[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/new-skoda-karoq\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/new-skoda-karoq\/","headline":"New Skoda Karoq – what you need to know","name":"New Skoda Karoq – what you need to know","description":"The Skoda Yeti has been a loyal servant in reinventing the Czech brand, which for a long time was the whipping boy of the motoring world. Much like the Nissan Juke – one of its rivals – this boxy compact SUV divided opinion when it first went on sale back in 2009, partly due to the multitude of right angles in its exterior styling, but also because small SUVs weren\u2019t really a thing then and some just didn\u2019t know what […]","datePublished":"2017-05-11","dateModified":"2017-05-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Skoda-Karoq-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Skoda-Karoq-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/new-skoda-karoq\/","about":["4x4 Cars","OFF ROADING"],"wordCount":782,"keywords":["audi a3","Audi Q2","nissan juke","Skoda","Skoda Karoq","Skoda Kodiaq","SUV","vw","VW Golf"],"articleBody":"The Skoda Yeti has been a loyal servant in reinventing the Czech brand, which for a long time was the whipping boy of the motoring world.Much like the Nissan Juke – one of its rivals – this boxy compact SUV divided opinion when it first went on sale back in 2009, partly due to the multitude of right angles in its exterior styling, but also because small SUVs weren\u2019t really a thing then and some just didn\u2019t know what to make of it all.Eight years and more than 580,000 sales later, the Yeti is making way for a completely new car – the Karoq – which will go on sale in the second half of 2017.What exactly is the Karoq?An all-new compact SUV that, apart from maybe a few nuts and bolts, will share nothing with the Yeti.Much of its look and feel will be similar to that of the Kia Sorento-sized Kodiaq SUV.These pictures are a bit weird – is that what it really looks like?No, the car in these pictures is wrapped in camouflage to obscure its final appearance, ahead of its grand unveiling in Stockholm on Thursday May 18th.What\u2019s that name about?Pronounced \u2018kah-rock\u2019, the name and spelling derives from the language of Alaska\u2019s indigenous people – the Alutiiq tribe – and is a combination of the terms \u2018kaa\u2019raq\u2019, meaning \u2018car\u2019, and \u2018ruq\u2019, meaning \u2018arrow\u2019.If all this sounds familiar, Nissan adopted a similar approach in 2006 for the Qashqai, pinching the name from people living in mountainous Southwestern Iran.The Karoq title continues the new naming approach started with the Kodiaq – Skoda\u2019s larger SUV. All Skoda SUVs from here on in will have a name that begins with a \u2018K\u2019 and ends with a \u2018Q\u2019.What\u2019s under the bonnet?Skoda has confirmed that the Karoq will boast a five engine line-up, comprising two petrol and three diesel units, with capacities including 1.0, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0-litres. Power output will range between 113bhp to 187bhp.The 187bhp 2.0 TDI diesel will come with all-wheel drive as standard, linked to a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox.A 1.5 TSI petrol unit – which debutted in the revised VW Golf – will be the first Skoda to feature the VW Group\u2019s cylinder deactivation technology, which rests engine cylinders when they\u2019re not required in the interest of saving fuel. Think of it like stop\/start, but for part of the engine rather than the entire thing.Any other tech worth knowing about?Yes, the Karoq is built on the VW Group\u2019s MQB platform, which provides the underpinnings for some of the group\u2019s most popular cars, namely the VW Golf, Audi Q2 and A3, SEAT Leon and Ateca, as well as the Skoda Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq.A whole host of driver assistance systems will be on board too, such as a parking assistant, lane assist and traffic-jam assistant. Things like blind spot detect, front assist with predictive pedestrian protection and emergency assistant will also boast the Karoq\u2019s safety credentials.Inside, a freely programmable digital instrument panel will be available for the first time in a Skoda, with the cockpit displays customisable to the driver\u2019s individual wishes.Additionally, the new LED ambient lighting in the decor strips of doors can be switched between ten colours, so drivers can create their own ideal atmosphere.How big is it?The Karoq measures 4,382mm in length, 1,841mm wide, and stands at 1,605mm high, with a 2,638mm wheelbase (2,630mm in the all-wheel version).That makes its larger that the Yeti in every direction except height, and compared to the Nissan Juke, those measurements make the Karoq almost 25cm longer, 7.6cm wider and barely half a centimetre taller.In a normal situation, it has 521 litres of boot space, but with the optional VarioFlex rear seat, boot capacity is variable, holding between 479 and 588 litres.With the back seats folded down, boot space expands to 1,630 litres, but the rear seats can be removed completely to create a van-like load space, capable of storing 1,810 litres.How much will it cost?Prices are expected to start from around \u00a316,000 but that\u2019s just a prediction, we won\u2019t know for sure until much closer to the car\u2019s arrival in showrooms.When can I have one?Skoda is saying the car will go on sale some time in the second half of 2017 but that could just refer to ordering.Initial customers are more likely to have a Karoq sitting on their driveway from early 2018.What do you think of the new replacement to the Yeti? Will be as big a hit as its groundbreaking predecessor? What do you think of the Karoq name? Tell us down there in the comments section…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Off Road Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/off-road-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"New Skoda Karoq – what you need to know","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/off-road-cars\/new-skoda-karoq\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]