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Skoda Kodiaq (2017-2020)
Also referred to as: Skoda Kodiaq 2019 and Skoda Kodiaq 2021. 132TSI, 132TSI Sportline
Angii R.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Bang for your buck
This is a great car with standard & optional features that put other similar sized vehicles to shame price & comfort wise. We are extremely happy with this model & it drives like a dream.
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So many ongoing issues.
I bought one of the first cars when they arrived in Australia with every extra package. As my only family vehicle with young children. Vehicle always service by the dealership of purchase and done on time. Dealership were great when selling but not long after picking up the vehicle things began going down hill. At the first 1000km free inspection the air con gas was empty, dealer topped it up. 6 months later at beginning of summer the a/c stopped working returned to dealer - no gas again. Topped back up. Less than 3 months peak summer a/c faile...Read more
d again. Dealership did not want to know me and deflected assisting me. Returned vehicle and again no gas and topped up again. Also now experiencing issues with electronics - windows sometimes not going up and down, push start ignition not working first time. Turned a/c back on again coming into summer a/c failed again. Dealer eventually agree to provide courtesy vehicle - again no gas. Parts replaced small leak identified and returned to me after 6 weeks. Skoda Australia appeared not interested in my complaint. 2 days after vehicle returned a/c cutting completely off. Returned to dealer after lots of battles to collect vehicle. Returned to me after 5 weeks. A few months later a/c failed again. I demanded a full refund which I eventually received through a lot of negotiations. I personally would not deal with Skoda Australia again or buy a car from the dealer I purchased from in Orange due to very poor service I experienced. Otherwise nice looking car.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Rod KeersHunter Region, NSW
Great Car
My wife bought a demo skoda kodiaq with the virtual dash and its a beautiful car. Drives really well (actually felt way better than the tiguan we considered) and is good on fuel and has an amazing array of handy inclusions (umbrellas, luggage holders, kids device holders etc) and looks great too. Compared to the other euro's on offer the skoda was amazing value. We've only had the car for a month, so hopefully we get a great run out of it (only time will tell).
Purchased in January 2021 at Skoda Artarmon for $37,500.00.
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Ted
- 10 reviews
- 1 like
Best car I have owned
Well, it was time to update the 7-seat SUV, as our previous car had been written-off. There were many things for us to consider when buying a new car, but there was a definite list of features that we absolutely wanted in our car. Some cars we were considering were a 2016 Toyota Kluger GXL, 2016 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring or a Nissan Pathfinder Ti. We liked all these cars but found that none of them fit all our criteria. Although larger than the Skoda, none of the other cars did anything better than the Kodiaq.
It was in May of 2018 that we saw ...Read more
a Skoda Kodiaq on the road and it caught the eye of everyone who was in the car. It really stood out from the crowd. We are pretty familiar with Volkswagen group of products, having previously owned a Jetta, Golf, Passat and Bora and couldn't fault any of these. So one Saturday morning, we decided to pop down to our local Skoda dealership and take a good look at the car. The second we sat in the car, we knew it was just right for us. It was packed full of cool little features such as the umbrellas in the door, rear sunshades and the rubber door protectors. We then asked to take the car for a test drive. It was a cold winter's morning and the car was covered in dew. As we unlocked the car, the first thing we noticed was the level-adjusting automatic LED headlights and the daytime running lights which also change into the indicator. This really gave the car a uniqueness about it. Some nice little touches that came as standard included push-button start with proximity key, automatic tailgate, LED head and tail-lights, dual-zone climate control, just to name a few. Coming from a diesel car, the first thing we noticed after driving even around 100 metres was just how quiet it was and how well it soaked up bumps. The 2.0-litre turbo petrol makes 132kW, which is by no means the most powerful engine in a medium to large SUV, but it gets the job done with ease. It had good pulling power, spritely acceleration and the 7 speed sports automatic dual clutch (DSG) make a perfect combination. The ride was terrific considering the Sportline rode on 20'' rims in the car we test drove. The handling of the car was also very good and the brakes were also nice and grippy. After the test drive, we knew it was just the right car for us. The only problem was that there was a six month waiting list. So we got home and jumped onto the classifieds, found a MY18.5 Kodiaq Sportline in Tasmania that had done only 212 km, and also featured the optional Tech and Luxury Packs. So, the car we eventually got was the Kodiaq Sportline 132 TSI petrol in Magic Black with the Tech pack and Luxury pack, which includes:Purchased in May 2021 for $54,000.00.
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Sandra LAU
- Kodiaq 132TSI (2017-2020)
- Verified purchase
It's ok but some things are really annoying.
We had to upgrade our VW Tiguan due to size as our 3 kids had gotten much to tall for our smaller SUV.
We couldnt wait until the new 7 seater Tiguan came out so we decided on the 7 seater Kodiaq. The other car we were looking at was the Hyundai but we felt the Kodiaq had a better quality build.
We upgraded to the luxury and tech pack to include all the computer driving assistance stuff and leather seats. We also added the tow ball.
For information, I drive approx 500kms/week.
I've had this car for over 6 months now and I have found...
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JohnGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Does the Skoda Kodiaq live up to all it’s good reviews
We bought a my18 Kodiaq with the launch pack, panoramic glass roof and with moon white paintwork. The car is just on 12 months old and just had the first service completed. The two litre four cylinder engine produces 132 kw, but what gives this vehicle good power is the 320nm of torque which is available from 1,400 - 3,940 rpm. This power band is very similar to what Diesel engines deliver. So as a consequence, the Kodiaq has great tractability. The features and practabilty of this SUV are well documented in many motoring reviews. We have found...Read more
this vehicle to be very comfortable and rides and handles more like a car then a normal SUVs. On the economy side we are averaging 8.6 l/100km around the suburbs and short trips to the country see the economy around 7 l/100km. Skoda cars are reknown for their well thought out designs and the Kodiaq is a perfect example. Reliability has been perfect with no issues to date. I have or had three other Skodas (2 x Diesel Superbs and 1 x Fabia hatch) since 2009 and nothing whatsoever has failed or stopped working on any of them. I have owned many cars over the years and I’m really impressed with the Skoda brand over my nine years of ownership. WeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Travis M.asked
How are the brakes lasting.
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Hi Travis
The car has only done about 18,000km. So no problems so far. I’m pretty kind on my cars brakes and don’t expect any issues below 50k. My last two Superbs had no issues whatsoever. The first was a 2009 125TDI front wheel drive sedan and I sold it with just under 70k on clock and the brakes easily passed the RWC test. The second was a 4x4 Superb Outdoor 125TDI wagon which was sold at around 26k again with no issues. So based on recent history I don’t expect anything different. The Kodiaq is a brilliant SUV and has been performing just as I expected.
Sorinasked
Is the 2.0 Diesel version more economic than its petrol options and is the interior all leather or cloth trim
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