Škoda Karoq

Škoda Karoq
Overview
Manufacturer Škoda Auto
Production 2017–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (J)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB
Related
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,638 mm (103.9 in)
Length 4,382 mm (172.5 in)
Width 1,841 mm (72.5 in)
Height 1,603 mm (63.1 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Škoda Yeti
Škoda Karoq rear
Interior

The Škoda Karoq is a compact crossover SUV (J-segment designed and built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto. The vehicle is based on VW MQB platform, and officially replaced the Škoda Yeti.[1] It was revealed in May 2017, and the sales began in the second half of 2017. It is a sister model to the SEAT Ateca.

Name

The name Karoq comes just like the name Kodiaq from Aleuts, the native inhabitants of Alaskan island Kodiak. The name Karoq was created by a combination of aleutian words Kaa'Raq and Ruq, a car and an arrow, which is the motive of the Škoda logo.[2]

Description

The car was officially introduced at a special event on 18 May 2017 at 19:00 in Sweden. The car began to be produced at the turn of June and July 2017 in Kvasiny. The sales started in autumn 2017.[3]

Compared to its predecessor, Škoda Yeti, the car is significantly larger, which is one of the reasons why Škoda is not talking about it as a second generation. Compared to the Yeti, it is 160 mm longer, 35 mm wider and 40 mm lower. The wheelbase is 60 mm longer. The car is technically comparable to SEAT Ateca, but the makers tried to maximally differentiate their design.[4]

Selected acknowledgements

In the German prestigious reading poll Autonis 2017, Auto motor und sport readers voted Karoq the most beautiful car in the compact SUV class.[5] The German car magazines Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag have awarded Karoq with the Golden Steering Wheel 2017.[6] The Škoda Karoq won the title Car of the Year 2018 in the Czech Republic in January 2018.[7]

Engines

The Škoda Karoq is available with two diesel and two petrol engines, ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 litres, and a choice of front or all wheel drive.[8][9]

Petrol engines

Engine designationPowerGearboxTop speed [km/h]0–100 km/h [s]Comb. consumption
[l/100 km]		CO2 emission [g/km]
1.0 TSI85 kW6 speed manual18710.65.3117
1.0 TSI85 kW7 speed DSG18610.75.2116
1.5 TSI110 kW6 speed manual2048.45.4122
1.5 TSI110 kW7 speed DSG2038.65.5123

Diesel engines

Engine designationPowerGearboxTop speed [km/h]0–100 km/h [s]Comb. consumption
[l/100 km]		CO2 emission [g/km]
1.6 TDI85 kW6 speed manual18810.74.6118
1.6 TDI85 kW7 speed DSG18810.94.4115
2.0 TDI 4x4110 kW6 speed manual1968.75.0131
2.0 TDI 4x4110 kW7 speed DSG1959.35.2137

References

  1. ↑ "New Skoda Karoq revealed". What Car?. Haymarket Media Group. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Škoda Karoq startuje prodej s prázdninami. Už jsme v ní jeli". iDNES.cz. 28 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Škoda Karoq už trénuje na českých silnicích". iDNES.cz. 12 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Škoda Karoq startuje prodej s prázdninami. Už jsme v ní jeli". iDNES.cz. 28 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Die schönsten Autos 2017: Skoda Karoq ist schönster Kompakt-SUV". Auto Motor und Sport (in German). 27 September 2017.
  6. ↑ "New Škoda Karoq wins Golden Steering Wheel". Škoda Storyboard. 7 November 2017.
  7. ↑ "Autem roku 2018 v ČR se stala Škoda Karoq". Novinky.cz (in Czech). 5 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "Karoq-Technology". Škoda-auto.com.
  9. ↑ "Škoda Karoq-Motory". Škoda-auto.cz (in Czech).
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