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This is the updated Skoda Kodiaq!
Now at first glance, you might think not that much has changed. And to be honest, you’d be right! Sure the front and back bumpers have been tweaked slightly, but otherwise, it’s pretty much the same car. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing!
Once you step inside, you’ll be treated to a well-designed yet simple layout. Thankfully there are a number of physical buttons and dials on the dash, while you’ll also find soft-touch, high-quality materials throughout. Of course, you’ll also find a third row of seats here, too! Although unfortunately, they’re not available in the entry-level edition.
In terms of engines, there are three to choose from, with the top of the range model being the vRS edition, which has a 2-litre petrol that’ll deliver 245hp. If you’re not in the market for a vRS, however, then you can still get the 2-litre petrol but it’ll put down just 190hp.
So what do you think - is the Kodiaq still the best 7-seater for under £50k? Or should you look somewhere else instead? You’ll have to keep watching to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Exterior Design
02:03 Interior
04:19 Back Seats
06:20 Boot
07:46 5 Annoying Things
09:33 5 Good Things
11:09 Engines
11:54 Town Driving
13:40 Faster Road Driving
14:48 0-60mph
15:24 Verdict
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Hi matt
Or mat
Hi :D
Hey matt
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In my humble opinion, you should consider doing a speaker sound test with every car you are presenting. As a passionate music listener I would really appreciate it!
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Ye like TheTopher
They avoid playing because they have to pay for copyright
Copyrights are expensive lol
@@Meany223 they should test copyright free music then
Hey, Mat! We're happy you enjoyed our new KODIAQ 😉 Thanks for your review 💚
Give him the new facelift Karoq SEL to review please
@@JeffersMcJ I was just about to write the same.. I bought Karoq Sportline fully equipped yesterday, but i want Matt's opinion as a confirmation of whether my choice was good.. :)
@@IcanBG it’s frustrating as the Skoda website and information doesn’t actually give the full specification list. Where Matt seems to get all the info and more than the dealers seem to know.
@@JeffersMcJ Interesting.. here in Bulgaria the website contains every single detail about engines, body and overall updates of the car.. Got mine in Moon White metallic and the contrast from the black Sportline Elements look sick.. too bad i should wait 180 days for it due to the war and material shortages.. :(
@@IcanBG how is it so far?
Hey Mat, Just for your information, the boot openings height can be adjusted. What you have to do is open it, once opened, bring it manually to your height then a long press on the closing button will save this new opening position. You see it is not an annoying point anymore ;)
@04_Ofar taja exactly. I picked mine up 2 weeks ago and didn’t realise it could be changed until the other day lol
Ye
you'd think he'd know this as to how many high end vehicles he's tested.. but everyone is a noob once in a while
@@anthonyatuhaire nah mate. They were struggling to find annoying things about this car honestly… it’s pretty well thought out
@@miles2282 Don't worry I had my Superb 6 month before I knew this !
Škoda has stepped up its game a lot both in styling and interior quality
Skoda has stepped up in a huge way indeed.
the '22 model just launched in india, very overpriced for the indian market. But due sudden popularity of skoda here, it got sold out for the whole year within a few weeks.
@@surajkamath3882 yes. Sometimes only need 24hrs.
@@surajkamath3882 still much better priced than fortuner
@@tanmaysinha9632 agreed. Fortuner is overrated in my opinion. The body roll is insane for a 4WD car. They should upgrade the chassis asap
I have never seen as consistent youtuber as matt. Being a car journalist, he brings new content almost every f*king day, as a day vlogger would do!! Respect!!!
He surely works very hard! 💯
I also turn upto work every day. I'm joking! (Before I get attacked). I agree Matt is awesome
@@MOK109 He probably does more than 9-5.
@@mayanksingh1189 no, he probably has 2 shoot days a week
@@Nathan.150 thats just one part, what about writing script, doing research about the vehicle editing and formatting and stuff? P.s not talking about the video but about the content he delivers.
Always agreed with the start button point, until I got a Skoda with keyless start. In other makes, the button is often somewhere blocked by the wheel or gearstick or bottle in the cup holder, whereas on the Skoda it’s unblocked and in a natural place for your hand to go when climbing in, and the key stays in your pocket. Find it a much quicker process then putting the key in or hunting for the button somewhere in the middle.
Got my Sportline coming soon. 2L petrol, adaptive suspension plus all other options except sunroof and ventilated seats. My 3rd Skoda. So underrated.
Cool story bro
I love this Kodiaq.
@@Jack-yg7de hi Jack. How are you tonight?
It's always odd for me to see when someone says they are buying a 2nd/3rd car in a row from the same manufacturer. Probably because I drive an Opel/Vauxhall Insignia and it's been so unreliable that I would never look into the same direction when buying a new car lol. Congrats on the purchase!
@@wykisz had Insignia for 7 years, never had any problem. Ok, I lied - I had to change boot opener. But that was it.
The Skoda Kodiaq is one of the most beautiful and sleek SUVs ever made. And it is very difficult to find any faults in it, in Autocar I once read, they could only find one fault that its rear voot loading lip was a tad bit too high. Truly, a heck of a brilliant car, well done Skoda with the beautiful Kodiaq!!👍👌
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The Kodiaq is quite forgettable and overweight.
@Teamgeist the Kodiaq is actually quite overweighted too.
@Teamgeist Well, here in India where I live, we appreciate the brilliance of the Kodiaq because it is actually one of the best options available for us in that segment. No other car is as beautiful as the Kodiaq in the full-size SUV segment in India at that price
@@purwantiallan5089 As in my earlier reply to the other person, in India you have less options than those in the UK, and also weight doesn't affect the performance as much as we anyways cannot take full advantage of it due to the road conditions and traffic here. Considering that, it performs really well and is really smooth and has a lot of road presence. Especially with that bluish-dark green colour, which looks absolutely beautiful l.
Would love a review of a genesis product as they’ve recently launched in Europe and the UK and really interested in seeing if it presents more of a challenge to the Germans compared to Lexus and Jaguar
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The Kodiaq looks like a hybrid between Touareg and Pajero. But its great.
no V6 engines in the UK (US only), thus no deal
I own a 16 plate genesis car and it's amazing , The quality is easy above jaguar and lexus even better then top audi models and I used to own A7 and xf. And is incredibly reliable, no problems what so ever
Y’all guys need Acura over there
Just got our new Kodiaq and loving it. Looking at the video, I noticed that the jerkiness of the automatic disappears when you turn off the hill assist. With regards to the start button, I can just leave my key in my pocket. It should also be mentioned that the SE L has a cooled glove box! So far we are very happy and the purchase was part informed by watching your video. Thanks so much!
I have a Skoda with keyless go, I like the placement of the ignition button, it is just brill no faffing around looking to the left or right of the cockpit looking for the start button. Those of us of a certain age, who are used to using keys and have that muscle memory, then it is just natural to get in and press the button where the ignition barrel used to be, simply clever!!!
Same. I have a Superb Sportline 206TSi. I like commonsense. ŠKODA simplified the manufacturing of steering column shrouds without a blank filler (hello Subaru - yes, I’m looking at you).
i dont get why they keep shitting on the placement when its really easily accessible???
@@imsosillygoofy yup, pointless criticism as you don't need your key out of your pocket to open the car! It's a decent place to put the button as far as I'm concerned.
With you there. Got a Superb 162TSI and having the push button start in the same place as the key means no hunt for it.
Had numerous keyless start cars and the skodas is by far the most natural place.
Every day when i'm taking my launch I browse carwow for some great reviews done by Matt. This one has been uploaded just now. Just perfect
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exactly what I'm doing right now lol
I've had my Kodiaq MY22 for a few weeks now. Love the tech & luxury pack (Australia). Positives: Various driving modes, Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport (that's great! especially with the 4x4!) & Individual. Virtual cockpit, electrical memory adjusted ventilated seats & punchy turbo engine. Negatives, 80kg tow ball weight. It will only tow a small caravan, say 1000-1200kg tare. However a great all-rounder!
I love the Kodiaq has a really handsome slight aggressive road presence. Especially in sportline trim with black pack. Like the interior too and compared to other VW models has a decent spec list for the money.
Country by country extras are different but the kodiaq indeed have the pullbar to release the 2nd row seats, it was just not included in this particular model. Worth mentioning this new facelift Sportline has the option for leather seats finally (full leather vented front seats)
If you live in Europe and want an affordable mid-size(D segment) SUV with a price closer to compact(C-segment) SUV's rather than other mid-size(D-segment) SUV's then this car is the way to go. Plus it looks like an SUV unlike those Crossover-SUV's which look like lifted hatchbacks.
I have Canton system in my 2019 model, it's not really a new thing. Perhaps the only things I'd like to change would be wireless Android Auto (in fact, they do have it) and swap the old-school cockpit into the virtual/digital one. Everything else, apart some minor issues has been great.
Buy sandrero it has wireless android
The software running Canton has been changed - you have more control over sound. The older Canton software was, IMO, pants.
@@irongaming8161 So does the newer (than 2019) Kodiaq ;) As Matt pointed out in the end, perhaps the only bad thing is that they don't have a PHEV (yet).
I have the Kodiaq wee brother the Karoq and that had wired Andriod Auto, but now it works wireless via bluetooth i think, must have been an update or something, car is ok, nippy and reliable but my model was £28k so not the cheapest
The tailgate can be adjusted for smaller people. Also the glovebox can be temperature controlled. The top of the range also gets ventilated seats.
Ignition button....is in THE best place as that's where ignition keys were in the good old days. It just makes sense to me. And as for 'finding somewhere else to store your key'....I find my pocket works perfectly (the cars come with keyless entry and start/stop afterall). I sometimes wonder if Matt thinks these things through lol
Also the thing about the boot closing button not being reached and using the key instead. If my key is in the car I've locked myself out of a car by closing the boot with the key Inside the car. Its a very bad habit leaving the key in the car.
I ordered my rs in October with eta of May/June. I picked it up 2 weeks ago and love it. A bit sporty for driving alone yet perfect when the wife and kids are tagging along!
Lucky you. I went in January and they weren't taking orders at all.
@@TheJohnboyhunter where was this!? I’ve taken orders for ten since January!?
Matt's dream car would have a gigantic 'Burberry London England' logo on the front and back.
Huuuge thumbs up for the integrated screen . Such a rarity in modern car design .
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. I like the updates that have been made
the keyless system is ok Mat. I have an octavia 3 with the same system and you just keep the key in your pocket, no need to take it out and store it somewhere.
I agree - this is the same in most cars with keyless entry 🤷🏼♂️
2004 1.9tdi Octavia 2009 Fabia mpfi 2009 Superb mk2 tsi And now 2018 Superb tsi Love these budget VW/Audis
I like them way more than VW
Audi is a 2 class above skoda, they cannot compare with each other. Order: Audi Volkswagen Skoda Seat
I really hope Škoda launches in the USA someday. We're really missing out on some good cars between them, Peugeot, Citroën, etc.
Volkswagen will never allow it.
I think most Americans wouldn't be interested in these brands :/
@@us_er_Max Unfortunately, you’re probably right about that. I guarantee 90% of Americans have never even heard of Škoda.
@L Ly Wow really? Did it have euro plates on it or did it have Arizona plates?
@L Ly Ahh that makes more sense
oh man I was waiting for this video for months!!! Like Matt said 5 months ago I went right ahead and bought it :D
Can't bear to witness the door smashed like that at 10:43 despite the rubber beading lol
He test with a full power lol
Personally for me the start button is in perfect place. I have superb. I jump in the car and grab gear stick with left hand,left foot on clutch and pres start button with right hand. All that in one motion. If start buton would be located somewhere in the center of the dashboard than it wouldn't be as comfortable. I think Škoda have this balanced wery well for driver.
Why have a button? I've never understood why its considered superior to just inserting a key and turning it.
@@marclagalle1486 you are just too old now, this is how the future is get used to it mate 😁
I agree with your verdict, Matt. I like this car. I saw one in my local Skoda dealer not long after they came out and had a good look around. It wasn’t the kind of car I was looking for at the time but I was very impressed. I just wish the third row of seats could be deselected on the options list, as not everyone wants/needs them, and if they weren’t there then the boot space would be even bigger. I know you can go without on the base model but then you miss other features that come with the higher spec models. Otherwise, I like this a lot.
The 3rd row is an optional extra. At least in Switzerland.
We've ordered a 71 plate 5 seater Kodiaq- the third row is optional in the UK
@@miles2282 In the UK you can’t choose not to have the third row fitted, which is annoying. Most would never use that third row, so I don’t know why they wouldn’t make it optional.
@@elizabethrawlinson1857 Oh wow! It didn’t used to be, so maybe that’s a change with the updated model. 👍
Great review Matt. It’s an option for seat release leavers in the boot (£190), I only know as I spec’d them on mine 😊
Like always amazing video. If possible when you are explaining utility vehicles let us know the liters of the boot capacity with just 2 seats config, like you do with 7 and 5 seats 🙏🙏🙏🙏 thanks from a long-standing viewer 😂😂😂
Skoda has done a good job with the restyling
nah it looks even worse than before - skodas usually look good but the kodiaq is an exception
Honestly think my next car will be a Skoda,great range of quality cars,and obviously I will be using carwow.
Every single Matt's video is just pure comedy gold :D :D
I passed over the Kodiaq back in January because even the dealerships can't get hold of them. Ended up ordering a Tucson, even though its much smaller because I can't be waiting another year for a new car when I'd already put it off last year.
Had my kodiaq for 1 year and can't fault it. Brilliant car. Also, my 2021 model DOES work with android wirelessly without the need for a cable. Pretty sure the 2022 should do too. Levers in the boot to fold the seats is an optional extra
I've got a 2022 model and it works wireless
compared to last years prices, the kodiaq is like 10k € more than last year, same engine same kit. seems like VAG wants customers to pay more due to chip crysis and covid...at least the top managers keep their bonus 😅
Same with VW in Romania. The Passat Variant was 22.000€ in 2020, it’s now 32.000€ 👌
@carwow, great job with the review. Can't wait for 2024 version review
Hey, Mat! We're happy you enjoyed our new KODIAQ
I have the L&K red Velvet TDI 190 4X4 with a remap and a K&N air filter. The diesel kick with full throttle is addictive with 224 HP now :)
Excellent review Mat!
This is the front runner for my next family car. We have a Leon Estate which isn't quite big enough for our pram and dog. With another child arriving next year hopefully, I'm considering a 7-seater which ISN'T a people carrier. The boot dimensions with just 5 are a little bigger than an A6 Avant so should be perfect for us.
Mat’s analogies range from hilarious to hilarious.
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CrashAlley, i am disappointed of those lesbian bots.
With this, you need a *FULL* SKODA range *DRAG RACE*
Bought brand new Skoda Kodiaq in 2019, now I ordered the new version (also Sportline!) and should be ready for pick-up on November this year! Great car, for a great value as family SUV. Always though that Skoda should have their motto as "Good enough" ;)
I have the previous gen 2019 Kodiaq (Scout 2.0TSI) and love it. Didn't you miss one of the gloveboxes? There are two on the passenger side (in mine at least). Other than that, great review as always.
How is it that people comment 3 mins after release and the video is 15 mins long ? Watch it
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Lots of BMW X5 vibes from the back especially that tailight design
Yes. X5 vs Kodiaq drag race might be great to watch.
A former head designer from BMW switched to Skoda, that could be why lot of Skodas and BMWs look quite similar lately
the front looks BMW af too
@@purwantiallan5089 I think only the 245hp petrol could be a match for the most basic X5
More reliable than an X5! Police forces swapping the X5 fleet for Kodiaq!
Thank you so much for this amazing video
Amazing🤔
Sometimes I wish there were not just a Like button, but a Love button. And you, Mat, are one of those times.
If I were to buy an SUV, I'd definitely get this!
Don’t bother it’s shat
@@killjoy4540 no it’s not shat
I've got the previous gen (MY21) and can't fault it. Great car, does everything that I need it to well. Took a while for me to get used to the seats (was coming from a Golf). One of the best looking SUV's on the road imo.
SUV and good looking? You must be joking.
Regarding having to go in the car to fetch your key to be able to close the tailgate, you never leave your key in the car if you don't want it to drive away without you. You always keep the key with you at all times.
Mat I am a big fan to you and I love your channel ❤
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Me too a big fan of Carwow.
My family and I are going to buy a new electric SUV, and I was wondering if we should buy the Skoda enyaq or the Mercedes EQB. I would love to see Matt doing a comparison on this channel!
Would be a cool comparison indeed.
Enyaq all day long. Great performance, space and value.
Plenty of his complaints can be worked around. Where would you keep your key in a car with keyless entry and start? Well, in your pocket of course. The bood lid can be set to stop at certain heights. Also, easy open/closing of the boot lid is available as an option. The remote flip down of the rear seats are available as an option. It's the dealerships fault for not ordering it on their demo car (they're standard in my country). The DSG learns your driving habits, and will act up when you suddenly drive differently (or change drivers). This is also the reason why many Audis underperform in the rolling drag races. Give it some time, and it will relearn your habits. (It might also store your driving habits along with the key data, so different drivers have different presets).
Great too see a integrated info screen and cluster, looks 1000 times better than id series and mercedes non integrated screens, well done Skoda :)
Just got one for the Mrs and kids, happy so far, even the 1.5 is quite quick and more than enough really. Only complaint is the buttons in some places are bit flimsy.
i own this car and i can say it’s epic!
Hope we get the same version in India too. Love from India.
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Kodiaq Sportline is already available in india.
same version available in india
@@shardrajput1709 wait? Is there one, shard rajput?
@@Athulbenoy Kodiaq Sportsline is still not in Indonesia. Why??
Hey Matt, thanks for the review. How does the ride quality compare with Kia Sorento? Thanks
Love that puffer jacket Matt. Burberry - England, Represent!
@carwow review the Volkswagen Taigo next!
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That's a nice color!
This kodiaq looks lovely, I like this or the Skoda enyaq in either blue or red 👌👍😁
8:28 I think Matt just forgot that the tailgate has adjustable opening height, so short people can adjust it not to open to the maximum height
Matt tapping into his inner Roadman
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"thankfully It's the older VW group system. The latest one is a bit rubbish to use. I prefer this." ~MAT WATSON, MARCH 2022.
Any chance you could do an Old V New comparison on the XC90? I have a 2010 one and went to look at the 2021 one to replace it. Decided to keep mine as there is no comparison comfort/practicality wise. I was shocked.
Been waiting for the Karoq video but this will do lol
Could be good if they made a hybrid version
why would you need one when hybrid cars are less reliable?
I drive a 2021 Tiguan has some awesome features and some really bad , the new Nav system is rubbish . Previous to this car I had the 2021 Seat Tarraco , fantastic Nav , unreal interior , the beauty of all these cars is same engine , same body .same trick gearbox . But they are very different and I can see some fantastic features on this Skoda that Matt didn’t mention main one being the USBC placement , it’s terrible on the Tiguan and Seat
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The interior of Kodiaq isnt good. Its like Cupra
Heya matt , I love all your reviews on cars... But it'd be a bit better if you also talked about the safety features of em :>
The canton sound system is actually an option in the old one aswell I think. I got a 2020 Karoq and it has it.
Brilliant video. Only omission is to acknowledge how bad Skoda have got for putting stuff on the options list. Even adaptive cruise isn't standard now!
Tarraco is essentially the same car and most options come as standard, better value for money
What I got on my Octavia mk iv first edition as standard will blow your mind 😎
@@kojowiredu first editions usually get the kitchen sink thrown at them.
@@slugger7440 except in this case, there was a lot of goodies in the sink compared to what the business and ambition lines got 😂
Unfortunately they take things away to keep within budget for new additions. You get the new lights instead… It should be both to be fair….
First and faster than Carwow
CANTON sound system isn't a new option, as mentioned by Kestas Ba below, however it is not currently available for order owing to the chip shortage. It is standard on the top L&K trim though. Also, why not keep the key in your pocket as the Sportline has keyless stop/start, hence the engine start button on the steering column? Using the key to start the car would not be keyless!
You think its possible to do a updated review on Toyota Rav4? Maybe Dynamic trim?
Skoda makes amazing SUVs for a long period of time
Makes no sense
Those tires makes the wheel look small for this car
I bought it 5 days ago, I'm from Morocco I wanted a bmw x3 but it was not available until December 22 after reservation then I went for a VW Tiguan the same thing the salesman couldn't even give me an arrival date, finally I dropped by Skoda and the Kodiaq impressed me. Good car that got everything I wanted especially the Business trim. My daughter told me that it has an imposing stature.
Thanks for the video!
But can it go through a McDonald’s drive through with minimal fuss?
Shane, why these bots just everywhere even though we report them multiple times??
I just got paranoid when mat slammed the door into the tree 😱
That Burberry coat looks OK. How much, what is the mpg and is it good for concealing illegal substances?
10:09 Nice to see Matt going full Alan Partridge
It's insane how they manage to fit a third row in that car.
I'll buy this SUV
You'll buying anything that's advertised on carwow..
Matt bring his Drip to the game.
here until it blows up. love skoda
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"The Fire Safety Stick of Truth!" Wow, your budget has gone through the roof. We went straight from the 'stick' to the 'fire safety stick' without ever going near the divining rods of truth. How flash 😊
Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:34 Exterior Design 02:03 Interior 04:19 Back Seats 06:20 Boot 07:46 5 Annoying Things 09:33 5 Good Things 11:09 Engines 11:54 Town Driving 13:40 Faster Road Driving 14:48 0-60mph 15:24 Verdict
You just copy pasted it from the description
@@Hehe.boi.- People still doesn't understand when this comments is usefull or not... This time it's clearly a useless copy/past
Not needed at all
But your comment is now useless as they've given Chapters already!
I don't get why carwow are always complaining about the Engine Start button on the steering column. Having that there is much better than having to take out the car key out of your tight hipster jeans pocket while already seated to start the car. What would be in fact unacceptable is having an Engine Start button without Keyless access (or vice versa) - defeats the whole point of not having to take out the car key out of your pocket/backpack/fanny pack to get going. Nevertheless, having the engine start button on the steering column OR on the center console/dashboard completely does not make any difference
My dad drives the 2020 (or 2021 im not sure) kodiaq sportline and its amazing. One thing i personally dislike about it tho are the sport seats which push your shoulders inwards if you're a wide guy
More of the same. By the way, I really enjoy these “normal” car reviews!
JP Correia, the Kodiaq costed more than WRC stock cars.
With today's petrol prices, I'd avoid the petrol engines in such a large car 😲
Rear seat release levers are an optional extra on most Skoda's
Get the badge in lad. 😂😂😂