Australian specifications and pricing have been released for the 2018 Skoda Karoq, the new SUV officially goes on sale July 2 with a starting price of $29,990 plus on-road costs.
At launch, Skoda will offer just one trim level, the 1.5 TSI with will be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine producing 110Kw and 250Nm. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a seven-speed DSG can be optioned raising the base price to $32,290 plus on-roads.
The 1.5 TSI will drive the front wheels only, a more powerful all-wheel drive version is on the cards for 2019.
It’s an economical SUV, combined fuel consumption in the manual is rated at 5.7L/100km for the manual and 5.8L/100km for the DSG.
In terms of grunt, the Karoq will hit triple figures from a standstill in 8.4 (manual) or 8.6 seconds (DSG).
One of the Karoq’s biggest selling points is the VarioFlex system which offers the flexibility to use the car as a five-, four-, three- or two-seater.
With the rear seats in place, the Karoq offers 479 litres of luggage space, by folding the rear seats flat the capacity increase to 1605 litres, with the rear seats removed the total cargo volume comes in at a significant 1810 litres.
Karoq 1.5 TSI specification highlights:
17-inch alloy wheels
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Front Assist
City Emergency Brake
seven Airbags
Driver Fatigue Detection
Low tyre pressure indicator
Advanced Keyless Entry including Smart Start (KESSY)
8.0-inch 'Bolero' high-resolution infotainment system Bluetooth with voice control, audio and streaming, USB, AUX and SD card slot
Apple Car Play and Android Auto
8 Speaker sound system
Rear View Camera
Rear parking sensors including braking assistant
Alarm with interior monitoring, back-up siren, inclination sensor and SAFE system
VarioFlex - flexible seats
Front seats with height adjustment and lumbar support
Climatronic – dual-zone air conditioning
LED Interior Ambient lighting and LED door welcome light
LED Daytime Running Lights
Privacy Glass (window tint)
Electric park brake with Auto Hold function
Light Assist – Automatic headlight function
Rain Sensor - Rain sensing wipers
Front Fog Lights
3 spoke sports leather steering wheel, radio and telephone controls, height and reach adjustable
Roof rails - Silver
Double-sided mat in luggage compartment
Two Tablet Holders
2018 Skoda Karoq pricing (excludes on-road costs):
1.5 TSI manual - $29,990
1.5 TSI DSG - $32,290
Options
Premium Pack - $3,600
Full LED headlights with Adaptive Frontlight System including LED DRLs
Leather-appointed upholstery
18-inch alloy wheels
Front parking sensors
Automatic tailgate with electric open and close (height programmable)
Steel pedals
Tech Pack - $3,200
Virtual Pedal – hands-free electric tailgate open and close
9.2 inch 'Columbus' Satellite Navigation including gesture control and 10 years MapCare
Park Assist 3.0 – Auto parking pilot for parallel, parallel exit, reverse and forward perpendicular
Premium German Sound System (10 Speakers)
Drive Mode Select
Personalisation (vehicle set up) via key
Wireless Charging
DAB+
Travel Pack - $1,700
Lane Assist
Side Assist - Blind Spot Detection
Rear Traffic Alert
Electric driver's seat with memory function
Foldable auto dimming door mirrors with memory function and down lighting
Front heated seats
Launch Pack (Limited Volume) - $8,900
3 Year/45,000km Service Pack
Full LED headlights with Adaptive Frontlight System including LED DRL's
Leather-appointed upholstery
18-inch alloy wheels
Front parking sensors
Steel pedals
Virtual Pedal – hands-free electric tailgate open and close
9.2 inch 'Columbus' Satellite Navigation including gesture control and 10 years MapCare
Park Assist 3.0 – Auto parking pilot for parallel, parallel exit, reverse and forward perpendicular
Drive Mode Select
Personalisation (vehicle set up) via key
Wireless Charging
DAB+
Lane Assist
Side Assist - Blind Spot Detection
Rear Traffic Alert
Electric driver's seat with memory function
Foldable auto dimming door mirrors with memory function and down lighting
Front heated seats
Panoramic Sunroof - $1,900
Metallic/Pearl Effect paint - $700
19-inch alloy wheels - $700
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