Kodiaq Sportline – ŠKODA Kodiaq is one of those underrated SUVs. This is a shame as it’s a particularly good vehicle. We recently drove the RS version, and just last week we drove the middle of the range Sportline model. 
Priced from $57,990 driveaway, the Sportline specific features include:
- Full Matrix LED headlights with AFS
- Animated indicators in rear
- Luggage Nets
- Welcome lights – ŠKODA logo
TO LISTEN TO THE KODIAQ SPORTLINE RADIO REVIEW CLICK BELOW
This is in addition to adaptive chassis control, Matrix LED headlights, passenger protection (active seatbelts), heated steering wheel, massage front seats, tablet holder and sleep package – with three- zone climate control and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto further over the Hyundai and Kia; and Virtual Cockpit and front ventilated seats beyond the Mazda.
Kodiaq Sportline is powered by a 132kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four- cylinder petrol engine, that has AWD and a 7 step DSG transmission. Kodiaq has smooth ride and relatively dynamic handling.
The third row seats are tight but are covered by side airbags, which is a bonus.
The Kodiaq is a clever competitor to the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-8 and more similar sized SUVs and should absolutely be taken for a drive if that’s what you are after
This is a Motoring Minute’
I’m Rob Fraser
Some more ŠKODA articles
- ŠKODA Kodiaq RS AWD SUV 2022 Review
- ŠKODA Kodiaq 2022 model upgrades Motoring Minute News
- 2022 ŠKODA’s 2022 Kodiaq upgrades
- ŠKODA Kodiaq RS 2020 Video Review
- 2020 ŠKODA Kodiaq RS 2020 Radio Review
- 2019 Škoda Kodiaq Radio Review
What is good? |
What is not so good? |
|
|
Also Look At
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Peugeot 5008 GT
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Kia Sorento
- Mazda CX-8
- Haval H6 Hybrid
- Toyota Kluger Hybrid
Model |
ŠKODA Kodiaq Sportline AWD SUV |
| Model Price | $57,990 RDAP |
| Engine | 2.0L TSi 4Cyl Petrol |
| Drivetrain | 7 Sp Sports DSG AWD |
| Power | 132kW @ 6,000rpm |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1,400-3,940rpm |
| Safety | Five Star ANCAP (tested June 2017) |
| 0-100kmh / Top Speed | 8.4 sec / 204kmh |
| CO2 Emissions | 176 g/km Euro 6 |
| Economy ADR | 8.2L/100km / 9.8 L/100k on test / 60L capacity |
| Servicing | 12Mth / 15000km |
| Warranty | 7yr/ Unlimited km with 7Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
Overall Rating |
85/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| AWD/Towing Capability* | 6 (AWD 3/5 Towing 3/5 ) |
| Technology/connectivity | 8 |
| Value for Money | 10 |
*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.
Kodiaq Sportline dimensions |
|
| Overall Length / wheelbase | 4699mm / 2791mm |
| Width / Height | 1882mm / 1665mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 191mm / TBA mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure (degrees) | TBA |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 60 Litres / TBC |
| Boot Capacity Max / Min (L) | 2005 / 270L |
| Kerb Weight / GVM / GCM | 1875kg / TBC / TBC |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 2000kg / 80kg |
Motoring Minute is heard around Australia every day on over 50 radio channels through the Torque Radio network.
Our Motoring Minute has an average daily audience of over 550,000 listeners and they are also syndicated through various news sites around Australia.
Additionally Motoring Minute is also broadcast as part of Overdrive Radio Program, which is broadcast through the Community Radio Network across Australia
ŠKODA Kodiaq model walk
KODIAQ Style 4×4 |
$52,990 driveaway |
- New exterior design
- Animated indicators in rear
- Luggage Nets
- Welcome lights – ŠKODA logo
- New dashboard décor
- Scout elements in lower part of front & rear bumper
- Front grille in chrome look
KODIAQ SportLine 4×4 |
$57,990 driveaway |
- Full Matrix LED headlights with AFS
- Animated indicators in rear
- Luggage Nets
- Welcome lights – ŠKODA logo
KODIAQ RS 4×4 |
$74,990 driveaway |
- New petrol engine: 2.0TSI 180kW
- Full Matrix LED headlights with AFS
- New 20″ SAGITTARIUS alloy wheels
- Leather seats with ventilation in front
- Space saving spare wheel
- Animated indicators in rear
- Luggage Nets in rear
- Welcome lights – ŠKODA logo
All new ŠKODAs come with a five year/unlimited kilometre warranty and choice of three- or five-year service packs.
-
Overall Rating - 8.5/108.5/10
Summary
Kodiaq Sportline – Skoda Kodiaq is one of those underrated SUVs. This is a shame as it’s a particularly good vehicle. We recently drove the RS version, and just last week we drove the middle of the range Sportline model.
The Kodiaq is a clever competitor to the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-8 and more similar sized SUVs and should absolutely be taken for a drive if that’s what yo are after
