As we inch closer to the launch of Skoda’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Australia, the Czech manufacturer has now locked in pricing for the Kodiaq large SUV that will debut the technology locally.
Set to arrive in the first quarter of 2026, the Kodiaq Select PHEV will be the first Skoda PHEV sold in Australia, priced at $63,490 before on-road costs. Typically the base variant in the petrol Kodiaq lineup, the Select will be the only PHEV trim available at launch.
As was foretold by Skoda in October 2025, the Select PHEV slots in between the petrol Sportline and RS models in the Kodiaq range, although it’s cheaper than CarExpert predicted at the time by some $6000.
That price means it’s pitched squarely against the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (from $57,290 before on-roads), though that model is due for an imminent upgrade with a local ride-and-handling tune. 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 arrive alongside its Kodiaq counterpart, though no details have been released.
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Powering the Kodiaq Select PHEV is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an 85kW/330Nm electric motor, for total peak outputs of 150kW of power and 350Nm of torque. This provides a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.4 seconds.
The Kodiaq Select PHEV uses a 25.7kWh lithium-ion battery capable of charging at up to 11kW (AC) and 50kW (DC), with a combined fuel economy claim of 1.85L/100km. As with most other PHEVs, this figure is to be taken with a grain of salt.
Most impressive is the SUV’s electric-only range, which Skoda claims is 112km on the WLTP cycle. For context, Mitsubishi claims an electric driving range of 86km for the Outlander PHEV, but that’s on the more lenient NEDC protocol.
The Kodiaq PHEV will offer multiple drive modes, alongside a choice of low, high, and automatic regenerative braking levels. This is in addition to two power delivery modes – hybrid or electric – and two on-the-move charging modes: automatic, for engine-powered charging; and manual, for plug-in charging only.
The Select PHEV will come only with five seats and a front-wheel drive configuration, unlike its seven-seat, all-wheel drive petrol counterparts. Skoda says this is due to constraints on battery packaging.
Most standard equipment is shared with the petrol Kodiaq Select. This includes 19-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and keyless entry, while the interior features heated, power-adjustable front seats, tri-zone climate control, and twin wireless charging pads.
There’s also a 13.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alongside a full suite of safety gear including adaptive cruise control, lane-centring, and traffic sign recognition.
Additionally, both Kodiaq Select models will now be available with Skoda’s optional Signature Package, which adds niceties such as eight-way power-adjustable massaging seats, intelligent park assist, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera, among others. This has now been priced at $6500.
With the introduction of the Kodiaq PHEV, the Czech brand has rounded out its portfolio of large SUVs. It now offers standard petrol models with the regular Kodiaq, the performance petrol Kodiaq RS, the Kodiaq PHEV, and the fully electric Enyaq.
The Select PHEV is the fourth new variant in the second-generation Kodiaq range, joining the petrol Select, Sportline, and RS.
An additional mild-hybrid powertrain will also be added to the Kodiaq Select in the second quarter of 2026, placed at the very bottom of the range as a fleet-oriented vehicle. A mild-hybrid Octavia is slated for launch at a similar time.
As for the Superb PHEV, the wagon body style is expected to launch first in early 2026, followed by the liftback later in the year.
2026 Skoda Kodiaq pricing:
| Model | Price before on-roads |
|---|---|
| 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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