A NEW entry level to the Skoda Karoq vary is about to supply medium SUV patrons another choice within the fiercely aggressive phase. Priced from $39,990 the Skoda Karoq will be a part of the Karoq Fashion and Karoq Sportline from this month.
The brand new entry level to the vary options 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition, energy folding and heated wing mirrors with driver-side auto dimming, dusk-sensing LED headlights, fog lights, rear dynamic indicators, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone local weather management, an 8.0-inch instrumentation show and an 8.0-inch infotainment array with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Customary security tools is in depth, with inclusions equivalent to entrance and rear parking sensors, a reversing digital camera, aspect help with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise management with lane help, and AEB with pedestrian and bicycle owner detection.
Powering the Skoda Karoq is a 110kW and 250Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an eight-speed computerized transmission. Skoda quotes a Mixed cycle gas consumption determine of 6.5 litres per 100km.
The Skoda Karoq vary will proceed to supply the Fashion variant (for a further $4600) which provides a powered tailgate, bigger instrumentation display screen, keyless entry and alarm, DAB+ digital radio reception, drive profile choice, rear privateness glass, wi-fi cellphone charging pad, and VarioFlex detachable rear seats.
The range-topping Karoq Sportline can be obtainable, that includes an analogous function set however with a extra highly effective 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine creating 140kW and 320Nm and driving all 4 wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
“The Karoq is exclusive within the Medium SUV phase in that it combines compact dimensions with the better area utilisation and packaging intelligence that Skoda is famend for,” mentioned Skoda Australia head of selling and product Kieran Merrigan.
“The brand new Karoq combines a big 521-litre boot quantity with way more torque and decrease gas utilization than a comparably priced entry Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson or Mazda CX-5 Maxx.”
Skoda listed a comparative drive-away worth for the rivals talked about – and primarily based on a Sydney 2000 postcode – of $39,958 for the Kia Sportage S, $39,215 for the Hyundai Tucson, and $39,990 for the Mazda CX-5 Maxx.
The Skoda Karoq is now obtainable to order with elective extras together with premium paint ($770) and a seven-year/105,000km service pack ($2750). The latter equates to $393 per service.
All Skoda automobiles are backed by a seven-year / unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
2024 Skoda Karoq pricing*:
Karoq (a) | $39,990 | New variant |
Karoq Fashion (a) | $45,590 |
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Karoq Sportline AWD (a) | $52,490 |
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*Nationwide drive-away worth.
