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The_Hawk
10-08-2017, 01:46 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/08/imagephpdiBL55-1.jpg

It looks like there might just be another addition to the Skoda lineup coming down under next year. The five seat and little brother of the larger seven seat Kodiaq it slips into the Tiguan space.

Is this something people are looking at? Personally, the Kodiaq's seven seats appeal to me, but this is definitely interesting looking.


2018 Skoda Karoq revealed, Australian debut set for second quarter 2018 (http://www.caradvice.com.au/551605/2018-skoda-karoq-revealed-australian-debut-set-for-second-quarter-2018/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=news&utm_term=skoda&utm_content=190517)

tigger73
10-08-2017, 03:28 PM
Definitely looks more like a gen1 Tiguan equivalent in terms of size/wheelbase.


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Antiplastix
12-08-2017, 11:28 AM
They want to take the person responsible for new headlight design out side and flog them with a dead fish. Whats with all new model front ends having to be so "Fuggly" ?

ope126
12-08-2017, 04:51 PM
I actually noticed one on the road today.
They have quite a presence!!!

Transporter
12-08-2017, 09:00 PM
I like the look better than new Tiguan and can see myself replacing our 2010 Tig with the 140TDI if it come to AU.

Rooboy
12-08-2017, 09:40 PM
I actually noticed one on the road today.
They have quite a presence!!!

That would more likely be a Kodiaq - the Karoq doesn't reach Oz until mid next year.

ope126
12-08-2017, 09:45 PM
That would more likely be a Kodiaq - the Karoq doesn't reach Oz until mid next year.

My bad, yes Kodiaq.

spacemannz
19-12-2017, 04:57 PM
Skoda Karoq to start at $30,000 - motoring.com.au (https://www.motoring.com.au/skoda-karoq-to-start-at-30000-110311/)

Think I’ll be giving this a close look when it lands. I think it will be a good upgrade for my wife’s old Ford Focus. Will look smart in the garage next to my Tiguan.

Antiplastix
29-01-2018, 06:41 AM
Several have landed in Australia for design testing. Should be available in May rather than predicted June.

tigger73
31-01-2018, 01:24 PM
RVCS approvals are listed here: Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) - Skoda Karoq (http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/49059_1239625_RVD_20Oct2017143127.cmd)

At this stage it looks like the 3 cylinder 1.0l 85TSI in manual and 1.5l 110TSI in 7 speed DSG are the only engine/transmission options - no diesel on the list.

Rooboy
31-01-2018, 02:32 PM
Nice find.

007
31-01-2018, 05:50 PM
RVCS approvals are listed here: Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1) - Skoda Karoq (http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/49059_1239625_RVD_20Oct2017143127.cmd)

At this stage it looks like the 3 cylinder 1.0l 85TSI in manual and 1.5l 110TSI in 7 speed DSG are the only engine/transmission options - no diesel on the list.

Well that's one way to manage demand I suppose. Serving up things we don't want and trying to force us to buy a Tig or a Golf wagon might not work as they expect. Some of the Korean diesel cars are extremely good value at the minute.

tigger73
31-01-2018, 08:46 PM
Yes there’s a predicted shortage for the Karoq so reducing the model options should stem the demand. It also will provide a bigger differentiation to the Kodiaq (which is also in limited supply) as the size/ engines / pricing won’t overlap.

It will be interesting to see how it compares to the entry level Tiguan in spec and price.

However given how Skoda sales are going to be limited by factory output I wouldn’t expect too aggressive pricing. This next period will be about positioning the brand.


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Antiplastix
02-02-2018, 11:15 AM
But which 7 speed dsg ? We are waiting for them to arrive to replace the Yeti. But wont touch a DQ200.

tigger73
02-02-2018, 12:24 PM
But which 7 speed dsg ? We are waiting for them to arrive to replace the Yeti. But wont touch a DQ200.

Almost certain it'll be the low torque box. If you're really lucky it'll be the new one that is in the Mk7.5 R and Arteon but I think that may be wishful thinking rather than reality. Hope to be proven wrong.

Rooboy
12-04-2018, 04:10 PM
The Karoq has been pushed back to a September release starting with the 110tsi at around $30k while diesel and AWD variants land some time in the first half of 2019.

2018 Skoda Karoq here in September (https://www.caradvice.com.au/638706/skoda-karoq-september/)

aware
07-05-2018, 03:52 PM
I read on Caradvice that the Karoq is here next month. (2018 Skoda Karoq arrival advances to June | CarAdvice (https://www.caradvice.com.au/643830/2018-skoda-karoq-arrival-june/))

Saw a red Karoq on Saturday at the corner of Carlingford and Beecroft Road in red - looks like a decent thing. It had WSE numberplates, which seem to be the standard head office/press car registration.

aware
22-05-2018, 02:03 PM
Saw another Karoq on Sunday on New Beach Road whilst walking to CYCA. This time in grey and the 1.5 TSI sounds particularly noisy at low speeds. Certainty noisier than the 1.4TSI I've currently got.

007
22-05-2018, 09:01 PM
They have it on the Skoda Australia website (http://www.skoda.com.au/models/karoq-family). Only the 1.5TSI available, but with DSG and optioned up with everything except the bigger wheels runs to about $45K. It's a nice looking car, but I'm not impressed with the engine and gearbox combo on offer.

aware
23-05-2018, 11:28 AM
They have it on the Skoda Australia website (http://www.skoda.com.au/models/karoq-family). Only the 1.5TSI available, but with DSG and optioned up with everything except the bigger wheels runs to about $45K. It's a nice looking car, but I'm not impressed with the engine and gearbox combo on offer.

It's still only a front wheel drive too. It will probably do well, clearly trying to capture Australia's desire for front wheel drive SUVs. For those that want the AWD and slight ground clearance increase, it's a no until they bring in more models. I was holding out for the Karoq to get a car that could deal with fire trails, graded dirt roads, farm tracks and new found trips to Jindabyne better than a normal Octavia on 18" wheels can do (uncomfortably), but being front wheel drive only ruled it out. Took advantage of parents upgrading to a Bavarian car and bought their Scout.

007
23-05-2018, 09:01 PM
It's still only a front wheel drive too. It will probably do well, clearly trying to capture Australia's desire for front wheel drive SUVs. For those that want the AWD and slight ground clearance increase, it's a no until they bring in more models. I was holding out for the Karoq to get a car that could deal with fire trails, graded dirt roads, farm tracks and new found trips to Jindabyne better than a normal Octavia on 18" wheels can do (uncomfortably), but being front wheel drive only ruled it out. Took advantage of parents upgrading to a Bavarian car and bought their Scout.

A few years ago now, we drove into a skoda dealer to look at a yeti and drove out with a scout. Best car ever and we only sold it because we were leaving for PNG. We have a Kia Sportage diesel AWD in PNG which is a very good car and the missus likes sitting up a bit higher, so we'll be looking at small SUVs when we get back to oz. The Karoq currently on offer won't suit us. We need a little AWD, preferably diesel for towing our little runabout and getting up and down the boat ramps.

aware
28-05-2018, 04:56 PM
A few years ago now, we drove into a skoda dealer to look at a yeti and drove out with a scout. Best car ever and we only sold it because we were leaving for PNG. We have a Kia Sportage diesel AWD in PNG which is a very good car and the missus likes sitting up a bit higher, so we'll be looking at small SUVs when we get back to oz. The Karoq currently on offer won't suit us. We need a little AWD, preferably diesel for towing our little runabout and getting up and down the boat ramps.


They're a brilliant car - such a shame that they are no longer brought into Australia - too many SUVs and not enough wagons! Passat or Golf Alltrack could be a good option if Skoda doesn't bring in the diesel Karoq.

Antiplastix
15-07-2018, 04:34 PM
Just went to have a look, dealer has 2 in stock, with launch pack and sunroofs. $47-48 K , for a front wheel drive CX5/CRV equivalent. They must be dreaming. Found out only 6 manuals imported and there will be no more available when they are sold. Sorry but I don’t see the “simply cleverer” value here, better off with something Japanese.

woofy
16-07-2018, 03:44 PM
That is mental, the Kodiaq is priced so well, but that price seems to be to keep sales going to the Tiguan locally.

dArK5HaD0w
16-07-2018, 04:40 PM
oh dear - that is simply not clever at all.
47k for a 2wd with both packs and a sunroof, not to mention a couple of months wait.

from wat i also heard, the intial ones don't get the active info display, and are not AWD.
wats the point??!!?

good one VW Aus for fcuking up another Skoda Model lineup!!!

woofy
17-07-2018, 12:17 PM
I think they did well with the Kodiaq, just huge waits. Friends of ours really want one, but are completely put off by the waiting. Skoda need to get onto building out production its really killing them.

aim54x
02-08-2018, 05:36 PM
Definitely interested in a karoq but not straight away. I was very keen on the Scout as well. I wonder when availability will get better. I prefer the karoq/Kodiak look over the tiguan

donweather
09-12-2020, 02:56 PM
I see Skoda Australia are bringing in a 140TSI Sportline which appears to have the same engine as the golf GTI/Octavia RS. So one should be able to get this engine ECU remapped to push out similar outputs to the golf GTI/Octavia RS and get this all planted through AWD. Could be a neat little package. Anyone know if/when the 140 TSI will be available in Aus?

Skoda Octavia RS 180 TSI Tune, ECU Tune & ECU Remap. Stage 1 (+68 kW) (https://www.superchips.com.au/skoda-octavia-rs-180-ecu-tune-remap.html)

So should be able to easily get 247kW and just shy of 500 Nm with superchips yeah?

Does anyone know if the Koraq runs the same DSG as the Golf GTI/Occy RS?