Lepas L6 vs Skoda Kodiaq
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Lepas L6

$47,990 - $47,990

2026 price

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Skoda Kodiaq

$37,790 - $77,490

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Lepas L6

2025 Skoda Kodiaq

By Jack Quick

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

440 km

9.2L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

17.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

65.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Pleasant urban driving experience
Well-tuned safety systems
Unique exterior paint colours

Generous feature list for a base model
Clever, family friendly touches
Comfortable ride with solid cabin space

Dislikes

Only 6.6kW AC charging
More affordable rivals out there
Lacks character

Engine can feel flat under pressure
Glitchy infotainment and climate controls
Reversing camera quality isn’t great

2026 Lepas L6 Summary

The Chery has most definitely popped and the Australian launch of new brand, Lepas, is only the start of what’s to come in 2027.

The Lepas L6 EV is the brand’s first entrant locally and it’s an electric mid-size SUV rival to the likes of the BYD Atto 3 Evo, Geely EX5, Hyundai Elexio, Kia EV5 and Leapmotor C10. The list goes on…

Lepas is doing everything it can to stand out on its own from the namesake Chery, as well as the Omoda Jaecoo brands in Australia. It’s also set to have its own dealer network.

Is the L6 EV a worthy addition to the Chery Group stable? Read on to find out.

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2025 Skoda Kodiaq Summary

In the eight years it’s been in our market, the Skoda Kodiaq large SUV has only seen modest updates, but the second-generation seven-seater marks a firm step forward.

You still get all of the clever practicality that Skoda is known for, but it now features a (slightly) sharper design, a raft of new features, improved technology and more room inside.

This week, my family of three has been living with the base 140TSI Select variant to find out whether this understated contender deserves more attention and if its rivals should start to worry.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lepas L6 2025 Skoda Kodiaq

Verdict

Chery really doesn’t need any more brands in Australia, but here is Lepas, anyway.

While the L6 EV is rather characterless, it’s arguably the best Chery Group vehicle I’ve experienced to date. You can tell a lot of work has been put into localising it and as an electric mid-size SUV, it’s a pragmatic choice.

Verdict

The new Skoda Kodiaq Select 140TSI is a quiet achiever. It may not be as flashy as some of its rivals, and the engine won’t knock your socks off, but it delivers where it counts. This is a well-rounded seven-seater that’s comfortable, practical and cleverly equipped with more standard features than you’d typically expect from a base grade. If you’re after a family SUV that flies under the radar but ticks all the right boxes, the Kodiaq deserves a close look.

Lepas L6 vs Skoda Kodiaq What's the difference?

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Verdict

Lepas L6 vs Skoda Kodiaq
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