Kamal Ghorui
Skoda Auto India has just launched the new 2026 Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The 2026 model features revisions aimed at enhancing the ownership experience, and Skoda has also significantly revised the Kodiaq’s pricing structure. Interested customers can book the new Kodiaq online or by visiting their nearest Skoda dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq is offered in three variants – Lounge, Sportline, and Selection L&K. The entry-level Lounge trim is now more affordable by Rs 3 lakh, while the Sportline variant commands a premium of Rs 1 lakh. Prices for the range-topping Selection L&K have also gone up by Rs 50,000. In this article, let’s take a look at what each variant offers.Skoda Kodiaq LoungeRs 36.99 lakh (Ex-showroom).The entry-level Lounge trim is offered only in a five-seat layout and gets features such as nine airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, engine drag torque control, traction control, electronic differential lock, brake assist, electronic stability braking system, ISOFIX child seat mounts, hill start assist and hill descent control. It also gets front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, 18-inch ‘Mazeno’ alloy wheels, along with an 18-inch steel spare wheel, dark chrome exterior accents, LED headlights and tail-lamps with welcome animations, sequential turn indicators, powered and heated ORVMs with logo projection, roof rails and a panoramic sunroof.
Inside, the SUV features Grey Suedia upholstery, a two-spoke steering wheel, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 9-speaker audio system, paddle shifters, dual wireless chargers, connected car technology and five USB-C ports. Other features include a powered driver’s seat with memory function, heated front seats with thigh support extenders, powered windows with anti-pinch function, rear sunshades, sliding and reclining second-row seats with 40:20:40 split, a rear armrest, three-zone climate control, ambient lighting, keyless entry, a powered tailgate, an auto-dimming IRVM and multiple drive modes including Eco, Normal, Sport, Off-road, Snow and Individual.Skoda Kodiaq SportlineRs 44.99 lakh (ex-showroom).Next comes Sportline, which gets a 7-seat layout, a driver attention and drowsiness monitor, an active passenger protection system and an ADAS suite. It also features 18-inch ‘Soira’ alloy wheels, LED Matrix adaptive headlights with welcome animation and cornering lamps, a grille-integrated LED strip, gloss black exterior accents and exclusive ‘Sportline’ badges on the front fenders.Inside, the SUV comes with Black Suedia upholstery, a three-spoke steering wheel, a 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 13-speaker Canton sound system with a subwoofer. Exclusive aluminium pedals are also offered, along with powered front sports seats featuring heating, memory and thigh support extenders. Other additions include gesture control for the powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera and a park assist function.2026 Skoda Kodiaq Selection L&KRs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom)This top-spec trim gets 18-inch ‘Mazeno’ aero-optimised alloy wheels and exclusive L&K badges on the front fenders. Inside, it features Cognac Leather upholstery along with an L&K badge on the steering wheel. The front seats also get ventilation and massage functions.The Kodiaq is offered in five exterior colours: Bronx Gold, Graphite Grey, Magic Black, Moon White and Race Blue. The Lounge variant is available in Magic Black, Graphite Grey and Moon White, while the Sportline trim additionally gets Race Blue. Bronx Gold is limited to the top-spec Selection L&K variant. Interior themes vary across the range, with the Lounge featuring Grey Suedia upholstery, the Sportline getting Black Suedia, and the Selection L&K equipped with Cognac Leather trim.
