Skoda has unveiled the Karoq as a part of its ‘India 2.0’ project. Based on the modular MQB platform from Volkswagen, the Karoq is set to rival against the likes of the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson upon launch later this year.
To arrive in India as a CBU, the Skoda Karoq is available with two petrol motors and three diesel motors. The former includes a 115bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI engine and a 150bhp 1.5-litre TSI engine while the latter includes a 115bhp 1.6-litre turbo-diesel powertrain, 150bhp 2.0-litre powertrain and 189bhp 2.0-litre powertrain. The 2.0-litre motor producing 189bhp is offered with a seven-speed DSG automatic unit while all other engines are paired to a six-speed manual transmission.
Exterior highlights of the Skoda Karoq include a blacked-out grille with vertical slats and a chrome surround, rectangular headlamps and high-mounted fog lights. To be positioned below the Skoda Kodiaq, the Karoq will be launched in India in mid-2020.
