2026 Skoda Kodiaq Launched in India at Rs 36.99 Lakh; Gets ADAS

The Indian division of the Volkswagen owned Czech automaker Skoda has updated its flagship SUV line-up in the country with the launch of the 2026 model year Kodiaq SUV. Prices for the updated model now start at Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the SUV remains unchanged mechanically and cosmetically at large the biggest change in this update is the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Sharing this update the automaker also revealed that the Kodiaq continues to be assembled locally at the brand’s manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.

2026 Skoda Kodiaq: ADAS

For the first time, the Kodiaq in India gets an ADAS package, available on the Sportline and Selection L&K variants. The suite includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist with braking intervention, Lane Assist, Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert and Exit Warning. The updated Kodiaq also gets LED Matrix headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) on these variants.

Skoda has further strengthened the Sportline trim by adding features that were earlier exclusive to the top-spec Selection L&K. These include a 360-degree Area View camera, Intelligent Park Assist and the illuminated front grille with a horizontal light bar.

The Sportline continues with its blacked-out styling treatment, aluminium pedals and black Suedia upholstery to retain its sportier positioning in the line-up.

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The new Kodiaq Lounge has been positioned as the more accessible version of the SUV. Unlike the other trims, it is offered in a five-seat layout and comes with a claimed 786-litre boot capacity.

Inside the cabin, the Lounge gets Grey Suedia upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, additional acoustic insulation and a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters. The gear selector has also been repositioned to the steering column.

At the top of the range sits the Kodiaq Selection L&K, which continues to focus on premium cabin experience and comfort features.

The SUV gets Cognac leather upholstery along with front Ergo seats that offer massage, heating, ventilation and power adjustment functions. Laurin & Klement branding on the steering wheel and cabin inserts further differentiates the flagship trim.

On the mechanical front, the 2026 Kodiaq remains unchanged. It continues to be offered with a 2.0L TSI 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 204bhp and 320Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

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The 2026 model year Kodiaq is being offered in three variants - Lounge, Sportline and Selection L&K. Here are the variant-wise pricing of the 2026 Kodiaq: