2020 Skoda Karoq Review - a new class-leading SUV? | What Car?

The Skoda Karoq is a top-drawer family SUV, offering comfort and superb practicality for a competitive price. But is it good enough to beat rivals such as the Seat Ateca, Volkswagen Tiguan, and BMW X1?
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[@keithisaacs6092]

Bought this car after a long test drive very comfortable quiet and smooth what really won me over against the opposition was the sheer quality when inside the car i can see why it's what cars best in class.

[@ivyyyyyyyy]

And race blue is so great color, with bigger rim is great

[@thomaswoodenrailwayadventu9365]

Had a Yeti 2 tdi on lease, replaced it with 1.6tdi Karoq DSG Technology version which is the best car I've ever had (also on 3 year lease). Used What Car's leasing information to find the best deal. Much better value than buying one. Fantastic car to drive, absolutely love it. Have got the blue colour which meant didn't have to pay extra for the other available colours. Haven't noticed much difference in acceleration compared with the larger engine Yeti.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. Great choice of fashion and one the best Video Reviewers

[@sidneythomasparker121]

Good review, nice car. I have the Octavia SEL 1.4 7 speed DSG really nice car.I will have a look at the Karoq .

[@ChrisKaptain]

Is this the silver one or the business grey? It looks like the silver except from the beggining

[@jimbooth7935]

I have a karoq 2.0 diesel sportline in metallic orange. I absolutely love the car and this is my 4th Skoda. They are well built, strong and very reliable.

[@Ambienfinity]

Very elegant car. The interiors are just so much better than they used to be.

[@andy18091]

great video, but I do think you ar a bit off on the real world fuel economy I noticed that elswhere the economy is way below what you quote at between 40 and 48 mpg and not over 50 as you quoted

[@ahmedjamal1102]

Well done 👍 @Rebecca_Jackson nice review as usual keep up your good reviews.. missed you.

[@keithisaacs6092]

Had a test drive in this car very impressed class above the rest comfortable and refined not the best looking but that's not important not the main reason you buy a car

[@anubhavsharma90]

Skoda is Love ❤️

[@slef2003]

Why is this 2 yr old review tagged as 2020?

[@leetaylor5470]

How did you review the 2020 skoda 3 years ago?

[@wings9925]

It's not a review of the 2020 model!

[@iBlewupthemoon98]

4:24 Take that, Rolls Royce!

[@RH-nk7eo]

Was between this and the Seat Ateca but sitting inside the Skoda feels like a whole different experience. I was very surprised at just how much higher quality the interior is compared to the Seat.

[@julianroberts5407]

Both made by Skoda at their Kvasiny plant. Skoda's czech workers are gonna make sure the Karoq is better. National pride!

[@dohoeijmans2432]

Just ordered it with extra big 19 inch wheels and all in Black. After two months it will be delivered. Very Cheap choice! in comparison to the big (and expensive) brands like Honda, Mazda, Seat, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo and BMW.

[@murrieteacher]

Great car, great review, but in Australia the lack dealer support is what keeps the Skoda in the unknown class. I own an Octavia and speak from experience. (dead DSG at 50,000k)

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

Peter Andrews Yeah definitely, Skoda is still not as popular in Australia than it is in Europe. Hopefully there will be more dealers there in the future.

[@fergspan5727]

Yeah only the bigger cities have a few dealerships , pointless buying one if you live in the country

[@abangmanaf2575]

I see skoda in 1985, since that i never see it...malaysia

[@keithisaacs6092]

Another beautiful review from Rebecca especially when she said now for the rear karog set to become number 1 suv seems to be rated by all the reviewer's

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[@fmsantoscar]

Are you missing Mat?

[@peterosullivan8200]

obviously doesn't read the comments on hear going by the amount of references to her voice....the car looks good though

[@markjeffers4663]

Help please can't decide which SUV to go for TIGUAN, ATECA, 3008, KAROQ, KUGA, TUCSON, SPORTAGE, CX5, BMW X1, or AUDI Q3 any advice welcome folks

[@avinnair9105]

Same here Mark. What did you get at the end?

[@markjeffers4663]

@@avinnair9105 with the whole pandemic situation and work not 100% guaranteed haven't got anything yet still leaning towards an ateca or even an audi Q2 tho looked at a karoq today too lol will get something soon

[@avinnair9105]

@@markjeffers4663 Go for either Audi Q2 or Karoq since they both seem to use same engine

[@Trevorfoggia]

I’m considering trading in my 2.0tdi 190 Superb Estate dsg SE L Executive, downsizing to 1.6tdi SE L. What do you think?

[@OlCrom]

Hope this is not too late... Have myself just ordered a Karoq 1.6 tdi SE L, Moon White. Its a great motor with plenty of power for a 1.6. dti. It is the same engine that is used throughout the VW group. There is one major downer with the Karoq though and that is the delivery times on it. I bought/ordered mine at the end of Sept and have been told that I should expect delivery at the end of March 2019. It is a victim of its own success. If you are prepared to take a different colour or options from stock then you might get one sooner, I am prepared to wait.. Its a great car so good luck if you choose one!!

[@TheExkiap]

We purchased the KAROQ 1.5L T/P 110TSI with DSG at the end of the 2020 financial year. BEST DECISION WE'VE EVER MADE. We're getting on a bit and decided that we needed our 'forever' car and decided to push the boat out and get all the bells and whistles. Another great decision. Took it on s shortish road trip and removed the centre back seat and fitted a 26l car cooler perfectly between rear seats. Plugged into 12v outlet and kept all out supplies at 2 degrees in 35 degree days which went up to 50 degrees when not parked in the shade. The tinting works to keep the car cool but the front windscreen still adds to the temperature when parked with no shade. We decided not to get the Sport Line but did get the 19" wheels. Most underrated car on the market. We made a check list of 8 different vehicles to meet our needs (primary requirement was electric front seats with 2 or 3 driver positioning) and this has it, PLUS, PLUS, PLUS even down to a small plastic clip on the drivers side front windscreen that holds your parking ticket instead of just throwing it onto the dash!!!! It's the small things that count. The removable seats, auto park, lane assist etc. are fabulous. We set our front sensing at MAX which maintains about 20m of clear road allowing for those drivers who insist in ducking in between you and the vehicle in front without cause high blood pressure. As I say it's a brilliant and most underrated car.

[@tim0r1]

Rebecca for the win!

[@jpch8814]

Karoq is more expensive than Ateca? i really thought Skoda is cheaper

[@nicknick4156]

Totally love Rebecca 🥰

[@tomsanderson4287]

co2 emissions are brilliant.

[@chrisdale7834]

Who cares

[@countryramblesblog2193]

This is a great review, I don’t really understand why everyone is making an issue out of the presenter’s perfectly nice English accent though. If she were from somewhere other than the South of England would people be quite so judgemental? She speaks clearly and explains everything really well.

[@Q22ube]

Completely missed the fact you can get varioflex seats...

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

No, she didn't. It was well mentioned, but since the review car they got here didin't have them, she couldn't show them.

[@Mrianmarshall]

Watch from 4 mins 55 seconds

[@Holiday48000]

Adz Fielding... She is quite sexy I think.

[@jzee95]

guys that was sarcastic

[@cmartin_ok]

Vario flex seats are the same as my old 1998 Renault Scenic had. Nothing new

[@maximderevenko6352]

Great woman! Awesome car. Subscribed! Thank you!

[@stuey36]

excellent review, thank you my love

[@crewtc1987]

👀

[@keithisaacs6092]

The karog comes supplied with a umbrella because the sun roof leaks

[@keithisaacs6092]

@WalkinOSF for all those with no sense of humour it was a joke I've got the karoq 1.5tsi se it's a fantastic car a class above in its class.

[@yudhabagaskara98]

MQB SUVs rated: Karoq Ateca Tiguan

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Loving the makeup. Fits you perfectly.

[@graceaureliadarlingxx]

I own this CAR MY dad brougjt it Last year !!!!😀😆😉

[@richardwalsh1838]

Has this suv independent rear suspension? If not why not? No independent rear suspension means rock hard suspension every time you go over a speed ramp, speed bump, pothole etc.

[@donlaight5943]

Voice coaching required, continued up and down scaling of voice tone is so annoying

[@tiantian036]

Agree. Seems like she don't like this car....

[@stephenmorris6202]

Don't agree at all. Very subjective of course.

[@georgedowns4034]

Definitly looks too basic unless u spec it sportline tho

[@ashokupadhay9921]

Beshaq,nice car

[@bimlico]

Why oh why, does Whatcar have this inane music going on in the background? The intro music is particularly annoying.

[@jamesmasters4255]

1.0 TSI or 1.6 TDI are the engines to go for especially when it comes to reliability.

[@danielrussell446]

Why what’s up with the 1.5tsi never had any problems on my two I’ve had

[@jamesmasters4255]

@@danielrussell446 depends when you bought the car. 2018-2019 1.5TSI experienced kangarooing. Software update helped reduce the problem but not clear it. It also reduced horsepower slightly as well

[@MrTrev2507]

@@jamesmasters4255 , never had any problems on my 2018 Octavia estate or my 2019 Karoq

[@ryanthompson8029]

Not a chance 1.5 tsi by far the best and I work for skoda

[@gordonwanless8351]

WHY NOT 100% ELECTRIC?

[@TrevyBabe]

Did someone forget to tell her the unique feature of this car is that you can take the rear seats out?

[@novaordemdesantiago1890]

Afraid to break a nail ?! You didn't show all the features of the back seats

[@klasseact6663]

Leather, denim and leather😎

[@XzzVttll]

its SHkoda not Skoda!

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

Ah another upload from “What Skoda?”

[@davidsweeney111]

its strange to think that a 1.5 litre petrol would be able to power that kind of car

[@jpch8814]

other companies are using 2.0l with same horsepower and less torque

[@spsmith45]

It’s a powerful, smooth and hushed unit.

[@richardtuson605]

It's got a turbo giving 150hp 0-60 8xx secs. Car looks bigger than it is

[@ignasb]

beautiful review, as always! however, not really impressed with Skoda's rear design. Rather ugly to be honest

[@mariolosberg4257]

well it look's better than octavia with those split ugly front light's...

[@quadcoptervision]

I'd say understated classy. Most of the competition will age badly in my opinion with their unbalanced designer gone mad looks. Design is in the eye of the beholder... And thankfully we all see things differently.

[@colinme2672]

She's so small thisooksike a Range Rover

[@Mogsy28uk]

wish they would hurry up and release the 190 petrol engines.....i hate this 'new trend' of release new car with 1 or 2 engines, and you need to wait 6-9 months for all the other engine choices to appear. release the new car with ALL options from day one.

[@mariolosberg4257]

That moment when Skoda is better than vw... t-roc have nasty ,hard plastic inside..

[@inkorps]

Different segments of cars..

[@jacobthompson8507]

Rui Luciano The Polo has soft touch plastics... you’d think the T Roc would

[@ivyyyyyyyy]

I would always get Karoq over Tiguan...

[@gordonwanless8351]

TWICE THE PRICE OF A DACIA DUSTER IF YOU WANT OLD TECHNOLOGY

[@loadswine]

What an irritating delivery! Its like top gear from 20 years ago.

[@giuseppegabriele4461]

A METANO GRAZIE

[@bigbadbear2962]

VW Group SUVs rated from best to worst VW Toureg 2019 Porsche Macan Skoda Karoq Vw Tiguan Seat Ateca Audi Q5 Lamborghini Urus Skoda Kodiaq Audi Q7 Vw Tiguan Allspace Porsche Cayenne Bentley Bentayga Audi Q3 Seat Arona Vw T Roc Audi Q2

[@johnbonner258]

Why is she talking like that?

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

Hit stuff. The car is also.

[@espekelu3460]

I've seen many English car tests, and so often on CARWOW, but god so childish host is on that channel! Besides, it is so much nicer to see and hear someone who knows what she is talking about!

[@luxor7938]

Insanely Gorgeous Rebecca‼️

[@lflyr6287]

What Car? : Not really....the Tucson 2015/2016 model is of higher class build quality and uber superior reliability that VW and has more litres of boot space, more leg room and is larger....all this while looking better.

[@santinoramirez7796]

modern somewhere painful before solid border cast actress slow boss typically.

[@gordonwanless8351]

WHY IS IT NOT 100% ELECTRIC?

[@santinoramirez7796]

Porch popularity reserve deer hate manufacturing chronic talk undergo.

[@enchantedprince5949]

a ferrari among women tests skoda. funny to watch ;)

[@Drbranicap]

For Gods sake people show some respect for the old famous and venerable skoda comPANY.rEBECCA ITS NOT sKODA BUT SHKODA AS IN SHUE SHADOW SHAME SEAN,SHOCK...please ....

[@justininfrance]

Odd how car reviewers, male or female, speak with a certain intonation, with certain syllabes accentuated. I think Clarkson was probably the first to do this in the 1970s and unfortunately almost every car reviewer feels they have to copy that old dinosaur's manner of speaking. STOP IT!

[@j1bc]

your right, 100% irritating!

[@jedw]

1.0 Litre SUV? excuse me? LOL

[@impeRAtoR28161621]

10.6 to 100km/h. Silent, fast, economical. Not heavy car altought is "SUV" .1.0 definitely

[@jamesmasters4255]

It works

[@cheythompson740]

LOL "built to last"

[@stevocharlie1821]

Do you get a free Beccy with the car LOL

[@gordonwanless8351]

OLD TECHNOLOGY ..NOT 100% ELECTRIC

[@johngibson9463]

Grow up - electric has less than 1% of the market here

[@MrJezvesp]

God that voice 😡😡

[@GregQchi]

Like a sexy Tiff Needell

[@alandmorley]

still talks too posh, very annoying voice

[@johngibson9463]

No she doesn't, she just speaks correctly. If you are used to urban dumbing-down language that might be a surprise.

[@jayjay378378]

@@johngibson9463 init

[@gordonwanless8351]

TWICE THE PRICE OF A DACIA DUSTER THE MOST POPULAR CAR IN THE WORLD.

[@jeffchristie1541]

Tell you what guys if Rebecca looks like that she can talk anyway she likes!!! As for the Skoda theres no doubting its quiality but its plug ugly and. Bland inside , give me the beautiful 3008 any day that’s also quality.

[@schnauzerrambo]

Bla bla bla

[@ARBANAT]

Budalo!

[@schnauzerrambo]

was man selbst ist sollte man nicht verschenken

[@CaravaggioRoma]

My god it is really ugly!

[@entity_dragons2013]

Beautiful lady those leather boots, and curvy figure, nice car buy the way