2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS review Australia

38 thoughts on “2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS review Australia”

1. Bound to have a minimum of mechantronics unit failure and water pump replacement, typical VW crap. Our 2021 RS spent 16 weeks off the road getting repaired, had to go to NCAT. My mother buys a brand new golf, fuel line leaking needs so new replacement vehicle being given. Sick of VWs never buying them again.

2. Wish they would just ditch the 3rd row.

3. Nice review Matt. Tayron or Skoda Kodiak RS? Temperatures are important thanks, even in Tasmania.

4. basically a VW and wouldn't touch one ever!

5. If you have any doubts about what this tank can do, just watch some Nürburgring and Skoda Motorsport videos. It’s been fine-tuned with attention to detail by their engineers, not just a badge. Also, 0-100 doesn't matter that much at traffic lights (due to speed limits)… however its 0-60 km/h is under 3s (=2.94s), which is enough to smoke most performance vehicles from a standstill lol

6. Too expensive
   Waste of money
   There are better choices for less money
   Honda crv is better value and a better car

7. I think they’ve priced the range about $10k too much. Too close to the Tiguan range

8. It’s just Volkswagen rubbish.

9. Superb or Kodak RS? Arguably the Superb is the better comparator to the Kodak RS than the Octavia RS with 195kW and AWD.

10. The sound in sport mode isn’t the exhaust it’s an artificial sound generator mounted under the rear of the car

11. Skoda generally looks like a bland VW to me

12. I'm starting to think you live next door to a Skoda dealership. 😊

13. $20k more than a demo / new 2025 model (previous gen) with a 10 year warranty makes it a very hard sell.

14. Nice one Matt! Great informative review, as always.

    This will be on the shortlist along with a superb wagon in the next couple of years!

15. Your thumbnails are getting more ridiculous. Close your mouth and have some pride.

16. It’s just another VW with a Skoda badge nothing new 🙄🙄🙄🙄

17. If you really need a 6 or 7 seater, trust me buy a Kia Carnival diesel. It will carry 7 in absolute comfort including luggage etc and will average around 5 l/100km. They are not sporty but they are comfy and super practical.

18. You need to do 0-100kmh times. Just buy a Dragy and find a nice quiet flat place. Otherwise you are at a big disadvantage with the other review sites.

19. What about the Cupras?

20. I like my current Skoda, am due for an upgrade, find the brand are very slow to bring the models to the showroom following media days…. maybe VW are controlling the narrative here in Australia & Perth Metro has one dealership – authorised service centre. The new Kodiaq is fairly bland looking, prefer the previous one..

21. Mate are you reviewing B10 anytime soon?

22. My disappointment was high when you didn't say "great alternatives that you might want to look at if you don't want to write a Czech for this car" at the start of this video

23. I live in North Queensland could easy go a week without seeing a Skoda on the road..not popular up this way.

24. Standard Kodiaq is a great car when its safety tech is working. My car phantom brakes, 360 cameras intermittently don’t work plus lots of other electrical gremlins. Been to dealer a few times and they can’t fix.

25. Hi Matt, any idea on when you'll be reviewing the Skoda Enyaq 85 Sportline SUV? It's on my list when it comes to replacing my Skoda Karoq 110TSI Style in about 6 months. I've also got the Renault Scenic E-Tech Techno Long Range on the list. Both have been released in Australia, but you still can't actually see one in the metal yet! Well, here in Adelaide anyway!

26. Instant lose of interest at $76,990 drive away. 🤔

27. Thanks for the review.

28. I'm 6'6" tall 126kg's with chronic back issues and I test drove this car over Christmas and it was outstanding. I can not handle firm suspension and the ride in max comfort was incredible for me even way more comfy than my WN Caprice. The seats are also incredible I said to my daughter it's like they were made for me. The 2 litre pulls the car around really well..

29. 🤑🤑🤑🤑 IT STANDS FOR RAT 🐀 SHIT 💩 PRICE 2026 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑😡😡😡😡

30. Digital screen doomed to fail just outside the warranty period.

31. Hey Matt great review as always. I just picked up my RS earlier this week but just found out that the rear doors won't lock/unlock using keyless entry. Was this the case for you if you remember? I do remember from your last review of Kodiaq (non RS) and you said this car offers both front and rear keyless entry.

32. Great car but it’s really all about EVs now

33. Hi Matt. If opting for a practical/spacious 5 seater sporty SUV, which would you choose between this Kodiaq RS or a Cupra Terramar VZ with the same engine soecs?

34. Needs price cut

35. Our microwave buddies here in NZ use the Octavio for Road control.

36. Good review

37. Have the last gen 2025 Kodiaq great car. Good to see other than Chinese being reviewed 👍

38. Just get a kluger! Was waiting for that. 😂

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