The Czech-made Skoda Kodiaq RS has received a facelift and a plethora of changes, including more power and trick suspension. But does it do enough in the practicality stakes?

2026 Skoda Kodiaq RS

The demand for an ‘everything car’ has never been greater than in 2025. By an everything car, I mean something that’s fun to drive, comfortable enough for every day, and has enough space to fit the entire family.

Now that Australia’s car style of choice has morphed from sedans to SUVs, that desire is a hard ask to fill. Once a market filled by stonking V8 Holden Commodores and Ford Falcons, the rage now is for a quick SUV.

Enter the Skoda Kodiaq RS. This model has been on the Australian market since 2019 and has undergone a few changes, including a switch from diesel to petrol for the 2022 mod

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