2021 Skoda Karoq 110TSI review: the smartest SUV on sale! | Wheels Australia

Why is the Skoda Karoq one of the smartest and savviest mid-size SUVs you can buy right now? If you want a family car that’s genuinely clever and just a little bit alternative, this review is for you. Read the written review here: www.whichcar.com.au/car-revie...
0:00 Intro
1:50 Exterior design
3:33 Boot space
4:36 Interior
7:25 Technology
9:22 Safety Equipment
9:54 Seating position
10:30 Interior back seat
13:11 Engine, powertrain, fuel
15:00 Driving impressions
17:02 Conclusion
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Do you think the Skoda Karoq is one of the smartest and savviest mid-size SUVs? Comment below. You can read the written article here: www.whichcar.com.au/car-reviews/2020-skoda-karoq-review

[@lyandrewmoraes5808]

I just brought one last week and it looks really nice. Some of the features look difference to what is being shown in the video. 1. The boot light is not removable as a torch anymore. 2. Stering wheel is not rounded anymore > looks like a Sportline model. 3. Unbrella holder is not in the base of passanger seat anymore. 4. USB ports now come with USB C and its x2 5. New one is Wireless apple car and and Andriod Auto. 6. USB ports are easily mod by a 12V charger which is not a big deal for the back row. 7. does not come with the netting for the boot anymore. Looks like a 2020-2021 model which is on sale!

[@brianhalvec9229]

Great review. Loving the amount of detail and useful info. I’d have one of these over a VW. Those removable seats a great!

[@anilantony03]

This is a 2020 model. We have a 2021 model Karoq with an updated steering wheel and 2x USB C connection at the front. Also for the new model, they got rid of the removable torch and luggage nets.

[@judet8290]

Great review Alex and nice Corona extra drink bottle !

[@alexinwood2723]

Thanks Jude 👍🏼 The water bottle seems appropriate in these crazy times 🤣

[@markjones7687]

I love the 2019 model low km demo I managed to pick up earlier this year (the list of positives is enormous). If you are into understated design, genuinely clever smarts, and bang for your bucks, the Karoq is hard to beat. The thing is, buying a new Skoda at the moment in Australia is a tough proposition. Parts shortages, brought about by global supply chain problems, means that new cars to the spec/colour you want are hard to find. Good luck in the search, I'm super happy with my little bear, but it is not a matter of simply saying here is what I want and here are the dollars.

[@analysethis6061]

Nice review. The face lift Karoq is coming in 2022 to be specific March 2022. So the question remains should you buy the existing model or wait for the facelift model taking into consideration increase in price.

[@robbertdewal68]

Great review, The Karoq, and Skoda's in general look like good cars, but Skoda have just tagged on average almost a $2,000 increase to all their 2021 lineup, which IMO makes a lot of their clever features and what was impressive features for the price, perhaps not as impressive now?

[@shikhapoonia]

Can you do a kamiq vs Karoq comparison? Thanks

[@jefwisse1957]

I was very lucky to get one in 2021 in the Netherlands just before the price went sky-high. There are a couple of things that I'm happy about. I'm very fond of the infotainment system which offers apple car play which I use all the time. I also like the climate control, the comfortable seats, the boot space and the netting. Furthermore I like the full consumption (I have the 1.5 ltr 110 kW ACT engine) with is around 6 liters/65 miles. I don't have the removable boot light, the Kamera, lane assist, an umbrella but I don't mis those. In the two years I own the car I had two problems with it. I had to bring it in for service on the steering because it made a strange sound. The second problem was the key that didn't work anymore after the battery had been changed. It cost me € 80,00 (about 128 dollars) to get it fixed. Would I buy the car again. I don't think so because at this moment a new one would cost me around € 41.000,00 (that's $ 65.000,00). By the way, I don't have any problems with the suspension.

[@mvnorsel6354]

World wide there hasn't been one review of a Skoda that hasn't mentioned the ' umbrella '.

[@alexinwood2723]

That’s because it’s genuinely useful. I have been caught a few times where it’s come in handy. My fave feature is the removable back seats, though. Like a 2CV!

[@carlcabusas5817]

Watching this for this guy 😉 and really good car review.

[@alexinwood2723]

That’s a kind comment, which is rare on KZbin. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Karoq is a great little SUV

[@jordanmulach1954]

Simply clever!

[@alexinwood2723]

For once we have a marketing slogan that speaks the truth!

[@malcolmscott4150]

This or a MG ZST erm no contest despite ZST frills this is a truly capable car and good buying without expensive options 👍

[@alexinwood2723]

Agreed, Malcolm. Tougher question: Karoq or Mk8 Golf wagon…?

[@shanechislett4005]

The rear suspension noise is a concern, especially since most of my driving is on bumpy country roads. May the Tiguan Life is a better bet for me on it's independent rear suspension

[@sherwin3]

Great review 👏 btw, it's 'fwah-bley', not 'foy-bels' (foibles) 😀

[@MrA2G]

I thought the kamiq was competing with the cx-30 etc and the karoq was more of a watered down Tiguan in the same mid size segment.

[@alexinwood2723]

Karoq is an interesting one when it comes to size, it slots neatly between the Tiguan and T-Roc so kind of straddles the two segments. It’s certainly roomier than CX-30 etc but not as big as Tiguan

[@ljubicavesovicvesovic3710]

Moj omiljeni

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Love it. For $ 33 k it’s a great package. I’d spend more and buy the Karoq 140 tsi.

[@alexinwood2723]

140tsi certainly has more visual pull, although I’ve developed a soft spot for the 110’s looks. It comes in a dark green, and with the black bumpers and optional wheels, it is pretty handsome…

[@StephenFogarty2023]

@@alexinwood2723 You had me at “ dark green “ That Skoda colour looks excellent. 👍👍 #makegreengreatagain

[@JaimeChen0307]

Isn’t Karoq underneath basically a Tiguan? In this video it says it’s based on T-Roc

[@alexinwood2723]

G’day Jamie, all three are based on VW’s MQB platform so share commonality. The Karoq slots in between Tiguan and T-Roc for size

[@edtollway3730]

The Kamiq would be the T_Roc comp.

[@prakhar.29december]

Hey Jim Halpert!

[@brianfennelly5404]

1500 miles of isn’t it all wonderful!

[@maze8432]

Waiting for mine for almost 9 months…. 😔

[@analysethis6061]

Just checking if you have received you're car by now ? We have just ordered ours so was wondering what the wait time is ?

[@maze8432]

@@analysethis6061 Yes i received the car 2 months ago. I had to wait for approx 10 / 11 months in total. I ordered the Sportline.

[@analysethis6061]

@@maze8432 thank you for the information. We have ordered the base model with all 3 packages in Jan this year. So hopefully I should receive the car by the end of this year. Kindly could you advise me how is the car ? Is it reliable and are you happy with it ? and is there any need for new car paint protection?

[@maze8432]

@@analysethis6061 Yes I am very happy with the car. The overal finishing is very good, and the car is very reliable. I also have had the seat upholstery replaced with black leather, which gives an even more luxurious look. The car offers a lot of space and drives great! Before this I had an Audi A3 Limousine, but I don't dare say the Audi is better. Because the Karoq is really a good car. The only criticism is that the software starts slowly when starting the car cold. I have the Columbus screen mounted in. I don't quite understand what you mean by paint protection? I have the car in Moon White and it looks great.

[@analysethis6061]

@@maze8432 thank you so much for your prompt reply. Much appreciated it. The car dealerships are offering paint protection and interior protection packages for new cars. I am unsure if there is need for these extras on a brand new car.

[@TagSpamCop]

Shkoda KaRoq. Not Sskoda Carrok. Does literally no car reviewr ever listen to the company actually pronounce it themselves?

[@snowboxesful]

Nice car but the name errs a bit too close to Karen lol

[@alexinwood2723]

🤣 I keep referring to it as the ‘carrot’. Don’t know which is worse…