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Skoda Karoq vs Jeep Cherokee

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Skoda Karoq
Skoda Karoq

$34,888 - $64,460

2023 price

Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee

$39,990 - $39,990

2020 price

Summary

2023 Skoda Karoq
2020 Jeep Cherokee
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.4L

V6, 3.2L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.5L/100km (combined)

10.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Interior starting to look dated, generic
  • Far too many safety features only options
  • 1.4L engine in Style can struggle up hills

  • Thirsty V6
  • Boot could be bigger
  • Pricey servicing
2023 Skoda Karoq Summary

It’s easy to forget about the Skoda Karoq. It’s not that it’s a particularly forgettable model - it’s really not - it’s more that people just don’t know it exists. 

That might be due to the fact that Skoda Australia did not do any promotional or marketing activities for the Karoq when it arrived back in 2018, because, at the time, it didn’t have adequate supply.

The company didn’t want to over-promise and under-deliver given the lack of available stock.

From 2020, the global pandemic has made the supply situation even worse so the Karoq has remained something of a hidden gem in the segment. 

This mid-life facelift and slowly improving supply could ensure the Karoq gets a little more attention, but fighting for the limelight against the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, new Nissan X-Trail, not to mention its Volkswagen Tiguan sibling, could prove challenging.

Does the Karoq deserve to be added to more shopping lists for buyers looking for a mid-size family SUV?

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2020 Jeep Cherokee Summary

So, you’ve seen the mainstream mid-size SUV players, and you’re looking for something… a little different.

Maybe you’re even looking for something with some off-road ability, and that’s maybe caused you to steer away from segment heavyweights like the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, or Mazda CX-5.

Am I right so far? Maybe you’re just curious to find out what one of Jeep’s main models offers in 2020. Either way, I spent a week in this top-spec Trailhawk to find out if it’s the semi-off-roader it looks to be, or if it stands a chance against the mainstream players.

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