The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq has earned an impressive 5-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests. The vehicle scored 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).
Key Highlights:
- Tested Model: Diesel 4×4 spec, left-hand drive configuration.
- Passenger Cell: Rated stable in the frontal offset test.
- India Launch: Expected by mid-2025 as a completely knocked-down unit (CKD) for local assembly.
- India-Spec Model: Will be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Adult Occupant Protection
The Kodiaq’s bodyshell was rated stable in the frontal offset test, showing good protection for the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. While the passenger’s critical body areas were well-protected, the deformable impact barrier occasionally bottomed out, leading to a penalty. In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection for all critical body areas of the driver and rear passenger was rated good or adequate. The side barrier and pole impact tests showed good protection for all critical body areas, earning maximum points in this section. Additionally, tests on the front seats and head restraints indicated effective protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions.
Child Occupant Protection
The Kodiaq provided good protection to all critical body parts of both 6-year-old and 10-year-old dummies in the frontal offset and side barrier tests. However, neck protection for the 10-year-old dummy was rated adequate. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to accommodate a rearward-facing child restraint, with clear communication of its status to the driver. The Kodiaq does not feature a child presence detection system.
Safety Assist Systems
The autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system demonstrated good performance in responding to other vehicles. The lane support system gently corrects the vehicle’s path to prevent drifting and intervenes in critical situations. The speed assistance system detects local speed limits, allowing the driver to opt for automatic setting of the limiter.
Vulnerable Road Users
The Kodiaq provided predominantly adequate protection for the head of a struck pedestrian or cyclist, with poor results recorded on the windshield pillars and at the base of the screen. The AEB system’s response to pedestrians was adequate and good in tests with cyclists, including scenarios where a door is suddenly opened in the path of a cyclist approaching from behind. The vehicle also scored well in lane assist system tests.
Conclusion
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq’s 5-star Euro NCAP rating underscores its commitment to safety, making it a strong contender in the market as it prepares for its mid-2025 launch in India.
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