SKODA Karoq 2017-2021 Photos, engines & full specs

The 2017 Karoq expanded the Skoda lineup with the introduction of the compact crossover vehicle. It was packed with technology and in the form of the new Czech brand design language.

The cubist design of the Karoq was the new trend in the Skoda lineup. It was successfully applied to the Kodiak, the Octavia, the Fabia, and the Superb. The car was based on the same MQB platform used for most of the Skoda range and other Volkswagen Group vehicles.

The Karoq featured angular headlights and a big, wide, and black grille. Unlike its siblings, it featured a pair of fog-lights installed under the main front headlamps, which were used for cornering function as well. A line ran from the front to the taillights, amplifying the sporty character of the vehicle. Though it was a jacked-up station wagon, based on a compact-sized vehicle with a tailgate in the back.

Inside, the cubist design was continued by the shape of the dashboard, up to the instrument cluster where a half-moon design was adopted. The three-spoke steering wheel looked sporty and it was used on other cars from the Volkswagen group. The instrument cluster was available as a completely digital unit, while the 8” infotainment system was fitted as standard from the second trim-level. There was a good room for five adults inside, with a folding system named VarioFlex, which allowed individual sliding and reclining for the three rear seats.

For the engine compartment, the car was offered with a choice of diesel and gasoline units mated to a standard 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic (dual-clutch). The all-wheel-drive system was available for selected engines.