of the model, very practical & visually nicer than comparable VW models in my view. Hybrid with decent EV range....the way forward! 👍👍
I think it comes naturally to you mate but your under pressure presentation skills are so on point, lots of distractions but you just cracked on. Anyway I digress, I like the car, the simply clever stuff in the boot is brilliant but that rear arch gap, just doesn’t look right does it. Spoils the side profile.
A bit of a manic day so thanks for braving the crowds and getting some pretty decent shots! The car looks fine and with a Skoda dealership nearby I must call in and scramble around one, ASAP, Look forward to when you get the chance to road test one. I know you reckon the PHEV is the best version but I'm still very much a petrolhead with my Yeti and Tiguan powered that way. Would I swap? Yes if funds allowed and could keep my Yeti! Thanks again. D
Morning, about time Skoda replaced the Fabia? The reason for this comment is that the Kodiaq was introduced in 2017, In April 2021, it had a facelift and we are seeing the second generation Kodiaq launch now in October 2023. In comparison the Fabia Mk4 was introduced in 2021 and no new facelifts since then. What you have had is the previous Fabia Combi has become Skoda Scala, plus a more SUV version in the form of Skoda Kushaq, which I think in some form replaces the Yeti, which we don't get here in the UK as it is built in India. The closest we get is the Skoda Kamiq. The issue is though the VW platform that the Kushaq and Kamiq are based on, do not allow for four wheel drive cars, it only allows for front wheel drive vehicles.
Thanks for bringing us along. It's not often I watch a launch video and can say,'I've been there '. I look forward to seeing the car in the metal. Will you be covering the launch of the superb? If so when?
Skoda have always produced amazing Cars and the Launches are no exception . Skoda are also a very Fine Choice with many Customers now . I Love them dearly . I compare them with BMW believe it or not ! I wanna drive a Skoda
As an owner of the current Kodiaq Sportline, this new generation is just not as good looking externally and lacks some definition. The interior however is a nice improvement.
Good video (under the circumstances), very good looking car. I noticed that the white, all electric iV seemed to have a fuel filler flap on the rear right hand wing - any idea why?
The wheel arch does look a little odd but maybe is to do with loading of the vehicle, 7 people and luggage will cause the back end to move down. The majority wont notice it and those that do will forget about it pretty quickly
Great Video Pete be interested if like other Skodas they have managed to gain extra length and inside space compared to their VW counterpart built on same platform.
Bought my Kodiaq in 2020. That year saw several updates which included replacing the rear badge with SKODA lettering so not sure what you mean by this is the first car with SKODA on the bootlid? Anyway I'm very unlikely to buy another Kodiaq. I can't fault the car I own but can see many faults in the Mk2 version. Neither do I think it's an attractive car - it's all a bit too imposing for my taste. Not sure why they made an already big car bigger? I've never ever wanted for more space. It already has tonnes of legroom - who are they aiming the new car at, 7 footers? And then there's the price. My car was a shade under £40k, therefore paying standard VED. Luckily I managed to secure a very good discount on list. However I suspect it's replacement will be the high 40's which will defo attract an extra VED supplement. When you get in to that territory then I don't mind being labelled a badge snob. I reckon depreciation may well be the 2024 Kodiaq's biggest problem here in the UK. And lets not forget, VW have not faired well with their latest infotainment systems. They're very, buggy. I'm on my 3rd Skoda. I reckon they easily make better cars than SEAT, these days easily beat VW ( have done since around 2018 ) and perhaps a wee bit controvertial, I think they're better than some of the current Audis. ( I've owned all three marks ). I think Skoda is loosing it's mojo with this car tho.
Surely the white car was a plug in hybrid as it had two filler caps, front left and rear right rather than being a full ev? Or did I misunderstand the clarification bit? Still a shame to see a manufacturer force full ev into legacy platforms, any new ev these days should be on its own platform rather than shoehorned as an after thought.
...I like the Kodiaq in general but I like the previous version more than the new version...it's more raw and looks a little bit more like a "smaller" Range Rover. We have the first version of the Kodiaq RS with the bi-turbo Diesel engine, 240 BHP and 500 Nm of torque. By now a very rare car because it was only built for one and a half year. This car is awesome for all family and off time activities. Don't want to have the new one... 🤷
Looks decent, looking forward to test drive vid .Still sounds a bit odd hearing you say Skoda, with invisible H. Like you say, good to have choice of drivetrain.
Really interesting new slim C pillar design almost a touch of Range Rover, it both makes the car look sleeker and reverses the trend to poor rear three quarter visibility and lack of light for rear passengers, shame the mild hybrid is not a full hybrid. Hope the carry over the same new styling to the Karoq.
Nice video. Think I prefer the current model in looks. It’s a bit of a mishmash of other cars.. a Thor hammer coming in at the front, lots of over sized lights like Kia and Hyundai, and the back is almost old Citroen Picasso lights updated 😂. And the the silver flash on the rear pillar is audi Q2. I like the engine range and maybe the right colour will change how it looks.
The rear roof line reminds me of the enyaq, but as someone else commented, the grille looks like one of rhe jeep models. I really dislike this trend of ever larger grilles, the word vulgar springs to mind. Cool launch show though.
Didn't notice the unequal wing/tyre gaps till you mentioned it. Loved the car until then. Now I can't stop seeing it, looks like it's been damaged. Now struck off the list.
Skoda seem to have finally shaken off the bargain basement el cheapo reputation . I see a lot of similarities here with the Enyaq, which is a great car. 👍
Only a non driver would put the charge cables under the loading floor. (or someone employed by a fossil fuel company). Otherwise a passable estate car.
Interesting! However I'm not inspired by the front end - it looks like the ugly Suzuki that came out a few years ago. The Plug in range however could be a game changer. Whilst I have the Cupra Formentor now my previous car was a cousin of this, the SEAT Ateca, smaller but better looking. The Kodiaq has been very popular here in the UK for good reason and this new model will also, I think, be a success. I'll put it on my "watch" list when the Cupra reaches retirement.
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I’m an Ev fan but I do agree with you it’s all about choice. The funny thing is Skoda was always looked upon a poor man’s Volkswagen. But not anymore. Look at the ID4 in comparison to the Skoda.
VW are now way behind Skoda!
Brilliant coverage on this lovely looking Kodiaq Pete, and great job on such swift editing ! Love the way they’re keeping physical knobs for climate control!
Can’t wait till you get your hands on one!
Cheers, Tom
Many thanks!
Looks like every other SUV on the market. Thank heavens there's a Yeti for sale near me.
Hello Peter! I was at the launch of the Skoda Octavia….in 1962!!….so not the version you will think of. It seemed wonderful with a vastly better interior than anything the U.K. offered and had a choice of three colours…red, white or blue and all for £606. Sixty years on, this car continues the theme…large, practical, well equipped and a good car for the working family man! I rather like the Eniyac we’re buying! I had news today that might take me to Berlin sometime this year..unplanned but a Road Trip coming up I expect. Stay well Peter…enjoy every day.🙂🙂🙂🙂Richard.
Nicely done.A good first review under difficult circumstances.Looks good.
Thanks!
Well done Skoda, buttons, knobs and storage. I agree with you about the Yeti though. I’d have the hybrid as well and think it’s the perfect option for how I use a car ie lots and lots of local 20-30 mile journeys and occasional road trips to the south of France so I’d say that was the perfect balance .
Totally agree!
Well done on getting this out so quickly! I think you were right the first time on the IV model, there is no BEV version, so that's the PHEV one. For me as a current passat GTE owner I'm disappointed this new generation of phev's are persisting with this compromised drivetrain pushing the electric drive through a dsg box rather than making the 1.5 tsi a range extender to simply recharge battery and a decent size motor actually driving the wheels as the bmw i3 and Vauxhall ampera used to do. I find the dsg gearbox massively compromises the benefits of the electric drivetrain.
Thanks. You are the only one who show the iV in details.
Glad to help
Haha! As soon as I saw that first glimpse coming down between you all with that music, I expected it to demonstrate a new feature, air suspension, going up and down in time to the music like those American modded cars do! I have a 2017 Kodiaq and it’s the best car I’ve owned with a new price tag less than 60,000 at today’s prices. It needs replacing next year, so I’m very interested in this: either bought new or in its effect driving down prices of nearly new examples of the previous version. The Kodiaq does lots of things well. But it does three things exceptionally well. It big inside, the 4x4 versions are excellent in all conditions and even my 2017 version (diesel) is wonderfully frugal (always 45mpg and 55 mpg on the motorway fully loaded). At the price, it’s unique in the market and trounces its brothers and sisters on the same platform.
Thanks Ped and sorry to hear that. Hopefully you’ll get a chance to do a road test. Your videos are always enjoyable so keep up the good work 😊👍
Thanks 👍
Great first look mate 👏😎
Thanks 👍
Hi this kodiaq is a full 8inches longer than the new tiguan. It has buttons and multi function dials . Love the light bar on the front and the c shape rear lights not to radical from old model that's great . The boot on 5seater is crazy big 910 liters love this car . Really impressed with choice of engines from petrol to mild hybrid then plug in to full eV and really like diesels has great choice to suit all customers and 9 different colors will certainly be ordering one of these beautiful cars absolutely got it totally right. The skoda kodiaq was a beautiful car and new model puts it in next level stunning from front back or side layout inside fantastic. Thank you for video petrol ped
Looking forward to your full review. Thank you for this.
Coming soon!
What a cool venue for a car intro! You looked excited to see this one, and I felt it. I miss Germany, too, so that's a plus. Wouldn't it be amazing if these vehicles were shipped to North America? That'd be cool, too.
So cool!
This PHEV will more than give the Kia Sorento PHEV & the Rav 4 more than a run for the money. Only downside is the 3 year warranty or has that been upped
I love it. I’ve had 3 Skodas now and looking forward to my 4th. 👍
Good choice!
Great video - gorgeous car from Skoda yet again .. from a Yeti owner!!!
It sure is!
Peter, you have a great eye for little details on cars, which most of us would just miss, it's one of the reasons I like about your great videos. Now I've seen the rear Wheel Arch shape on this Skoda, which you pointed out, I can't un-see it now, I totally agree with you, it's just looks strange, there is no Symmetry in it's design, the rest of the car looks really great though.👍
Thanks 👍
Hi Ped
Nice one. Love the way Skoda have moved ahead of the game and perhaps defeated the badge snobbery! Hope you will be able to review in detail in the not to distant future.
Good morning Pedro. Good morning all. Nice upload.
Many thanks 🙏🏻
As expected not a huge change when a car is as successful as original, and at this early stage initial thoughts, great to see gear selector removed from centre location to steering column , but infotainment screen dominating central area of dashboard is what l call an intrusion, the Columbus system recessed into dash was brilliant .
😮Dash mounted switching needs to be increased. Glad door mirrors not been replaced by cameras.
Surprised by the additional body length.
Nice job in trying surroundings! Looks like a smart evolution of the model, very practical & visually nicer than comparable VW models in my view. Hybrid with decent EV range....the way forward! 👍👍
Thanks! 👍
Any news on price and what is its direct competitor? Look forward to your first drive!
Nice first look!
From 2020 the Kodiaq already had the Skoda lettering at the back instead of the badge and their other cars also have it 🤔
I think it comes naturally to you mate but your under pressure presentation skills are so on point, lots of distractions but you just cracked on. Anyway I digress, I like the car, the simply clever stuff in the boot is brilliant but that rear arch gap, just doesn’t look right does it. Spoils the side profile.
Thanks 👍
Hi petrol ped i think your right about the lines on the side of the car it just does,nt look right great video
👍
Thanks 👍
Love the new Skoda would just suit me with my wheel chair
A bit of a manic day so thanks for braving the crowds and getting some pretty decent shots!
The car looks fine and with a Skoda dealership nearby I must call in and scramble around one, ASAP,
Look forward to when you get the chance to road test one. I know you reckon the PHEV is the best version but I'm still very much a petrolhead with my Yeti and Tiguan powered that way.
Would I swap? Yes if funds allowed and could keep my Yeti!
Thanks again. D
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Nice car. More rounded in the rear as opposed to the first generation. My choice would be the petrol plug in.
Does anyone know when the new Skoda Superb will be shown?
Cracking car! I want one!! Better looking than the Tiguan and has real buttons, lol.
Morning, about time Skoda replaced the Fabia? The reason for this comment is that the Kodiaq was introduced in 2017, In April 2021, it had a facelift and we are seeing the second generation Kodiaq launch now in October 2023. In comparison the Fabia Mk4 was introduced in 2021 and no new facelifts since then. What you have had is the previous Fabia Combi has become Skoda Scala, plus a more SUV version in the form of Skoda Kushaq, which I think in some form replaces the Yeti, which we don't get here in the UK as it is built in India. The closest we get is the Skoda Kamiq. The issue is though the VW platform that the Kushaq and Kamiq are based on, do not allow for four wheel drive cars, it only allows for front wheel drive vehicles.
Morning PP
I prefer the current Kodiaq plus those wheel arches would annoy my OCD
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😂😂😂
Any idea when you'll be test driving the Kodiaq PP. And of course when the prices and specs are due out for the UK. Love watching the reviews😁
I don’t have a date yet but will get one as soon as I can 👍
Thanks for bringing us along. It's not often I watch a launch video and can say,'I've been there '. I look forward to seeing the car in the metal. Will you be covering the launch of the superb? If so when?
Glad you enjoyed it
How's the skoda writing on the boot new? my Enyaq has already got it 🤔
It’s not just the rear badge it’s the new front one as well.
Skoda have always produced amazing Cars and the Launches are no exception . Skoda are also a very Fine Choice with many Customers now . I Love them dearly . I compare them with BMW believe it or not ! I wanna drive a Skoda
Right on!
As an owner of the current Kodiaq Sportline, this new generation is just not as good looking externally and lacks some definition. The interior however is a nice improvement.
Good video (under the circumstances), very good looking car. I noticed that the white, all electric iV seemed to have a fuel filler flap on the rear right hand wing - any idea why?
Nope 😬👎
It's because the car is a PHEV. There is no all electric Kodiaq. The all electric SUV from Skoda is the Enyaq iV.
Whod have thought there would be so much razzmatazz over a skoda!! Beautiful car
Indeed 👍
The wheel arch does look a little odd but maybe is to do with loading of the vehicle, 7 people and luggage will cause the back end to move down.
The majority wont notice it and those that do will forget about it pretty quickly
Could be 👍
Great Video Pete be interested if like other Skodas they have managed to gain extra length and inside space compared to their VW counterpart built on same platform.
Not sure to be honest 🤷♂️
I went to look at the Hybrid. The dealer told me not until after 2024 to order one. He was very unhappy.
Bought my Kodiaq in 2020. That year saw several updates which included replacing the rear badge with SKODA lettering so not sure what you mean by this is the first car with SKODA on the bootlid?
Anyway I'm very unlikely to buy another Kodiaq. I can't fault the car I own but can see many faults in the Mk2 version. Neither do I think it's an attractive car - it's all a bit too imposing for my taste. Not sure why they made an already big car bigger? I've never ever wanted for more space. It already has tonnes of legroom - who are they aiming the new car at, 7 footers?
And then there's the price. My car was a shade under £40k, therefore paying standard VED. Luckily I managed to secure a very good discount on list. However I suspect it's replacement will be the high 40's which will defo attract an extra VED supplement. When you get in to that territory then I don't mind being labelled a badge snob. I reckon depreciation may well be the 2024 Kodiaq's biggest problem here in the UK.
And lets not forget, VW have not faired well with their latest infotainment systems. They're very, buggy.
I'm on my 3rd Skoda. I reckon they easily make better cars than SEAT, these days easily beat VW ( have done since around 2018 ) and perhaps a wee bit controvertial, I think they're better than some of the current Audis. ( I've owned all three marks ).
I think Skoda is loosing it's mojo with this car tho.
Surely the white car was a plug in hybrid as it had two filler caps, front left and rear right rather than being a full ev? Or did I misunderstand the clarification bit?
Still a shame to see a manufacturer force full ev into legacy platforms, any new ev these days should be on its own platform rather than shoehorned as an after thought.
Agreed, this the plug in hybrid. Why would they produce a full electric version when the Enyaq fulfills that role.
...I like the Kodiaq in general but I like the previous version more than the new version...it's more raw and looks a little bit more like a "smaller" Range Rover. We have the first version of the Kodiaq RS with the bi-turbo Diesel engine, 240 BHP and 500 Nm of torque. By now a very rare car because it was only built for one and a half year. This car is awesome for all family and off time activities. Don't want to have the new one... 🤷
Hi, do you know if the plug in version is coming out on the 7 seat version?
Sorry no 😢👎
Looks decent, looking forward to test drive vid .Still sounds a bit odd hearing you say Skoda, with invisible H.
Like you say, good to have choice of drivetrain.
Nice video Pete, lovely car it will
a shame to put the Yeti in part
exchange. All the best.
Thanks 👍
Good on Skoda for offering choice! looked a bit of a bunfight there :-)
It was 😂
Really interesting new slim C pillar design almost a touch of Range Rover, it both makes the car look sleeker and reverses the trend to poor rear three quarter visibility and lack of light for rear passengers, shame the mild hybrid is not a full hybrid. Hope the carry over the same new styling to the Karoq.
Great video Ped but why weren’t you at the launch of the new estate only Passat?
I was. Sadly I had a mic failure that meant I was not able to publish the video 😢
The front looks like a dated Jeep Compass and the back like a wannabe Range Rover... slightly disappointed I must say
Well presented Ped. Do you work off a script? If not impressed how you show so much enthusiasm for basically just another suv.
No script. Just made a few bullet points during the presentation 👍
Amazing cars the Skoda range. Looks a fantastic car. Not sure if it's for me. But I'm sure it is good.
Fair enough!
Good looking car.
Be even better if it was 12" lower! (I much prefer estates/wagons to SUVs).
Great choice of power trains too.
when is the new Superb coming out?
Not sure to be honest 😬
Nice video. Think I prefer the current model in looks. It’s a bit of a mishmash of other cars.. a Thor hammer coming in at the front, lots of over sized lights like Kia and Hyundai, and the back is almost old Citroen Picasso lights updated 😂. And the the silver flash on the rear pillar is audi Q2. I like the engine range and maybe the right colour will change how it looks.
Fair enough!
Nice looking car. 100klm on plug in version good range
Yep 👍
The rear roof line reminds me of the enyaq, but as someone else commented, the grille looks like one of rhe jeep models.
I really dislike this trend of ever larger grilles, the word vulgar springs to mind. Cool launch show though.
Didn't notice the unequal wing/tyre gaps till you mentioned it. Loved the car until then. Now I can't stop seeing it, looks like it's been damaged. Now struck off the list.
😬😂😂
At this present time a Phev is the only logically choice unless you have a Tesla
Skoda seem to have finally shaken off the bargain basement el cheapo reputation . I see a lot of similarities here with the Enyaq, which is a great car.
👍
Totally agree 👍
Only a non driver would put the charge cables under the loading floor. (or someone employed by a fossil fuel company). Otherwise a passable estate car.
Not very inspiring to look at - why can’t they add some design flair.
Doesn’t the front end look more and more like BMW??
I can see that 👍
I see SUV, I see cilinders, I see squared wheel arches.... and I swipe....
Hi all
Interesting! However I'm not inspired by the front end - it looks like the ugly Suzuki that came out a few years ago. The Plug in range however could be a game changer. Whilst I have the Cupra Formentor now my previous car was a cousin of this, the SEAT Ateca, smaller but better looking. The Kodiaq has been very popular here in the UK for good reason and this new model will also, I think, be a success. I'll put it on my "watch" list when the Cupra reaches retirement.
Prefer the first generation tbh
Why are you saying Skoda like a European??
Err…because that’s how you are meant to say it 🤷♂️
Yet another wankpanzer to clog up the already contested roads! 😜
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Well presented Ped. But it’s just another generic SUV boring box. 🥱