Skoda Kodiaq SUV 2020 7 seat in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

[@JIMN_GG]

skoda has really stepped up their game, this car is amazing for its size and price

[@danny-boy1998]

That was in fucking 2001 + you could have had a faulty model....

[@jurejanezic5751]

Alex Voinea really? i had a 2000 fabia, and i had no problems as such..actually the car was just indestructable.

[@dfvsdfsf]

Did you try to close the window? Parts from CZ are much more foolproof then parts from Germany (check stats for DSG)...

[@justabagel5173]

i like the look its just way to expensive and the base engine seems way to weak.

[@cormacbcb]

Alex Voinea same for me with a 06 Octavia had to get control box replacee cuz of it

[@julianlami6356]

Should've just called it the 'Skodiaq'

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

Julian Lami That would be a boring name to name the car after the manufacturers' name

[@rscosworthfan]

ferrari did with the laferrari

[@nadim2769]

Imagine if Lamborghini reveals a Lamborghini La-lamborghini

[@DutchBane]

Nadim Chowdhury la m borghini

[@trev0074]

WHY ?

[@KillerMachineGER]

This is probably the best, most elegant and practical SUV in this price range. What an SUV this is!

[@Polo-gj9on]

Am I the only one who actually likes skoda

[@bedepal]

nope :-)

[@pount6654]

No I have had 5 and I love them, just got rid of a BMW 320D for another Octavia

[@toledo152]

Taylor Swift Ts6 love skoda

[@__Mr.White__]

Yes, you are the only one. There is no other.

[@mikeymarmalade]

This car is fab

[@kempflar]

My Octavia is 11 years old, and after almost 300.000 km still runs very good. Oils, filters and gas is all she needs. I like the Kodiak. Maybe my next car... when they become available as second hand vehicles :)

[@frankxu1807]

I've changed my 10-year-old Octavia to a Kodiaq earlier this year. It't good.:)

[@elmahdiouboubker3031]

😅 Sorry for being curious, but.... did you get it?

[@Askingly]

I have a 2007 Octavia wagon. I bought a 2021 Kodiaq this year & love it. We kept the Octavia as a car for my mum to use when she visits as it still runs fine, just some paint issues.

[@user-gs3kt7vs3y]

In Australia we have 4 models, a 132tsi and 132tsi Sportline and 140tdi and 140 TDi Sportline, I have a tsi Sportline with absolutely everything, 360 camera, blindspot, lane assist and different driving modes

[@johnc007]

I’m a VW owner and I have to admit, the Skoda is very cool. Also with VW, the sat nav, alcantara seats and LED lights are optional extras, whereas on this Skoda they are free on expensive models. I wouldn’t mind one! Lol.

[@scrumpymanjack]

“Free on expensive models”. Doesn’t it strike you that there is something wrong with the logic here?

[@leonidaspilios1013]

@@scrumpymanjack I think he means they are standard instead of optinal because in more expensive VW vehicles they are still optinal

[@berenggarbett6153]

Skoda is a VW

[@shroomyesc]

The dash looks better than that in a Volkswagen

[@BoldOne8760]

It's very similar to the Volkswagen Atlas on the inside.

[@Yb807-g]

@@BoldOne8760 You mean tiguan allspace

[@BoldOne8760]

@@Yb807-g Atlas is an American Volkswagen, it's completely different from the Allspace.

[@Yb807-g]

@@BoldOne8760 oh ok

[@Kubjek]

Loved the "hidden" old school Škoda. Was actually my favorite car as a kid!

[@danmccarthy4700]

Q: How does a Skoda let the driver know there's a problem with the motor? A: The "Czech Engine" light! Wokka wokka wokka! (I'm sorry, that was awful.)

[@allymash1964]

😂

[@la_micka8697]

Thanks god VW doesnt let skoda invent engines after 1.2 HTP disaster

[@bojned]

@@la_micka8697 We have two cars with 1.2 htp. One has 200.000km on the clock, other around 70.000.No problems at all. Such a disaster.

[@karlp8484]

This car is just so damn good. I could tell Mat was really really impressed.

[@jsmfnt]

At 4:00 the 3rd row seats magically went up and then down again

[@newmedes]

Good bit of editing 😉

[@richardwaring9197]

Fabulous car. I had one while I lived in Spain for 4 years and since getting back have bought another one over here in the UK. Wonderful for long distance road trips (2500 miles in France this summer) or into town. I have the 150hp diesel auto SEL and it drives beautifully. I even look forward to driving it! I use the 7 seats regularly for use with extended family and it's incredibly practical.

[@AnishSomawar]

It only comes in one variant here in India and is priced at 44500 GBP which is nuts. Man it's tough buying cars here.

[@nikolatesic1786]

Cars are way more expensive these days

[@berenggarbett6153]

That is cheap

[@lennoxfitchett4599]

Good video but shouldn't this car be compared to the Volkswagen Touareg not the Tiguan?

[@rv1157]

Lennox Fitchett it is the same base as the Tiguan as the Touareg is with a different basic structure. The 5 Seat Kodiaq competes with the Tiguan

[@BoldOne8760]

The Kodiaq should be compared to the Tiguan Allspace. The Karoq is compared to the Tiguan.

[@sbomorse]

Mat you seem to have super human speed - 3:58 the seats are down, 3:59 they're magically back up and 4:00 they're down again!

[@kimgriffiths8850]

Ahhhhh Matt, you didn't say "the very back"! You're the only other person I've ever heard say it (apart from my family) + you use an Android phone! Top quality man!!!

[@davidhayes4814]

"First really desirable Skoda?" Depends on your aspirations of course but Skoda make some lovely cars, especially in decent spec.... Octavia RS, Superb Estate with 190 PS diesel in high trim.... and others. All great cars, with good residuals.... Residuals...now there is a good test of being desirable.

[@karlp8484]

Yeah, that comment was a bit jarring, Skoda's been making damn good cars for decades now.

[@SohamBapat1]

Just wanted to say the '5 cool things' is something great and unique!

[@jamesbensch6]

Danm. My car gets only 28mpg and it only has a 1.5 110hp Petrol. My old car, which had a 0.8L 70hp diesel got 71mpg. This gets 40 which is amazing for an SUV! Definitely better than every other SUV here in Canada

[@joanna9632]

Mats reviews are the best in the business, love it

[@samout321]

Picture of old Skoda 120 in mobile phone in the glovebox is good joke :-)

[@diazemap]

Actually it's Škoda 130 Rapid. Not that it makes any difference, all these 80s Škoda cars were jokes. Not as bad as other Eastern bloc cars (good rustproofing, easy to maintain, great as rally cars) but not what the cars should have been if communism hadn't happened. The modern cars are just VWs with the only difference of being bigger and cheaper than their VW counterparts.

[@haroldhavel9957]

diazemap actually, the old Škoda rapids were pretty nice cars and are still partially sought after today due to their rarity (under 50000 made in total)

[@souzana.doukidou883]

Skids.gr

[@НовиСадСрбија]

It is super popular in Serbia because of the great price and quality :)

[@Secna]

That sneaky skoda rapid at 5:03 also I recommend buying a tempered glass screen protector because the basic one looks horrible peeling off in the corners.

[@rianoluasa2336]

I think the fact that you only have two baby seat points is a good safety feature if you get rear ended or maybe in a head-on collision

[@rubenito84]

2:34 What happened to the D pillar plastic?

[@レム-b7l5x]

Ruben FZ He pressed his head on the roof of the car, thus causing the roof lining to raise from the pillar.

[@ladyg2349]

I'm glad that I found this video. Thanks for making my life a little easier in comparing a car. Skoda is a good brand, but not many people know.

[@graffitiedface]

4:00 how did the seats rear seats suddenly pop up when the camera shot in and then back down when the camera panned out?🤔

[@lapamful]

Great review and there's certainly plenty to get excited about, including adaptive dampers (on a Skoda!), but I'm sorry, that jerky gearbox issue is a deal breaker for me. My ma has a Skoda and it's really annoying. If there's one thing that makes her car feel really cheap, it's this issue. Is this one of VW's cheaper gearboxes or something?

[@JULIAN71102]

lapamful its because its a double clutch system, its basically an automated manual gearbox with 2 clutches so being jerky at low speed is very normal its the nature of a double clutch transmission

[@lapamful]

Julian J ok thanks. That makes sense. But I'm just trying to remember other automatics I've driven that have been as bad as that. But maybe they weren't double clutch...

[@patrikcent1]

you know whats funny actually? The "jerkiness" of the Skodas DSG might be on purpose... as Czechs consider that the jerkiness makes the car more sporty and Czechs, especially Skoda drivers feel like Schumacher anytime when driving. I think it really might be on purpose. Even some BMW M customer survey stated that customers want jerky shifts because it made their car more sporty in their opinion. However I dont understand why do they use a dry double clutch system in Skodas

[@lapamful]

Not sure if you're joking or not. But we're not talking about jerky shifts in the way an Aventador does. We're talking at slow speeds in traffic where you speed up a little, then slow down and the gearbox doesn't want to shift into 1st for ages, then when it does there's a huge jerking motion.

[@JULIAN71102]

lapamful i own an audi A3 2009 with the DSG(S-tronic) double clutch transmission, its only jerky at very low speeds, like when starting to accelerate and hills i

[@Barboruzele]

Such a good car! Good review as always

[@TheBestPeterKostal]

I love that detail with HTC smartphone with old Skoda Rapid picture :D

[@zambe811]

You can see where they are sharing parts with VW. Infotainment system and the seat design come directly from the new Tiguan!

[@LukasDubeda]

Guys a serious question: how do you turn off the infotainment display, but keep the radio on? I just don't want to be blinded by the display when driving at night. Thanks! Btw: the setting in the settings menu (turn off after 10s) is not sticky = it doesn't stay checked when you turn off the car. :(

[@thakursachin]

One correction : You can have isofix in the front passenger seat as an option.

[@newmedes]

I've had 3 skoda cars , getting my new kodiaq in July and cant wait 😁

[@thepiggyprophet]

9:40 I thought was the NEW SKODA KODIAQ 2020 NOT 2017

[@jake21I1]

Is this related to the new VW Atlas? Exterior design looks similar. Starting to see the Atlas in Austin, Texas.

[@scottishfanta]

I think this is the only new car that i would actually buy!

[@simoemailas]

so you reviewed 2020 Skoda Kodiaq in 2017?

[@My02sgd]

Skoda cracked it another very practical SUV my only criticism is it should have had ISOFIX on ALL seats apart from that it a very cool vehicle.

[@darkstar5081]

I wonder, if you put all the seats down in the back, can you fit a double mattress in the back, while still able to close the boot door?

[@muireannmulchrone1221]

2:34 What happened to the top left (our veiw) it popped out of place lol

[@stepanbest9736]

How can this video be 5 years old when 2020 was just 2 years ago...

[@egywalando5453]

i wonder why skoda doesnt move the badge to the middle of the grill so it doesnt look plain black

[@kapilaidasani3064]

Great review Mat....what would you choose and why between a Skoda Kodiaq and Tiguan Allspace ? Your opinion will really help me decide which one to go for....thanks in advance

[@talhaayaan344]

I don't understand about jerky dsg great box???

[@joepapa1982]

Great video review as usual plus love the 120L in the upper glove box. Funny touch

[@Selleswiet]

Hey Matt, which car has the best interior build quality: this or the Alfa Romeo Guilia? I ask because both are said to be good but not as good as the german competitors.

[@pauldavison7105]

Selleswiet technically Skoda is a German car

[@leem5894]

Kodiaq Edition or Peugeot 5008 GT? Need help to decide

[@pauldavison7105]

Lee M Skoda comes with AWD so is a real SUV and isn't french

[@gautamrabha6402]

another amazing video. simply love them. keep them coming.

[@andrebrasil5428]

What's the difference between this car and the Volkswagen Tiguan sold in Brazil? I know Skoda is owned by the vw but it seems very similar with a few differences, anyone know what are those?

[@andrebrasil5428]

Very confusing question, folks. I'm sorry hahah

[@FatTony444]

And no option to get a manual gearbox unless you go for 4WD. I don't need 4WD or 7 seats, but I do want luxury (SE L or Edition). That would really bring the cost down further if Skoda listen.

[@derekclark7545]

Mat you need need to test the Peugeot 3008 1.6 petrol auto against this Karoq but as a 1.5 petrol with auto, these two cars must be best in class, but how would you rate them.

[@terajacklee]

can i go third row when i put two isofix car seat?

[@pauldavison7105]

Jack Lee no isofix is front passenger and second row only

[@wildlifesimon]

Can you remove middle seats like the skoda karoq?

[@justabagel5173]

so its equivalent to 30k usd and the base engine has 125hp does it even move?you also have to pay extra for 3rd row seating that's terrible value .

[@sd7325]

Great review. Love watching these segments. Can Carwow do a Kodiaq vs Discovery Sport and vs Asian counterpart like Santa Fe. SUVs are very popular in Australia and would love to see these comparisons since Skoda kodiaq has just been released down under. Great job guys.

[@greggster100]

Love the glovebox pic! 👍👍👍

[@Chowdzz]

Titled 2020 but the video was released in 2017 🤥

[@ThatOneFootyPlayer-j6j]

Probably because the Skoda kodiaq models start from 2017-2022 so they are the same until 2022 no difference unless it’s higher than 2022

[@oceanmaster7]

I am looking to purchase a Skoda Kodiaq. I am thinking of getting the Active (base model) with 2.0 diesel with 150hp FWD DSG. What do you think Mat? Is the 4x4 really worth the money? Thanks. Also congratulations on your new Suzuki Jimmny.

[@MrMagnificentMedia]

At first I thought this car was ugly as hell, but it's growing on me. Nice review as always Mat!

[@jrice610]

Good review. Please include towing capacity.

[@philbrownsey-hughes2793]

Just about to purchase this very car and was a little sketchy on whether to get it as some of your reviews on Skodas has been a not get it! But this one has you and many friends giving it a thumbs up! So know I'm getting the right car now!

[@gandalfwiz20007]

I would buy this car, its alot cheaper that the Tiguan but the same quality

[@Zakariat89]

I think the interior looks even better than the Tiguan. Especially in beige color

[@gandalfwiz20007]

@@Zakariat89 yep, still, not the color i would chose if you have a kid or a dog :))

[@antoinedenis9922]

fun fact my dad rented this car via it's job, and skoda did shit on production of this car and we should receive it in 3 month if i remember and we got it past the 9 month of waiting but it is an awesome car but damn skodia miss the delivery launch for A LOT of customer for my dad working in a big renting car business he got some info about the process but it was a long waiting but right now he doesn't regret it at all

[@dragospahontu]

What engine/gearbox?

[@antoinedenis9922]

@@dragospahontu auto gearbox and the 150 diesel i think or somewhere close of 150 hp

[@Apollo10081289]

How are you driving the 2020 Kodiaq, on 2017 plates?

[@MrTomek1112]

What do you mean the screen looks like a gameboy? My 06 passat has red screen that ACTUALLY looks like a gameboy

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great car very practical. With load's of space for the family. Big thumbs up.

[@dailydrawluck]

Hey Watson please review the toyota fortuner 2017, if its available in the UK mate.

[@stuartcraigon2003]

I felt the comment about the scratchy plastic on the doors in the rear was unjustified. I think Skoda have played a very good card there by making the bits children will touch and use harder wearing than what an adult will touch and use in the front. Other than that, great video. 🖒

[@livc444111]

Theweescot doubt they did because kids would sit in the back

[@stuartcraigon2003]

livc444111 yes and that's where the hard scratchy plastics are!

[@Beorn.]

I was considering one of these until I found out that you cannot get the four wheel drive with the petrol engine only the two wheel drive which is of no use to me where I go so its look else where. Pity really as I quite like the look. I do a lot of short trips so dont want dpf issues so no oil burners...They were available but Skoda have stopped selling petrol 4x4`s, shot themselves in the foot in my opinion.

[@Triune3]

I can’t decide between Skoda kodiaq vs Kia Sorento. Which one is better Matt...

[@pauldavison7105]

Bobin Joy I've just tested both and no comparison. The cabin in the Kodiaq is huge compared to the Sorrento.

[@Kayson2024]

Ur reviews matter the most when i need to choose a car

[@the___truth8038]

This is the only review channel where I'll watch, whether I like the car or not lol 😂

[@-Yurkey]

I've been planning on moving from an estate Mondeo mk4 to a reasonably priced used SUV and I was thinking about the Kodiaq. It has 4x4, plenty of kit and looks alright... But I was kindda negatively surprised when I sat in one... Don't get me wrong, this Škoda offers a ton of equipment and capability but it all felt... cheap... Cheaper than my 2011 Mondeo to be honest. The plastics are either hard and scratchy or like level 1 soft touch (to elaborate, less soft than my 13 year old Mondeo... More like "put some soft touch here so they don't complain" 🤷‍♂️). The doors feel too light (almost like a Dacia Duster), also the steering wheel feels awkwardly pointed up at a far greater angle even on lowest setting (like a bus). It's not because it's a SUV, I drove trucks/pickups that felt more like a car than the Kodiaq in terms of steering wheel position... I feel like this car, along with the entire VAG group has been hyped up and is now overpriced. Škodas have been a good choice in the past for price conscience buyers, but now a well kitted Kodiaq from 2018 can cost up to 40 000€ which is bonkers... In 2023 a well kitted 2018 Kodiaq with 4x4 should be priced around 20 000€-25 000€. That's what they are truely worth... It's a good SUV with many smart solutions, but overpriced... For 40 000€ one can buy a used X1 fully loaded with a much nicer interior

[@NapoleonDynamites]

What put me off Skoda is a friend of mine who bought a 2017 Octavia two years ago has already spent £1700 on engine repairs on it. What's shocking is the mileage was only around 52k on the clock when it first broke down and left him stranded.

[@-Yurkey]

@@NapoleonDynamites to be honest my old Passat B5.5 was the same way... Didn't leave me on the side but constantly went into limp mode, it had a lot of engine repairs that were needed (like EGR, Turbo, MAF, etc. ). Not only engine, suspension parts were going out like crazy... And as a bonus, the AC was leaking and the door locks were failing, rust on the front arches + there was a leak in the footwell which was caused by a clogged gutter hole underneath the battery 🤦‍♂️

[@ExplorationOfAI]

Still waiting for the 2017 Mazda 3 review. I really want to know your opinion Matt, please do it.

[@GreekPcades]

will you review the skoda octavia 2017 though ?

[@StephenButlerOne]

Billy Gartzios vrs petrol.

[@GreekPcades]

Stephen Butler yes its a very nice car but i prefer octavia with the g tec model which is more economical and it has no taxes in greece despite of the Vrs octavia 😉

[@StephenButlerOne]

Billy Gartzios I'm after a vrs petrol next. Not going to enjoy the fuel bill though. Or the tax!

[@ERAN503]

Yeah I also hope he reviews the new octavia

[@StephenButlerOne]

+Fappingmaster the new look is growing on me, but I prefer the old. However the new one should be a touch better being an evolution of the old. Which tbh from day one the Octavia, and fabia, vrs was brilliant.

[@johnVVest]

Did you people saw?At 2:36 when Matt is checking the 2 back seats there is a small problem with the roof,its breaking a little just above his head,look closely. Sorry for my grammar i am not english :D

[@pauldavison7105]

johnVVest that's just him pressing his head on the headlining creating a temporary gap. Would happen on any car

[@snipernun1233]

My mum has just. Bought one of these and I'm so excited!

[@amyk9813]

Do you still have it?

[@jackdoyle6442]

Please review the "Skoda Superb Hatchback" Thank you😊, really great and useful review.

[@pummyy]

Side of the car looks like a jeep Grand cherokee !! Is this built on the Q7 platform or completely new ?

[@jackstokes922]

Is their no seat warmers in the front?

[@francescovisani4544]

I'm wondering where the front passenger airbag is...?

[@philipscott1128]

Francesco Visani It's on the top of the dash, the black piece. At 5:08 you can just about see 'Airbag' written on it.

[@francescovisani4544]

+Philip Scott thanks! I hadn't seen it

[@MiT708]

Ok, I'm not bashing the car, but why is the ice scraper doubles as a magnifying glass ? Where do you use it ?

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

On the inside of the fulfiller cap. There are the tire pressures and all kinds of useful information. (small text for some people! ) :)

[@MiT708]

Oh, that makes sense. Thank you, never owned a Skoda soo I did not know. Have a great day.

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

We have an octavia (2016). Most of these clever features are actually really great in the daily life! Have a nice day too! :D

[@scoopermg8226]

I'd say it was a gimmick.

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

It's not a gimmick if it's being put to good use, and if it stays where it is. :)

[@xbx2207]

Like the door protectors why VW didn't adapt this trick in their cars?

[@philippekubinsky6530]

Does anyone know a car buying website where I can compare offers and buy at a price I'm confident in?

[@pauldavison7105]

Philippe Kubinsky yes the site Mat works for and is doing the reviews on behalf of and not just plugging.

[@kirstenfarr5071]

I have already seen this vehicle in the flesh and it looks awesome. However, as you point out the backseats are only for small kids so not much use. However, the biggest use of these vehicles is as load luggers, carrying dogs, towing caravans and horse boxes and here it fails miserably. The most popular models aren't capable of towing at all and none of the UK models can tow the 2500 kg max limit because the big engines are all 7 seats and that lowers their tow limit and nose weight. Furthermore, you want to put stuff on the roof again it's a meagre 75kg. You look at the sorento the seats can take full sized adults, tow a lot more and has a roof load of 100 kg. Even look at Passat superb, can carry as much, tow more and have higher roof capacity. They have not done their research in how 4x4 are actually used, it's no good making a big 4x4 and then throwing in token extra seats that aren't useable and making it a useless tow vehicle.

[@AkashSansanwal]

really good review ! thank you loving this car

[@nuvrattansohal6835]

carwow you test so many Mercedes-Benz cars but which one is best please help me i'm interested in buying one but need your help.

[@Pipsicle330]

Nuvrattan Sohal They are all abysmal with awful reliability, offset steering wheels and dreadful ergonomics. See past the badge and buy a decent car!

[@davetravels9273]

Avoid the A/B/CLA/GLA, the C/E/GLC are quite nice, depending on your budget and needs. There is also CPO (Certified-Pre-Owned). As for reliability, Mercedes are quite reliable as long as you keep up with maintenance.

[@Pipsicle330]

Friend has a brand new C Class which isnt even due maintenance and has now broken down twice, once on a motorway. Was off the road for nearly a month waiting for a part. Not impressive at all.

[@crazyfroggie6546]

did you get the Kodiaq bear keyring Matt?

[@charliemolda297]

Do a review on the Mercedes GL / GLS

[@aniketchavan3200]

The Indian model of Kodiaq feels much more premium than the one shown in this video also comes with lot of features.

[@atthelord]

Will the British market get the VW Atlas?

[@Ben_Mayall]

Arman Talwar probably not but it looks gorgeous, never heard of it before tbh. I hope we do though

[@atthelord]

Jack Mayall it's truly a 7 seater, and honestly would kill the q7 market imo, even though they'd be in different price brackets .. (Apart from looking great, yes)

[@Ben_Mayall]

Arman Talwar yeah it looks like a meaner, bigger and better Tourag

[@milosilic23]

I think not, it was made specifically for the US market, since they love them big SUVs

[@StephenButlerOne]

No, this is on offer in the uk. Seen one last week on the road.

[@strviper9393]

Do a review with a ford kuga 2017

[@emidiocopetogomes3909]

Teste drove it and excluded it for 2 reason: 1) driving position as hight as any other regular car, not a SUV commanding position at all 2) after 110Km/h speed the wind noise is so LOUD I could not bear it.

[@senseihEnRY16]

such a handsome and practical big suv. Lately Skoda is far more attractive than Volkswagen

[@kaustubh9999]

Please compare kodiaq with BMW X1

[@pauldavison7105]

Kaustubh Modi why the Kodiaq is much bigger

[@liutaurastomosevicius5938]

can you do a review on 2017 Kia cee'd sw?

[@flick4556]

Y does the title say 2020 when this video is from 2017?????

[@AceEyedAce]

Do a comparison video between this and the new 5008