Skoda Kodiaq PHEV review | All the research in one vid!

[@leefitzpatrick5624]

Keyless entry works on all 4 doors. It’s a setting in the menu to choose individual doors or all doors. All Kodiaq’s also have keyless locking approach and walk away.

[@bjrnarnykrem817]

No 4WD is sadly a dealbreaker for me. Otherwise would be close to the perfect car. Very nice and thorough review 👍 keep up the good work

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks! 👍

[@srodigital]

I'm the same. I love the Skoda brand and the Kodiaq. PHEV was my choice especially with that bigger battery and range compared with other brands...but not when it isn't 4WD. Front wheel drive, REALLY. Looks like my choices are either a Lexus NX450h+ or a RAV4 PHEV. Sincerely disappointed. OH well.

[@georgesbv1]

Or a Volvo XC60 ​@@srodigital

[@lukedaunt4434]

Same here no 4WD for a large SUV in phev is a deal breaker.

[@frankcosgrove9958]

Audi Q5 Phev has a great 4WD system, well able to tow as well

[@tonymccann1978]

Good review lad, I appreciate your detail and insight, keep up it

[@georgesbv1]

The price is just a list price. I plan to get one, but the price is under 50k euros and it has many optional features.

[@dermottwalsh8900]

Great thought provoking review Nobby and if three penalty points is now enough to increase your insurance premium by 10% I think my throwing stuff around is behind me and this looks a very safe comfortable way to go forward which should hold good residual value too.

[@alanrutland4424]

Great review Mark. Nice to spend a bit of time looking at pros and cons versus EV. I just went on the configurator for this car and added the items I would like and it comes to £52,370 - gulp.

[@dermottwalsh8900]

@@alanrutland4424 I think I need your configurator because I think it’s €10K short but then I saw your doing it in £ not €. Here mine would be around €65K. Double gulp.

[@razvanvasile6504]

Great review, I was looking for this. What's the mixed consumption for motor way running?

[@dermottwalsh8900]

Well Nobby I did it and traded my 212 Enyaq 80 for the Kodiaq PHEV. I had the Enyaq for 3 years and 3 months and it never gave me an issue. I came out of a Q5 into the Enyaq and I did miss that exrtra bit of size and the more comfortable ride of the Q5. Having analysed my driving about 90% of my journeys are well less than the 100 KM of electric range promised in the Kodiaq. I did my first longish journey in it yesterday of 80km and set the car to hybrid. It switched effortlessly between the two and returned 2.4 litres of petrol per 100km and used 44 km of the 80 km range of an 80% battery charge. The build quality is every bit as good as the Q5 maybe even better and there is no comparison in the suspension and ride quality between it and the Enyaq. I’m not going to go into the depreciation of the Enyaq over that period but as I can charge at home ( I’m getting 6kw by the way ) it ticks all the boxes for me.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Great outcome so. Yeah there’s a lot of weight in an Enyaq and that floaty feeling is not for everyone. Kodiaq is just such a solid all rounder.

[@johnwhite5318]

Hi again Nobby. Just wondering if the car you drove in this had DCC+ added to the suspension, and if so, did it help much? Thanks again!

[@NobbyOnCars]

I can’t remember about this car specifically but I am a big fan of DCC. Expensive but transformational.

[@myopenmind527]

I’ve had a Kia EV6 for the past two and a half years. Range anxiety disappeared after the first month.

[@myopenmind527]

I love Skoda cars. Have owned a superb and a Kodiaq. I’d love there to be a fully EV kodiaq. I’m sure that will happen they’ll give us something close to it. The Enyaq is a great drive too, not a dynamic as my EV6 but it’s very comfortable.

[@NobbyOnCars]

EV6 is a great car 👌🏻

[@alanharmon5341]

Great review Nobby

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks Alan!

[@davejacko]

Picked up my Kodiaq PHEV a couple of weeks ago. Very, very nice all round but with one major complaint - There is no way to set the charging to take advantage of cheap night time rates. They call it Departure Planner in the Enyaq, no idea why it's not in this car, my old Superb iv had it. All you can do is set the departure times for the air con but not the charging.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Has to be a software update for this in time surely. Madness!

[@davejacko]

​@@NobbyOnCars Incidentally I just got an email from Skoda to say that there will be a software update that will have it, to be released in Oct.

[@MrHumlebaek]

Starting a new job in november and had to look at company cars in stock here in Sweden, This one and the Superb modell really surprised me. My initial thoughts was, Wow Skoda has come a long way :). Coming from a couple of Volvos and VW with the last one being a Volvo XC60 made me choose the Kodiaq, and i was lucky since they had a cancelation on a order on a black modell with a nice package in it. They also come in as a great deal on company cars for both me and the company. Here in Sweden they are basically sold out and orders on new cars will be delivered in feb/mar 2025... So im really looking forward on my first chargeable hybrid even if its a Skoda :)

[@johnwhite5318]

Thanks for the review Nobby. As someone that has been seriously thinking of purchasing this particular version of the new Kodiaq it has been very helpful. Just wondering regarding the two features you mention are missing from this PHEV version - the integrated rear window sunshades and the integrated door protectors - is there a reason for this? Are they part of a specific package now? Also, how would you rate having the panoramic sunroof as to not having it - especially in Ireland. Thanks!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Part of a pack, yes! I actually had the sunroof open a bit this week as the weather was nice and it was lovely driving along with fresh air - and it can obviously be opened unlike so many these days so I’m all for it but they can be so expensive.

[@johnwhite5318]

Thanks a million!

[@Slimusak]

I have ordered Sportline PHEV bronx colour. Hope it will work fine.

[@joeo8919]

It’s unfortunate that the PHEV version has lost the 3rd row seats that make the Kodiaq such a great family car. €67K ouch.. Makes an Enyaq look good value.

[@menifo4334]

That's the case with all 3-row cars. PHEV versions loose the 3rd row.

[@joeo8919]

@@menifo4334 Latest 5008 PHEV and EV versions seem to retain their 7 seat layout

[@tomquimby8669]

This channel is starting a new game of guess what background will be behind the car. BMW gets nice trees, Seat gets weeds, Skoda gets storage sheds.

[@NobbyOnCars]

It’s actually a transport history museum

[@columcreaven8860]

Antique historical sheds...

[@jasonkaroq1138]

Happy Friday. Interesting power train. Not sure I would prefer a sraight petrol or not. Personally prefer the previous generations exterior look but the interior on the new one is so much better. . Can't wait to see the VRS version though. Good video Nobby

[@NobbyOnCars]

It's nice to have some extra power over just the 150bhp but I'd just get on with it or buy Enyaq personally.

[@Ears_Fears]

Nice video, love the technology in this but i feel its really a step backwards in looks compared to the older model. This one is a bit frumpy looking compared to the more aggressive look of the older Kodiaq. Still though. A hybrid suv with that ev range for that price is tempting.

[@loneranger5928]

Nobby 👍 I do like it price wise. I'd have to compare what else is available.

[@colonelccccc]

Not going to lie, the dashboard lacks some personality, sticking two tablets on it is ugly, the instrument cluster makes it look so cheap and bad compared to the rest, pity they chose to design it this way, it looks miles better on the old one. Now the price is not far away from a Q5 PHEV Quattro...yep, go check it yourself.

[@XenonSeal]

Hi! Thank you for this video, there aren’t to many on the Phev version of the Kodiaq 😕. I was looking to get a bit more details on the consumption, like what is the consumption in the city when you go hybrid mode or just on gas ( I’ve seen you mentioned about that for the motorway ). Do you have this kind of data?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Hybrid was around 2.2L/100kms but when just using petrol it’ll be still anywhere from 5L/100kms-6.6.

[@minnietoby]

I’ve had both the Kodiaq sports line & now the Sorento PHEV, there is pros & cons to both vehicles I think you get more bang for your buck with the Kia plus AWD & the Kia is super smooth on the open road, but I think the Kodiaq has more comfortable seats & a better finish, both cars are good looking but one of the big selling points for me is the 7 year warranty, three & a half years into my Kodiaq I had a water pump issue & it cost me nearly €800 euro, this would be covered if it was a Kia , also too many options at a cost with the Skoda so overall the Sorento wins the day for me , just !

[@NobbyOnCars]

KIA warranty is an excellent addition. Totally agree re the open road. I was on the M50 at 3am over the weekend in this and it was so planted.

[@davidneto6368]

In many countries in Europe it is actually cheaper than the petrol/diesel versions because they apply tax bonuses for PHEV and EVs. In Austria the PHEV is 12k euros less than the 2.0 diesel and the same as the mild hybrid 1.5.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Makes sense - unlike our government

[@lyubohar]

What do you mean there's no memory options on the "electric memory seat"? There should be 1/2/3 on the seat, otherwise it's not a memory seat.

[@dominik4503]

Charging at home is limited through your installation, I'm sure. Atleast here, we are only allowed to do 20A Charge with 1 Phase, which roughly equals your 4,4kw. Could be it's limited to this on 1 Phase in the car. Thanks for the great review.

[@NobbyOnCars]

All the other cars I have do 7.4 at home so I don’t think that’s the case…..

[@dominik4503]

@@NobbyOnCars it can actually charge with 11kw. But on thre phases. Seems you have only one and that is probably limited to 18 or 20A.

[@boudewijn-]

Full option in the Netherlands with the IV is 62k euro, it is 1k euro more here in NL. it is a no brainer vs the enyaq since it has 1800kg towing capacity with a caravan. With the 62k i really ticked all options that are possible. When do you get the Mazda cx80?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not sure if it’s coming to Ireland to be honest. €1,000 is a great option for it.

[@gaborfarkas9455]

I took delivery of my iV on the 4th of September. On the 7th, a message appeared saying there was an error with the hybrid system, and about 50km later, the AC stopped working. On the 9th, as instructed by Skoda and the dealership, I brought the car to an authorised dealership, and it has been sitting there since. The dealership nor Skoda are willing to provide me with a courtesy car or offer any kind of compensation. I am thinking of returning the car and breaking the sales contract as the law permits.

[@NobbyOnCars]

What country / dealer?

[@johnmoran4905]

We traded in our 211 sport line for a selection plus. Good old 2.0 tdi... Think i prefer the old car, no rear blinds, no door protector, no CANTON sound system and no drive mode select. Very bouncy on the road. No reverse parking assist. We couldn't see if these extras were on the new sportline because the dealer didn't have a clue what was going to be on it. Don't think we will be going for another Skoda. Feels like spent more money on less car.

[@georgesbv1]

VAG is known for not having simple versions with comprehensive packages. But it's your fault for not selecting the essentials for you.

[@johnmoran4905]

@@georgesbv1 Sorry George.... We selected everything that was available. All the "packs" Including stupid Areo wheels that we didn't want, but because the sunroof added weight to the car- putting it into a higher tax bracket we were able to offset that back to their lesser tax bracket with the aero wheel's.

[@heindaddel2531]

If you don’t order the family package, you wouldn’t get the rear seat window blinds and the door protectors 😊

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

There is one problem. KIa in Sorento, Hyundai in Santa Fe offer PHEV with 7 seats. VAG can't do it even with bigger Q7. And the wipper is hidden in KIA / Hyundai - better looks:) Skoda should do MPV for 7 people comfort - just be simply clever again.

[@NobbyOnCars]

True but this is way cheaper than the cars you mention

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

That is true because Hyundai with new santa fe won't sell base trim with 7 seats, which is the perfect trim for big family.

[@georgesbv1]

Sorento has 7 seat option because it has half the battery. While it might help, its unlikely EV range would be enough.

[@georgesbv1]

Sorento only has 3.3 kW AC charging, kodiaq has 50 DC. Unusable on most mororway drive.

[@MrRaitzi]

Good space. Front wheel drive and short warranty makes it hard to justify for me.

[@WillieLoughnane]

Great review as always Nobby! Keep up the good work.

[@xMastJedi]

10:48 60-70 kilometers? All information I found says 71-75 MILES electric range. So...?

[@NobbyOnCars]

70kms range left and I got 60 (on that day, with that range left). The battery wasn’t at 100%.

[@podge5555]

Nobby, plug-in hybrids do benefit from lower BIK in Ireland too

[@NobbyOnCars]

From revenue site “Certain Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) exemptions and discounts are available where the car made available to your employee is an electric car. Electric cars are cars that get their motive power from electricity only. Hybrid cars do not qualify as electric cars. The treatment applies to both new and used cars.” Sure they used to do grants for private motorists and everything on them - all gone. Unless I’ve interpreted it wrong in which case I stand to be corrected!

[@podge5555]

@@NobbyOnCars yes but to qualify for the lowest rate of BIK (9%), CO2 emissions must be below 49g/km which is only achievable with a plug in hybrid or a fully electric car. A regular petrol/diesel car can’t achieve those figures. So even though a PHEV doesn’t have the same level of BIK benefits as a BEV, they still have benefits over a regular combustion engine

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@podge5555 ah, get ya

[@podge5555]

@@NobbyOnCars but if you go fully electric your car is exempt from BIK on the first €45k of the OMV which doesn’t apply to a PHEV. Hope all that makes sense 😀

[@NightsunCinematics]

in The Netherlands startprice PHEV: €48.990, not 67k...

[@NobbyOnCars]

start price isn't 67 here either

[@uramalakia]

I like the smart rotary knobs but other than that they butchered the interior.

[@davejacko]

@nobby I'm only getting 4kw on my home changer as well, I figured it was an issue with my charger.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Hmm.. deffo something up!

[@edgilligan8506]

@davejacko do you know if this car will charge from a 3 pin plug. I’m in a terraced house and I’m told nobody will fit a charger if there’s no drive.

[@davejacko]

@@edgilligan8506im pretty sure any car will charge from a 3 pin if you have the cable and a lot of time to wait for it to charge at that speed

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@edgilligan8506 it will yes

[@edgilligan8506]

@@davejackothanks. I won’t use the car every day so charging overnight and then some should be fine

[@aldra744]

Very strange pricing in your country, here we have sport line phev nearly fully spec arrount 50 k eur

[@markdean3217]

Steering wheel looks upside down ❓🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kaypee1972]

What I don’t understand is so you drive 80 km/h electric and speed up and the combustion engine steps in when it was cool before and in less than a second it speeds up from 0 to let’s say 4000 RPM. Isn’t that gonna kill the engine after a couple times?

[@MySonse]

No 4WD😢 in PHEV

[@georgesbv1]

Huge battery pack.

[@Irishgamer01]

All the toys are EXTRA's. The world of Skoda at the moment. Too expensive to be popular. Yeah, looks way better than its VW stable mates. Like it. Shame about the price. Self/Gov employees only I guess.

[@columcreaven8860]

Yes the private family have been excluded at that price I'm afraid...

[@rachelrobinson4923]

Come on Nobby give us distances in miles as well as Kilometres!

[@FJWH]

September 24th i’m picking up my new Kodiaq PHEV steel grey sportline with all options except for headup dis[;ay (dont like it) and driving it straight to Austria for a holiday😊. Prices in Holland better, cheaper!! Too bad no diesel :(

[@Andrei0512]

Ordered one just like that a couple of days ago but delivery times are just crazy...6-7 months. What was the original delivery time on your side?

[@FJWH]

@@Andrei0512 I isigned the contract for purchase on the 6th of june. The car is already at the dealership but only because they are busy I dont have it yet (which is okay ofc). So it could have even been quicker. 6-7 months is loooong :(.

[@MrTommyRuane]

Great Video Nobby but no way would I touch the Enyaq with the astronomical depreciation that it woukd suffer and the general crisis the EV market is going through where some dealers won't even take the second hand vehicle back... Hybrid or Diesel for me only..

[@denism66]

Up to 2023 used EVs held their value very well , then their depreciation went over a cliff. Why do people assume the same won't happen to hybrids or diesel?

[@dermottwalsh8900]

Don’t understand your reply because it’s not an Enyaq and it is a hybrid!

[@RobertNovfab-nw7uj]

Hiya. How many km I can drive with full battery and full battery ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

I don’t understand what you mean, sorry!

[@heindaddel2531]

@@NobbyOnCarsI think he meant full battery and full tank.

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Don't understand PHEVs unless you drive a company car Just buy an Enyaq

[@jjhdtjnnyy7644rledg8ijbnkeeGu]

That feller could sell me on skoda😊

[@columcreaven8860]

Great review, pity the battery does not charge from the engine, plugging this in at a public charger with a que of stranded and delayed EV owners would be very brave....

[@DrMAAMs]

Not a 7 seater, a disappointment.

[@roltol7539]

damm your wheel is in wrong side ? why ? swap to normal ;) stop this manufacturer torture...

[@alexsam2630]

Plug-in hybrid: the worst of both worlds

[@Slimusak]

And the best too.

[@FilipFJ357]

Slow and borring, all the points can be delivered in less than 20min👎

[@NobbyOnCars]

Everyone is an editorial expert it seems. Nobody has a gun to your head and if you want to watch someone screaming at you down a camera, I suggest you take your precious time elsewhere.

[@minnietoby]

Great video Nobby, but you will have to do a vid on the new Sorento PHEV & make a comparison