Desirazu Venkat

MY26 Skoda Kodiaq First Drive Review

When Skoda launched the second-generation Kodiaq for the Indian car market last year, it left out one major feature from the list—ADAS.
Author Desirazu Venkat
Updated May 21, 2026
Category Cars

When Skoda launched the second-generation Kodiaq for the Indian car market last year, it left out one major feature from the list—ADAS. Stating that it was working to fine-tune ADAS tech for India, it said that it would bring the driver assistance systems at a later date, which it has now done with the MY26 update for the SUV.

MY26 Skoda Kodiaq First Drive Review

Introduction

Introduction

When Skoda launched the second-generation Kodiaq for the Indian car market last year, it left out one major feature from the list—ADAS. Stating that it was working to fine-tune ADAS tech for India, it said that it would bring the driver assistance systems at a later date, which it has now done with the MY26 update for the SUV.

Exterior Design

Exterior Design

Design is generally subjective, but there is no denying that the Kodiaq is a handsome car. At 4.75 metres, it is massive, and that’s despite the subtle(ish) colours that Skoda has chosen for the car. Up front, the signature Skoda grille dominates the face, whilst the slim headlamps add a nice dose of premium touch to the overall look. Move over to the side and you can see the massive rear overhang and the flat roofline dominate the overall look.

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