Škoda Karoq. 2017 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV, 5-door LWB SUV. F/F, F/A, 999 cm³ (I3 DOHC), 1197, 1498 cm³ petrol, 1598, 1968 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Compact SUV, related to SEAT Ateca and Volkswagen T-Roc, on the MQB A1 platform. Name derived from Kodiak language, blending words for car (kaa’raq) and arrow (ruq). Well sorted ride and handling, refined and roomy. Some roll because of the height, but no more than expected in this type of vehicle. Large 9·2 in infotainment screen on top models. LWB for China. Replaced by Kushaq in India in 2021.

Manufacturing locations: Kvasiny, Hradec Králové, Czech Rep.; Mladá Boleslav, Czech Rep.; China

Marque: Škoda | Predecessor: Škoda Yeti | Successor: Škoda Kushaq

Off-site links

• Autocade review of the 2018 Škoda Karoq 1·5 Ambition Plus on YouTube
• Lucire review of the 2018 Škoda Karoq 1·5 Ambition Plus