Skoda has updated its mid-size Karoq SUV and reshuffled the line-up.
In a world of increasingly expensive cars, this discounted model stakes a claim to being a smart choice for Aussie motorists.It lowers the price of entry to the range by $5500 to $39,990 drive-away, placing it against the most affordable versions of the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.
The entry Karoq has minimal design changes, the most notable being black roof rails in lieu of silver on other variants.It has 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone ventilation, parking sensors front and rear, adaptive cruise control and an 8.0-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The seven-year warranty trumps most rivals and Skoda has competitive finance offers that include sharp weekly payment offers.
Despite that, interior space is generous and those upfront are treated to nicely bolstered seats that are comfortable on long hauls.The perforated leather steering wheel is a classy touch in an otherwise plain cabin. The ride tends towards firm but the suspension cushions well over big bumps and body control is good.
The entry Karoq misses out on the clever individually folding and removable rear seats of other models. Instead there’s a more traditional 60/40 split-folding arrangement. Rear passengers are looked after with air vents.There’s no speed-sign recognition but that’s the main omission in an otherwise healthy spread of safety kit that includes blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and airbags all around, including for the driver’s knee.
Infotainment System Smart-Key Entry Interior Space Diminutive Engine Impressive Drive-Away Deals Auto Emergency Braking Body Control Alloy Wheels Driver Monitoring Model Stacks Comfortable Cruising Seven-Year Warranty Trumps Car Review Toby Hagon Blends Family Practicality Run-Out Model Harks Roof Rails Turbo Engine Pulls Payment Offers Independent Crash Rating Minimal Design Changes Competitive Finance Offers Blind-Spot Warning Cabin Presentation Blind-Spot Monitoring Big-Car Driving Experience Adaptive Cruise Control Family Car Driving Experience Speed-Sign Recognition Seven-Year Warranty Above-Average Driving Experience Suspension Cushions Design Flair Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
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