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Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI SE Drive 5dr DSG Review

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The 1.5 TSI 150 petrol is our pick of the range. It deals with heavier loads and faster open roads more ably than the 1.0 TSI thanks to a very useful 148bhp and even greater low-rev urgency. Acceleration is punchy throughout the rev range, with 0-60mph taking just under 9.0 seconds.

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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 Drive is fantastic if you’re on a budget. It gets 17in alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, automatic lights and wipers, privacy glass, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, cruise control, rear parking sensors and an 8.0in infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

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Auto dimming rear view mirror with light and rain sensors

Electrically adjustable heated folding and auto dimming door mirrors

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

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

Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)

Seatbelt reminder signalisation and pretensioner for all seats

Passenger airbag with switch-off function

Electronic parking brake with auto hold function

Electric front and rear windows with child proof lock

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

Height adjustable driver and passenger seat

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The Skoda Karoq is a top-drawer family SUV, perfectly mixing an impressive interior, good driving characteristics and a comfortable ride with clever seating options, a big boot and plenty of space for passengers. The entry-level 1.0 TSI 116 petrol engine is a good option to keep costs down, but we’d pay a little extra and go for the more powerful 1.5-litre petrol.

<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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