The Second Generation of Skoda Kodiaq which is currently on sale worldwide will be launch in India in 2025.
The latest Euro NCAP crash tests awarded the second-generation Skoda Kodiaq with an outstanding 5-star safety rating. It received a score of 89 percent for adult occupant protection (AOP), 83 percent for child occupant protection, 78 percent for safety assist systems, and 82 percent for vulnerable road users (VRU). The Kodiaq that underwent testing included safety components like 6 airbags, seat belt reminders with pretensioners for all seats, ISOFIX mounts on both the front passenger and rear seats, as well as ADAS functionalities.
The Kodiaq underwent testing in its diesel 4×4 variant with a left-hand drive configuration. The frontal offset test revealed that the passenger cell maintained stability. The next iteration of the Kodiaq is set to be launched in India by mid-2025.
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq is currently undergoing testing in India and has been spotted on a few occasions. It is anticipated to be launched by mid-2025 as a completely knocked-down unit (CKD) for local assembly. The model that underwent testing by Euro NCAP was a left-hand drive unit with a diesel 4×4 specification. Despite the fact that the India-specific Kodiaq will be equipped with a 2.0-litre petrol engine, the test results from Euro NCAP still offer valuable insights for the model that will be introduced in India.
Skoda Kodiaq Adult Occupant protection test-
The Kodiaq’s bodyshell achieved a stable rating in the frontal offset test, with the dummies demonstrating good protection for the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Critical body areas of the passenger were effectively shielded, although there were instances where the deformable impact barrier ‘bottomed out’, resulting in a penalty. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection was deemed good or adequate for all critical body areas of the driver and rear passenger.
For both the side barrier and pole impact tests, protection of all critical body areas was rated good, and the car received maximum points in this segment of the evaluation. Furthermore, assessments on the front seats and head restraints revealed efficient protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
Skoda Kodiaq Child Occupant Protection Test-
The Kodiaq demonstrated effective protection for critical body parts of 6-year-old and 10-year-old dummies in both frontal offset and side barrier tests. Although the neck protection for the 10-year-old dummy was deemed adequate. The front passenger airbag can be deactivated to accommodate a rearward-facing child restraint in that seating position, with clear indication of its status to the driver. It is important to highlight that the Kodiaq lacks a child presence detection system.
Skoda Kodiaq Safety Assistance test-
The autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system showed positive results in evaluations of its response to other vehicles. The lane support system subtly adjusts the vehicle’s trajectory to avoid veering out of the lane and intervenes in more urgent circumstances. The speed assistance system identifies the local speed limit, and the driver has the option to have the limiter automatically set by the system.
Skoda kodiaq vulnerable Road Users Test-
The head protection for pedestrians or cyclists who are struck was mainly sufficient, although there were subpar outcomes noted on the stationary windscreen pillars and at the bottom of the screen. The AEB system demonstrated satisfactory performance in reacting to pedestrians and performed well in evaluations involving cyclists, such as scenarios where a door is unexpectedly opened in front of a cyclist coming from behind. Additionally, it received high marks in assessments of lane assist technologies.