Skoda has updated its mid-size Karoq SUV and reshuffled the line-up.
Here’s how the new model stacks up.
VALUE
The new line-up includes a new entry-level model known simply as Karoq.
It lowers the price of entry to the range by $5500 to $39,990 drive-away, placing it against the most affordable versions of the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.
The entry Karoq has minimal design changes, the most notable being black roof rails in lieu of silver on other variants.
It has 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone ventilation, parking sensors front and rear, adaptive cruise control and an 8.0-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The seven-year warranty trumps most rivals and Skoda has competitive finance offers that include sharp weekly payment offers.
There’s no smart-key entry, one of a handful of omissions compared with other variants.
Beneath the bonnet is a 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo that delivers 110kW and 250Nm through an eight-speed auto.
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