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Karoq Estate

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI Sport Line 5dr DSG Review

Category: Family SUV

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors
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Review

The model

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The Skoda 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 (as long as you avoid the 19in alloy wheels) and great visibility – and it has a well made interior. If you’re after something sportier then have a look at the Seat Ateca, but the Karoq is the best all-round family SUV in its price bracket.

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The trim

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You get 19in wheels, sportier-loooking front and rear bumpers, sports seats, metallic paint, an electric tailgate and a panoramic roof. It’s too expensive to recommend unless you’re hopelessly in love with the sportier looks.

The engine

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This punchy petrol engine isn’t much thirstier than the 1.0 TSI 115 but feels a lot stronger. Not only has it got plenty of power, it’s more refined than the diesels. Available as a manual or automatic – it’s our pick of the lineup.

Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH9 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxAUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

43.5

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

521

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

149

g/km

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