MAY 17 - 23 | 2019
Ŷ SMOOTH OPERATOR: Karoq has slightly squared off lines that are cleverly softened at the edges
2019 Skoda Karoq 110TSI gines are likely to be introduced before the end of 2019.
umbrella under the front passenger seat a safety item.
INFOTAINMENT The KAROQ comes standard with an 8-inch screen high-resolution Bolero infotainment system, which has SmartLink smartphone connectivity, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth with voice control, audio and streaming. There are USB, Aux connections and an SD card slot.
DRIVING Bigger inside than you would expect, the Karoq follows the long time Skoda tradition of practicality. A major feature is the ingenious VarioFlex seating system. You can remove any of the rear three individual seats, thus giving you a five-, four-, three- or two-seater. With the rear seats set all the way back there's excellent legroom for adults. Width makes it more useful for two adults and a child, though three adults won't find too much hip or shoulder rubbing. With all the rear seats fitted and fully pushed back, the Karoq's luggage compartment has a volume of 479 litres. Move the seats forward and it increases to 588 litres. Folding them flat gives you 1605 litres. With them all removed there's 1810 litres.
SAFETY Standard safety systems include electronic stability control, city emergency brake, adaptive cruise control, the multi-collision braking, manoeuvre braking assist for use in carparks, and driver fatigue detection. Optional safety items in a Travel Pack ($1700) are lane assist and blind spot detection. We reckon you could even call the Skoda
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SKODA Karoq is a midsize SUV from the By EWAN KENNEDY Czech Republic that shares much of its underpinnings with the Volkswagen Tiguan. Its realises just how good Skodas are. biggest attraction to many potential buyers is that it, like other Skoda models, sells for sig- STYLING Karoq replaced the Skoda Yeti, but is far nificantly less than approximately equivalent more conservative in its shape. Karoq has VWs. The Karoq we tested was the 110TSI, with slightly squared off lines that are cleverly sofa recommended retail price of $29,990, com- tened off at the edges. This gives it not only pared to slightly higher price of the Tiguan what is likely to be a timeless look, but also 110TSI. This comparison isn't apples-with-ap- makes for a very spacious interior. Inside, it doesn't really break any new ples as there are differences in equipment, but it does give you something to work on ground in the dashboard area, but it’s neat and tidy and favours function over fashion. depending on your preferences. Some of the savings in buying a Skoda may be eaten up at resale or trade-in time POWERTRAINS Skoda Karoq arrived with a 1.5-litre fouras, for some odd reason, Skoda isn't as well regarded in Australia as in other countries. cylinder turbo-petrol engine, producing Without getting overly hypothetical, there's 110kW and 250Nm with the choice of a sixthe outside chance that you might buy a speed manual transmission or a seven-speed cheapish Karoq now, and resell it a few years DSG driving the front wheels. An all-wheel-drive and possibly other endown the track, after the Aussie public finally
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