The new Skoda Kodiaq was unveiled for the Indian market at the Auto Expo 2025 before it goes on sale later this year. During the event Skoda India also unveiled Elroq the mid-size electric SUV and Vision 7S SUV concept.
As stated earlier, the new Kodiaq is planned to be launched to the market in the April-June of this current year. Our launch model for Auto Expo is the top variant of the SUV, the Skoda Kodiaq L&K. The SUV has been spied testing in India in the recent past and spy pictures indicate that Tata is developing more than one variant of this car for India.
Skoda Kodiaq: A Feature-Packed Flagship SUV for 2025
The car manufacturer Skoda has recently unveiled new version of perhaps its bestselling model, SUV Kodiaq at the Auto Expo 2025. Increased features, spacious interiors, safe guard and many other that is in the new Kodiaq makes it to have all the requirements for a luxurious car. This is the detailed look of the new SUV with some of the aspects as having some unique looking features as following.
New Features in the New Skoda Kodiaq
Engine and Performance
- It has 2.0litre petrol engine capacity and boasts of a horsepower of 190cv.
- OPTIONAL – Can also comes with the 7-speed DCT mechanism on request.
- The high variant models have the 4X4 technology added in to enhance the of-road performance.
Design and Dimensions
- This, in fact, establishes brand’s vision for ‘Modern Solid’ design.
- Stretched by 35mm in length which means more interior space and notably more capacious boot space than the outgoing model.
Interior and Features
- Earlier it was expected that it will come with a 7 seater configuration.
- Largely, it comes with a wireless reporting system, which ups a 13 inch infotainment as well as an entire digital cluster.
Safety and Technology
- It comes with a level 2 advanced driver assist systems for safety enhancement.
Pricing and Availability
- Therefore, most likely, it might cost a tad bit more than the RS 39.99 lakh priced vehicle (ex-showroom, India) currently available in the market.
Vision 7 Tunnel Concept Machine by Skoda: Be Ready for the Future
This year has seen some profound expansion and deepening of the SUV concept at Czech’s car manufacturer Skoda and the documentation of all of the above as of 2022 in the Skoda Vison 7 Tunnel Concept machine model. This concept is based in the new “Modern Solid” design direction for the brand and showcases several of the technologies that will drive the company in the ensuing years. Here are the key highlights of the Vision 7S concept:
Major Points Explained of the Skoda Vision 7S Concept
First of all, there are the Design and Exterior Features which needs to be distinguished in order to analyze the design as a part of architecture:
- Launched Skoda new logo and what they called the ‘Modern Solid’ design language.
- Has suicide doors, yet, most probably, these ones will not be used into mass production sedans.
- Some of the features seen on the Elroq electric SUV include some style attributes from the Concept’s model.
Future Production Plans
- A high riding vehicle pegged on the Vision 7S is planned for release by 2026 with seven seats.
- This work brings out the principles of Interior design innovation.
- Aircraft look – oval shape of the steering wheel and central boss’ layout.
- They say the interior is ‘sleek and clean: no buttons on the cabin; hence they give it a modern look. One massive central display, which is similar to the BYD models, but needs to be rotatable between portrait and landscape.
Leading Concept Features
- Personal chairs for four people at once.
- An open middle console extending along the length of the cabin.
- Examples of rich trim on the floorboard and the door pads also demonstrate how Skoda can pay attention to detail.
Skoda Elroq Electric SUV: A Potential Contender for India
Besides the Kodiaq, Skoda has unveiled electric SUV Elroq which is in India for the first time at Auto Expo 2025. Although the company has not shared official information on plans to introduce the Elroq model in India it showcased the model in order to test the market’s reaction.
The Elroq is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform and shares the underpinnings with the Audi Q4 and Volkswagen ID.3. Karqs is slightly longer and narrower than this one, to be precise 4,39 meters long and 1,74 meters wide, while this car is 4,49 meters long and 1,69 meters wide and finally the Enyaq iV of 4,65 meters length and 1,75 meters width. Sitting one level below Enyaq iV in the Skoda model range along with the Elroq available in three battery options for power output of 170 hp, 225 hp, and 285 hp.
Should Skoda India launch the Elroq, it will be positioning the car against upcoming electric SUVs like Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti eVitara.
Skoda’s Vision for Innovation and Electrification
Auto Expo 2025 presented that Skoda was committed to innovation and digitalization in Automobile technology through the new launch of Kodiaq, Vision 7S concept along with the new electric SUV, Elroq. The Kodiaq is comfortable and safe, the Vision 7S is a future preview and Elroq shows Skoda’s future electrics goals. With such models Skoda has all chances to develop its positions not only in ICE segment, but also in the EV industry as a response to the trends of modern mobility.