Skoda Karoq review: 140TSI Sportline

Skoda's 2020 model year update for its small mid-size SUV brings with it an all-new sporty variant. Should you consider it over its many rivals?
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[@marniebrooks8185]

I’ve had the Karoq 2020 since Jan and love every minute of driving it. I get 6.1l/100. Quality features all over!

[@ausspace87]

Great review. I test drove the Sportline last week and bought one! Can't wait! The sunroof is a $1,900 separate option (which I avoided).

[@samay1168]

Considering one. Choosing between base Q2/X1 or fully loaded 140 Karoq. Thoughts?

[@Erxx152]

Looks good without the plastic cladding

[@downcomesthenight]

Does this model have a PPF fitted? Long term running costs would be crazy expensive if it ever needs to be replaced and isn't covered by warranty. I'd be inclined to wait a few years and see how these new models and their PPFs cope with our 95 grade fuel.

[@Krmelj]

I test drove this exact mode few days ago and it had a sunroof, might want to double check with Skoda AU

[@mototune5797]

What did you think? Good and bad points?

[@koinsydney]

Not available .Visited both Sckodas web site and 2 dealers , I bought one today and no, after lots of pleading - no sunroof and no leather seats etc.

[@Krmelj]

@@mototune5797 late reply, pros has a dual character, sporty and relaxing. Seats are outstanding, comfy and makes you hate leather seats forever. Cons too small if you need two car seats installed , no middle seat room for 3 adults in 2nd row and cramped seating if you're behind driver over 6' . No 40/20/40 split seats or variflex seats if you go with sportline, and manual seat adjustment in sportline (crap with 2 drivers of different heights, no memory seats)

[@warbyghost]

@@koinsydney IT is possible to order a Sportline with leather seats and sunroof - I just ordered one.

[@koinsydney]

@@warbyghost Do'h.Thanks for the info buuuut I had mine now for 8 mths . Great car, although I'm a little bit envious of you : )

[@eraf2135]

You can now get leather, electric memory seats as an option. They aren't the sporty bucket seats though and it's quite an expensive option at around $3k AUD.

[@humanhuman2620]

I can't see the Karoq sportline on the website.

[@kirstyg2195]

I got the base car with all the extras because I wanted leather seats and vario flex.

[@andrewgriffiths3507]

Cool story bro 😎

[@Iwishiwasflying]

Koroq Sportline vs Forester s ? Your thoughts or opinions as to which is better please @carsguide

[@thecaptain7976]

The Karoq is a lot, lot quieter!!!

[@Iwishiwasflying]

@@thecaptain7976 sadly stuff all stock if any of the Sportline in Australia

[@TOFAST4YOUFOOL1]

Pleased you put as tested fuel economy rather than the claimed one, shows how far out the true fuel consumption is.

[@SirGregory]

Bad puns get you a like. I even turned off my ad-blocker and ran the video all the way through. Didn't watch it though - lost concentration before the 2 minutes of ads finished.

[@James-yl3kk]

£34,000 RRP for that model, Skoda is no longer "cheap". That's a lot considering a Tesla Model 3 can be had for £42,000.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

This is an Australian video. Pricing in $ AUD. A Tesla 3 is a lot more $$$ here. Skoda is extremely well priced and very competitive in Australia v the competition.

[@mvnorsel6354]

What you save when you buy it, you lose when you sell it. A huge cost is high depreciation. Must be figured into any purchase. Then again if your watching this you have done your homework.

[@warbyghost]

That is not correct. I have owned a Skoda Octavia for over 6 years and 100,000 km. I still got a great trade in allowance on my new Karoq (over 50% of purchase cost).

[@mvnorsel6354]

@@warbyghost You proved me wrong. Must be happy to go back to same brand.

[@geoffpriestley7001]

Lets hope its better than the scout ive had one 6 months itsbeen off theroad for 5 months either being repaired waiting for repair waiting for parts or the best 6 days at the side of the road waiting to be recovered. Whlie its beenin the garage its been in an accident got a parking ticket both of which the garage refused to pay .the last timeit broke down the garage said claim off your insurance by that i think they mean set it on fire never deal with asian garages

[@StephenFogarty2023]

It would appear that u have a used vehicle. How old. How many km’s. What service history and condition etc etc. How thoroughly did u check out this used vehicle before purchasing ? A used vehicle is always buyer beware.