Skoda is expanding its electrified offerings in Australia, introducing the 2026 Kodiaq Select mild-hybrid in five- and seven-seat configuration.
Although the new powertrain is a mild-hybrid and not a full hybrid, it’s the first time the tech is being offered in the Kodiaq in Australia. And this essentially replaces the regular petrol Kodiaq Select.
The new powertrain consists of a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, matched with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Total outputs are 110kW and 250Nm, which is very low for the seven-seat SUV class. Both the five- and seven-seat models are front-wheel drive (old model was AWD) and use a seven-speed dual-clutch auto.
Fuel consumption is listed at 6.0L/100km in the five-seat version, and 6.1L/100km in the seven-seat model. Those figures are significantly down from the outgoing 140kW 2.0-litre turbo base Select model, however, the old model was AWD as mentioned.
Standard features include three-way climate control, heated front seats with power adjustment for the driver, a 13-inch touch-screen and 10-inch gauge cluster, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with a powered tailgate and twin wireless phone charging pads.
Skoda says the Kodiaq remains as one of the most spacious SUVs in its class, offering 828L of boot space in five-seat configuration. Waste bins in the doors and the trademark umbrella holder carry over.
As you can probably guess, Skoda is targeting absolute value with this new entry model. And as such, Skoda says this becomes one of the most accessible European hybrid large SUVs on sale, with an entry price of $49,990. That figure is down from the outgoing entry price of $56,990 for the 140kW AWD model.
Local market entry is scheduled for March. See below for the starting prices (excludes on-road costs):
2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select 48V mHEV FWD 5-seat: $49,990
2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select 48V mHEV FWD 7-seat: $49,990
