The Skoda Karoq is at the top of its segment with innovative connectivity solutions. The infotainment building blocks come from the second generation of the Group’s Modular Infotainment Matrix, offering state-of-the-art functions, interfaces and equipped with capacitive touch displays. The top systems Columbus and Amundsen have a Wi-Fi hotspot. An optional LTE module is available for the Columbus system. The Internet connection is based on today’s fastest mobile radio standard, with which passengers can surf and access email freely with their phones and tablets.
The intelligent capability of pairing a car with a smartphone has reached a new level in the Skoda Karoq. The SmartLink+ platform, compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLinkTM, is available as an option for the basic infotainment system Swing. SmartLink+ comes as standard with higher infotainment systems. The Phonebox with inductive charging couples the smartphone to the roof antenna and simultaneously charges it wirelessly.
Powerful and agile: engines and chassis
The Skoda Karoq offers state-of-the-art technologies for engines. Five engine variants – two petrol and three diesel engines – are on offer. The two petrol engines and two diesels are new in the line-up. The displacement ranges are 1.0, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 l; the power range is from 85 kW (115 PS) to 140 kW (190 PS). All powertrains feature turbo-charged direct injection units as well as stop-start technology and brake energy recovery. They are extremely efficient and comply with EU 6 regulations. With the exception of the most powerful diesel, all drivetrains can be ordered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed DSG. The 2.0 TDI with 140 kW (190 PS) comes as standard with 4×4 drive and 7-speed DSG. The new 1.5 TSI has the special feature of cylinder deactivation.
The Skoda Karoq chassis also sets benchmarks in its segment and demonstrates its quality, even off the beaten track. From the Ambition trim level upwards, Driving Mode Select with the Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual and Snow (4×4) modes is available on request. The Off-Road mode with all-wheel drive improves the driving characteristics on rough terrain.
Sophisticated chassis, five driving modes, intelligent all-wheel drive
The chassis sets new benchmarks in the segment and also shows its quality when venturing off surfaced roads. Driving Mode Select with Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual and Snow (4×4) modes is available as an optional extra from the Ambition trim level upwards. The Off-Road mode for all-wheel-drive vehicles further improves the driving characteristics when venturing off surfaced roads.
Radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains the desired gap from the car in front, meaning the system can reduce the speed of the car or discretely apply its brakes prior to a potential collision. Besides the speed, the driver can also progressively configure the distance and how dynamically ACC operates.
The optional Blind Spot Detect and Rear Traffic Alert features make driving safer and more relaxed. From speeds of 10 km/h, two radar sensors at the rear monitor traffic behind the compact SUV. If another vehicle moves in the blind spot or rapidly approaches from behind, an LED warning light illuminates in the visible area of the corresponding wing mirror. Should the driver use the indicator despite the warning, the LED flashes brightly at short intervals. When reversing out of parking spaces or driveways, a warning signal sounds if another car approaches from the side, complemented by a visual warning on the in-car monitor. If necessary, the Skoda Karoq automatically applies the brakes.
Emergency Assist is a function available when the car has both Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist. It intervenes should the driver become incapable of driving.
2025 Strategy: Skoda drives SUV campaign forward
As part of Skoda’s 2025 Strategy, the brand will be continually expanding its model range over the coming years. The primary focus will be on broadening the SUV range. Most recently, the Skoda Kodiaq became the brand’s first large SUV to be launched in the international markets. With the Skoda Karoq, the company has now reached the next milestone. The new compact SUV market launch is set for the second half of 2017.
The Skoda Karoq is at the top of its segment with innovative connectivity solutions. The infotainment building blocks come from the second generation of the Group's Modular Infotainment Matrix, offering state-of-the-art functions, interfaces and equipped with capacitive touch displays. The top systems Columbus and Amundsen have a Wi-Fi hotspot. An optional LTE module is available for the Columbus system. The Internet connection is based on today's fastest mobile radio standard, with which passengers can surf and access email freely with their phones and tablets. The intelligent capability of pairing a car with a smartphone has reached a new level in the Skoda Karoq. The SmartLink+ platform, compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLinkTM, is available as an option for the basic infotainment system Swing. SmartLink+ comes as standard with higher infotainment systems. The Phonebox with inductive charging couples the smartphone to the roof antenna and simultaneously charges it wirelessly.
Powerful and agile: engines and chassis The Skoda Karoq offers state-of-the-art technologies for engines. Five engine variants - two petrol and three diesel engines - are on offer. The two petrol engines and two diesels are new in the line-up. The displacement ranges are 1.0, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 l; the power range is from 85 kW (115 PS) to 140 kW (190 PS). All powertrains feature turbo-charged direct injection units as well as stop-start technology and brake energy recovery. They are extremely efficient and comply with EU 6 regulations. With the exception of the most powerful diesel, all drivetrains can be ordered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed DSG. The 2.0 TDI with 140 kW (190 PS) comes as standard with 4×4 drive and 7-speed DSG. The new 1.5 TSI has the special feature of cylinder deactivation. The Skoda Karoq chassis also sets benchmarks in its segment and demonstrates its quality, even off the beaten track. From the Ambition trim level upwards, Driving Mode Select with the Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual and Snow (4x4) modes is available on request. The Off-Road mode with all-wheel drive improves the driving characteristics on rough terrain.
Sophisticated chassis, five driving modes, intelligent all-wheel drive The chassis sets new benchmarks in the segment and also shows its quality when venturing off surfaced roads. Driving Mode Select with Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual and Snow (4x4) modes is available as an optional extra from the Ambition trim level upwards. The Off-Road mode for all-wheel-drive vehicles further improves the driving characteristics when venturing off surfaced roads. Radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains the desired gap from the car in front, meaning the system can reduce the speed of the car or discretely apply its brakes prior to a potential collision. Besides the speed, the driver can also progressively configure the distance and how dynamically ACC operates. The optional Blind Spot Detect and Rear Traffic Alert features make driving safer and more relaxed. From speeds of 10 km/h, two radar sensors at the rear monitor traffic behind the compact SUV. If another vehicle moves in the blind spot or rapidly approaches from behind, an LED warning light illuminates in the visible area of the corresponding wing mirror. Should the driver use the indicator despite the warning, the LED flashes brightly at short intervals. When reversing out of parking spaces or driveways, a warning signal sounds if another car approaches from the side, complemented by a visual warning on the in-car monitor. If necessary, the Skoda Karoq automatically applies the brakes. Emergency Assist is a function available when the car has both Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist. It intervenes should the driver become incapable of driving.
2025 Strategy: Skoda drives SUV campaign forward As part of Skoda's 2025 Strategy, the brand will be continually expanding its model range over the coming years. The primary focus will be on broadening the SUV range. Most recently, the Skoda Kodiaq became the brand's first large SUV to be launched in the international markets. With the Skoda Karoq, the company has now reached the next milestone. The new compact SUV market launch is set for the second half of 2017.
