Months after Skoda launched its updated Kodiaq SUV, the hotted-up, flagship RS trim has rejoined the range and will be available from November 2025.
The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS becomes the third member of the new-generation Kodiaq lineup in Australia, joining the Style and Sportline trims which both continue to run a standard 140kW 2.0-litre turbo-four with all-wheel drive.
Like the previous generation, the RS also features a 2.0-litre turbo-four, but now with 195kW of power and 400Nm of torque. This is up from 180kW and 370Nm previously, shaving 0.3 seconds off its claimed 0-100km/h time for an improved 6.3-second sprint.
The arrival of the RS pushes the Kodiaq’s top-end price to $69,990 before on-roads, or $76,990 drive-away. That’s just $100 more expensive than the previous-generation model, despite being it being larger and more powerful.
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Inside the RS you’ll find sports seats similar to those in the Kodiaq Sportline, albeit upholstered in premium black leather and finished with red stitching. A flat-bottom, perforated leather steering wheel is also standard, while the Volkswagen Group’s advanced Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive suspension is fitted as standard.
This joins the Group’s Progressive Steering setup, both of which were previously available as options on the Sportline. The rest of the Kodiaq lineup is unchanged for 2026, with the Select still opening the range at $56,990 drive-away.
Skoda Australia has confirmed that further variants will bolster the range in the first half of next year, with anew mild-hybrid entry variantto join the fold,as well as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version.
Due to battery packaging constraints, the latter will introduce a five-seat layout for the Australian Kodiaq range, which has been exclusively offered here as a seven-seater previously. It’s unclear whether the 48V MHEV will provide the same.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select 4×4 | $54,990 | $56,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4 | $58,990 | $61,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS 4×4 | $69,990 | $76,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Skoda Kodiaq Select, Sportline | Skoda Kodiaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Power | 140kW | 195kW |
| Torque | 320Nm | 400Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1885kg | 1900kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.9s | 6.3s |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 9.2L/100km | – |
| Fuel tank capacity | 58L | 58L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 209g/km | – |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6 | – |
| Braked tow capacity | 2300kg | 2500kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Skoda Kodiaq |
|---|---|
| Length | 4758mm |
| Width | 1864mm (2133mm incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1678mm |
| Wheelbase | 2791mm |
| Boot space | 289L (all seats up) 794L (third row folded) 2035L (second and third row folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
Skoda backs all its models with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The brand offers prepaid service packs that can be bought upfront or at any point before the vehicle’s first service. The Kodiaq’s five-year, 75,000km service pack will cost you $3000, and, if the vehicle is eligible, it can be extended by an additional two years for $700.
| Servicing and Warranty | Skoda Kodiaq |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 7 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | Up to 7 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5-year service pack (+2 years optional) |
| Total capped-price service cost | $3000 (5 years) $700 (2-year top-up) |
Safety
The Skoda Kodiaq wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2024.
| Category | Skoda Kodiaq |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 89 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 82 per cent |
| Safety assist | 81 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- 9 airbags, incl:
- Front
- Front-centre
- Front-side
- Driver’s knee
- Curtain
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Emergency assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Intelligent park assist
- Lane-keep assist with Adaptive Lane Guidance
- Front and rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Safe exit warning
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Travel Assist (lane centring, adaptive cruise)
- Tyre pressure monitoring
The Kodiaq RS gets a surround-view camera as standard.
Standard Equipment
Three trims are now available for the Skoda Kodiaq.
2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select equipment highlights:
- 19-inch ‘Lefka’ alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Power tailgate
- Rear privacy glass
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- 10-inch Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster
- 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- 9-speaker sound system
- Tri-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Black leather upholstery with grey stitching
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, memory
- 2 x wireless phone chargers with cooling system
- 5 x USB-C outlets (two front, two rear, one for rear-view mirror)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Colour-adjustable ambient lighting
Kodiaq Sportline adds:
- 20-inch ‘Rila’ alloy wheels with aero covers
- Matrix LED headlights
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Black exterior trim
- Heated steering wheel
- Aluminium pedals
- Suedia/leatherette upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Front sports seats
- Black headliner
- ‘Premium’ sound system
- Drive mode selection
Kodiaq RS adds:
- 20-inch ‘Alias’ black alloy wheels
- Dynamic Chassis Control Plus adaptive suspension
- Progressive steering
- Red brake calipers
- Dual polished stainless steel exhaust tips
- Unique front and rear bumpers
- ‘RS Sport’ black perforated leather upholstery
- Red interior stitching
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Head-up display
- 13-speaker Canton sound system
Options
A panoramic sunroof is a $1900 option on all trims.
The Select can also be specified with 20-inch ‘Rila’ alloy wheels ($770) and a Cognac interior (no extra cost).
Launch Edition Pack adds (Select only, $8900) adds:
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Matrix LED headlights
- Surround-view camera
- Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
- Progressive steering
- Hill descent control
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Head-up display
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
- Heated outboard second-row seats
- Canton premium sound system
- Cognac or Black interior trim
Ultimate Pack (Sportline only, $4000) adds:
- Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
- Progressive steering
- Hill descent control
- Canton sound system
- Power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, memory
- Heated rear seats
- Head-up display
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Surround-view camera
- Hands-free power tailgate
Colours
Seven exterior finishes are available for the Skoda Kodiaq and all but Velvet Red are no-cost options.
2026 Skoda Kodiaq colours:
- Moon White Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Graphite Grey Metallic
- Steel Grey
- Black Magic Pearlescent
- Race Blue Metallic
- Velvet Red Metallic ($770)