Fuel consumption of the 1.5 TSI Karoq still continues to amaze me. Drove from Ledbury in Herefordshire to Worcester via Malvern on the A449 this morning (which is uphill, down-dale, stop-start driving all the way), but still got 50.3 mpg out of it! From a 150 horse-power beast that propels the thing from 0 to 60 in just over eight seconds! Part of the secret is that whenever it can, it shuts half the engine down and fires on just two pots. If you keep it in third in the 30 mph zones, it's in two-cylinder mode most of the time on flat ground. Incredible engineering, and if I hadn't seen it myself I wouldn't have believed it.
@tombeech99206 жыл бұрын
Yes she’s very pretty to keep us men content and all that jazz. But, a genuinely charismatic and informative car reviewer, and a welcome addition to the team. Bravo Carbuyer! 👏
@johnhodge12634 жыл бұрын
Pity did not mention which spec karoq it is !!!.
@Alexsmith20016 жыл бұрын
Really impressed with the new reviewer.
@stubones6 жыл бұрын
Nicki Shields... She's very impressive, has her own youtube channel :)
@someenglishguy..6 жыл бұрын
Nicki's been on the scene for a while now, she's an excellent moto journalist.
@aryanahmed33016 жыл бұрын
Really like the new presenter! Carbuyer really needed some more character after Mat left
@utubeleplague6 жыл бұрын
Ginny is awesome too
@cianomalley70495 жыл бұрын
@@utubeleplague so is Batchelor
@ArturoPerez-si2xk4 жыл бұрын
Mat Watson wasnt the only one, but is the best one for me, but there's also Ginny Buckley, James Batchelor, and Rebecca Jackson
@megapangolin10933 жыл бұрын
It needed more character whilst Mat was there!
@Eddiestab6 жыл бұрын
I test drove the Karoq over Xmas - a really, really nice car and better than the Tiguan. The interior is particularly nice with a reactive and intuitive infotainment system.
@markjarrett60836 жыл бұрын
You are a breath of fresh air for carbuyer Exellent review and very easy on the eye is alway a bonus 😍😍
@bid846 жыл бұрын
Mark Jarrett mistake at 5:20, she says she is driving a 1.5 Diesel.
@viditsharma66636 жыл бұрын
Finally some charm in this channel.
@ihcnarf6 жыл бұрын
Everything is beautiful in this review!
@4l3kis10 ай бұрын
for a reference i really need to know how tall she is cuz im 6 foot and quite big and I want to be comfortable in the back behind a average person infront
@menifo43346 жыл бұрын
Niki, it's a delight to see you on your second video. Hope we get the chance to see you on even more videos. Btw, the Yeti is not dead as you should know that the Karoq is not meant to be the Yeti's successor. Skoda is planing on coming up with a new Yeti which will be as quirky as the old one.
@tonysampson80916 жыл бұрын
Are you sure? I haven't seen that reported anywhere; all the motoring press seems to be referring to this as the Yeti replacement. I love our Yeti so hope it's true as this does seem a bit boring.
@menifo43346 жыл бұрын
Tony Sampson According to an article I read that was the info that was officially released by Skoda. That's the reason this car was given a different name. Time will show.
@tomheard78446 жыл бұрын
Love our 2017 3008
@euromandriver6 жыл бұрын
Good review and actually nice looking Car with semi premium look inside.
@stubones6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you on carbuyer Nicki!
@Rubber_Ducky956 жыл бұрын
I wish @Carbuyer would put out more content daily. I just want to see James and everyone else a lot more!!
@janriedelapablaza35676 жыл бұрын
Nice and pretty new presenter. Congrats! :) but there is a mistake when she says 1.5 litre diesel:)
@bid846 жыл бұрын
Mistake at 5:20? She say she is driving the 1.5 Diesel, is it not 1.6 or 2.0 in Diesel form like she said 15 seconds before?
@Hargan6 жыл бұрын
You didn't really show us the seats moving around or the boot space very well, but a good review otherwise. Skodas of late are becoming more appealing
@davidsweeney1116 жыл бұрын
very very nice looking model, perfect for my purposes, think I will get one!
@predragilic87876 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Karoq is nice too :-)
@CocoonOfMoon6 жыл бұрын
I thought you are talking about the presenter?
@roblex636 жыл бұрын
cat isn't bad either... damn someone's beaten me to it....
@Golo19496 жыл бұрын
Car?? I didn't notice a car!
@Sauws6 жыл бұрын
Carbuyer and Carwow are all filming at the same location? Where is it?
@wilf816 жыл бұрын
88Sauce Longcross Film Studios. The Studios, once an important M.O.D site with considerable history, have over 200 acres of backlot. There is a 2¼ mile Test Track constantly in use for filming that was once used to test 80 ton army tanks and now is used by prestigious motor cars together with motoring events.
@wings99256 жыл бұрын
Noticed the same. Thought it was at Millbrook though
@cmartin_ok5 жыл бұрын
It's the old MOD RARDE site at Longcross in Surrey. You can just about see the entrance from the London-bound M3 past the Lightwater junction
@gordonmccartney56486 жыл бұрын
The seats are at their most forward position? When the boot was opened it looked like there was nowhere for the seats to slide back as it was tight against the rear
@marcioguimaraes79796 жыл бұрын
Congrats Nicki great job you did here!
@mp3bee6 жыл бұрын
I like the witty new presenter. Keep up the good work.
@bhuni6 жыл бұрын
Why is James' name written out in the title of his videos but not for the other presenters?
@erickalexander15386 жыл бұрын
Don't let her go, Carbuyer. Make her stay. XD Great review.
@jankanekone6 жыл бұрын
love the presenter, camera work tho - wtf?
@ulverop6 жыл бұрын
I would pay 650 £ to NOT get an electric tailgate on any new car. I hate those things!
@tarasyk20036 жыл бұрын
You can still use it manually if u like
@ulverop6 жыл бұрын
Not all of them. In my experience not even close to all of them...
@cmartin_ok5 жыл бұрын
If you are a frail short elderly person then a powered tailgate is a godsend
@ulverop4 жыл бұрын
@The Hierophant ok
@ThinkCleverAndSmart6 жыл бұрын
I’m starting to like this car more and more. One question tho, wasn’t this supposed to have the option of digital dials?
@ffchx1296 жыл бұрын
ThinkCleverAndSmart it was but for some reason they’re not available quite yet
@ThinkCleverAndSmart6 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Don't know why. Everyone has done a review on this without the feature, so it will basically be implemented in the dark. :/
@jara43966 жыл бұрын
she is a great reviewer. Please keep her
@codexciv52656 жыл бұрын
Impressive review, the new presenter has got great character!
@alukardFE6 жыл бұрын
Nice reviewer
@ZetaReticuli_16 жыл бұрын
She's amazing. So joyful!
@semperf1dude6 жыл бұрын
Nice red pirate hat look you rocking there Nicki - "avast me hearties..."
@nigelbath6 жыл бұрын
must say the dsg gearbox is great
@camilo.sanabriaaragon6 жыл бұрын
New voice. New look. Love this woman 😘
@tim0r16 жыл бұрын
Nicki is brilliant!
@Sanpedranoazul6 жыл бұрын
Where do they get those names from? I want a Nissan Pivo 1st gen
@TopChannel-ek7es4 жыл бұрын
You didn't show the best part about the VarioFlex seats...
@raphaelkoslover876 жыл бұрын
Much prefer her to James
@mp3bee6 жыл бұрын
Raphael Koslover No...James is king of the hill ( my opinion)
@jovi78176 жыл бұрын
Yeap i like the way she presented, very nice review
@rabit8186 жыл бұрын
I'll close my own hatch, save 600 and one less thing to break.
@TheInsomnex6 жыл бұрын
1.6 diesel......................
@mastarce6 жыл бұрын
There is plenty of storage and then the glovebox doesn't pass the test. Hmmm Also 1.5 diesel?? :) Sorry for sounding negative. Good review otherwise.
@blackcrackmanace3 жыл бұрын
what is wrong with 1.6 diesel?
@BrokenFiddles6 жыл бұрын
Impressive presentation skills.
@navneetverma10006 жыл бұрын
And on that bombshell....back to car wow ;)
@mwbpo16 жыл бұрын
Very good review
@hectorheath97426 жыл бұрын
I believe it's no fun to drive. You put these important considerations first and we'll be on our way, saving us the torture of listening to your oh so important bottle test or Picnic tray review.
@simonwrcarter29996 жыл бұрын
Really good review 😉
@rzaner6 жыл бұрын
very good reviewer, pretty too. good job!
@espekelu34603 жыл бұрын
The first bid for someone who is going to evaluate a car is to know the product! Here are several things that go against what many motorists boast about! And most people agree that a liter in a Karoq is a wasteful purchase! And forget a very important point, such as that the entire rear seat row can be removed was not mentioned in one word! BAD revue !!
@Thefighterspider6 жыл бұрын
Why there is no videos including the interactive cockpit. Thats a shame, because i think many people will buy this feature, The standart speedometer looks just terrible, same as the kodiaq. Why they make it looks so lame i don't know, but car reviewers please do review with car that includes feature that most people was interested in this car in first place. I mean it's first skoda model with it. It's looks like Skoda announced about it, but now are regreting it, because voilkswagen tiguan looks crappier compare with koraq. I don't know but i would love to see that. Please reviewers!! What are you thinking about.
@autofascynacje6 жыл бұрын
I would clearly prefer that car than VW Tiquan or Seat Ateca and any other car in this segment. Looks a little bit boring from the outside but great from the inside and overall this is a very good car
@colind96386 жыл бұрын
Nikki looks like she really loves the Karoq
@paulchipperfield4926 жыл бұрын
Nice practical car but needs some styling. VW group are quite boring compared to other makes. Good review.
@jh5kl6 жыл бұрын
yeah, arteon, scirocco, audi, lamborghini, boring, sure. parroting on internet, now THAT is boring
@mkkravist116 жыл бұрын
Decent car. Very decent reviewer.
@Ryzomadman6 жыл бұрын
One advantage the Skoda has over the puggy, It won't throw an engine management light and limp home backwards like all puggies.
@roblex636 жыл бұрын
1:47 i've always found the front passenger foot well a great place to throw the rubbish, all in one place when you come to hoover the car out...
@francolenin88776 жыл бұрын
How is Rebecca?
@mny84416 жыл бұрын
Who puts crisps in the glovebox?
@TheW5406 жыл бұрын
What colour is ?
@rabbc0076 жыл бұрын
Good review, Thank you and well done 👍
@shuganiko6 жыл бұрын
1.5 Diesel??? Not correct!!!
@supremeboy6 жыл бұрын
Yup she made mistake. Probably wanted to say 1.6
@clarissamcpigeon78576 жыл бұрын
Skoda used to make 1.9 Diesels (I had one). These days they have 1.6 which actually has a slightly better power output and performs roughly the same.
@1petulko6 жыл бұрын
Nicky has magic shoes :)
@sherculisatfinn42164 жыл бұрын
My brother Christopher have Skoda Veti is better just fine no problem keep safe.
@jockwhisky15 жыл бұрын
1.5 diesel?
@cowtc6 жыл бұрын
What's Niki's background?
@julien09646 жыл бұрын
Reporter/Presenter... She did Formula E etc.
@jaydeen96006 жыл бұрын
The dash looks a lot like the last generation of the mercedes benz ML
@quantumeseboy6 жыл бұрын
Yati looked way more appealing. This looks like a generic suv, is that a good thing? I don't think so.
@mhenn58956 жыл бұрын
I seen James on rival chanel auto express he must off left with nicki Shields replacing him .
@komoornik6 жыл бұрын
You got a 1.5 diesel you say?
@NikesZ286 жыл бұрын
Yay, Nicki is back! :) Great review on a not so great car if you ask me, i would take the 3008 any day.
@bosse6416 жыл бұрын
Yeti looked so much better.
@giorgostzavaras56866 жыл бұрын
She said ETH E trim level. Not SE
@ljakrtsh16 жыл бұрын
thumbs up for Nicki!
@markmd96 жыл бұрын
If you want 4WD then you should pay a ridiculous 10k more because it is available only for highest trim
@Agent77X6 жыл бұрын
Video is out of focus at 1080p until 40 seconds into the video! LOL!
@moonphaser33046 жыл бұрын
Good review
@wallansanassy32746 жыл бұрын
James gone ?
@Nigelrudyardmusic6 жыл бұрын
Head room "if you've got a big head, or a big brain...." LOL
@ahmedalshamsi81446 жыл бұрын
Say hello to the Rebecca replacement
@fruitcake4t6 жыл бұрын
sienna miller lookalike
@Mr11ESSE1116 жыл бұрын
diesel from WV are 1,6
@iLikeTigerz1016 жыл бұрын
And why can’t we have these cars in America? We have Bmw, VW, Audi, Volvo but we can’t have Skoda? What!?!?
@TheTuareg6 жыл бұрын
The steering wheel is on the wrong side though
@dennismarzan57706 жыл бұрын
Good review, awesome interior, FUGLY car on the outside.
@yudhabagaskara986 жыл бұрын
Could be better if less james' review from this year
@keithisaacs60926 жыл бұрын
Quite obviously a badge snob didn't really want to drive the car oh it's not really a 3008 no it's a car with quality just take a look at Peugeot/Citroen reliability record
@WahyuHidayat-tz4tu6 жыл бұрын
What is the average height of girls in the UK ?
@nks806 жыл бұрын
Wahyu Hidayat 5’5”
@mkkravist116 жыл бұрын
Oh Yes please!! Car’s ok, too.
@WELLBRAN3 жыл бұрын
That made me laugh...under the bonnet its all so simple
@mynamehaschanged6 жыл бұрын
Looks like the Tiguan
@melcanuck59516 жыл бұрын
3:06 ... :)) Nice car but silly name. What was wrong with "Yeti"
@GodricThe6 жыл бұрын
what is with new car names that have meaning in croatian? Koraq= korak= step, mito= bribe, kuga= plague
@MrMunki22 жыл бұрын
Who dosnt love a good shaped big boot :)
@swanblake6 жыл бұрын
Do all Europeans store a bag of chips in there glove box? I usually just have the driver's manual and an ice scraper in there.
@fracim196 жыл бұрын
Yes, we do. We also carry with us dozens of big bottles of water and never know where to store them. And we don't use our cars to take the children to school but to chaffeur around basketball players who always complain there is not enough headroom on the back seats..... :)
@swanblake6 жыл бұрын
fracim19 don't forget the huge load lip that hinders your basketball players from getting there duffels in the boot.
@fracim196 жыл бұрын
Blake Swan You're right. I could i have forgotten that? When we park uphill and open the boot we like to see our stuff falling off ....
@swanblake6 жыл бұрын
fracim19 bahahaha damn those hills
@stevo0916 жыл бұрын
Looks like Skoda copied Peugeot 3008. The cockpit seats separation.
@laszlovincze71256 жыл бұрын
In Skoda name the "S" sound like the begining "sh" in "show" or the end of word "English".
@duncanidaho74946 жыл бұрын
Ginny and her are the best reviewers. James need to change jobs.
@stuartcraigon20036 жыл бұрын
Couple of things, it's pronounced CAR OCK not carock, secondly she's not very good, "plenty of headroom if you've got a big hat on or a big head" no, how about just saying if your tall or over 6 foot you'll be fine!
@crististoica25196 жыл бұрын
Min 5:16 did she just say 1.5 diesel !? Hmmm dudes, get Matt back!
@sidneythomasparker1216 жыл бұрын
Can't believe she is trying to put a huge bag of crisps in to the glove box! Glove box is what it means , how stupid is she. Say silly thinks about the car. I have a Skoda Octavia 1.4 petrol SEL 7 speed automatic , and it is one of the best automatic I have ever driven . Why do you want to store aload of junk in your car. If go on long journey, stop off and have a break. The people on these car reviews always try to find silly thing about the car. They talk aload of nonsense !!!