Skoda Australia modified his local Karoq new product line, introducing new models and equipment while increasing the price of this mid-size SUV.
The Skoda Karoq range currently comprises an entry-level eponymous variant, the mid-range Style model and the flagship Sportline, although these trio have now been renamed Select, Sportline 4×2 and Sportline 4×4 respectively.
Starting at $40,900 for the Select trim, the new base Karoq is $1,000 more expensive than the previous model, although it has been enhanced with additional features including an advanced driver fatigue detection system and metallic paint at no extra cost.
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Sportline 4×4 fully photographed
The Sportline 4×2 starts at $46,990 (up $1,500 from the Style), but Skoda claims it now comes with $6,500 worth of extra features over its predecessor.
The top-spec Karoq Sportline 4×4 has seen the biggest increase, now starting from $57,990 drive-away, up $5500 despite being said to be worth $7200 more than the model it replaces. A host of features that were previously optional are now standard.
Skoda Australia offers the Karoq as part of its Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) program, with weekly payments starting from $99 (Select), $113 (Sportline 4×2) and $140 (Sportline 4×4) – based on a finance rate of 6.99 per cent per annum with a 20 per cent deposit, over a 60-month term and up to 15,000km.
Skoda Karoq 2025 is now available on the market.
Price
| Model | Price (before on-road costs) | Price (drive away) |
|---|---|---|
| Skoda Karoq Select FWD 2025 | $39,990 | $40,990 ($1,000 increase over previous base) |
| Skoda Karoq Sportline 4×2 2025 (FWD) | $45,990 | $46,990 ($1500 more than Style) |
| Skoda Karoq Sportline 2025 4×4 (AWD) | $56,590 | $57,990 (+$5500) |
Transmission system
| Skoda Karoq 2025 front wheel drive | Skoda Karoq 2025 all-wheel drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine | 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine |
| Power | 110kW | 140kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | 320Nm |
| Transmission process | Eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission | Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic |
Effective
Skoda Australia has yet to release detailed fuel economy figures for the 2025 Karoq, although the following figures apply to the identical powertrain of the 2024 model.
| Skoda Karoq 2024 front-wheel drive | Skoda Karoq all-wheel drive 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.5-6.6L/100km | 6.8L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55L | 55L |
| Fuel type | Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 95 or higher | Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 95 or higher |
Size
| Skoda Karoq | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4390mm |
| Width | 1841mm |
| Height | 1603-1612mm |
| Wheelbase | 2630mm |
| Curb weight | 1510-1655kg |
| Trunk capacity (with seats up) | 521L |
| Trunk capacity (with seats folded) | 1630-1810L |
| Braking ability | 1500-1900kg |
| Brakeless traction | 690-750kg |
Maintenance and warranty
All new Skoda cars sold in Australia come with a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Vehicles require servicing every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
Skoda offers both five-year and seven-year service plans for the Karoq, priced at $2,450 and $2,750 respectively.
Additionally, here are the prices for the first seven services:
| Service interval | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months, 15,000km | $423 |
| 24 months, 30,000km | $900 |
| 36 months, 45,000km | $423 |
| 48 months, 60,000km | $1270 |
| 60 months, 75,000km | $423 |
| 72 months, 90,000km | $900 |
| 84 months, 105,000km | $423 |
Safety
The Skoda Karoq’s ANCAP safety rating expires in early 2024 as the car was last tested in 2017.
The product is equipped with the following standard safety devices:
- Automatic emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian Detection
- Cyclist Detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear camera
- Brake assist control
- Multi-directional anti-collision brake
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Advanced Driver Fatigue Detection (NEW)
Upgrading to Sportline 4×2 adds traffic jam assist, lane keeping assist (NEW) and emergency assistance (NEW), while the Sportline 4×4 now adds a surround-view camera and hill descent control.
Standard equipment
The Skoda Karoq Select Equipped with the following features as standard:
- 18 inch alloy wheels
- Silver roof rails and surrounding window frames
- LED headlights and taillights
- Automatic headlights
- Dynamic Index
- Electric folding and heated mirrors
- Rain sensing wipers
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual height adjustable front seats
- Auto dimming rearview mirror
- Dual zone climate control
- 8.25 inch digital instrument panel
- 8.0 inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 2 USB-C ports
- Voice control
- Keyless start
Step up to Karoq 4×2 Sports Car more:
- 19-inch graphite alloy wheels*
- Front spoiler and rear diffuser in graphite*
- Black window surround*
- Matrix LED headlights with adaptive headlights*
- LED interior lighting*
- Ambient Light*
- LED Puddle Light*
- Heated front and rear seats*
- Heated steering wheel*
- Paddle shifters*
- Comfortable sport front seats*
- Aluminum Finish Pedals*
- Black headliner*
- 10.25 inch digital instrument panel
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless smartphone charging
- USB-C port in rearview mirror (for dash cam installation)
- Open the door without a key
- Rear privacy glass
- Insulated windshield
- Hands-free power tailgate
* = previous items are not standard on Style
The flagship 4×4 sports car benefit:
- Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) adaptive suspension (NEW)
- Progressive steering system (NEW)
- Heated windshield washer nozzles (NEW)
- 9.2-inch infotainment touchscreen with satellite navigation (NEW)
- Canton 10-speaker sound system (NEW)
- Semi-automatic parking assist (NEW)
Options
There are only two options for the Karoq.
Skoda’s $4,000 Signature Pack adds leather upholstery and power front seats with memory function, extending to the outside mirrors.
You can also order a panoramic sunroof for $1,900.
THAN: Everything Skoda Karoq
