I bought my Karoq four years ago, the base model, and I would not swap it for anything. Safety, comfort, handling, economy and some "simply clever" touches make me more than happy to be a Skoda owner.
Very nicely done review thank you. I've had my Karoq for 4.5 yrs and love it. Mine is a 1.5 (same 250/110 performance) they bought in for a while with DSG transmission and it's great. I can see there are a few little improvements which are sweet. I've done many Brisbane to Sydney trips and it's perfect for that. The size is spot on for me, smaller on the outside but fit grandkids in the back from time to time. Zero problems and zero companies, very happy.
I think the problem with the reviews is that unless you own a Skoda you just don’t get it. I have owned heaps of cars and SUVs. I am 198 cms tall and I fit perfectly and comfortably in the Karoq. I have the Sportline 140Kw 320Nm EA888 engine. It is a hoot to drive. Powerful and gutsy, no problems overtaking and does good fuel mileage. I think if you’re after fun and sportiness the Sportline model is the best in the Karoq line, but if you are after the practicality with the flexible back seats and not fussed on the engine power, then the lower models will be a good addition. As for the styling, I disagree that it is boring or old. I absolutely hate the digital screen stuck on the dashboard. I have always liked the integrated screens. Admittedly the Sportline comes with the 9.2 Inch Columbus navigation and entertainment system, and the stereo is excellent. I have owned Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucsons. But they do not have the driving dynamics of the Skodas. The Karoq, Octavia, Kamiq , Superb and Kodiaq will put a smile on your face and when you own one…you just fall in love with them. I totally understand why Skoda owners come back to buy several cars over their lifetime. I think the Karoq is a practical car, comfortably transports 4 people, the sport bucket seats in the Sportline are superbly comfortable and I am a big tall and wide fella. The ability to prepay the service packs and a 7 year unlimited Kms warranty makes it a good deal. I do tend to agree the road noise at speed in the Karoq is a bit annoying and especially on the Bridgestone stock tyres but it is better if you change them out and also remove the hideous plastic aero guards on the alloys. I have the steel grey colour and get a lot of positive feedback on the vehicle. Love my Skoda Karoq and will buy another Skoda in a few years time.
I think we make purchasing decisions based on how we feel about the overall package. I owned the 2021 Style version (fully speced out) and I was comparing it with the Maxda CX5 at the time; it was an easy decision to choose the Karoq. I would have preferred the 2L sportline engine but the practicality of the removable seats was more important to me. I do wish the brakes and suspension are more refined but as an overall package for mainly city driving, I am happy with the Karoq. However, I would not have purchased the 2024 version with all the inclusions I currently have, as the pricing has gone crazy.
Looks like you are my long lost brother with these thoughts. Spot on in everything. Also own a Škoda Karoq Sportline with the 140kW engine for almost 4.5 years now. Also love it very much and on my trip to Germany then on the Autobahn managed to squeeze out 213Km/h. Mine is red and the sportline definately upgrades the looks with the black plastic details being in body color. I also hate the trend of slapping a tablet on the dash and calling it done. Integrated looks so much better and not like a afterthought.
Thanks for the review! I'm 1m98 and looking for a car, though to find one with good seating for us imo! Was thinking about the Mazda CX5 because it offers much more in the lower packs compared to the Skoda Karoq. Not sure yet...
@@DerWonMusics I too looked at the CX5. Only the model with the turbo engines as they were similar in power to the Karoq Sportline. I just found the steering heavier and the leg room compromised by the transmission centre panel. I\when comparing the 7 year warranty on the Skoda was a good deal too over the Mazda. But the Mazda will have better resale I think then the Karoq.
We've had ours for 4 1/2 years, 1.5 tsi with 7 SPD dsg and it's been fantastic. 71k on the clock including a lot of trips down through Vic and between Syd and the ACT. Changed tyres at 65k and had new wiper blades installed at the last service. That's it. The 1.5 with 2 cylinder deactivation (not sure you get that on the later 1.4 as it's older technology) means low 5l per 100 on long trips. Terrific comfort, park it anywhere, does everything really well. Great car.
I bought the Fully loaded Karoq over 5 years ago and am so happy with my decision. It's actually far more spacious than any car in it's class and the boot is a lot more practical than most larger SUVs. Its shares about 75% of it's parts with the Audi Q3, and offers far more value than it while delivering an almost equally premium experience for $15k lesser. I would only review the top end models of Skoda going forward as that's what truly makes them shine as an overall package, when compared to the other European options.
Though competitors look bit more fancy but Nothing comes near Škoda in terms of Driving finesse and build quality!! Their cars reflect the German precision and hours of attention to detail where other brands are far behind !!
Skoda makes excellent cars and the Karoq is a very good medium SUV. Build quality is excellent and Skoda’s clever inclusions are unique to them. I disagree about Skoda’s dual clutch, in the two litre Sportline the dual clutch is excellent. We own an original launch edition Karoq, still low km at 23,000 and it has an excellent and very punchy motor. It has been perfect and remains as a second car to our Tesla. It’s worth negotiating inclusion of a Service Pack at time of purchase as many dealers will include them if you negotiate well. Great review, thanks!
I'd argue that this is all the car most people would ever need. For me , much more preferable than the Kias, or small Hyundais, and kicks the Mitsubishi ASX into the weeds. Euro chic and stylish, with good driving manners , economy and a great looking dashboard display.
I brought mine 2 years ago just before the slight updates on the exterior. I got mine really good Value for the base model for $35K. looks just the one in this video only in white. It comes up with all the extras that you have to pay more for or move to the next model up. Very happy with tech, safety and performance. Ticks all the boxes. Cant wait to see what the next face lift will be for 2025.
I bought a launch pack Karoq over 5 years ago. It has a DSG transmission, which hasn't been an issue. The new one seems to be over a second slower 0 to 100 km/h. They have also cut back on a few of the options, like electric seats but included an electric instrument panel. I recently upgraded to a Octavia VRS. Another great car
For the gesture control to work properly you're supposed to wave your hand at the bottom of the screen where the sensor is located. I have it in my Kamiq and it works perfectly.
Hey Paul, I absolutely love these smaller to mid size suv reviews you do. Do you think you could do a small or mid size SUV comparison (like you did for your SUV offroading one)? You guys have such a great format the way you review, very indepth but also entertaining. Thank you for reading this 👍
I bought my first Karoq while living in UK. Pricing then was on a par with similar spec Tiguan as brand is well established and regarded. Has won many awards ex-Australia. Was surprised when moving back home in 2019 that Karoq was 30% less than Tiguan due to lower brand recognition. It was a no brainer purchase! Have done over 90,000 k’s now with no problems. Last two years have considered changing for something else but to be honest I can’t see any other mid-size SUV that is sufficiently better to justify the change over cost so I’m just going to stick with it and wait for the gen 2 karoq. I noticed the pricing has gone up quite a lot now from when I purchased it as the brand becomes better known. I benefited from being an ‘early adopter’ Although that’s not quite right given Skoda has been around for about a century! We’re a bit late to the party here..
VW launched Skoda here back in 2007. Prices have gone up, in the last few years, in Australia, as Skoda now have / offer, an all new / up to date range of vehicles. No longer using very old VW platforms etc And generally they had a budget type of interior etc. For all car manufacturers, costs have gone up heaps, since COVID All manufacturers have increased prices by a lot… Standard spec / features is much better then it used to be. And prices also up due to regulations bringing about the standard Fitment of a lot more safety features AEB BSM RCTA Lane Keep Assist Cameras Etc. Etc Brand recognition of Skoda in Australia continues to improve. They sell about 10,000 new cars per year in Australia nowadays. 7 year / unlimited km warranty and well priced Service Plans, help the value for $$$ equation.
I just ordered mine. Needed smaller car than Kodiaq (city parking), but in parallel car that I can take my family for a camping. Karoq seems very good compromise on that, taking into consideration reasonable consumption, pleasant (even not much exciting) driving - clear choice for me.
They've not really changed this car since 2020. I have one. Overall pleased with it. Although indicator glass strips on wing mirrors have cracked internally.
I don’t think it ticks a box for going up a mountain. It’s up on stilts and the weight transfer over the front end in a rapid manoeuvre is decidedly unconvincing.
I bought Karoq Sportline 2022 and driving for daily use for past 1 year. Before the first time servicing noted to have noise and vibration from the floor esp on front seat passenger side. The dealer and servicing said likely from the tyres. So swapped the tyres still can feel both noise and vibration. And connectivity with the phone (Apple Car play) is really disappointing esp coming out from garage and likely interfered by garage remote. Lastly, the premium package does not include blind spot detection which is quite disturbing. The rest are quite good
Due to semi conductor shortages etc, back in 2021 / 2022, many manufacturers deleted certain features from their vehicles. Skoda Australia deleted availability of BSM, or made it optional for a while. It’s now a standard feature again.. Regarding the noise / vibration issue, take car back to dealer & get them to thoroughly inspect etc A software upgrade will hopefully improve car play situation.
I had one of these as a loaner while my Kodiaq was getting serviced. It basically feels like a shrunken Kodiaq in almost every way. That torque converter auto is rubbish though. Slow and doughy, and no smoother than the DSG which has improved massively over the years.
I think the VW equivalents are a better buy for fit and finish. 1. The Gesture sensor is between the knobs below. Same with most VW. there are no sensors on the screen as such. 2. on the driver display system, wonder why no body talks about navigation in there. The VW displays with full featured map is pretty easy and handy for navigation. It even has zoom in and zoom out functions and is a colored map. Most have just a compass there or a direction indicator. 3. looks like its not a flat bay when all the seaats are down which is key for people moving things especially bikes. Nothing special I would say an does the job
Funnily enough, we (wife and I) just bought a new Karoq Style and we chose it over the VW T-Roc because it has a nicer interior. The VW interior was surprisingly plasticky! And the Skoda's boot space more usable. I honestly believe VW have rested on their laurels in recent years while Skoda has quietly pumped out higher quality cars.
@@rickb314 I have a Golf and i went to switch it to a Scala. Same engine, but you know what, Golf is far more refined and even just the gear shift feels very precise and smooth. In Scala the same engine was rough and the gear shift felt it had no damping at all. That is after I live with the golf for 3 years. Mere test drive w ont reveal that level of detail. I am not sure about T-ROc nor a fan of vehicles like Troc or Tcross. Skoda are good in their own no way no doubt.
@@pummyy the Scala is definitely not one of Skoda's better efforts, it's probably the one Skoda model in recent history that was not at least on par with the equivalent of its nearest VW cousin. I couldn't recommend the Scala over a Golf, whereas I'd happily recommend the current Octavia over the equivalent Golf!
I’ve been wondering if when there was the suv Towing mega test if we could have a similar comparison but with medium suvs I.e Santa Fe diesel, cx8 & 9 Tiguan, Skoda kodiaq, Sorrento and etc,,,, curious as to how that would do to us whom have medium suvs with a towing capacity of 2500kg to see how much we can actually tow
Nice review although mention of booming at speed is a worry and probably shows its cheaper roots. 0 - 100 km/h is nothing flash either and interior is showing its age. It would be interesting to compare it to the VW T-Roc Style which I think is a bit cheaper. Great to see sure-footed handling and composed ride on your test track which would be far superior than many other brands on the market. Maybe the more powerful 4WD with DSG would be a better bet....
Not sure you buy a compact crossover for its 0-100 time tbh! The Karoq is about cruising in total comfort, not winning the traffic light grand prix. The Sportline model with the EA888 2.0L would definitely be more spritely to drive.
Got nothing to do with the brand and everything to do with engine technology. 91 is a 'dirty' fuel that contains way too much sulphur for these high-tech VW engines. That plus the octane rating is too low for the high compression ratios these TSI engines run. Besides which, the difference between using 91 and 95 annually for the average driver (15,000kms a year, assuming a 20c difference in fuel price) is about $300. That's right, not even one dollar a day. If you can't afford that, you can't afford a new car!
It frustrates me that each video is inconsistent when comparing fuel consumption from the trip computer readout. Some cars are over lifetime, others are recently reset with minimal KMs to calculate.
@@rickb3142-3l is a lot saved on the long commute.. not sure that’s correct.. I would need to test that to confirm.. :-) and then the price here in Denmark. It’s almost 100.000 USD for the 2.0 TSI Sportline.. :-(
Be bloody unlucky to get a stinker off the blocks... it's the stinker that creeps up on you just out of warranty and how well you're looked after that might be a problem here..
Skoda Karoq 2024 = 479 litres of boot space (in reality around 450 litres) Hyundai Tucson 2015 = 520 litres of boot space Hyundai Tucson 2021 4x4 = 546 litres of boot space Hyundai Tucson 2021 FWD = 565 litres of boot space Kia Sportage 2022 = 591 litres of boot space Karoq is more on the small size and competitive with Suzuki Vitara and Hyundai Kona.
The rear seats slide back and forth in the base model. With the seats in their most forward position the boot space is 588L. I think the Sportline has fixed rear seats but boot space is still a pretty good 521L. Chasing Cars did a small SUV mega test last year and you can see the huge difference between the Karoq and the others in terms of cargo space. It's definitely closer to the mid sized SUVs than it is to the Kona and Vitara class.
@@StevenG89 It's inbetween small and medium SUV. It's what I said....but the problem is the cheapness of the interior that is inferior to Tucson and Sportage....while the price is higher....so yeah, definitely not worth it, not in terms of inner space and definitely not in terms of inferior build quality.And VW-s are also of much lower reliability than above mentioned competition.
@@StevenG89 those litres are incorrect stated by VW....that's too much and if you compare it side to side you can see that Tucsons and Sportages boot are much bigger.
@@lflyr6287 It's actually very comparable to the Tucson and Sportage when looking at the cargo dimensions. From memory it's something like 76cm length with the seats in their most far back position, 100cm width and 90cm height. Tucson is around 97cm L, 103cm W and 75cm H. If you move the Karoq's seats as far forward then the length is around 95cm but then you sacrifice knee room. So yes if you need both interior space and cargo room then the mid sized SUVs are better options. I agree the value is not really there anymore. It used to be great value when it was around $32k driveaway but numerous price rises have made it less competitive.
@@lflyr6287 Actually if you measure the boot dimensions then it's very comparable to those cars. From memory the Karoq is around 76cm L with the seats all the way back, 101cm W, 90cm H. A Tucson is around 95cm L, 103cm W and 80cm H. With the seats all the way forward then the Karoq is almost identical although you do lose leg room so if you need both interior space and cargo room then the mid sized cars are a better option. In regards to the interior build quality, I haven't looked at the Tucson but the base Sportage is nothing spectacular. Lots of hard grey plastic and the area around the screen looks super cheap. Would definitely rate the Karoq above it. Plus the 2L NA engine is very bad. No power, very noisy when pushed and not very economical. I wouldn't pick a Karoq if I need a family car though. It's more for singles or couples who need the cargo space but don't want a larger car.
VW rules to keep Skoda down: Design must be ugly ugly FUGLY!!! Model names must start with K end with Q and be absolutely non-memorable. Kamiq. Kushaq. Karoq. Kodiaq.
What I hate the most are these stupid comments from ignorants that trying to camouflage the ugly truth with what appears to be a criticism but in fact it's a masked praise. Fućking trolls.
It does, they failed indicator school, got Ds for most subjects and are terribly inept at holding conversations, and in fact just about everything else. They're definitely stupid!
Interesting. I have a 2010 Octavia RS wagon with DSG, has 137,000kms and counting and it's been faultless, absolutely love it! Can't bring myself to part with it tbh! Would be interesting to hear more specifics about your troubles...
Skoda is like: Hey customers we put your favorite transmission...A torque converter! But we'll charge 10k more over the competition with cvt or dct Customers: wtf 🤦♂️ What is it in this car to put such a price tag?! The abysmal engine that barely moves the car! Or the cardboard body with 20 years old interior layout! No wonder these companies go bankrupt
I bought my Karoq four years ago, the base model, and I would not swap it for anything. Safety, comfort, handling, economy and some "simply clever" touches make me more than happy to be a Skoda owner.
How much drive away that time?
What engine?
Very nicely done review thank you. I've had my Karoq for 4.5 yrs and love it. Mine is a 1.5 (same 250/110 performance) they bought in for a while with DSG transmission and it's great. I can see there are a few little improvements which are sweet. I've done many Brisbane to Sydney trips and it's perfect for that. The size is spot on for me, smaller on the outside but fit grandkids in the back from time to time. Zero problems and zero companies, very happy.
Bought my Skoda 2 1/2 years ago and I love it, it rides really nice its comfortable and great on fuel. 😊😊
I absolutely love my Karoq, comfiest driver's seat ever!
Agreed. Great car, goes like the clappers and super comfy seats
That’s because of cloth seats, which is easier to clean and more comfortable and doesn’t burn your chilli ring like leather.
I bought one in UK in 2021, it is very under rated family car. awesome to drive in MW or busy roads with tons of luggage. I am not changing it.
I think the problem with the reviews is that unless you own a Skoda you just don’t get it. I have owned heaps of cars and SUVs. I am 198 cms tall and I fit perfectly and comfortably in the Karoq. I have the Sportline 140Kw 320Nm EA888 engine. It is a hoot to drive. Powerful and gutsy, no problems overtaking and does good fuel mileage. I think if you’re after fun and sportiness the Sportline model is the best in the Karoq line, but if you are after the practicality with the flexible back seats and not fussed on the engine power, then the lower models will be a good addition.
As for the styling, I disagree that it is boring or old. I absolutely hate the digital screen stuck on the dashboard. I have always liked the integrated screens. Admittedly the Sportline comes with the 9.2 Inch Columbus navigation and entertainment system, and the stereo is excellent. I have owned Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucsons. But they do not have the driving dynamics of the Skodas. The Karoq, Octavia, Kamiq , Superb and Kodiaq will put a smile on your face and when you own one…you just fall in love with them. I totally understand why Skoda owners come back to buy several cars over their lifetime.
I think the Karoq is a practical car, comfortably transports 4 people, the sport bucket seats in the Sportline are superbly comfortable and I am a big tall and wide fella. The ability to prepay the service packs and a 7 year unlimited Kms warranty makes it a good deal.
I do tend to agree the road noise at speed in the Karoq is a bit annoying and especially on the Bridgestone stock tyres but it is better if you change them out and also remove the hideous plastic aero guards on the alloys.
I have the steel grey colour and get a lot of positive feedback on the vehicle. Love my Skoda Karoq and will buy another Skoda in a few years time.
I think we make purchasing decisions based on how we feel about the overall package. I owned the 2021 Style version (fully speced out) and I was comparing it with the Maxda CX5 at the time; it was an easy decision to choose the Karoq. I would have preferred the 2L sportline engine but the practicality of the removable seats was more important to me. I do wish the brakes and suspension are more refined but as an overall package for mainly city driving, I am happy with the Karoq. However, I would not have purchased the 2024 version with all the inclusions I currently have, as the pricing has gone crazy.
Looks like you are my long lost brother with these thoughts. Spot on in everything. Also own a Škoda Karoq Sportline with the 140kW engine for almost 4.5 years now. Also love it very much and on my trip to Germany then on the Autobahn managed to squeeze out 213Km/h. Mine is red and the sportline definately upgrades the looks with the black plastic details being in body color. I also hate the trend of slapping a tablet on the dash and calling it done. Integrated looks so much better and not like a afterthought.
Thanks for the review! I'm 1m98 and looking for a car, though to find one with good seating for us imo! Was thinking about the Mazda CX5 because it offers much more in the lower packs compared to the Skoda Karoq. Not sure yet...
@@DerWonMusics I too looked at the CX5. Only the model with the turbo engines as they were similar in power to the Karoq Sportline. I just found the steering heavier and the leg room compromised by the transmission centre panel. I\when comparing the 7 year warranty on the Skoda was a good deal too over the Mazda. But the Mazda will have better resale I think then the Karoq.
We've had ours for 4 1/2 years, 1.5 tsi with 7 SPD dsg and it's been fantastic. 71k on the clock including a lot of trips down through Vic and between Syd and the ACT. Changed tyres at 65k and had new wiper blades installed at the last service. That's it. The 1.5 with 2 cylinder deactivation (not sure you get that on the later 1.4 as it's older technology) means low 5l per 100 on long trips. Terrific comfort, park it anywhere, does everything really well. Great car.
I bought the Fully loaded Karoq over 5 years ago and am so happy with my decision. It's actually far more spacious than any car in it's class and the boot is a lot more practical than most larger SUVs. Its shares about 75% of it's parts with the Audi Q3, and offers far more value than it while delivering an almost equally premium experience for $15k lesser. I would only review the top end models of Skoda going forward as that's what truly makes them shine as an overall package, when compared to the other European options.
Though competitors look bit more fancy but Nothing comes near Škoda in terms of Driving finesse and build quality!!
Their cars reflect the German precision and hours of attention to detail where other brands are far behind !!
Skoda’s are mostly made in the Czech Republic, India, and China. They are not German cars.
@@FixedAU But research and Development is done by VW group only!
@@FixedAUyou don’t know Skoda is a Czech manufacturer? And there products have always been better than VW, which l can’t work out how.
Skoda makes excellent cars and the Karoq is a very good medium SUV. Build quality is excellent and Skoda’s clever inclusions are unique to them. I disagree about Skoda’s dual clutch, in the two litre Sportline the dual clutch is excellent. We own an original launch edition Karoq, still low km at 23,000 and it has an excellent and very punchy motor. It has been perfect and remains as a second car to our Tesla. It’s worth negotiating inclusion of a Service Pack at time of purchase as many dealers will include them if you negotiate well. Great review, thanks!
The DSGs have indeed improved considerably over the years..
I think if Skoda pinched the golf wagons, eight speed automatic transmission I think that would be the sweet spot
I'd argue that this is all the car most people would ever need. For me , much more preferable than the Kias, or small Hyundais, and kicks the Mitsubishi ASX into the weeds. Euro chic and stylish, with good driving manners , economy and a great looking dashboard display.
I brought mine 2 years ago just before the slight updates on the exterior. I got mine really good Value for the base model for $35K. looks just the one in this video only in white. It comes up with all the extras that you have to pay more for or move to the next model up. Very happy with tech, safety and performance. Ticks all the boxes. Cant wait to see what the next face lift will be for 2025.
I can't get past the fact that it killed the Yeti, I am trying but it's hard.
I bought a launch pack Karoq over 5 years ago. It has a DSG transmission, which hasn't been an issue. The new one seems to be over a second slower 0 to 100 km/h. They have also cut back on a few of the options, like electric seats but included an electric instrument panel. I recently upgraded to a Octavia VRS. Another great car
For the gesture control to work properly you're supposed to wave your hand at the bottom of the screen where the sensor is located. I have it in my Kamiq and it works perfectly.
Hey Paul, I absolutely love these smaller to mid size suv reviews you do. Do you think you could do a small or mid size SUV comparison (like you did for your SUV offroading one)? You guys have such a great format the way you review, very indepth but also entertaining. Thank you for reading this 👍
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The Karoq tdi 4*4 DSG is a really good car, also for towing up to 2t trailers
Had one as a hire car in QLD loved it
3 year warranty in the UK - UK always seem to get the rough end of the deal even though we have a fairly sizeable market.
I bought my first Karoq while living in UK. Pricing then was on a par with similar spec Tiguan as brand is well established and regarded. Has won many awards ex-Australia. Was surprised when moving back home in 2019 that Karoq was 30% less than Tiguan due to lower brand recognition. It was a no brainer purchase! Have done over 90,000 k’s now with no problems. Last two years have considered changing for something else but to be honest I can’t see any other mid-size SUV that is sufficiently better to justify the change over cost so I’m just going to stick with it and wait for the gen 2 karoq. I noticed the pricing has gone up quite a lot now from when I purchased it as the brand becomes better known. I benefited from being an ‘early adopter’ Although that’s not quite right given Skoda has been around for about a century! We’re a bit late to the party here..
VW launched Skoda here back in 2007.
Prices have gone up, in the last few years, in Australia, as Skoda now have / offer, an all new / up to date range of vehicles.
No longer using very old VW platforms etc
And generally they had a budget type of interior etc.
For all car manufacturers, costs have gone up heaps, since COVID
All manufacturers have increased prices by a lot…
Standard spec / features is much better then it used to be.
And prices also up due to regulations bringing about the standard Fitment of a lot more safety features
AEB
BSM
RCTA
Lane Keep Assist
Cameras
Etc. Etc
Brand recognition of Skoda in Australia continues to improve.
They sell about 10,000 new cars per year in Australia nowadays.
7 year / unlimited km warranty and well priced
Service Plans, help the value for $$$ equation.
In India skoda kushaq is come with same power specs and features
And kushaq has 2 engine option
1L tsi and 1.5L tsi
I just ordered mine. Needed smaller car than Kodiaq (city parking), but in parallel car that I can take my family for a camping. Karoq seems very good compromise on that, taking into consideration reasonable consumption, pleasant (even not much exciting) driving - clear choice for me.
Looking to trade in my old car and I think the skoda looks good. I like that the Karoq style comes with a 1.4L turbo with 8 speed Auto, not the DSG.
this is not a 2024 model skoda karoq, this is a model 2020. in Europe 2023 was a facelift
They've not really changed this car since 2020. I have one. Overall pleased with it. Although indicator glass strips on wing mirrors have cracked internally.
Great car for anyone
i like the octavia sedan one
4 days and i will receive my skoda. Can't wait
Led lights are great until they fail then check out the cost. Are you sure that is a torque converter box? In uk they are dsg and been problematic
I don’t think it ticks a box for going up a mountain. It’s up on stilts and the weight transfer over the front end in a rapid manoeuvre is decidedly unconvincing.
love the vids can we get an updated cx 5 review
Oddly, it appeals to me greatly. Especially the clever removable second role.
Yeah that quirk affects greatly the purchase decision
škoda is not overlooked..it is in australia maybe but in europe it's all over the place..
I bought Karoq Sportline 2022 and driving for daily use for past 1 year. Before the first time servicing noted to have noise and vibration from the floor esp on front seat passenger side. The dealer and servicing said likely from the tyres. So swapped the tyres still can feel both noise and vibration. And connectivity with the phone (Apple Car play) is really disappointing esp coming out from garage and likely interfered by garage remote. Lastly, the premium package does not include blind spot detection which is quite disturbing. The rest are quite good
Due to semi conductor shortages etc, back in 2021 / 2022, many manufacturers deleted certain features from their vehicles.
Skoda Australia deleted availability of BSM, or made it optional for a while.
It’s now a standard feature again..
Regarding the noise / vibration issue, take car back to dealer & get them to thoroughly inspect etc
A software upgrade will hopefully improve car play situation.
Is getting on a bit but still a solid choice. Looking forward to seeing the new Kodiaq and more than likely a new Karoq on the way.
Review the sportline! Please
I had one of these as a loaner while my Kodiaq was getting serviced. It basically feels like a shrunken Kodiaq in almost every way. That torque converter auto is rubbish though. Slow and doughy, and no smoother than the DSG which has improved massively over the years.
Paul can you guys do a comparison video on all the popular mid size suv and tell us which car you guys highly rate
Great review, thanks
Lol. Keeping oil temp on the dash is so fitting for a WAG group car 😂
It has the 2018 Tiguan interior and equipment, just in a smaller space. A little bit outdated, but cheap.
Same car underneath
When is the review for the new Sonata? Don't think you had one for the last model.
I think the VW equivalents are a better buy for fit and finish.
1. The Gesture sensor is between the knobs below. Same with most VW. there are no sensors on the screen as such.
2. on the driver display system, wonder why no body talks about navigation in there. The VW displays with full featured map is pretty easy and handy for navigation. It even has zoom in and zoom out functions and is a colored map. Most have just a compass there or a direction indicator.
3. looks like its not a flat bay when all the seaats are down which is key for people moving things especially bikes.
Nothing special I would say an does the job
Funnily enough, we (wife and I) just bought a new Karoq Style and we chose it over the VW T-Roc because it has a nicer interior. The VW interior was surprisingly plasticky! And the Skoda's boot space more usable. I honestly believe VW have rested on their laurels in recent years while Skoda has quietly pumped out higher quality cars.
@@rickb314 I have a Golf and i went to switch it to a Scala. Same engine, but you know what, Golf is far more refined and even just the gear shift feels very precise and smooth. In Scala the same engine was rough and the gear shift felt it had no damping at all. That is after I live with the golf for 3 years. Mere test drive w ont reveal that level of detail. I am not sure about T-ROc nor a fan of vehicles like Troc or Tcross. Skoda are good in their own no way no doubt.
@@pummyy the Scala is definitely not one of Skoda's better efforts, it's probably the one Skoda model in recent history that was not at least on par with the equivalent of its nearest VW cousin. I couldn't recommend the Scala over a Golf, whereas I'd happily recommend the current Octavia over the equivalent Golf!
Hi Paul, disregarding the price different between the base model Skoda Karmiq n Koroq, which one is better to drive in city and highway?
I’ve been wondering if when there was the suv Towing mega test if we could have a similar comparison but with medium suvs I.e Santa Fe diesel, cx8 & 9 Tiguan, Skoda kodiaq, Sorrento and etc,,,, curious as to how that would do to us whom have medium suvs with a towing capacity of 2500kg to see how much we can actually tow
I love how much you hate piano black haha. I now hate it too 😂
Nice review although mention of booming at speed is a worry and probably shows its cheaper roots. 0 - 100 km/h is nothing flash either and interior is showing its age. It would be interesting to compare it to the VW T-Roc Style which I think is a bit cheaper. Great to see sure-footed handling and composed ride on your test track which would be far superior than many other brands on the market. Maybe the more powerful 4WD with DSG would be a better bet....
Not sure you buy a compact crossover for its 0-100 time tbh! The Karoq is about cruising in total comfort, not winning the traffic light grand prix. The Sportline model with the EA888 2.0L would definitely be more spritely to drive.
As long as it has soft touch plastic, seems to be the only thing reviewers care about nowdays...
Skoda is a budget brand.. should be able to take 91 RON !
Got nothing to do with the brand and everything to do with engine technology. 91 is a 'dirty' fuel that contains way too much sulphur for these high-tech VW engines. That plus the octane rating is too low for the high compression ratios these TSI engines run. Besides which, the difference between using 91 and 95 annually for the average driver (15,000kms a year, assuming a 20c difference in fuel price) is about $300. That's right, not even one dollar a day. If you can't afford that, you can't afford a new car!
Will you be doing a review on the new Sonata N-Line?
Hi can you please do it on hyundai i 30 n line premium sedan for the newest 2024
Hey Paul, could you review the Corolla ZR Hybrid again?
We can sum up Skoda in 2 words: Cheaper Volkswagen
You say that but Skoda isn't the budget brand in the VAG
@@CruzeUK I said it is a cheaper volkswagen, not a budget brand.
Smarter Volkswagen? Same tech, same engines, same components, higher build quality from Czech factories... the wiser Volkswagen!
bro how tall is this dude ? he made me question if i actually will go with karoq or switch to Kodiaq
Definitely stick to the Octavia. It is bigger and more efficient.
It's not twin-charged, but I still shudder a little with mention of VW 4cyl turbo.
I was keen but not fast enough in reverse. 😊
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@CarExpert is it not also related or up against the Tiguan?
Smaller than a Tiguan. A T-Roc is closer.
All part of the VAG group but yes the Karoq and Tiguan use the same platform.
It frustrates me that each video is inconsistent when comparing fuel consumption from the trip computer readout. Some cars are over lifetime, others are recently reset with minimal KMs to calculate.
Review a range rover
Never pay 45k for that car
Poor room in the back. There actually seems to be more rear seat space in the Kamiq........
Mate WHO is in charge of wardrobe department
Paul is clearly very interested in farshun
He takes this influencer role very seriously !
In Paul’s own words
“ I shop at Lowes “
🤣🤣🤣
No colour or driver assistance systems segment?
Each Volkswagen product we have tested goes into limp mode on the outermost lane of the bowl so we don’t test the system.
Plastic parts throughout the engine, water pumps failure hideously expensive to repair, no spare parts anywhere, yer, nah
You just described Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Fiat, Renault and every European car in the last decade or more!
Your reviews are really good. God bless you!
No DSG? wtf, i've never heard of anything like that! Is this tech from the Chinese VW? Is it even made in the Czech republic?
Its apart of VW group
There wagons certainly look a lot better.
A really nice car... but the fuel consumption in the 2,0 TSI 190hp..? Is just ridicules...about 13km/L
It should be possible to do better in 2024.
Lol it is possible, this thing in reality does 7-8L urban and closer to 5L on the highway!
@@rickb3142-3l is a lot saved on the long commute.. not sure that’s correct.. I would need to test that to confirm.. :-) and then the price here in Denmark. It’s almost 100.000 USD for the 2.0 TSI Sportline.. :-(
@@DenRoedeMogM ouch! Denmark is not the place to buy petrol cars is it!
@@rickb314 it’s not the place to buy cars.. :-(
I watched the last year i 30 sedan but now it have too much features from the last year’s
Be bloody unlucky to get a stinker off the blocks... it's the stinker that creeps up on you just out of warranty and how well you're looked after that might be a problem here..
Skoda Karoq 2024 = 479 litres of boot space (in reality around 450 litres)
Hyundai Tucson 2015 = 520 litres of boot space
Hyundai Tucson 2021 4x4 = 546 litres of boot space
Hyundai Tucson 2021 FWD = 565 litres of boot space
Kia Sportage 2022 = 591 litres of boot space
Karoq is more on the small size and competitive with Suzuki Vitara and Hyundai Kona.
The rear seats slide back and forth in the base model. With the seats in their most forward position the boot space is 588L. I think the Sportline has fixed rear seats but boot space is still a pretty good 521L.
Chasing Cars did a small SUV mega test last year and you can see the huge difference between the Karoq and the others in terms of cargo space. It's definitely closer to the mid sized SUVs than it is to the Kona and Vitara class.
@@StevenG89 It's inbetween small and medium SUV. It's what I said....but the problem is the cheapness of the interior that is inferior to Tucson and Sportage....while the price is higher....so yeah, definitely not worth it, not in terms of inner space and definitely not in terms of inferior build quality.And VW-s are also of much lower reliability than above mentioned competition.
@@StevenG89 those litres are incorrect stated by VW....that's too much and if you compare it side to side you can see that Tucsons and Sportages boot are much bigger.
@@lflyr6287 It's actually very comparable to the Tucson and Sportage when looking at the cargo dimensions. From memory it's something like 76cm length with the seats in their most far back position, 100cm width and 90cm height. Tucson is around 97cm L, 103cm W and 75cm H. If you move the Karoq's seats as far forward then the length is around 95cm but then you sacrifice knee room. So yes if you need both interior space and cargo room then the mid sized SUVs are better options.
I agree the value is not really there anymore. It used to be great value when it was around $32k driveaway but numerous price rises have made it less competitive.
@@lflyr6287 Actually if you measure the boot dimensions then it's very comparable to those cars. From memory the Karoq is around 76cm L with the seats all the way back, 101cm W, 90cm H. A Tucson is around 95cm L, 103cm W and 80cm H. With the seats all the way forward then the Karoq is almost identical although you do lose leg room so if you need both interior space and cargo room then the mid sized cars are a better option.
In regards to the interior build quality, I haven't looked at the Tucson but the base Sportage is nothing spectacular. Lots of hard grey plastic and the area around the screen looks super cheap. Would definitely rate the Karoq above it. Plus the 2L NA engine is very bad. No power, very noisy when pushed and not very economical.
I wouldn't pick a Karoq if I need a family car though. It's more for singles or couples who need the cargo space but don't want a larger car.
VW rules to keep Skoda down: Design must be ugly ugly FUGLY!!! Model names must start with K end with Q and be absolutely non-memorable. Kamiq. Kushaq. Karoq. Kodiaq.
its just a bit bland , think of it as a public servant , its functional but no ones writing home about it.
Exactly! It’s a ‘mode of transport’
What I hate the most are these stupid comments from ignorants that trying to camouflage the ugly truth with what appears to be a criticism but in fact it's a masked praise.
Fućking trolls.
And I will bet it has stupid left hand indicators.
It does, they failed indicator school, got Ds for most subjects and are terribly inept at holding conversations, and in fact just about everything else. They're definitely stupid!
Rubbish cars. Owned a skoda VRS from new. Had nothing but problems with the engine and build quality. Absolute junk and the resale value is appalling.
Interesting. I have a 2010 Octavia RS wagon with DSG, has 137,000kms and counting and it's been faultless, absolutely love it! Can't bring myself to part with it tbh! Would be interesting to hear more specifics about your troubles...
Skoda is like:
Hey customers we put your favorite transmission...A torque converter!
But we'll charge 10k more over the competition with cvt or dct
Customers: wtf 🤦♂️
What is it in this car to put such a price tag?!
The abysmal engine that barely moves the car!
Or the cardboard body with 20 years old interior layout!
No wonder these companies go bankrupt
Bankrupt? Skoda is one of the world's oldest car makers. Not sure they're in any sort of trouble... plenty of buyers globally for Skoda vehicles mate!
@rickb314 Its main market is Europe, Europeans (middle class) just adore tiny light-weight toy cars, I don't know if they had success anywhere else!
Yawn! Another boring VW clone.