The new Karoq will be placed in a competitive segment of mid-size SUVs and will take on the likes of MG Hector, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Mahindra XUV500, Tata Harrier and the VW T-Roc.
Karoq is a petrol-only SUV and will be powered by Skoda’s new 1.5 litre TSI engine coupled with a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox as standard.
Skoda Karoq will deliver a power output of 150PS at 5,000-6,000 rpm, and 250Nm at 1,500-3,500 rpm.
The car has been developed on Volkswagen’s shared MQB platform on which German marque’s T-Roc is based.
Skoda Karoq will come equipped with machine-cut, R17 wheels, silver roof rails, chrome strip around the wheels, LED headlamps with illuminated eye-lashes
Touted as a security benchmark, Karoq comes with 9 airbags, rough road package, ABS with EBD, TPMS, ESC, and more and will be available in six colours.
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