2020 Skoda Kodiaq Reviews

The Skoda Kodiaq RS looks to deliver most of our Christmas lists rolled into one.

The Skoda Kodiaq RS puts the fast in family transport, with the seven-seat SUV getting a punchy diesel engine and some new performance tricks. But can a family-focused SUV really pull off sporty?

Skoda's marketing department has always plugged the brand's "simply clever" features, from hidden umbrellas in the front doors to the windscreen clip to store your parking tickets so there's no more frantic searching at the boom gate.So what does the brand's focus on practicality perks mean for its first real foray into the world of family focused SUVs?Enter the 2020 Skoda Kodiaq 132TSI Sportline.  Priced at $54,890, our 132TSI Sportline came with $6700 of extras, including Skoda's Luxury ($3400) and Tech ($2600) Packs, as well as the virtual cockpit ($700).Standard features include a 9.2-inch gesture control media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat nav, LED headlights, proximity key, power tailgate, privacy glass and dual-zone climate control.  So, how will the Kodiaq handle the weekend family duties, and what practical features make it stand out from the SUV crowd? 

The Skoda Kodiaq RS is the angriest Kodiaq money can buy. But you can't get one yet - it doesn't land in Australia until 2020. Luckily, Skoda smuggled one into Australia for us drive... at a race track.