New Skoda Kodiaq in-depth review: no hybrid, no problem?

[@Moskito286]

The Skoda Kodiaq is really a brilliant car, I'm a lucky owner of the previous model. Diesel 150 HP, 4x4, 7 seater, 7 gear automatic, just excellent, I really can recommend it and thanks to Skoda they didn't change a lot. Wasn't taken away by the presentation KIA advertising and finally, the cars weight is not over 2 tons, it's actually around 1600 kg.

[@speedandpowah1620]

one of the most underrated SUVS! amazing review

[@petrolhead9027]

Well done Skoda for not offering any Hybrid or Electric common sense at last

[@carbuyer]

Guessing by your username that you're a fan of fossil fuels?

[@petrolhead9027]

@@carbuyer Yes I am also one of those people that cannot afford the stupid prices that are being asked! you find me a tow car that will pull an 1800kg caravan to Devon or Cornwall from the north of England? bring on the Hydrogen powered SUVs

[@greatestsportslegends]

This Canadian fan really enjoys your refreshing, genuine and intelligent reviews - even for cars that we don't get here (boo Skoda boo). Thanks for the humour, information and lovely presentation of 'just the facts, ma'am'. Carry on... ;-)

[@nicolahume]

Ah thanks David! Gutted you and your Canadian crew miss out on the Skoda Kodiaq, you’d love it.❤️

[@zokitanjaveki]

Love the review but two things that all people make mistake is 1. both android and car play is wireless we have MY21 and is wireless on both and 2. is fuel economy ours is 1.5tsi sportline and on motorway we get easily 45-50mpg while in town is 33-38mpg. but car is absolutely excellent and would recommend to anyone even rear seats you can slide middle row a bit and get some more leg space but is only for short journeys like mentioned in video.

[@adityashrivastava007]

She's energetic and charismatic, carbuyer awesome video as always.

[@carbuyer]

Thanks Aditya!

[@tyrrelli4733]

Why do you make such a fuss about there only being petrol and diesel models of the Kodiak? For the time being, they are fine for most people. Hybrids are a slightly silly compromise. One day we might all have electric cars, and Ines that were designed from the ground up to be electric. This car was designed to be petrol/diesel powered and that’s fine for now.

[@mrVetz]

I don’t understand why she continued to force the non-hybrid as a negative. That’s exactly what I wanted, no batteries and no added complexity. I would say that hybrid only would be a negative. I’m not talking about city driving here, hybrids make sense in the city

[@phillipnoke2287]

She's on about hybrid and electric just can't see the point in electric

[@ant1124]

It's a bit mean to moan about 3rd row space and look crushed without showing you can borrow some legroom from the vast second row!

[@paulxx92]

The Kia is almost 12k more expensive which you don't mention, an extra bit of space in temporary seats and a hybrid engine which in truth makes little difference in everyday driving doesn't make that worthwhile in my opinion.

[@Undisputed_King]

Why not move the middle row seats forward before getting into the third row?

[@scollyutube]

Not sure why hybrids are necessary with the diesel options, which you didn't elaborate on? Full EVs are only for fans and still too compromised for the masses yet, let alone what their cost of entry is.

[@keithisaacs6092]

Until i got my Skoda Karoq i could never understand why Skoda won so many awards. I carry numerous passengers and nearly all comment on what a lovely car it is especially on longer journeys.

[@keithisaacs6092]

Great comfort makes long journeys effortless.

[@jefbiggs1583]

Thanks that comment considering getting one of these my we will soon be a family of 5

[@drone_tours]

My mother just got a brand new Kia Sorento phev and I have to say its actually very efficient and quiet She had 2 before that both diesel 2019&2016

[@DaveGath]

did i miss the part about which diesel engines there were ?, as they sort of got forgot in the review i think :(

[@duelforce1]

1.5l Diesel and a 2.0l one

[@themanipulator1]

Great review conducted by a fantastic reviewer as always.

[@carbuyer]

Glad you think so!

[@JD-wn3cc]

At last, a review on a uk based variant! I've a sportline on order and it's already a month overdue after an initial lead time of 5 months 😫

[@duelforce1]

Can't wait for mine to arrive! Damn this chip shortage!

[@BIGGGESTAL]

I own a 200 bhp Diesel Kodiaq Sportline DSG 4X4. it's absolutely awesome and the best car going in my humble opinion, i dont have children, but i do frequent fishing trips. Loads of space for everything

[@stevenesbitt3528]

Picking mine up tomorrow for the mrs, fingers crossed it’s reliable and can last a few years. First Skoda, so taking a punt after years of under performing Mazdas

[@IMetLadyGaga]

How’d you get on? I’m considering a few cars at the moment. A Mazda CX-60 2.5L petrol automatic PHEV (323bhp) and a Skoda 1.5L petrol automatic (148bhp). Any advice?

[@stevenesbitt3528]

@@IMetLadyGaga so far great, worth getting the sport line, due to the kit it comes with. 1.5 engine is more than enough for the Mrs.

[@QJdivjvmfkf]

Nice one Nicola, shame about the economy. It weighs about 1.7 tonnes though not +2..

[@Mogsy28uk]

great entertaining video Nicola, not seen door edge protectors pre-fitted since my Mk3 Focus's. All cars should have them as standard to prevent parking door damage. Jings that's a thirsty engine but its moving a big car, very similar to my 2.5L Outback (on 32mpg). but as long as it moves fast when you need it, fine my me.

[@delk5024]

Great review! We have really enjoyed our Kodiaq SEL 2.0TDI 4x4 for the last 4 years. So much so that we are looking at getting the same again when the current PCP is finished. What colour is your test car in please?

[@alanrmurphy]

Good video but the lack of a hybrid is definitely NOT a deal breaker for me. I wouldn't mind one but it won't put me off and sales figures seem to confirm I'm not alone.

[@kerkiraz]

I’ve just driven this car on the east coast Australia with just over 5k miles on the clock. 2 niggles the automatic console driving positions are marked in white and the light that illuminates the said drive position were also in white which made it sometimes difficult in direct sunlight to check what gear you are in which after a while it started to irritate. How product and design can make such a schoolboy howler like this is beyond belief. The second point was the car was a little noisy on the motorway with wind and tyres apart from that the car was defiantly a nice and comfy to drive.

[@stevencampbell1150]

Nice car, great review as ever Nicola tho' I will say diesel is the best option for a car of this weight, there is no hybrid because it doesn't need one. Diesel would be my preferred option if I was going to buy one.

[@SeaLionW]

What year is this car?

[@NiTroSg]

9.2 inch touch screen?

[@jamesmccormack3229]

One of the best SUV's love the large solid, chunky looks of the Kodiaq. Nothing to fancy or weird with it's design like other brands, it is a really handsome car with quite a bit of space. It has loads of useful touches and much better specs and build quality than other VW group members 😀 the VRS is 😍

[@anthonystevens8683]

Another great review Nicola! The brilliant comment about the orchestra members wishing that they lived closer ruined yet another keyboard (I might have to think about sending a bill or banning having a drink a while watching reviews). When it was first released I came close to getting one. The space was fantastic and it was all very well nailed together but where I live or should I say park with lets say 'creative' parking of other people (think, the cars have stopped and the driver got out if you get my drift) I ended up with the Kodiaq's smaller sister. I could still be tempted for one of the mid life facelifted versions with 7 seats as people will think I have some friends (I don't), but even though in a few months I have to decide if I want to keep my current car (nothing wrong with it although it looks like I only have 4 friends (I still don't have any)) I might just give this one a test and who knows what I'll decide. There are a few others I'd like to try but the others would be restricted to those 4 imaginary friends.

[@markallen8203]

Love the videos,please keep them coming

[@carbuyer]

We will!

[@TrickyWoo109]

I only watch for Nicola! ❤️

[@DW-xt6nt]

Tdi 200 the best engine I feel

[@niptodstan]

Im looking for a car now. Im 65 and dont do many miles. I was thinking of this, but the new Enyaq seems a better choice.

[@vkerosevic]

It’s interesting how the landscape has changed in less than a year. 12 months ago electric cars were all the rage and people in the UK were paying way over the odds to get one. Now many electric car owners realise that trying to find a charging point that works or one that they don’t have to wait hours for is a rarity. 12 months ago all electric Skoda Enyaq was over £40k. Now the price is around £34k. The sales of electric cars have slowed right down due to poor charging infrastructure. Petrols and diesels are starting to look attractive again.

[@craigbentley4146]

Pick my vrs model up in April can't wait

[@rg6982]

Wow an attractive Sokda?? Never throught I'd see the day ahah Another perfect review 😊

[@Jayo0151]

What is a sokda?

[@oro7114]

What do people think is better top of the line 2022 Sportage or top of the line Kodiaq

[@zappybazinga8124]

They are a different class of car. The Kia version of the Kodiaq is the Sorento. The Kodiaq starts at £31K the Sorento at over £40K. The Skoda has a little more space and more boot space. The Kia is a little plusher inside as you’d expect for a car priced above the luxury price point. But I’d say there isn’t a huge amount in it. If you get the SEL Executive kodiaq you get full leather seats, electric drivers seat, reversing camera etc…it’s good enough for a family car and saves you quite a bit on the Kia. I like the Kia cars a lot and the sportage is the best mid size suv around at the minute. But they are creeping price wise to a point where you could get an Audi or Merc…whereas Skoda stay in the VW price range yet offer better interior quality than VW now in many cases.

[@oro7114]

@@zappybazinga8124 amazing, this was such a well put break down! Grma!

[@marcusskyfall]

Did any diesel stats get mentioned or is this a virtue signalling "diesel bad" review? 🙄

[@Aoocci791]

CAN YOU PLEASE do a bloopers real video?

[@carbuyer]

Ooooh, good idea. Maybe when we get to 750k subs? Spread the word...

[@ianowen5098]

Maybe the fact you have to wait over a year for an Enyaq means Skoda have run out of electric bits and bobs to make a hybrid Kodiaq!

[@mrmichaelmann8655]

Nice blue

[@sanchaynarain3532]

I knew it was going to be the Kodiaq ! Miss the 'Simply Clever' door edge protectors though...

[@joshbacon8241]

Why doesn’t it have those anymore?

[@sanchaynarain3532]

@@joshbacon8241 when you slam the door shut, they would always break and often clothes or other items would get stuck in them.

[@carbuyer]

The Kodiaq still has them!

[@sanchaynarain3532]

@@carbuyer Yeah just saw the video again, in India they deleted them in 2019 itself with the pre-facelift Kodiaq.

[@sanchaynarain3532]

@@carbuyer but are they optional? Like said they are available in the ‘Family Pack’?

[@Br1anuk]

In Liverpool, Merseyside Police are using the VRS model as unmarked pursuit cars.Look great flying along with the blue lights flashing away. Not so great in your rear view mirror though.

[@carbuyer]

The police have long favoured a quick Skoda. Easy to see why!

[@dutchpagans]

Stop moaning about the lack of electric engines. Thats actually a big plus. For people who know how corrupt the science of climate change is, a gasoline engine is a big plus. This car has a refreshing lack of climate facism.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Looks Sportier now particularly the updated Fascia

[@MrTijojamescyriac]

Peugeot 5008 for me due to its 3 individual isofix in the middle row seat. Cannot fix 3rd child or an adult with 2 car seats

[@raydionangy]

Nice review. Looking forward to your take on the 2022 Skoda Karoq.

[@FunoXXX]

Great presentation!

[@tunaboys]

Wonderful review

[@liviudiaconescu2628]

On Door panels, box dash cover and seats is fake carbon fibre,it’s not real what you said

[@jeannickthoondee]

What a breeze of fresh air she is. Lovely review. Welcome back to my video feed Carbuyer. :}

[@insideout8837]

Nicola MVP! And its not Nikola Jokic.

[@ianoneil2508]

Does anyone k now how to add profile picture to user profile on Infortainment screen

[@NZsarge1]

Hybrid no big deal for me that said they do offer the hybrid here in New Zealand but pretty that’s because the EV isn’t available yet.

[@gsmith9133]

I didn’t know wireless apple car play was a thing to be honest, impressive!

[@carbuyer]

Quite a few cars have it now. Makes syncing your phone so easy - you just leave it in your pocket!

[@forestdad]

Whatever you pay this woman, double it!! She’s carrying this channel

[@EdgarRenje]

Another Nicola review. Liking is a must, but the engines are outdated.

[@adamthewlis4301]

Maybe they dont have electrified engines becaise the batterys cost a fortune and that cost will be past onto the buyer so they wouldnt be so cheap to buy then??

[@violindreems6193]

My favourite😊

[@giannisdiamantopoulos2747]

carbuyer since Nicola became the main reviewer :📈👏

[@mrdavidpollock]

what 7 seater comes with phev?

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

Now i want to see a track built Kodiaq 😂😂

[@tonyking2030]

So pleased that there isn’t a hybrid version!

[@theritualist5175]

O' Nicola. The Kodiaq is great.

[@Lokra_]

the little bins are... UTTERLY ADORABLE... so stupid... trying too hard.

[@Lokra_]

PURE BS. What electrification of the engine??? What happens during the winter? Hybrids and electric cars are rubbish.

[@alexanderthegr8763]

You failed to mention that with “tons” of space in the middle row, they can slide and recline given the 3 row passengers seating more space… Although, as an owner of the VRS fuel consumption isn’t great (As expected 28-38mpg) the 2.0 190 hp isn’t either (around 32-42mpg) maximum top speed of 123 mph (198 km/h), a curb weight of 3779 lbs (1714 kgs), the Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG 7-seats has a turbocharged Inline 4 cylinder engine Bug points… windshield washer fluid runs out quickly due to washing headlights first (constantly topping up) steering can come across a little vague at times, even in sports mode. Plus points… too many to mention (great all round car) Finally… road tax after 3 years is around £500 😳

[@25myma]

I still don't understand where the Touareg fits between this and the Q7... Yeah, the hybrid/more engine choice and slightly fancier interior but seriously, the Polo and Passat are disappearing because of the Fabia and Octavia, now theyre killing the Touareg, why? Skodas are almost as premium and the exteriors look better than VWs, with their bland and boring minimalism.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I don’t know where you live, but Touareg isn’t going anywhere in the UK, and the Polo is very popular

[@25myma]

@@oliverstemp9132 well, it's not that theyre extinct (yet), it's just that the Skoda counterparts are doing much better. The thing is both brands stand for pretty much the same values of value/quality, with Skoda being both cheaper and less boring in design and in some cases succeeding where the VW badge failed (Superb over Pheaton). Renault is doing a great job keeping Dacia a few elbows away from the main brand but VW, I dont get whet theyre doing with Skoda, the two lines are soooo much overlapping that in most cases you get the same cars , just different badges and prices.

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@25myma they are aimed at different demographics in the marketplace. None of your comparisons line up

[@25myma]

@@oliverstemp9132 yeah, that's what VW likes to think, but they're literally the same cars in most cases and countries and since skodas also look fresher, more and more people/companies are opting out of that 3-5K badge option, demographics has nothing to do with it.

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@25myma demographics have everything to do with it. The Kodiaq is not related to the Q7 or Tourareg

[@scouselive]

No Electric, perfect, infrastructure years away from being able to take a family on holiday.

[@JD-wn3cc]

I agree. I'd love to be driving an electric car right now, but its also not economic right now either for most people. The premium on the car price doesn't pay off for most people just yet, at least not financially, obviously if the environment is your main thought then maybe yes.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I’d go for a Tiguan Allspace because it looks better to me. I’d also go for a Highlander or Sorento over this

[@alexanderthegr8763]

Beauty is subjective.

[@GreshonRota]

Awesome review!

[@gsmith9133]

The fuel consumption on it is a big let down

[@carbuyer]

You're right. A hybrid would help...

[@slugger7440]

Hyundai santa fe is as good as the Sorento imo

[@carbuyer]

There's not an awful lot in it, but the Kia has the edge...

[@alanjane4605]

You will benefit from more money from ENGLAND than any INDIAN market.

[@mikediskin3090]

who really cares about electric. it's all smoke and mirrors. they simply being little to nothing to the party

[@alanjane4605]

SO, WHEN, when, when is this Kodiaq to be launched in England? Can someone answer, please???

[@alanjane4605]

So no one has the balls to answer?

[@jaysuran9688]

It's out

[@Ssimonnes]

148bhp engine in a 2 tonne suv? Must take ages to get home!

[@RaziKirmani]

Love from Pakistan 🍺

[@carbuyer]

Right back at ya, Razi!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Gotta say, I'm really disappointed. As soon as you mentioned 'track' that's all I wanted to see. Hippo racing may not be as quick as whippet racing, but it still has a place in society!

[@nicolahume]

Dammit. Now I wanna go hippo racing!

[@carbuyer]

One for the video list?

[@nicolahume]

@@carbuyer 100%

[@pigeonpoo1823]

@@carbuyer cool. Then after that race, park an iX next to a female hippo and see which one the male goes for.........

[@GrahamReid34]

I’d rather have the Kia Sorento all day long

[@oliverstemp9132]

Or a Tiguan Allspace

[@julianroberts5407]

Kia? Yawn, yawn!!

[@oliverstemp9132]

@@julianroberts5407 Kia are making exciting, good looking cars now.

[@smwatson1512]

Such a huge options list and once it's specced well it's suddenly expensive. Kia and Hyundai so much better at just giving you what you want.

[@shrinivaskoppal]

Excellent Superb, but in India , Skoda purposely and deliberately sells this Kodiak with white colour interiors and upholstery, I think it is just dumping and fooling Indian customers, of course they can be easily fooled, mark my words 😌☹️

[@richarddastardly6845]

Manual diesel is best

[@Anashere_Narrnda]

never liked skodas all their models looks boooring for me inside and out

[@julianroberts5407]

Clearly never driven one then, hey?!!!

[@Anashere_Narrnda]

@@julianroberts5407 i did we have 3 in the family but still like they drive ok but the look inside And out is boring and dull

[@minnietoby]

Which would you prefer this car or a Kia Sorento ?

[@Don-lw4cb]

Great motor, lovely girl, yummy!