What is it?
The Karoq is Skoda's small to medium SUV, based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform shared with the VW T-Roc and Tiguan. Two grades for Australia: the Style 110TSI FWD from $40,990 and the Sportline 140TSI AWD from $48,990, both plus on-roads, with the defining VarioFlex sliding rear bench unique in the segment.
The lineup runs from Style 110TSI at $40,990 plus on-roads, through to Sportline 140TSI at $48,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
VarioFlex rear bench slides, reclines and removes individually, a feature unique in the segment, and the 7-year unlimited-km warranty with capped-price servicing is the longest cover in the small SUV class.
No hybrid powertrain offered, only petrol turbos, and the ANCAP rating carries from the 2017 protocol rather than the current 2024 protocol.
Should you buy the Karoq?
Reasons to buy
- VarioFlex rear bench slides, reclines and removes individually, a feature unique in the segment, and the 7-year unlimited-km warranty with capped-price servicing is the longest cover in the small SUV class.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2017), full driver-assist suite.
- 521 L (VarioFlex) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- No hybrid powertrain offered, only petrol turbos, and the ANCAP rating carries from the 2017 protocol rather than the current 2024 protocol.
- You want a hybrid powertrain (Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona Hybrid), a cheaper entry point (Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona), or a more modern infotainment screen (Mazda CX-30, Cupra Formentor).
- Sportline at $48,990 plus on-roads pushes near hybrid CR-V and RAV4 territory, so cross-shop the petrol grunt and AWD against the fuel-economy case for a hybrid.
- Top trim climbs to $48,990 plus on-roads.
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