Skoda Adds ADAS to the Kodiaq, Finally Giving It What It Was Always Missing
The 2026 Skoda Kodiaq update addresses the one gap that has been the most discussed point against the car since its launch in September 2025. ADAS, or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, which is standard equipment on the same car in international markets, was conspicuously absent on the version sold here. It is now being added.
The updated Kodiaq carries a Level 2 ADAS suite, which includes forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot monitoring. These are not novelty features at this price point.
The Kodiaq competes in the Rs 40 to Rs 47 lakh bracket, where the Volkswagen Tayron and the MG Gloster already offer comparable safety technology. The absence of ADAS on the earlier Kodiaq was a genuine competitive disadvantage, and Skoda has now closed it.
Beyond ADAS, the 2026 update does not bring a wholesale revision. The Kodiaq's core architecture remains unchanged: a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine producing 204 PS and 320 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox and a 4x4 drivetrain. The 12.9-inch touchscreen, the 360-degree camera system, nine airbags as standard across all variants, and the panoramic sunroof on upper trims all carry over.
Pricing for the updated car begins at Rs 39.99 lakh for the Lounge variant and goes to Rs 46.49 lakh for the Selection L&K, both ex-showroom Delhi. The ADAS addition does not appear to have triggered a significant price increase over what the previous variant was commanding, which keeps the Kodiaq competitive in its segment.
The Kodiaq is available in three broad configurations: Lounge at Rs 39.99 lakh, Sportline at Rs 43.49 lakh, and Selection L&K at Rs 46.49 lakh. The ADAS suite is available across all three, which is significant because several rivals gate safety technology behind top-trim pricing.
The Sportline adds the visual differentiation: gloss black exterior trim, a sportier bumper treatment, and dark 19-inch alloy wheels. The L&K, short for Laurin and Klement, is Skoda's luxury trim level and adds ventilated front seats, a Canton audio system, and ambient interior lighting.
The seven-seat configuration is available on the Lounge and L&K. The Sportline is a five-seater only, which is worth knowing before you walk into a showroom with a family seating requirement.
Boot capacity is 720 litres with the third row folded, expanding to 910 litres if you spec the five-seat version. With all seats up in the seven-seat configuration, boot space drops to 280 litres, which is tight but workable for short-distance use.
The Kodiaq's 5-star Euro NCAP rating, scored with ADAS fully fitted, was the car's strongest safety credential on paper. Selling it here without those systems created a gap between what the rating implied and what the actual car offered. That gap is now closed.
The Kodiaq RS, a performance variant with a tuned 265 PS version of the 2.0-litre TSI and an expected price around Rs 55 to Rs 60 lakh, is confirmed for a Q2 2026 launch as a limited-volume CBU import. The standard Kodiaq with ADAS is what most buyers will transact on, and it is now a more complete package than the car that launched seven months ago.