As we inch nearer to the launch of Skoda’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Australia, the Czech producer has now locked in pricing for the Kodiak giant SUV that can debut the expertise regionally.
Set to reach within the first quarter of 2026, the Kodiaq Choose PHEV would be the first Skoda PHEV bought in Australia, priced at $63,490 earlier than on-road prices. Usually the bottom variant within the petrol Kodiaq lineup, the Choose would be the solely PHEV trim accessible at launch.
As was foretold by Skoda in October 2025, the Choose PHEV slots in between the petrol Sportline and RS fashions within the Kodiaq vary, though it’s cheaper than CarExpert predicted on the time by some $6000.
That worth means it’s pitched squarely in opposition to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (from $57,290 earlier than on-roads), although that mannequin is due for an imminent improve with a neighborhood ride-and-handling tune. The Kodiaq remains to be less expensive than the associated Cupra Terramar VZe at $77,990 earlier than on-roads.
The Skoda Excellent PHEV remains to be anticipated to reach alongside its Kodiaq counterpart, although no particulars have been launched.
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Powering the Kodiaq Choose PHEV is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an 85kW/330Nm electrical motor, for complete peak outputs of 150kW of energy and 350Nm of torque. This offers a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.4 seconds.
The Kodiaq Choose PHEV makes use of a 25.7kWh lithium-ion battery able to charging at as much as 11kW (AC) and 50kW (DC), with a mixed gasoline economic system declare of 1.85L/100km. As with most different PHEVs, this determine is to be taken with a grain of salt.
Most spectacular is the SUV’s electric-only vary, which Skoda claims is 112km on the WLTP cycle. For context, Mitsubishi claims an electrical driving vary of 86km for the Outlander PHEV, however that’s on the extra lenient NEDC protocol.
The Kodiaq PHEV will supply a number of drive modes, alongside a selection of low, excessive, and computerized regenerative braking ranges. That is along with two energy supply modes – hybrid or electrical – and two on-the-move charging modes: computerized, for engine-powered charging; and handbook, for plug-in charging solely.
The Choose PHEV will come solely with 5 seats and a front-wheel drive configuration, in contrast to its seven-seat, all-wheel drive petrol counterparts. Skoda says this is because of constraints on battery packaging.
Most traditional gear is shared with the petrol Kodiaq Choose. This consists of 19-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-folding facet mirrors, and keyless entry, whereas the inside options heated, power-adjustable entrance seats, tri-zone local weather management, and twin wi-fi charging pads.
There’s additionally a 13.0-inch infotainment show with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alongside a full suite of security gear together with adaptive cruise management, lane-centring, and site visitors signal recognition.
Moreover, each Kodiaq Choose fashions will now be accessible with Skoda’s elective Signature Package deal, which provides niceties comparable to eight-way power-adjustable massaging seats, clever park help, a head-up show, and a surround-view digicam, amongst others. This has now been priced at $6500.
With the introduction of the Kodiaq PHEV, the Czech model has rounded out its portfolio of huge SUVs. It now affords normal petrol fashions with the common Kodiaq, the efficiency petrol Kodiaq RS, the Kodiaq PHEV, and the absolutely electrical Enpay.
The Choose PHEV is the fourth new variant within the second-generation Kodiaq vary, becoming a member of the petrol Choose, Sportline, and RS.
A further mild-hybrid powertrain will even be added to the Kodiaq Choose within the second quarter of 2026, positioned on the very backside of the vary as a fleet-oriented car. A gentle-hybrid Octavia is slated for launch at an identical time.
As for the Excellent PHEV, the wagon physique model is anticipated to launch first in early 2026, adopted by the liftback later within the 12 months.
2026 Skoda Kodiaq pricing:
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Choose 4×4 | $54,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4 | $58,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Choose PHEV | $63,490 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS 4×4 | $68,990 |
MORE: 2026 Skoda Kodiaq PHEV – Early Australian particulars revealed
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