At a glance

Skoda Kodiaq RS

Base price: $83,990 (RightCar estimated Clean Car Programme fee/ rebate: neutral).

Powertrain and economy: 2.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-four, 180kW/ 370Nm, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, 4WD, combined economy 8.3L/100km, CO2 190g/km (source: RightCar).

Vital statistics: 4699mm long, 2087mm wide, 1685mm high, 2791mm wheelbase, luggage capacity 270 litres (third row up), 20-inch alloy wheels.

Safety: Five stars (Source: ANCAP).

We like: New engine a nice power bump, always been an attractive thing, various quality-of-life improvements.

We don’t like: New engine a drop in torque, emissions are up slightly, is there a need for a performance seven-seater?