01-01-0001:
Can get all weather tyres such as Cross Climates in base model 215/60 R16 and SE 215/55 R17, but not in SEL 225/50R18 and Edition 225/45R19. Skoda needs to change its wheel policy to allow buyers of SELs to have their cars on 215/55 R17 tyres.
17-09-2018:
Report of clutch of June 2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI Edition starting to fail after just 500 miles ("strong burning smell"). Owner called out Skoda support at 560 miles. They road tested and reported no fault with the clutch but the clutch 'material' needed time to bed in. At 1500 miles the clutch gave in and the car was towed to a Skoda dealer. Owner told that Skoda will not pay the £1,800 bill as there was excessive use of the clutch.
02-11-2018:
Report of accelerator failure twice, both at low speeds, in a new Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI DSG. First time, reversing out of a parking slot normally and then driving for 40 yards to the main road to turn left. As soon as the car was in the main road the accelerator had no effect. Engine running but not enough to engage drive. Second time, a fortnight later, returning from a 30 mile drive stopped at gateway, stop/start stopped the engine, got out of the car did not turn the ignition off, opened the gate started to drive forwards, had to stop for a moment, tried to move off again, accelerator had no effect again same as the first time. On each occasion it was rectified by switching off via the button and restarting.
29-12-2018:
Complaint about jerky running of a Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI at low speed in 1st gear. "I have trouble driving it smoothly at low speed in 1st gear as it has a tendency to kangaroo hop until you accelerate away. I also notice that as you lift the clutch the revs increase without the accelerator being touched which I am told is a driver aid." Same complaint received about T-Roc 1.5 TSI, SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI and Golf 1.5 TSI. Fault can probably be eliminated by using 99 Ron Super petrol.
05-01-2019:
Report that after a chipped windscreen of a Skoda Karoq was replaced, neither the windscreen replacement company nor the local supplying dealer could re-calibrate the dusk and rain sensors behind it and the car had to be taken to a VAG dealer 50 miles away for this to be done.
12-03-2019:
Another reader reported "kangarooing" problem in a Skoda Karoq petrol DSG 1.5 TSI, bought new in November 2018. The dealer has been saying that VAG will come up with a software solution sometime in the 2nd quarter of this year.
14-03-2019:
Problems as well as "bunny hopping" with a December 2018 Skoda Karoq 1.4TSI EVO DSG (which we now know has a wet clutch DSG). On several occasions lessee has started up, into drive, released footbrake, pressed accelerator which goes to the floor. He releases it once or twice and it works. The more dangerous situation is he can set off fine, reach a junction or roundabout, before the engine gets above 70 degrees, and the same can happen: no throttle response at all. Probably the brake light switch playing up. This sends a signat to the ECU that the brakes are on and the ECU cuts power. The problem is the switch sometimes suffers a delay.
21-03-2019:
Further report of uneven running of December 2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5TSI. Owner wants to reject.
26-04-2019:
Report of owner successfully rejecting a November 2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5TS after 90 days due to problems with its 1.5TSI engine.
27-04-2019:
Screech reported from rear brakes of 2018 Skoda Karoq 1.0TSI when reversing. Dealer dismantled rear brakes but could find nothing wrong. Suspect electromechanical parking brake mechanism or 'brake hold'.
27-04-2019:
Report of hesitation when attempting to move off in September 2018 Skoda Karoq 2.0 diesel 4x4 SEL DSG. "On three occasions up to December when moving off from parked there is no change in engine revs above tick over regardless of what I do with the accelerator which can be more exciting than you need when moving onto a main road from a minor road with a slight slope. Having made sure that it is safe to do so and expecting to accelerate away it is disconcerting to find that nothing happens unless I switch off and restart. It has been to my local Skoda dealership who had it for two hours and could not replicate the problem. Since having it back it has happened on three more occasions. I wonder if you have any thoughts on what might be the cause, and what to do next?" (Our explanation is: This is an age old fault with VAG cars dating back 20 years or more. Audi had a problem in the USA of idiot drivers taught to drive automatics with their right foot only suffering 'pedal confusion' and accelerating into things when they thought they were braking. This typically happened on start up when they stupidly failed to start with their left foot on the brake. To stop this happening VAG introduced a selector lock that made it impossible to select Drive from Park or from Neutral without pressing the brake pedal (quite a few other manufacturers adopted this). But VAG then went a step further and connected the brake light switch to the ECU so that if the ECU thought the brakes were on it would cut power. These brake light switches have always been intermittently unreliable, resulting in a delayed signal to the ECU and the hesitation you are experiencing. It's probably curable with a new brake light switch.)
01-05-2019:
More information on 27-4-2019: " Something I did not mention regarding the gearbox is that on 3 occasions when in D and stopped at a junction it has failed to change up unless I use the paddle when moving off again. It was not in Manual mode."
04-05-2019:
Another report of hesitation from newly putchased Sloda Karoq 1.5TSI manual. "Experiencing problems in 1st and 2nd gear. No matter how carefully I increase the rpm and slowly release the clutch. The car lurches away until I manage to select 2nd gear. I have also lost power when moving in 2nd gear on at least six occasions. Three of which, I have been turning at very busy junctions and have nearly been hit twice by oncoming vehicles which has really made me very nervous of continuing to drive this vehicle." (See also VW T-Roc good/bad.)
08-05-2019:
Link to VAG 1.5TSI Honestjohn Forum Thread
15-07-2019:
Ongoing issues with the 1.5 TSI engine with no resolution from Skoda. (Software fix available from September 2019.)
20-07-2019:
Report of problems with new 2019 Skoda Karoq 1.5TSI DSG: "On a 10mile journey the car suddenly lost power with no throttle response at all. The throttle felt very stiff ,with resistance in it not like the easy motion it should have. With the throttle pushed flat to the floor I could not get more than 30mph. It eventually slowed down to a crawl. I stopped the engine and waited a few minutes, started up and away I went, although throttle felt on the firm side. I continued my journey but had to have throttle flat to the floor to even get 30 or 40mph out of it. Arrived at my destination, parked up for 3 hours and set off home. It drove home no problems at all using drive mode on dsg. Took it to suplying Skoda dealer who could not find anything weong using 'diagnostics'. No error codes or warning lights on the dash while the fault was happening either. Today I went on a 20mile drive in Sport mode on the DSG. iIt was great for a bout 10 miles and then the throttle went stiff again with no response at all even with foot to the floor. Unlike the last episode at least the car kept going at a reasonable 40 to 50mph. It cleared itself for a bit ok but it did it again a couple of times. It seems to have the dreaded intermittent fault somewhere."
25-07-2019:
Another report of a new Skoda Karoq 1.5TSI 'kangarooing' and stalling, reported to dealer when car was 5 weeks old. Booked car in for 3.7.19, but call received from dealer 28.6.19 telling owner not to bring car in as there was nothing they could do. Now trying to reject car with information taken from HJUK website re no updates for this fault, but dealer wants to try update for RPM's & idle control. Citizens advice said to have it done. We advised to do this, but send a letter expressing your disquiet to the dealer principal of the supplying dealership. Send it by Post Office Special Delivery, keep a copy, and staple the certificate of posting to the copy so it becomes a ‘matter of record’ should you ever need it in the future.
24-08-2019:
Regarding problems with 1.5TSI engines, owner of Tiguan 1.5TSI wrote, "if you turn off the auto hold and the stop start you will not get the kangarooing or the car switching on and off if you coast the last few yards to a stop with the clutch depressed."
20-09-2019:
Report of problems continuing with September 2018 Skoda Karoq 2.0 diesel 4x4 SEL DSG (see 27-4-2019). "The Karoq 2.0 SEL 4x4 is now back at Skoda for the last fortnight with the same problem: going into idle at unexpected moments. The dealer staff drove 564 miles on a variety of roads which has provided no replication, despite having been told it has only happened during manoeuvring, which is usually coming out of somewhere like a shopping centre and joining a main road, or changing a parking place in a hotel car park. Once, on a motorway in stop start traffic when needing to get in the left hand lane to leave the motorway, it went to idle. Fortunately there was a hard shoulder. Owner waiting for a decision that will resolve the situation, either from Skoda or from the dealership. Once stopped, engine will restart and everything seems to be reset, until the next time. (We still think this is connected to the brake light switch, as before. Peugeot/Citroens flash up a warning "do not brake and accelerate at the same time". VAG cars cut engine power.)
02-10-2019:
Final update on September 2018 Skoda Karoq 2.0 diesel 4x4 SEL DSG (20-9-2019 and 27-4-2019). On 12 occasions has gone from drive to idle. Returned 3 times, last time 2nd September. Dealer is now replacing the car with a new RDE1 version on a 69 plate, charging the customer a very reasonable £700. (Skoda replaced the 150ps Karoq 4x4 SEL with the 190ps 4x4 SEL for £570, after refund of 1st year VED), which was more than fair.
04-10-2019:
Report of loose seatback adjustor on new 2019/69 (2020 model) Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI SEL DSG. Owner finds that the driver’s seatback slowly reclines whilst driving. The knurled knob turns, even on short journeys of a few miles.
04-12-2019:
The bonnet lever of a Karoq is in the left hand front door pillar where it is obstructed by the left hand door. If the battery goes flat, it is possible to enter via the driver's door, but the passenger door will not open without electrical power from the battery, so the bonnet lever cannot be accessed in order to open the bonnet and charge the battery. It might be possible to introduce enough power via one of the 12v accessory sockets that is hard-wired to the battery (ie not wired through the ignition), but, IF NOT SURE DO NOT TRY THIS. On the Kodiaq, the bonnet lever is in the right hand front door pillar, so is accessible when the right had door is opened.
28-01-2020:
Report of Skoda Karoq developing a Y shapes crack on the outside edge of the driver's headlight and letting in moisture.
04-06-2020:
Report of clutch failure at 11,184 miles on a 1.5 TSI Karoq in Romania. Dealer has blamed the failure on 'inappropriate usage' of the vehicle and refused to pay or contribute towards the cost of the repair.
07-08-2020:
K ey recognition system failure with 2019 2.0-litre TDI Karoq.
18-08-2020:
Report of DSG gearbox problem with 2018 Karoq. Owner was in the Lake district and had to reverse up a very steep lane as there was traffic coming up the hill. After a few yards a warning light came on saying the gearbox was getting hot. A few yards further it changed to 'Gearbox overheating STOP'.
10-02-2021:
Report of a rubber seal by the boot coming loose and allowing water to enter the steering rack, subsequently removing the lubricating grease and accelerating wear and tear and increasing the failure of the rack (which now needs to be replaced at a cost of over £2000). Skoda dealer says it is not covered under warranty and is down to wear and tear and that the seal could have come off by something as simple as being hit by a branch in the road.
16-02-2021:
Report of a water leak through a rear seal in the boot of a Skoda Karoq that is still under its manufacturer three-year-warranty. The water has got into the steering chassis and Skoda has said this is "wear and tear" and the steering needs replacing at a cost of £2500. They have said the car is not roadworthy.
May 2017
Skoda Karoq unveiled
Effectively replacing the Yeti, the Karoq is Skoda's equivalent of the SEAT Ateca. Five engine variants are available from 115PS to 190PS, of which four are new. Gets the new 1.5 TSI EVO engine rather than the older 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Karoq tyre sizes are base model 215/60 R16); SE 225/55 R17; SEL 225/50R18; and Edition 225/45R19. You can option to bigger wheels with lower profile tyres but not the opposite way round.
Features include the rear-seat VarioFlex system and the virtual pedal for the hands-free opening of the boot. Longer items can be comfortably transported in the interior of the compact SUV – thanks to the folding front passenger seat.
The compact SUV measures 4,382 mm in length, is 1,841 mm wide, and 1,605 mm high. The increase in size benefits the passengers. The kneeroom is 69 mm.
The luggage compartment has a capacity of 521 litres with the rear seats in place. With the rear seats folded down, the volume increases to 1630 litres. The VarioFlex system consists of three separate seats, which can be individually adjusted and also be completely removed – and the Karoq is then converted into a van-like SUV with a maximum load capacity of 1810 litres.
With the exception of the most powerful diesel, all engines can be ordered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed DSG. The 2.0 TDI with 190PS comes as standard with 4×4 drive and 7-speed DSG. The new 1.5 TSI has the special feature of cylinder deactivation.
The numerous ‘Simply Clever’ features contribute to the versatility of the Karoq. The first of the new features is the electrically opening tailgate, which can be opened and closed from the interior at the push of a button. The Virtual Pedal, which opens the tailgate with a simple foot movement under the rear bumper, is practical and convenient.
Also new to the range is the electrically retractable tow bar, which only folds out at the rear of the vehicle when it is needed.
September 2017
Prices for Karoq announced
It costs from £20,875 and comes in three trim levels - SE and Edition.
SE models feature 17-inch Ratikon alloy wheels, privacy glass, LED rear lights, dual-zone climate control, front assist, pedestrian monitor, and driver fatigue sensor as standard.
SE L models are priced from £23,165 and add a host of additional features, including 18-inch Braga alloy wheels, Amundsen satellite navigation with 8-inch touchscreen display, Smartlink+, keyless entry and start/stop, full LED headlights with adaptive front light system, heated front seats, and Alcantara upholstery. Customers opting for the SE L also benefit from a colour multifunction trip computer, rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors as standard.
Introduced to celebrate the launch of the all-new Karoq, the range-topping Edition trim offers customers the highest possible specification. All Edition models come with 19-inch Crater alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, metallic paint and leather upholstery as standard. Columbus satellite navigation with 9.2-inch touchscreen display & gesture control, electrically operated boot and LED ambient lighting are also included in the standard specification, along with a host of safety and driver assistance systems. These include Lane assist, Blind spot protection with Rear traffic alert and Traffic sign recognition. Despite its remarkably high specification, Edition models start from just £27,110 OTR.
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Karoq SE
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CO 2
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VED Band
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Recommended OTR
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1.0 TSI 115PS
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119
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G
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£20,875.00
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1.0 TSI 115PS DSG
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118
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G
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£22,175.00
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1.5 TSI 150PS
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123
|
G
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£22,225.00
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1.5 TSI 150PS DSG
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125
|
G
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£23,525.00
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1.6 TDI 115PS
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120
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G
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£22,905.00
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1.6 TDI 115PS DSG
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117
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G
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£24,205.00
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2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4
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131
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H
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£25,505.00
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2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4x4
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137
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H
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£26,805.00
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Karoq SE L
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CO 2
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VED Band
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Recommended OTR
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1.0 TSI 115PS
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121
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G
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£23,165.00
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1.0 TSI 115PS DSG
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120
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G
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£24,465.00
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1.5 TSI 150PS
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125
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G
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£24,515.00
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1.5 TSI 150PS DSG
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127
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G
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£25,815.00
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1.6 TDI 115PS
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120
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G
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£25,195.00
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1.6 TDI 115PS DSG
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117
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G
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£26,495.00
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2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4
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132
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H
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£27,795.00
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2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4x4
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138
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H
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£29,095.00
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Karoq Edition
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CO 2
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VED Band
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Recommended OTR
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1.5 TSI 150PS
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125
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G
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£27,110.00
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1.5 TSI 150PS DSG
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127
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G
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£28,410.00
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2.0 TDI 150PS 4x4
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132
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H
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£30,390.00
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2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4x4
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138
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H
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£31,690.00
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January 2018
Karoq SE Technology introduced
Aimed at business customers, it has Amundsen satellite navigation with an eight-inch touchscreen display with European mapping, voice control and integrated Wi-Fi.
Drivers can connect to the infotainment system with ease thanks to Smartlink+ that pairs with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the Karoq also offers wireless charging and Phone Box Smartphone signal boost for improved communication on the move.
Customers receive a one-year subscription to Infotainment Online that provides live traffic reports, calendar updates and online search functions. The touchscreen display also includes gesture control to make navigating the menus easier.
Front and rear parking sensors, panoramic sunroof and LED daytime running lights come as standard on the SE Tech model, as well as adaptive cruise control. The SUV also includes the useful ŠKODA touches that customers have come to rely on, such as the ice scraper in the fuel cap, umbrella under the passenger seat, removable LED torch and handy storage compartments in the boot.
August 2018
Skoda Karoq Scout launched
As the only variant of the Karoq available exclusively with all-wheel drive, Skoda offers three engines for the Karoq Scout. In addition to a 1.5 TSI petrol engine with 150PS in combination with a 7-speed DSG, two diesel engines are also available.
The 2.0 TDI with 150PS comes with a manual 6-speed gearbox as standard while a 7-speed DSG is available as an option. In the most powerful version, the 2.0 TDI 190PS is coupled with a 7-speed DSG as standard.
The Scout gets chrome and silver-coloured bodywork elements, anthracite 19-inch ‘Crater’ alloy wheels, tinted windows and Scout logos on the front mudguards. In the interior, the seats feature newly designed covers with black-brown contrasting seams. The multifunction leather steering wheel, pedals with stainless steel elements and an LED package that includes ambient lighting complete the extensive range of standard equipment.
August 2018
Karoq Sportline unveiled
There are four engines including exclusively the 2.0 TSI petrol engine with 190PS. The more powerful of the two 2.0 TDI diesel engines also produces 190PS.
In combination with this drivetrain, the compact SUV brings power to the road with a 7-speed DQ381 twin wet clutch DSG and four-wheel drive. The front-wheel-drive 2.0 TDI with 150PS comes with a manual 6-speed gearbox as standard. Four-wheel drive, combined with DQ381 or DQ500 7-speed DSG, is optionally available for this model. For the 1.5 TSI petrol engine 150PS with front-wheel drive, Skoda also offers the 7-speed DQ381 DSG as an option, also in combination with all-wheel drive.
It gets sports bumpers and the exclusive 19-inch ‘Vega’ black polished alloys wheels create a sporty appearance. The front mudguards bear the SportLine logo and the body colour and black entry area, tinted windows and black roof rails round off the model’s elegant exterior.
The seats are upholstered with three-ply air-permeable Thermoflux fabric, which brings extra comfort to passengers, especially in summer. The multifunction sports steering wheel is covered with perforated black leather with stitching in silver. Pedals with stainless steel elements, a black headliner, black roof pillars and an LED package, which includes ambient lighting, complete the sporty interior.
March 2019
2.0 TSI petrol engine added to Karoq range
The new engine is available with the SportLine trim priced from £31,820. It develops 190PS and 320Nm of torque, and is paired with a seven-speed DSG gearbox and four-wheel drive as standard. It'll hit 62mph in 7.0 seconds, while officially it'll return 33.2 - 32.1mpg under WLTP tests.
February 2020
Skoda Karoq SE Drive announced
Standard equipment includes 17-inch Aero alloy wheels, unique SE Drive upholstery and LED ambient lighting. Amundsen satellite navigation with Infotainment Online for one year, colour trip computer, front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera are also included.
The Karoq SE Drive is available with two petrol engines with outputs of 115PS and 150PS, and two diesels that generate 115PS and 150PS. The 2.0 TSI 150PS petrol and the 1.6 TDI 115PS diesel can both be specified with a seven-speed DSG transmission. Prices for the new Karoq SE Drive range from £23,385 for the 1.0 TSI 115PS model to £26,700 for the 2.0 TDI 115PS DSG.
June 2020
Skoda Karoq updated
The Karoq will be available with optional tri-zone Climatronic air conditioning for the first time and can now be equipped with Area View and Trailer Assist too – just like the bigger Kodiaq. When switching its engine portfolio to the Euro 6d standard, ŠKODA is replacing the previous entry-level 115PS 1.6 TDI diesel with an equally powerful 2.0 TDI from the new EVO generation. In terms of exhaust gas treatment, it uses the ‘twin dosing’ process – just like the 2.0 TDI delivering 150PS, which is replacing the previous 1.6 TDI and is available with all-wheel drive and a DSG as well as front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. The entry-level 1.0 TSI petrol engine will generate 110 PS.
February 2022
Updated Skoda Karoq priced from £25,950
Skoda has announced pricing and specifications for the updated Karoq SUV ahead of its arrival in the UK in spring. The model will feature a host of design improvements, higher equipment levels and more efficient drivetrains.
The UK range will feature three familiar trim levels: SE Drive, SE L and SportLine with customers able to choose from a range of two petrol and two diesel powertrains. Prices range from £25,950 OTR for the 1.0 TSI SE Drive model up to £37,760 OTR for the range-topping SportLine 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4x4.
SE Drive models start from £25,950 OTR and come generously equipped with 17-inch Scutus alloy wheels, Amundsen touchscreen navigation and LED headlights (low functionality) as standard. SE Drive models also feature rear LED lights with welcome effect and dynamic indicators, colour multifunction trip computer, Smartlink with wireless Apple CarPlay and rear parking sensors as standard.
SE L models are priced from £27,785 OTR and build on the high specification of SE Drive, adding 18-inch Miran alloy wheels, chrome roof rails and window surround, Winter Pack (which includes heated steering wheel and front seats, heated windscreen washer nozzles and headlight washers) and VarioFlex seating. Keyless entry and start/stop system and an extended rear spoiler and the Parking Pack that includes rear view camera and front parking sensors, complete the standard specification.
SportLine models start from £31,835 OTR and feature Full LED Matrix headlights with AFS (adaptive front light system), LED interior light pack and a panoramic sunroof. Metallic paint and an electrically operated boot and virtual pedal are also standard, along with a Winter Pack and Parking pack that includes front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera
The updated Karoq delivers a further evolution of ŠKODA’s acclaimed design language and features a number of styling features. These include a wider, hexagonal ŠKODA grille, slimmer headlights and aerodynamically optimised alloy wheels with black Aero trims. The new wheels, rear window finlets and a new rear spoiler all improve the car’s aerodynamics while lowering its CO2 emissions. New technologies – such as full-LED Matrix headlights and an expanded range of assistance systems – are also available to order for the first time.
The revised Skoda Karoq will be available from launch with four engine options; two petrol and two diesel. The petrol range consists of a 1.0 TSI unit that develops 110PS and a 1.5 TSI motor that produces 150PS. The latter can be specified with a seven-speed DSG. The diesel line-up features a 2.0 TDI with outputs of 116PS and 150PS. As with the petrol range, the higher power unit can be ordered with a seven-speed DSG. The 2.0 TDI can also be specified with four-wheel-drive.
All four Karoq engines come from the Volkswagen Group’s range of EVO engines and feature a number of engineering enhancements to further improve efficiency. For the diesels, weight-optimised crankshafts and extensive modifications to the exhaust gas routing result in lower fuel consumption. In addition, the TDIs are equipped with a further developed SCR exhaust gas treatment system and two catalytic converters.
The 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI engines feature an innovative powder-coated layer measuring just 150 mm (0.15 mm) that replaces cast-iron cylinder liners. This reduces internal friction, which lowers fuel consumption and emissions. Through better distribution and dissipation of heat in the combustion chamber, it also lowers the thermal load on the engine. Equipped with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), the 1.5 TSI automatically shuts down two cylinders when engine load is low, thereby further reducing fuel consumption.
Order books for the new KAROQ open on 17 February with first deliveries expected late Spring.
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High quality interior with a premium feel. Very practical with a large boot. Quiet and comfortable on the move. One of the best crossovers around.
Not the most dynamic of designs. Hesitation issues with the 1.5 TSI petrol engine.
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