2nd-gen Skoda Kodiaq India launch in May 2025

The Kodiaq competes with the Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian, and MG Gloster in the Indian market.

Skoda India’s Brand Director, Petr Janeba, had earlier stated that the second-generation Kodiaq would arrive in India by mid-2025. He has now confirmed that the SUV will in fact be launched in May of next year.

The new-gen Kodiaq made its global debut in October 2023 and is already on sale in European markets. Skoda has been testing the vehicle on Indian roads since mid-2024.

The new Kodiaq is based on the VW Group’s MQB EVO platform. It is slightly larger than the outgoing model and adopts a new exterior design. It has the signature Skoda butterfly grille at the front with split headlamps on either side and C-shaped LED taillights.

Inside, the new Kodiaq gets a free-standing 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, and a stylish 2-spoke steering wheel. The gear selector is located behind the steering wheel, freeing up space in the centre console area.

In India, the 2nd-gen Kodiaq is expected to be offered with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. This unit produces 188 BHP and 320 Nm and will be paired with a 7-speed DSG.

Source: Car and Bike