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Skoda Karoq 1.0 TSI SE L 5dr Review

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The entry-level 1.0 TSI 110 petrol engine has surprisingly decent low-rev shove, so it's fine if you spend most of your time in town. However, our preferred 1.5 150 petrol is a better proposition if you live in a hilly area or plan to do lots of motorway miles.

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One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

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SE L comes with some useful extras, including VarioFlex rear seats, keyless entry and start, drive mode select, all-round parking sensors and a rear-view camera. It’s our favourite version of the Karoq.

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Auto dimming rear view mirror with light and rain sensors

ESC including ABS, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR, RBS, MKB and traction control

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Passenger airbag with switch-off function

Seatbelt reminder signalisation and pretensioner for all seats

Electric front and rear windows with child proof lock

Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)

SmartLink wireless for Apple and wired for Android

Rear window wiper with washer system and intermittent control

LED rear lights with high functionality welcome effect and dynamic indicators

Electrically adjustable heated folding and auto dimming door mirrors

Height adjustable driver and passenger seat

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Skoda Karoq

The Karoq is a top-drawer family SUV with clever seating options, a big boot and plenty of space inside for passengers. It’s also a pleasure to drive, thanks to its comfortable ride and great visibility – and it has a well made interior. However, Skoda is not planning to produce a hybrid Karoq, so if you want a family SUV with a low company car tax rate, we’d recommend you take a look at the Kia Sportage.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Running costs that won’t break the bank </li> <li>Generous kit</li> <li>Pokey engine and tidy handling</li> <li>Spacious interior</li> <li>Boot big enough to cope with family life</li></ul>

The car-buying public has fallen in love with small SUVs, or crossovers as they’re often called, with thousands turning away from conventional hatchbacks in favour of something that rides that little bit higher.

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