The closer we get to the start of Skodas The Czech manufacturer has now set the prices for the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Australia Kodiaq large SUV that will present the technology on site.
That should arrive in the first quarter of 2026 Kodiaq Select PHEV will be the first Skoda PHEV to be sold in Australia, priced at $63,490 before on-road costs. The Select is normally the base variant of the petrol Kodiaq range and will be the only PHEV trim available at launch.
As predicted by Skoda in October 2025, the Select PHEV sits between the petrol Sportline and RS models in the Kodiaq range, although it is cheaper Daily Sparkz predicted at the time to be around $6,000.
That price means it competes directly with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (from $57,290 before on-roads), although that model is set to soon be upgraded with local ride and handling tuning. The Kodiaq is still much cheaper than the related Cupra Terramar VZe at $77,990 before on-roads.
The Skoda Superb PHEV is still expected to launch alongside its Kodiaq counterpart, but details have not yet been revealed.
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The Kodiaq Select PHEV is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to an 85kW/330Nm electric motor, producing a total peak output of 150kW of power and 350Nm of torque. This gives a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.4 seconds.
The Kodiaq Select PHEV uses a 25.7kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged at up to 11kW (AC) and 50kW (DC), with a combined fuel consumption of 1.85L/100km. As with most other PHEVs, this figure should be viewed with caution.
Most impressive is the SUV’s all-electric range, which Skoda says is 112km on the WLTP cycle. For comparison: Mitsubishi claims an electric range of 86 km for the Outlander PHEV, but this is based on the milder NEDC protocol.
The Kodiaq PHEV offers multiple driving modes as well as a choice of low, high and auto-regenerative braking levels. There are also two power delivery modes – hybrid or electric – and two charging modes while driving: automatic for engine-driven charging; and manual, for plug-in charging only.
The Select PHEV will only come with five seats and a front-wheel drive configuration, unlike its seven-seat, all-wheel drive petrol counterparts. Skoda says this is due to battery packaging limitations.
Most of the standard equipment is identical to the petrol Kodiaq Select. These include 19-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-folding side mirrors and keyless entry, while the interior is equipped with heated, power-adjustable front seats, three-zone automatic climate control and two wireless charging pads.
There’s also a 13.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a full suite of safety equipment including adaptive cruise control, lane centering and traffic sign recognition.
In addition, both Kodiaq Select models are now available with Skoda’s optional Signature package, which includes amenities such as eight-way power massage seats, intelligent parking assistant, a head-up display and a surround-view camera. The price for this is now $6,500.
With the introduction of the Kodiaq PHEV, the Czech brand rounds off its portfolio of large SUVs. It now offers standard petrol models with the regular Kodiaq, the powerful petrol Kodiaq RS, the Kodiaq PHEV and the all-electric Enyaq.
The Select PHEV is the fourth new variant in the second-generation Kodiaq range, alongside the Select, Sportline and RS petrol engines.
In addition, the Kodiaq Select will be expanded to include an additional mild hybrid drive in the second quarter of 2026, which is positioned at the bottom of the range as a fleet-oriented vehicle. A mild-hybrid Octavia is expected to hit the market at a similar time.
As for the Superb PHEV, the estate body style is expected to launch in early 2026, followed by the liftback later in the year.
Prices for the Skoda Kodiaq 2026:
| Model | Price before delivery |
|---|---|
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select 4×4 | $54,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4 | $58,990 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq Select PHEV | $63,490 |
| 2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS 4×4 | $68,990 |
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