Skoda Karoq review

Category: Family SUV

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Available fuel types:diesel, petrol
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Introduction

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Have you noticed how some manufacturers are naming their individual models with the same first and last letters, in order to group them into a family? That’s why we’ve got the Skoda Karoq, which sits between the smaller Kamiq and larger Kodiaq in the Czech brand’s SUV lineup.

The Karoq is, in essence, Skoda’s answer to the Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008, Seat Ateca and Volkswagen Tiguan. On the outside, it looks every inch the modern Skoda, but under its skin it shares an awful lot of mechanicals with the Ateca and Tiguan – both of which are made by brands that, like Skoda, are part of the VW Group.

However, to make sure the Karoq doesn’t tread on any of its cousins' toes, it’s slightly smaller than the Tiguan and is designed to be less sporty, but more comfortable and practical, than the Ateca, creating its own unique identity and place in the world.

It offers plenty of choice as well. There's a range of petrol and diesel engines, and you can choose between front- and four-wheel drive. When it comes to changing gear, you can do that yourself with a manual gearbox or have a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic do it for you. Oh, and there's a whole bunch of trim levels to choose from, too.

So, is this the car for you – and, if it is, which version should you buy? Scroll down and we'll tell you all you need to know.

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At a glance

Number of trims6 see more
Available fuel types Which fuel is best for you? diesel, petrol
MPG range across all versions35.3 - 58.9
Avaliable doors options5
Warranty2 years / 60000 miles
Company car tax at 20% (min/max)£1,404 / £2,509
Company car tax at 40% (min/max)£2,808 / £5,018

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