Karoq 2021– car dimensions: 4390 mm long, 1841 mm wide and 1603 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,355 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen as standard with SmartLink for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone Climatronic climate control comes fitted across the range. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard, while adaptive cruise appears on higher trims. Rear parking sensors are standard. Front Assist with city emergency braking and pedestrian detection is standard. Blind spot monitoring and lane keep assist are available on some grades or as options. A reversing camera is standard on mid and high trims.
Boot space measures 521 litres with seats up. Fold the rear seats and it expands to 1630 litres. VarioFlex seats raise the seats-up figure to 588 litres and allow removal for up to 1810 litres.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2100 kg on the strongest engines with 4x4. Unbraked towing is up to 750 kg depending on the powertrain. Payload varies by engine and equipment from around 375 kg upwards.
Trailer hitch preparation is available. An electrically folding tow bar can be specified. The car suits light work and leisure towing duties well within its limits.
The cabin is spacious and practical with solid materials and good seat support. Higher grades or packs add electric multi-way front seats with memory and lumbar, heated front and outer rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. An optional panoramic roof brings in light and air. Sports seats on Sportline include side bolsters and breathable fabric. Dual-zone Climatronic is common, with tri-zone available. Simply Clever storage and VarioFlex rear seats boost everyday usability.
Petrol and diesel EVO engines available.
Service intervals fixed or flexible up to 30,000 km or two years.
Euro NCAP five stars from 2017 test.
Standard safety includes seven airbags, Front Assist with pedestrian protection and City Emergency Brake.
The Karoq uses a range of efficient EVO-generation petrol and diesel engines that meet current Euro emissions standards and deliver competitive real-world economy for a compact SUV.
Servicing follows either a fixed schedule or a flexible long-life regime based on driving style and conditions, with oil and inspection intervals typically between one and two years.
Safety starts with a five-star Euro NCAP result and a solid standard kit of airbags plus autonomous emergency braking. Optional packs add rear side airbags, Travel Assist with adaptive cruise and lane keeping, and other aids.
Day-to-day ownership benefits from a large boot, optional VarioFlex seating for cargo flexibility, and straightforward maintenance common to the VW Group platform.
Length 4390 mm, Width 1841 mm, Height 1603 mm, Wheelbase 2638 mm (Karoq 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Škoda Karoq technical specifications sheet, 21 March 2022, Tyre size is not in that sheet, Seven standard airbags and Energy Blue solid paint are from the Škoda Karoq facelift press information and the 2022 equipment and colour lis.