NEPAL AUTOMART

Home / Compare / Skoda Kodiaq vs SML Isuzu MU-X

Skoda Kodiaq vs SML Isuzu MU-X in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 7 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Sportline vs 2999cc Diesel 4WD variants
The short answer

SML Isuzu MU-X costs रु 75,00,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Skoda Kodiaq if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Choose the SML Isuzu MU-X if
SML Isuzu MU-X costs रु 75,00,000 less ex-showroom.

A capable off-roader that justifies its price through sheer durability, though it faces stiff competition from more modern SUVs in the same price bracket.

Pros
Exceptional build quality
Strong low-end torque
Proven off-road pedigree
Cons
Heavy steering at low speeds
No panoramic sunroof option
Dated cabin design
As of 06 Oct 2026
15 rows compared
Skoda Kodiaq price in Nepal
Skoda
रु 2,39,90,000
SML Isuzu MU-X price in Nepal
SML Isuzu
रु 1,64,90,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,39,90,000
रु 1,64,90,000Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
diesel
Distributor
MAW Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (MAW Skoda)
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Isuzu Nepal main distributor) / Times Motors (Isuzu dealer)
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Transmission
Automatic
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
4WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,758 mm
4,825 mm
Width
1,864 mm
1,860 mm
Height
1,679 mm
1,860 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,845 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
230 mm
Seating
Not disclosed
7
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
22Better
2
Service centres
3
3
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Ergo seats with heating, cooling, and massage functions
·Ambient lighting
·Canton speakers
As of 19 Sept 2026
·7-seater configuration
·Climate control air-conditioning with integrated heater and demister
·Cabin cooling vents for all 3 rows of seats
As of 06 Oct 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·32.77 cm touchscreen
·26.03 cm Virtual Cockpit
As of 19 Sept 2026
·7-inch touchscreen entertainment system
·Cruise control system
·Passive Entry & Start System
As of 06 Oct 2026
🛡️Safety
·Side Assist
·Front Assist
·Exit Warning
·Matrix LED headlights
·Up to 9 airbags
·ESC
·ABS
·Multi-Collision Brake
·Driver Attention Alert
·Intelligent Park Assist
·Hill Descent Control
As of 19 Sept 2026
·6 airbags
·Electronic Stability Control
·Traction Control System
·Hill assist
As of 06 Oct 2026
Warranty & After-sales
—
·3-year / 100,000 km
As of 06 Oct 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Crystalline headlights and horizontal light strip in the grille
·Dark Chrome finished D pillar
·C-shaped LED rear lights with animated indicators connected by a full-width decorative strip
As of 19 Sept 2026
·Bi-LED projector headlamps with auto-leveling
·LED rear position lamps
As of 06 Oct 2026
📊Sales & Imports
—
·Imported as CBU by Continental Trading Enterprises
As of 06 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Skoda Kodiaq
SML Isuzu MU-X

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 2,39,90,000
रु 1,64,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,40,23,985
≈ रु 1,65,23,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 2,88,426 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,98,255 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Skoda Kodiaq full detailsSML Isuzu MU-X full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu MU-X is रु 75,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (45.5%), while the Skoda Kodiaq is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Skoda Kodiaq if
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 20 more showrooms in Nepal (22 vs 2).

Choose the SML Isuzu MU-X if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 7

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Skoda: 22 showrooms, 3 service centres · SML Isuzu: 2 showrooms, 3 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

Browse the showroom directory →
AN
Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Skoda Kodiaq vs SML Isuzu MU-X — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Skoda Kodiaq or SML Isuzu MU-X?

As of October 2026, the SML Isuzu MU-X starts at Rs 1.5 crore ex-showroom — Rs 8.1 lakh less than the Skoda Kodiaq at Rs 1.58 crore.

What is the price of the Skoda Kodiaq and SML Isuzu MU-X in Nepal?

The Skoda Kodiaq costs Rs 1.58 crore to Rs 2.4 crore and the SML Isuzu MU-X costs Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 1.65 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Skoda Kodiaq or the SML Isuzu MU-X?

These two split the decision: the SML Isuzu MU-X is रु 75,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (45.5%), while the Skoda Kodiaq is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Skoda Kodiaq if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Take the SML Isuzu MU-X if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

Other comparisons buyers look at

Kodiaq vs Toyota Corolla CrossMU-X vs Nissan X-TrailKodiaq vs Mitsubishi PajeroMU-X vs Toyota Corolla CrossKodiaq vs Haval / GWM Tank 300Kodiaq vs Volkswagen TouaregMU-X vs Mitsubishi Pajero
All Skoda carsAll SML Isuzu carsBuild your own comparisonEMI calculatorInsurance cost