Skoda Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new-generation Kodiaq RS , which arrives Down Under priced from $69,990 plus on-road costs .

Boasting a 195kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine driving all four wheels via a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch auto, the seven-seat Kodiaq RS quotes a hot hatch-like 6.3-second 0-100km/h sprint.

While a Czech three-row performance SUV might sound niche, Skoda's local division says the RS model accounted for up to 50 per cent of first-gen Kodiaq sales Down Under, making it a critical piece of the brand's large SUV puzzle.

Further, Skoda Australia hasn't announced nationwide drive-away pricing as yet, but a listing on pricing database Redbook indicates a $76,990 sticker including on-road costs, meaning the new, more p

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