Skoda Australia reviewed my local Karok model range, introducing new badges and equipment, and raising the price of the mid-size SUV.
Until recently, the Skoda Karoq range consisted of the entry-level variant of the same name, the mid-level Style and the flagship Sportline, although the trio has now been renamed Select, Sportline 4×2 and Sportline 4×4 respectively.
The new base Karoq, which starts at $40,900 in Select trim, is $1,000 more expensive than the previous version, although it has been upgraded with extra features including an advanced driver fatigue detection system and metallic paint at no extra cost.
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Sportline 4×4 in the photo
Stepping up to the Sportline 4×2 will set buyers back $46,990 ($1,500 more than the Style), but Skoda says it now comes with $6,500 worth of extra options compared to its predecessor.
The flagship Karoq Sportline 4×4 has seen the biggest increase, now starting at $57,990 on the road, up $5500, although it is said to be $7200 more expensive than the model it replaces. A host of features that were previously optional are now standard.
Skoda Australia is offering the Karoq as part of its Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) program with weekly payments from $99 (Select), $113 (Sportline 4×2) and $140 (Sportline 4×4) – based on a finance rate of 6.99% APR with a 20% deposit, a 60-month term and a maximum 15,000km range.
The 2025 Skoda Karoq is now available.
Pricing
| Model | Price (before travel expenses) | Price (take away) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Skoda Karoq Select Front Wheel Drive | $39,990 USD | $40,990 (+$1,000 from previous base) |
| 2025 Skoda Karoq Sportline 4×2 (FWD) | $45,990 USD | $46,990 (+$1,500 for styling) |
| Skoda Karoq Sportline 2025 4×4 (AWD) | $56,590 USD | $57,990 (+$5,500) |
Transmissions
| 2025 Skoda Karoq Front Wheel Drive | 2025 Skoda Karoq AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine | Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine |
| Power | 110 kW | 140 kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | 320Nm |
| Transmission of infection | Eight-speed automatic transmission with torque converter | Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission |
Efficiency
Skoda Australia has not yet released fuel economy figures for the 2025 Karoq, although the figures below are for identical 2024 model powertrains.
| 2024 Skoda Karoq Front Wheel Drive | 2024 Skoda Karoq AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.5-6.6l/100km | 6.8l/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55l | 55l |
| Fuel type | 95 octane premium unleaded gasoline or higher | 95 octane premium unleaded gasoline or higher |
Dimensions
| Skoda Karoq | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4390mm |
| Width | 1841mm |
| Height | 1603-1612mm |
| Wheelbase | 2630mm |
| Curb weight | 1510-1655 kg |
| Trunk volume (seats up) | 521L |
| Trunk volume (seats folded) | 1630-1810L |
| Towing capacity with brake | 1500-1900 kg |
| Towing power without brakes | 690-750 kg |
Service and warranty
All new Skoda cars sold in Australia come with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Maintenance must be performed every 12 months or every 15,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
Skoda offers five- and seven-year service packages for the Karoq, priced at $2,450 and $2,750 respectively.
Alternatively, here are the prices for the first seven services:
| Service interval | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months, 15,000 km | 423$ |
| 24 months, 30,000 km | 900 dollars |
| 36 months, 45,000 km | 423$ |
| 48 months, 60,000 km | 1270 US dollars |
| 60 months, 75,000 km | 423$ |
| 72 months, 90,000 km | 900 dollars |
| 84 months, 105,000 km | 423$ |
Safety
The Skoda Karoq's ANCAP safety rating expired at the beginning of 2024, having last been tested in 2017.
The following safety features are included as standard:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear view camera
- Braking assistance during maneuvering
- Multiple collision brake
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Enhanced Driver Fatigue Detection (NEW)
Upgrading to Sportline 4×2 adds traffic jam assist, lane keeping assist (NEW) and emergency assistance (NEW), and the Sportline 4×4 now features a 360° camera and Hill Descent Control.
Standard equipment
The Skoda Karoq Select comes standard with the following features:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Silver roof rails and window trim
- LED headlights and taillights
- Automatic high beam
- Dynamic indicators
- Electrically folding and heated mirrors
- Windscreen wipers with rain sensors
- Leather steering wheel trim
- Front seats with manual height adjustment
- Automatically dimming rear view mirror
- Dual-zone climate control
- 8.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 2 USB-C ports
- Voice control
- Keyless start
Approaching Karok Sportline 4×2 adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels in anthracite*
- Front spoiler and rear diffuser in anthracite*
- Black window frame trims*
- Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam*
- LED interior lighting*
- Ambient Lighting*
- LED Puddle Lights*
- Heated front and rear seats*
- Heated steering wheel*
- Steering column switches*
- Sports comfortable front seats*
- Pedals with aluminum trim*
- Black headlining*
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- digital radio DAB+
- Wireless charging of smartphone
- USB-C port in the rearview mirror (for installing a DVR)
- Keyless entry
- Rear protective glass
- Heat-insulating windshield
- Hands-free electric tailgate
* = items not previously included in the standard Style package
Flagship Sportline 4×4 profit:
- Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive suspension (NEW)
- Progressive steering (NEW)
- Heating of windshield washer nozzles (NEW)
- 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation (NEW)
- Canton Sound System with 10 Speakers (NEW)
- Semi-autonomous parking assistance system (NEW)
Parameters
There are only two options available for the Karoq.
Skoda's $4,000 Signature package adds leather upholstery and electrically adjustable front seats with a memory function that extends to the door mirrors.
A panoramic sunroof can also be ordered for an additional $1,900.
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