The 2023 Skoda Karoq range of configurations is currently priced from $28,880.
Our most recent review of the 2023 Skoda Karoq resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: The Skoda Karoq Style has been a really nice car to hop into every day. It drives well and the practicality of the boot space helps to soften the disappointment over the, at times, squishy back seat. This will probably suit a small family best. I would have liked the optional safety features to just be included as standard and the pricey optional Premium Pack feels a little cheeky when the seats aren't even leather. But even with all the add-ons, it's still a nicely packaged family SUV for under $60K. So, this gets an 8/10 from me.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Skoda Karoq: Sporty design, Excellent storage at rear, Easy to drive
The 2023 Skoda Karoq carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Skoda Karoq 2023 prices range from $33,880 for the basic trim level SUV to $48,400 for the top of the range SUV Sportline (4X4) 140Tsi.
Skoda Karoq Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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Style 110Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO | Price From: $35,200 |
Price To:
$44,990
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Sportline (4X4) 140Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO | Price From: $41,140 |
Price To:
$51,810
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO | Price From: $33,880 |
Price To:
$40,370
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Skoda Karoq Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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Sportline (4X4) 140Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1612x1841x4384 mm |
Ground Clearance:
173 mm
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1603x1841x4390 mm |
Ground Clearance:
164 mm
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Style 110Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1603x1841x4390 mm |
Ground Clearance:
164 mm
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The length of the cargo area from the base of the back seat to the tailgate ion the Skoda is 756mm. The width of the cargo floor varies from 1445mm (at the back seats) to 1003mm (at the tailgate opening). With the rear seat in place, the Karoq has a cargo volume of 521 litres and, with the rear seat folded down, that jumps to 1630 litres.
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First things first; make sure the Karoq is actually as big as you think it is/need it to be. The reality is that this is not a huge SUV and is really comparable with something like, say, the Mazda CX-30, while cars like the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are all a size bigger.
Beyond that, the good news is that the car’s most problematic element, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission has now been replaced on the 110 version with an eight-speed automatic with a conventional torque converter. And although the 1.4-litre capacity will ring alarm bells for those who remember the troublesome Twin-charger engine with the same capacity fitted to many VW and Skoda products, the unit in the new Karoq is less complex and doesn’t seem to suffer the same problems.
However, there are no blanket statements on this subject and your experience with your current Astra is proof. Given that many owners were appalled at the reliability of their Astras, you seem to have scored a good one. And the reverse can apply; sometime a car with even a great reliability record can throw up problems for a particular owner. Modern cars are incredibly complex machines and things can (and do) go wrong on a fairly random basis.
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You’ve layed out some challenging requirements here. You’d like a small SUV with a bit of ride comfort and clearly a bit of performance too, given your question about the i30 N.
I think you’ll find the ride harsh on the i30 N, especially since you found the ride on the Kona harsh already. Keep in mind the i30 N is a hot hatch and has the suspension to match.
I find the Subaru XV has very nice ride comfort for the small SUV segment, but I also feel that you will be disappointed with the performance from its 2.0-litre engine. You may also want to consider the new Hybrid Toyota C-HR. The Hybrid drive gives it a smidge of extra kick and it’s a fuel consumption hero, too.
For a better blend of performance and ride, really only the Volkswagen T-Roc and Skoda Karoq are going to excel in the small SUV crowd. In terms of ownership both now have five year warranties, and you can (and should) pre-package five years of servicing on top at a discount.
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Skoda Karoq Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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Sportline (4X4) 140Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1900kg
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1500kg
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Style 110Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1500kg
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Skoda Karoq Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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Sportline (4X4) 140Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R19 | Front Rim: 8x19 in |
Rear Rim:
8x19 in
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 215x50 R18 | Front Rim: 7x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7x18 in
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Style 110Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 215x50 R18 | Front Rim: 7x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7x18 in
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Skoda Karoq Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.4L PULP 8 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.5L/100km
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Sportline (4X4) 140Tsi
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.9L/100km
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