Skoda Karoq 1.0 TSI (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Skoda Karoq is a compact crossover, smaller than Volkswagen Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq. If at a certain angle Skoda Karoq looks familiar, it’s probably because it’s similar in places to Tiguan Mk1. It also has similar dimensions. Skoda Karoq has similar dimensions to just about everything from Dacia Duster to Volvo XC40. And here comes the kicker! In some markets it’s actually quite expensive. So why choose it over a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or a Toyota C-HR?
Starting price: 26 000 euro
As tested: ~32 000 euro
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[@runawayronnie]

Before ordeing on of these I checked online reviews which have mostly been positive and then I come across this one. Some valid points, others re: sunvisors etc - that criticism could be directed at almost every car on sale. I hadn't noticed the seatbelt clip holder when I first saw the car so checked them out afterwards. What does he mean by "interesting, but doesn't really work". If you push the metal clip upwards and then it's held really tight and won't move. Perhaps a case of the reviewer not know what to do? Smart phone with plug stuck in to USB socket - cubby won't shut. Not sure why you'd want to then close the cubby but if you did then buy an L-shaped USB connector. Bottles get in way of gearstick? They call them CUP holders as they're designed to hold CUPS. The BOTTLE holders are in the doors. Surprised reviewer hasn't complained those bottle holders are too large for his coffee cup. Talk about looking for problems where problems don't exist ! 1.0L too small to give you street cred? If you're the type who wants street cred in front of your mates, then don't turn up in a Karoq. 1.0L engine perfect for city use. Stalling quite common with small turbo engines? No, it's the person behind the wheel who can't drive. If you're one of them then buy a Karoq / Ateca / Tiguan because they have an anti-stall device. You really have to be determined to stall one of these things. You have to lean heavily the other way in corners to turn the steering wheel? If you're travelling around Silverstone at max speed perhaps but this car has no issues whatsoever going around corners, in fact it's one of the better cars I drove. Sorry but this review is pants and anyone interested in a Karoq should ignore it. This reviewer is tad like Jeremy Clarkson, he seems more interested in himself trying to be funny than a review of the car.

[@damirorazem380]

Exactly my thoughts! I have a Karoq on order, and before pulling the trigger i tried everything available on the market in this category of SUV's. Nothing comes even close regarding space and build quality at this price point. So if anyone is considering buying the Karoq, ignore this so called review, because it's not a review "per se".

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Thanks for the points.

[@mahlerianvidz]

Problems identified aren't an issue with the car but with the user. Only takeaway from this is Skoda don't make IDIOT-proof cars...

[@ClashRoyaleAtman1]

@@damirorazem380 so did you order a karoq 1.0? If yes I would like a short review about pros cons on engine performance for this size of a car. Right now juggling between kamiq and karoq. Price difference being 2000 euros

[@allabrega5294]

@@ClashRoyaleAtman1 same here :)

[@luispereira9999]

Straight pipes reference for the win. Cheers Marek keep up the good work!

[@MarekDrives]

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[@tomhatzi391]

Should I be concerned with the longevity of vw dsg transmission? How is the manual transmission quality from vw?

[@th-l8936]

Great review. Buzzing for the Scala!

[@RatimirRS]

Liked the nod to the straight pipes sun visor test!

[@ltippers7029]

nice review! thank you

[@Ali-jabbar]

Very good engineer review and very practical.

[@kawinewmai]

Interesting review

[@Rei_n1]

The gap between the tailgate and the rear bumper is woth a purpose - in showy climate ice would accumulate on the rear bumper and would prevent the lid from opening if not for the gap.

[@rosen9425]

Perfect timing on this, was just looking at it on Skoda website.I will not look any further after this review. Onwards and upwards we go! Sun visor problem? Still a problem in the Golf 7. It's damn annoying how car makers just can't figure out this simple feature.

[@MrAmeshilanko]

Addictive_LiquoriCe I’m using a karoq for almost 6 months now, and should say, this review is too biased.... this is one of the best models....

[@johnkemp3592]

Thanks for (another) great and very useful review. I love your honesty and presentation style. This has definitely saved me a wasted trip to a Skoda dealer to discover this isn't the car for me! The rear seat folding and "arm rest" are just horrible!

[@krystofjirasek7348]

You can have the Karoq without those varioflex seats, and you'll save some cash.

[@colinme2672]

Who the hell rules out a car because of a bad review/reviewer?

[@guyver7890]

Great review..indeed.skoda is very expensive where I live as well... Some models are even more expensive than seat which is also a vw grp brand

[@georgealty9009]

Im coming into this from a W205 C220 Diesel - I didnt feel too compromised by the 1.0, i test drove both this and the Vitara 1 litre ( a cracking drive I may add) the Skoda swinging it on refinement in the cruise.- I acknowledge that I might need to duck a few overtakes though!

[@ClashRoyaleAtman1]

Not sure why r u replying to most haters comment. You are doing you job perfectly and being critical with sense of humour is not everyone’s cup of tea. I tend to watch ur videos as well as car wows lead guys video. Not knowing either of your names.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks. I think most people deserve a reply. Conversation is what may change people's mind. I'm Marek, and he's Matt BTW :)

[@species-xo4tz]

Nice review i own its direct sister the Seat Ateca, it's a great car and well build. A small update about the price tho, here in the Netherlands the most basic version actually start at € 29.790 (Ambition 1.0) not 26k for the ateca it about the same.

[@simonemuscat8184]

He made everything seem like a problem. Super annoying sarcastic tone. You should ask yourselves if he was paid to criticise it because he works for a competitor.

[@MarekDrives]

I bet you have proof to back up your claims, and you're willing to present them in court should you get sued for slander.

[@MrRasalgethi]

Simone Muscat Not at all. This is his usual tone, which I personally find extremely informative and awesome. Even if he might be a little too tough on some cars and nitpicking, when you buy a car it is super important to know what disadvantages it has. Enter Marek!

[@brankokosteski]

@@MarekDrives sued for slander? little bit touchy, aren't we? You should avoid the internet if you are this sensitive about a negative comment. I also found that your review sounded like you are a little biased against the car.

[@brankokosteski]

@@MrRasalgethi he is a little nitpicky, but a little petty also.

[@MarekDrives]

@@brankokosteski there is a difference between saying "I think you're full of crap" (and that I don't give a shit about that), and accusing someone of being paid off, because that puts in question my integrity. So go ahead, call me biased, tell me I'm a moron - you have a right to that opinion. But if you allege I take money from someone for saying things about one car or another, you better present evidence.

[@TechTeam713]

obviously you are not big fan of Skoda, but fact is, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb even Fabia and Citigo they are all one of the best cars in their own classes. Yes there are cars better looking, more exiting to drive, but it is hard to find all rounder which is so well put together and dependable...Koreans seem to be obvious competition but then it is down to preferences of styles both interior and exterior...with Skoda you know what you are getting with each new model, with Koreans each model is looking completely different from previous, they are still looking for their brand design. Skodas are selling like pancakes hence they are struggling to satisfy demand, they are selling more and more cars each year and Skoda is planning to built new factorty just to keep up. BTW>>>Which car brand is the best seller in Poland? There must be more to it then just old sympathy from communism times don't you think? Skodas are good cars and that is a fact!

[@MarekDrives]

In CEE Skoda is a huge deal. Further West it basically doesn't exist. In 2017 Skoda was #1 with almost 13% market share in Poland, Toyota was second with 10.5%, and VW was third with 10%. These brands make a lot of fleet sales, so cars like Karoq are not particularly popular. You'll probably see more Fabias and Octavias, which are just as meh. I don't think it has anything to do with sympathy. It's just the most bang for your buck. That said, Skoda drivers have a bad reputation in Poland. They are generally considered bad drivers, either because they are sales reps, who are always in a hurry, or because they are older people, who can't drive properly. If someone's overtaking you in the least appropriate and/or legal place, it's likely to be a Skoda with the smallest engine, and the longest CB radio antenna on the roof :)

[@TechTeam713]

@@MarekDrives come on Marek...Skoda doesn't exist past EEC... I live in UK for nearly two decades but born and bred in EEC so I can easily understand what you saying about bad drivers in Skoda's and I agree. But that said Skoda definitely sales more cars then say Honda, Mazda, Fiat, Mini, Renault, Alfa, Seat to name just few. In Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Sweden very popular (mainly Octavia). It's interesting that reviewers past EEC are praising Skoda's on the other hand reviewers from EEC are slating them. Funny thing is people coming here to UK from EEC want to buy anything but Skoda but after few years Skoda they realise is best value for the money so agree with that ;-)

[@MarekDrives]

@@TechTeam713 I bed to differ :) carsalesbase.com/european-car-sales-data/skoda/ With around 700k Skodas sold in Europe in 2017, almost 10 percent was sold in Poland. Something like 12-13 percent was sold in the Czech Republic, and 25 percent in Germany. So basically half of Skoda's European sales happened in 3 countries, leaving the rest of Europe (47 countries) to buy the remaining 350k cars. This means an average of 7.5k Skodas per country. Hardly a meaningful number, when 2.5m passenger cars are sold in the UK.

[@Anthropos_X]

2:29 Thank you Marek! Thank you very much! #OCDnation 🤣🤣🤣 ***Great review!

[@TheJirator]

Hi Marek, I like your reviews and this is one of the best ones ;-) Really apreciate your hard work presented with style. Not many reviewers in Central Europe dare to say on loud that Škoda is selling cars with weak engines. And the spotting of seat belts cables, just lol.

[@Neatspejamasis]

Karoq price in Lithuania starts at €22400 for 1.0 TSI FWD highest price for 1.0 is €26000. 1.6 TDI starts at €22400 ends at €27000. Scout and R line trims are more expensive. Somehow Octavia RS also starts at €26k.

[@OzgunDoganbaloglu]

I have driven 1 Litre TSI Karoq and ignore anybody complaining about this engine. It is very responsive and agile. For two people it is more than enough. Unless you have a big family with lots of baggage or you are power mad.....

[@supremeboy]

IF you speak about 1.5 TSI then yeah. I have that engine and Karoq with highest trim. Ignore the complaints small picks here and there. Overall quality is reallt good and that engine is beast for that size suv. For big family travelling with car i suggest 2.0 TDI because it has more torque for fully loaded car. I took moon white looks 100 times better than on this review car and IT DOES catch eyes :)

[@allabrega5294]

Are you still driving a Karoq on 1.0 TSI? I'm really curious how does it behave after a few years, because I'm looking to buy a used one from 2017 and I really did like it on the road, but I am not sure how it will survive a long trip on the highway

[@seandominko109]

As you said, Skoda in Western EU really isn't cheap anymore. Here it costs the same as a VW, wich at first glance is the same quality, but Engine noise insulation, road noise and so on aren't on pair. Sure the Skoda owners will disagree, but i owned 2 Superbs (2015 and 2017, both 3rd generation) and now have the second VW at home (Golf GTD and Tiguan) and you do notice the difference ;) But as long as people take Skoda as the new "Volkswagen" it will sell good.

[@joannemcguirk8626]

I bought one of these in June and love it, vario flex seats are a great idea especially when transporting larger loads. Mine has full leather interior so keeping it clean is a breeze. I also have the one litre engine and it hasn't stalled once oddly??

[@AndrejGobec]

Strangely, if you know how to drive it usually doesn't. I was surprised though, coming from a high torque car to small turbo engine how gutless they are in the low rev range.

[@dustdriver115]

After 2 years are you still happy? Is it really economic with a 1.0 engine? Thanks

[@joannemcguirk8626]

@@dustdriver115 hiya, yes still happy so much so I traded in and got a new one in Jan this year. Still very good on petrol even though petrol prices here are so high at the min

[@dustdriver115]

@@joannemcguirk8626 Thank you 👍

[@davidwalsh8241]

I'm on my third octavia great car's.

[@MrsZambezi]

Car's what?

[@colinme2672]

My Superb is Superb. It embarrasses the Passatt

[@g_mag]

As always excellent review!! You have become my favourite car reviewer. Please do a review of Ford Focus 1.0 125 hp which is by far the best selling engine in Fords line up.

[@MarekDrives]

Thank you. I'm afraid Ford is not talking to me. Probably pissed off about Vignale and Fiesta reviews :)

[@loosybolt3282]

Dear Mark, what car is the best: sportage, tucson or karoq(1.5)? PS: Ik drive 50% in the city and 50% on the highway! Thx in advance

[@tarasbrandybura2339]

Nicely done!

[@AndrejGobec]

There is a lot of complaining going on in this review.

[@raaaado13]

I like your review. You are pointing straight what is wrong with the car

[@marmal320]

How does the 1.0 TSI engine feel on the road? Fast enough?

[@MarekDrives]

What do you want me to say? It's meh.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

Problem now with Škoda is that it start to be too expensive and at the end of the day you have only Škoda

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@happybreadfruit3530 Nissan Quasshqai are cheaper and only minus are 60-70 liter lower boot but it is minor problem while everything else are on Nissan side!! infact you can get Nissan xtrail with same specs for same price and it have bigger boot

[@happybreadfruit3530]

@@Mr11ESSE111, Qashqai have a lot less equipment it is much smaller inside, with 1.2 DIG-T is totally horrible against 1.0 TSI in karoq... Qashqai with 1.2 DIG-T can do 80km/h to 120km/h in 29.7 sec (karoq 15.9 sec).. Thats just awful.. (old felicia with 55kW is faster 27 sec). Nissan have more fuel consumption and worse suspension... So you need much more expensive qashqai to make a competiton.

[@nigelb5341]

Hello, what's in the green container in the boot? Thank you

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Emergency triangle. I don't know why it's green instead of red.

[@nigelb5341]

@@MarekDrivesENG 👍

[@Xzibit9]

REVIEW the FIAT TIPO hatchback please

[@jasonbrody6219]

Is this karoq a european spec or special for a local market????

[@MarekDrives]

European spec.

[@paddytokey]

Straight Pipes reference **winks** :D :D

[@colinmaynard2879]

I think they win this week with 911GT3 RS 😎

[@tstabswf]

3... 2... 1 Ahhh

[@faarmer]

Is this guy's "thing" to be overly critical about irrelevant details or is he simply biased against skoda? Skoda has the best non-asian reliability when manufactured in europe. Compared to VW or Renault (some of the best selling in Europe), this car comes with more trim and better results per EU certifications, and has one of the best resale values in its class...

[@brearleydavid2194]

faarmer Marek is telling it as it is....if you don’t like what he says don’t watch...or watch with your fingers in your ears.

[@faarmer]

@@brearleydavid2194 it's not about telling it as it is or not. When an evidently good car is only criticized and when details such as the height of the visor are considered more important than the outstanding performance, 5 star safety rating, and good trim-to-price ratio, it is easy to see that there is a bias

[@bullseye911]

You can easily google any statistic on the car. Marek can be obnoxious, but I appreciate him mentioning little details. For instance: the short visor is kind of a big deal for me. I drive 20 year old Opel and the visor covers driver's entire front field of vision, left and front. In Škoda sun will hit your eyes unless driving straight towards it. Also, visible wires are unacceptable in such expensive vehicle.

[@faarmer]

@@bullseye911 i'll admit, you have a point there. Finally a good argument!

[@jonm9501]

Great video Marek as always! I’d just like to highlight the stalling issues you mentioned. I have a 2.0 TDI Skoda Yeti 17 plate, only had it since July however I have the exact same stalling issues. The car was bought for my mother who refuses to drive the car because she believes it is dangerous. We have contacted Skoda customer services, the dealership and the finance company. All who say the issue isn’t not an issue because there is no fault showing on the diagnostics, and instead say the issue is just a “characteristic” of the vehicle. I find it ridiculous that Skoda are making and selling these cars that are stalling and are claiming there’s nothing wrong with them. They have made me and my mother out to be liars because no fault shows in the diagnostics. I’m just so glad you have had the same issue so it’s not just us!

[@MarekDrives]

Your issue may be different from mine. I'm experiencing stalling at low speed in second gear caused by turbo lag. My guess is what you may be experiencing in a 2.0 TDI is the stop&start system shutting the engine off as you are rolling to a junction just as you want to take off again. Try turning stop&start off (not ideal, but it may do the trick).

[@jonm9501]

Just to clarify, I ALWAYS turn off the stop/start function. It’s the exact same issue, it stalls in 2nd gear when approaching a roundabout or junction. There are plenty of owners forums who state they are having the same issue

[@thecriminalemissionscheats]

@@jonm9501 try to contact John Cadogan in Australia, he will give you advice and shame skoda as a bonus autoexpert.com.au/dontbuy/

[@RupOase]

"They say the issue is just a “characteristic” of the vehicle." Salesman: "The car has this great feature that no one has! Let me show you the new stalling Skoda! Yaay!" I would remind him that no one has this issue and demand a full refund.

[@runawayronnie]

Reviewer specifically says it's a problem with small turbo engine cars. A 2L tdi is not a small turbo engine.

[@acericoniadak]

Ok now I understand why you get cars later then others cars journalist.

[@MarekDrives]

Why I get crap cars later than other journalists :) Which makes me wonder, why is Ford hiding the new Focus from me...

[@BOUZOUKISIGNIS]

@@MarekDrives It's an honest question : "Why do u consider this and the new focus as'' inferior'' choices in their segments?" I like your reviews don't misunderstand my question!!! P.s It would be great if u review the new Vitara and Sx4 scross!

[@donatasdicmanas5009]

Yes, we demand you to review Vitara 1.4 manual, 2WD! :)

[@MarekDrives]

BOUZOUKISIGNIS I have no opinion on the new Focus. I haven't even sat in one. Perhaps I should visit a dealer, because Ford is not replying to my e-mails. As far as Suzuki is concerned, there's not much to talk about after the facelift. If I have an empty slot, I'll try and get at least one of them for testing.

[@cmartin_ok]

Since you asked, my favourite compact crossover / SUV is the Volvo XC40 but it's far too expensive for me.

[@MarekDrives]

Brilliant car, and I agree it is on the pricey side.

[@shinekthomas1979]

Great review and pointed out problems well... Could You please review SEAT ATeca?

[@g00dfeeling]

Peugeot 3008 still rules the world of small SUVs.

[@DerekChabrow]

rented a Skoda when I traveled to Europe, good cars but I think Skoda is still mostly a re-badged VW

[@hedydd2]

I quite like the rather plain unassuming styling. If it was very competitive to buy it would be an attractive proposition for many, I'm sure. However if they demand a premium price for it, not so much. The Mini Countryman alternative for slightly more money sounds much more interesting. I suppose that my daughter's Nissan Qashqai is also a rival and she/we are very satisfied with that and would probably buy another now that they have a new, better, petrol engine than the 1.2 turbo. If only Nissan had a more reliable automatic as well. The Mini is probably available with the ZF 9 speed [although I haven't checked for sure] which I really like on my CR-V. If so, the Mini would be my choice even though it would be somewhat more expensive. Maybe an ex-demonstrator or year old used model would be better than a new Karoq?

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Don't buy either Mini is designed by somebody who is blind both in style and ergonomics Qashqai will fall apart fact

[@tomapopescu2425]

1.0liter engine for 25000euro is crasy

[@PTZOUTZ]

it's as exciting as the fog in the video :-)

[@makar126]

1.0 TSI... Marek, you'd better say where did you get your great blue shoes?

[@MarekDrives]

Zalando :) They're called Native Fitzsimmons.

[@george0552]

Most of the reviews comparing this car to other cars in the same segment and similar price (Seat Ateca, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage, Toyota C-HR) recommend this car. And the video title is misleading. This was not a review, this was pure hate. And to say the Mini Countryman is better? Are you blind? It's like Fiat Multipla.

[@kevinn1158]

Nice review Marek. You're going to make a great dad. You've got that "disappointed look" down perfectly! A 1L engine? Blah. It seems like there's a limit to reducing displacement before you aren't gaining any discernible efficiency from the reduction. I would think the engineers would be better off employing variable cylinder management or deactivating cylinder designs. I'm looking forward to your review of the 2020 Range rover Evoque. I was glancing at the interior and exterior dimensions and it doesn't quite add up for me. Length wise it's up against the Q3 but it's interior dimensions seem to be more like the Q5. Baffling.

[@MarekDrives]

I think we'll be seeing a slight regress when it comes to downsizing. With new fuel economy tests small turbocharged engines won't make sense. Don't get me wrong - I'm impressed with what these motors are capable of (except when I need to start quickly from the lights), but I'd probably like something bigger. As for my "disappointed face", it comes from looking in the mirror every morning :)

[@kevinn1158]

@@MarekDrives Ha. You're self deprecating sense of humour is soo Canadian. Thumbs up! I was thinking about this small displacement issue and instead of slapping on a turbo, they should have employed a mild hybrid system to help in city driving.

[@MarekDrives]

Mild hybrids do jack. It's a way to evade some of the eco-taxes. Full hybrid or PHEV is the way to go, but that's quite expensive. I think Skoda is working on a fully electric car now.

[@Peppermint1]

While those downside details are always good to know (and constructive for the car maker to hear) I would rather go a little faster about them, perhaps like Carwow is doing.

[@samehaldolil]

want to see a review of Subaru XV

[@MarekDrives]

No chance. Very niche brand in Poland, too far a drive to get a test car.

[@frestwnh945]

Osobiście wolę oglądać Twoje filmy po angielsku, przynajmniej wczuwam się bardziej w film niż jakbym oglądał po polsku ;)

[@sandzejs6537]

te angol, nie wczuwaj się! hehe

[@buster76246]

Volvo XC40 T3 has 3 cylinders and puts out 163 BHP but I can see Skoda dropping that weak 1LTR come the MK2 REVISION of this car. This guy talks the Karoq down but nearly every one else gives it high praise and rightly so. And to all you snobs who compare it to the VW just shut up. My wife drives A 2017 VW 2ltr Touran and I drive a 2019 Skoda karoq 1.5 se technology and the karoq offers a lot more for your money.

[@ClashRoyaleAtman1]

Just curious. About to buy a Skoda karoq, the showroom here doesn’t have a 1.0 115bhp for a test drive… thought the 1.5 TSI which I guess you own is 3000 euros costlier. For my mostly sedentary needs, will the 1.0 tsi be enough ?

[@flick201]

So, Seat Ateca would be a better choice then?

[@supremeboy]

Only if you like sporty feeling and dont mind bumps and other road things felt inside car :D Karoq has much softer suspension and better feeling driving on rough roads

[@happybreadfruit3530]

@@supremeboy, not true karoq is much more capable... karoq sportline would totally rect ateca in all "sporty" feelings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3u6lXiMfZmea80 (ateca) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWLSfp6cgZ2HZ9k (karoq)

[@MB-vf6rh]

What we found in this video? Some polish guy with personal problem with Skoda. Thats all.

[@szeshuncheung5681]

Exactly

[@xeniosaias]

In Greece the 1.0 TSI starts around 19000euros!

[@Anthropos_X]

But with all the equipment, Skoda loses cheap character!

[@JohnyMcNeal]

In Serbia too but with good equipment level and decent engine it goes over 30k easy... To much imo.

[@Anthropos_X]

@@JohnyMcNeal I don't know why, but for a decent car with good equipment (ex led lights, rear camera, safety equipment) we need at least 25.000 Euros here in Greece!

[@biancsplacintaru8780]

Mazda CX-5

[@tipazas]

You definitely must watch your review of the car before you buy it, but on the other hand if you watch it, you would not buy any car at all :)

[@MarekDrives]

I'd buy the i-Pace :)

[@hedydd2]

@@MarekDrives As a second car for more local use, or as your only transport across Europe?

[@MarekDrives]

+Huw Williams The i-Pace is really good. Even with Polish crappy charging infrastructure there are currently 2-3 places I couldn't reach with 1 fast charging stop on the way, and I suspect it will only get better. I hear Kona EV has great range (I'll be driving one in March, and I'm planning to go to one of these 2-3 places, which I can't reach in the i-Pace), but I also suspect it's meh to drive.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Forget about all the Skoda pronunciation, I thought you were saying Karrot, well it is a bit of a vegetable.

[@ianbarbarafry575]

OK, we all know this was a pretty negative review, but as Marek says, 'the devil is in the detail', and it's that detail that we eventually come to dislike in our cars. I might still buy one of these, but now I'll go into the deal with my eyes open! Thanks.

[@MarekDrives]

I'm not here to hate, but to help people (even if it means nitpicking). The end game is for the buyer to find the car they want.

[@alliejr]

Great review. I really struggle to understand European car size classifications. These seems to be an (American) compact crossover, but you compared to CHR and Eclipse Cross that are definitely sub-compact, so of course the Skoda has a larger boot. It's in the next higher size class. If the "more expensive" Skoda is more expensive than those competitors, it seems like you might getting a value by buying the larger Skoda because it's a larger car for a smaller price. But it is funny how they cut corners with cheaper parts (e.g., useless sun visors, seat belts, plastics, seat fabrics) to save a few pennies (I've consulted at Ford in the past and that is the actual savings per part per car) and to distinguish this from it's VW cousin. It also seems like this rides on previous gen platform, pre-MQB.

[@MarekDrives]

This is built on MQB. And it's the size of Eclipse Cross and C-HR, which are (by European standards) compact crossovers. Sub-compact or B-crossover would be VW T-Roc and whatever Seat/Skoda have in this segment.

[@sic22l]

I'd say it also competes with Kia Sportage and Jeep Compass.

[@alliejr]

@@MarekDrives Thanks!

[@hedydd2]

I don't believe that 'size class' is any more than a very rough approximation. What matters is how roomy a car is on the inside individually for front, rear and boot, and overall. Pick one that suits your lifestyle and forget about size class. Personally I class salloons, hatchbacks, estates, crossovers, SUV's, whatever, according to their body style, performance and then small, medium and large. No fancy names. How small, medium or large they are really needs some kind of common standard. There is none. You are free to compare with your own choice of reference car with a similar body style and the obsession with precise size classification is not particularly helpful.

[@sic22l]

Interior volume is a US measure, noone's using it in Europe. I'd say there are four factors important for car classification: exterior dimensions, interior quality, engine power and price. For example Skoda Rapis may be as big as some compact cars but the rest is straight from the subcompact class (trashy interior, weak engines).

[@abdou023]

Almost every single youtube review about this car praises it and considers it best in its class except for this one. Something fishy is going on here...

[@abdou023]

@@Antares2F Thanks for making me laugh at this very stupid comment, I needed it.

[@MrRenietsraw]

Lol! Germany expensive? In the Netherlands the price starts at € 29.370 for a 1.0 TSi Karoq..

[@MrNordlandfahrer]

1.0 sewing machine engine with 3 cylinders? Oh my gosh :) Volkswagen Group is no longer an option. Marek You bring all the important details in a compact form - keep it up!

[@slobodan87]

Interesting how you complain on everything, and every other reviewer love the Car

[@MarekDrives]

And what do you think? Do you agree with everything they say? Don't you agree with anything I said? If you want to know how good a car is, talk to the salesman.

[@theoriginalLP]

I don't get it. It's Škoda and not Skoda. You're a Slav, say it right! You even say Skoda in the Polish version! Cmon, man. Mi smo braća Slaveni! :)

[@Anthropos_X]

Everyone knows skoda as skoda. So chill out!

[@theoriginalLP]

Άνθρωπος_Χ Unacceptable :D Especially in Polish version. If we try to pronounce other languages as they should be, then others should do us this courtesy.

[@theoriginalLP]

I'm Croatian here in defence of our Slav brothers Czechs. They are probably tired of this fight so they don't say anything. :D

[@wolversky]

in Poland the word Škoda (shkoda , szkoda) means the same as disservice, damage or pity, do you guess why we're talking Skoda, bracie ;) 👍

[@philu2949]

Nobody gives a f.ck about the pronounciation

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Always found the straight pipes sunviser test pointless.... But funny reference Marek

[@MarekDrives]

How to be a successful KZbinr one-o-one :) Create catchphrases and routines that viewers can expect to find in every video. They start with "I'm Yuri, I'm Jakub, and we're going for a drive" (brilliant intro BTW!), and then they have the visor test, and the box test. I don't know how much of that was intuition (also known as a fluke), and how much was research before actually giving Jakub's channel a makeover (originally he wanted to record straight-pipe exhausts), but they made it into relatable, friendly channel, and I applaud them.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

@@MarekDrives yeah I watch them sometimes. I didn't realise you have your own car spinning platform?! That's amazing, and must have cost a lot, I applaud you!

[@MarekDrives]

@@MrSunnyBhoy it's not mine. For a couple of years I had a deal promoting a Polish car buying app startup, and I used their studio. They would take every car on the market, and photograph it from every angle inside and out, and then merge it into this virtual 360 image. This is the very car: autokatalog.pl/zdjecia360/skoda-karoq/8087 I'm still thinking about either renting my own studio (without the revolving platform, because a decent one costs about 10k euro - this is a DIY project you're seeing here) or just buying a house with a bigger driveway so that I can film beauty shots and standup next to the house. It saves a lot of time.

[@jamesmanning6115]

Shit only 43 mpg They say 67.7 mpg and I do not have a heavy right foot last one I will get that 1.6 tdi

[@MarekDrives]

These small turbocharged engines were made to pass NEDC tests. Even taking into account that we always drive 20-30 km/h over the limit here in Poland, 67 mpg could be possible in a diesel driving at a constant speed of 40 mph.

[@colinmaynard2879]

Was there a car in this review? 😕

[@Digidi4]

no just a fancy coffee grinder

[@spotteddog6780]

If stalling is common isn’t this a road and safety issue?! Engineers please comment. Why isn’t ACCC all over this?!

[@happybreadfruit3530]

It is common only if you are bad driver :D What do you expect from small engine in heavy SUV ? Its normal to lower gear to 1 if you want mooving slowly or just dont be retarded and watching (or feeling) what is too much when you driving on second gear and use clutch with more revolution if you have problem to mooving upwards. Only people who cant drive manual have problems like this. Safety issue LOL..

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Skoda is loosing that "simply clever" tag. I think we'll have the same problems with the Scalia

[@TheDominik71]

You did not mention Kia Sportage Much better and cheaper.

[@sic22l]

Not that cheaper or better.

[@sasabozinoski393]

In my opinion Hyundai Tucson is best buy in this class. I like it. And the price is crazyyy high.

[@sic22l]

Tucson can get more expensive than Karoq.

[@Anthropos_X]

Hyundai Tucson, KIA Sportage, even Nissan Qashqai are crazy high with full equipment!

[@vidpetrovic8907]

Skoda or škoda ??

[@MarekDrives]

It's a Polish thing. If we say "škoda" ("szkoda" in Polish) it means "it's a shame" :)

[@vidpetrovic8907]

@@MarekDrives ok we in Slovenia also say Škoda...

[@hothippo6013]

@@vidpetrovic8907 and it means exactly the same as in Polish :D

[@theoriginalLP]

Škoda in northern Croatia means "damage" and yet nobody makes that connection. :D

[@vidpetrovic8907]

@@theoriginalLP da Luka i u Sloveniji je tako...

[@KLm912]

I wish you had tested the stronger engines instead. Who buys a 1 liter karoq??

[@MarekDrives]

I don't always have a choice, when reserving a press car.

[@ltippers7029]

people who live in the UK and have to pay a FORTUNE for petrol and insurance.......

[@impeRAtoR28161621]

Someone who drives mainly in city and doesn't need or want noisy engine that suffers in city?

[@georgealty9009]

Me.

[@brearleydavid2194]

Farmer...at no point did he say it wasn’t a good car....he just pointed out some of it’s shortcomings...which I would want to know....should I buying one of these.....I like Mareks reviews ...and don’t agree with everything he says...but at least he tells you. regards David.

[@81giorikas]

Yeah, iiiikonamy is something weird for this SUVs, small capacity, lots of volume, medium weight...

[@leo.f.v.andersson]

Best crossover? Fiat Panda 4x4 :D

[@Anthropos_X]

Suzuki Ignis mate! Suzuki Ignis!

[@DonHrvato]

1.0 tsi ... dont buy as a used car

[@lpeter1172]

why?

[@impeRAtoR28161621]

Why?

[@Digidi4]

don't buy as a new car either putting a small turbo charged engine in any car is a bad idea

[@stef220090]

Marek Skoda Hater ahahahahah

[@ConstantineKostas]

You can't start a presentation nagging about practically everything.

[@MarekDrives]

Watch me! Actually, you just did.

[@ConstantineKostas]

@@MarekDrives I am sure you know that in this case can't = shouldn't. Mocking viewers is not nice. And let me assure you that you are at least minus one viewer.

[@NicoDicken]

Worst review ever. He really must hate skoda. All reviews on KZbin says this is a great practical car. Watch carwow instead then u Will know this is a good car

[@Thingy200]

Spot the Karoq owner

[@NicoDicken]

@@Thingy200 no i am not. But in two weeks i get a brand new one🥳

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

I had the same impression. Emphasising far too much the word DISSAPOINTING.

[@R3nchi]

suv with 1000ccm engine?? like wtf?!?! is this C R A P ??!!!

[@alexxandreipopescu208]

1.0 tsi 🤭

[@eaglemihnea]

About as enjoyable as stale, cheap bread. The Karoq is easily the worst Skoda in a long time

[@sic22l]

Skodas were never meant to be enjoyable.

[@SteveLBMK]

@@sic22l What about the Suberb 280PS or Octavia 245 VRS...?

[@sic22l]

They're very boring cars with powerful engines.

[@kossak007]

I wonder for how long will the VW group continue to pull off this generic, boring design ( both on the inside and on the outside). I just don't understand WHY people like it.

[@cmartin_ok]

Indeed. At least the Yeti was distinctively styled and very practical as a result

[@colinme2672]

Worst not picked ever. Who drives with a bottle of water in the middle? My smarty doesn't fit. I'm too weak to pick up a seat.....

[@peteg8920]

Maybe you should get another job. Something that would give you a more positive outlook on life. Maybe covid vaccine promotion ? Managed to stay with you to 7.50. Longer than usual. Fortunately there are a view car reviewers on Yutube who are not interesred in streetcred, left or right field or 0-60 times. Man old t3 vw van did 0-60 in 34.3 seconeds and I still got where I was going.

[@MarekDrives]

It's comments like this that make me my cheery self.

[@bex0slime251]

@@MarekDrives You act like you would design a better car than Skoda would.. Your ego is through the roof and you have nothing to back it up. You talk in English and your accent is very hard to stand, so you should be happy people watch some of your videos, and especially not be a negative product reviewer... Maybe you should lose some weight and work on yourself instead of spending time on negative reviews

[@stephenroberts7194]

Skodas are for people who don’t have loads of cash to throw around. They cut corners on stuff and you get what you pay for.

[@lde2100]

Skoda is equal with dissapointment , it's just a crappy cheap vw. You want those USELESS cupholders? that is what you get. Interior is crap and cheap and the exterior is boooring and so outdated. No thank you!!!!

[@mutley66]

I'm more disappointed you can't spell disappointment.

[@lust4bass]

Nowadays, one can just assume that all cars of main manufacturers are good cars. It is thus good review politics that all bad features are pointed out right away. If the only problems are doors misalignment, shaders size and poor cup holders position, just buy the damn car! From my POV, trunk modularity and decent engine power are non negociable. Heavy, complicated backseats and a 1.0 engine are not very appealing.