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Škoda Karoq

Three removable rear seats, 1,810 liters: VarioFlex turns the SUV into a van.1

Researched October 28, 2026 from 32 sources

At a glance

0100200
108–187 hpPower
07.515
6.8–11.1 s0–60 mph
0125250
180–221 km/hTop speed
0200400
152–400 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,268–1,538 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2413

Engine
1.0–2.0 L gasoline; 1.6–2.0 L diesel; three or four cylinders2
Layout
NU7 / MQB A1; front-engine, FWD or AWD2
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; 6/8-speed automatics; 6/7-speed DSG, depending on market2
Built at
Kvasiny, Czech Republic; also Germany, Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine and China2
Units built
More than 1,000,000 worldwide by August 202612

The story

Built to replace the Yeti, the Karoq shares its chassis, roof and side doors with the SEAT Ateca. Its Alutiiq name blends car and arrow, continuing the Kodiaq's SUV naming pattern.23

2017: May 18: world premiere in Stockholm · Five stars in Euro NCAP · 1.5 TSI DSG beats the Peugeot 300820172018: Scout and Sportline split the brief20182021: Matrix LEDs and EVO engines arrive20212024: Three Edition trims add equipment20242026: Black Edition marks the million2026 Škoda Yeti (5L): 2009–20175LŠkoda Karoq (NU7): 2017–presentNU7 2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2252627
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YearWhat happened
2009–2017Škoda Yeti (5L)
2017–presentŠkoda Karoq (NU7)
2017May 18: world premiere in Stockholm
2017Five stars in Euro NCAP
20171.5 TSI DSG beats the Peugeot 3008
2018Scout and Sportline split the brief
2021Matrix LEDs and EVO engines arrive
2024Three Edition trims add equipment
2026Black Edition marks the million
  1. 2017

    May 18: world premiere in Stockholm

    At 4,382 × 1,841 × 1,605 mm, it offers a 521-liter boot, five engines spanning 113–187 hp and Škoda's first digital instrument panel.12

  2. 2017

    Five stars in Euro NCAP

    Stable cabin in offset impact; adults 93%, children 79%, pedestrians 73%, assist 58%. The 2017 rating expires January 1, 2024.45

  3. 2017

    1.5 TSI DSG beats the Peugeot 3008

    The 1.5 TSI 150 DSG SE L wins its comparison test, reaching 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. Its listed towing limit is 1,700 kg.6

  4. 2018

    Scout and Sportline split the brief

    Scout adds standard 4x4 and a rough terrain package; Sportline brings the flagship 2.0 TSI, sports bumpers and fixed rear seats.78

  5. 2021

    Matrix LEDs and EVO engines arrive

    Revealed November 30, the facelift adds Matrix LEDs and five EVO engines spanning 108–187 hp; diesels gain twin-dosing AdBlue treatment.910

  6. 2024

    Three Edition trims add equipment

    SE Edition gains heated front seats and a camera; SE L Edition adds an electric tailgate; SportLine Edition makes Dynamic chassis control standard.11

  7. 2026

    Black Edition marks the million

    Orders open October 1 for the million-car celebration, with 19-inch black Vega wheels, leather seats and standard Dynamic chassis control.12

Every generation

  • Škoda Yeti
    5L2009–2017
  • Škoda Karoq
    NU72017–present

Power over the years

From 113 hp to 187 hp in 1 year.

050100150200 201620182020202220242026 hp 2017 · 113 hp · Launch 1.0 TSI2017 · 148 hp · Launch 1.5 TSI2018 · 187 hp · Sportline 2.0 TSI 4x42020 · 187 hp · MY2020 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG2022 · 108 hp · 1.0 TSI EVO2022 · 148 hp · 1.5 TSI ACT EVO2022 · 187 hp · Sportline 2.0 TSI EVO 4x42026 · 114 hp · Design Edition 1.0 TSI2026 · 187 hp · Black Edition 2.0 TSI 4x4 187 hp Sportline 2.0 TSI 4x4 113 hp Launch 1.0 TSI
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YearHorsepowerModel
2017113Launch 1.0 TSI
2017148Launch 1.5 TSI
2018187Sportline 2.0 TSI 4x4
2020187MY2020 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG
20221081.0 TSI EVO
20221481.5 TSI ACT EVO
2022187Sportline 2.0 TSI EVO 4x4
2026114Design Edition 1.0 TSI
2026187Black Edition 2.0 TSI 4x4

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    SE / SE L (UK launch trims)

  • Edition (launch trim)

    Standard

    Edition (launch trim)

  • Standard

    SE Drive

    2020–2024

  • China-market Karoq

    Standard

    China-market Karoq

    2018–2026

  • Standard

    SE Edition / SE L Edition / SportLine Edition

    2024–

  • Performance

    Sportline 2.0 TSI 4x4

    187 hp
  • Scout

    Special

    Scout

  • Special

    Design Edition

    2026–

  • Special

    Black Edition

    2026–

  • Limited

    Smile Limited Edition

    2018

  • Special

    Sunroq student convertible

    2018

  • Special

    Karoq Velo

    2019

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Four front light units and a broad grille.4
  • Boxy SUV profile with tall side windows.22
  • An almost unbroken side-window line runs from the front to the tailgate.23

Year by year

  1. MY2020

    ŠKODA lettering replaces the tailgate logo.14

  2. 2022 facelift

    A wider hexagonal grille and slimmer headlights and taillights sharpen the front and rear.924

  3. 2022 facelift

    Black Aero wheel inserts, rear-window finlets and a new rear spoiler distinguish the updated body.924

Don’t confuse it with

  • Škoda Kamiq

    The Kamiq is the smaller SUV; the Karoq sits between it and the larger Kodiaq.2

  • SEAT Ateca

    Shared roof stamping and side doors make the silhouette close; check the SEAT badges to separate the Ateca.216

Against its rivals

  • Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130

    Karoq vs Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130

    0–97 km/h (approx.) lower is better

    Karoq8.8 s
    Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 1309.6 s
    6
  • SEAT Ateca

    Karoq vs SEAT Ateca

    Starting price lower is better

    Karoq20,880 £
    SEAT Ateca18,675 £
    26
  • Volkswagen Tiguan

    Karoq vs Volkswagen Tiguan

    Starting price lower is better

    Karoq20,880 £
    Volkswagen Tiguan23,485 £
    26

  • Karoq vs Cupra Formentor VZ

    Drive-away price lower is better

    Karoq$59,040
    Cupra Formentor VZ$58,490
    22

Prices

Value today $15.5K–$35.4K31

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $15,496–$35,425 2017 · $27,138 · UK SE base; approx. $1.30/£2017 · $33,560 · UK SE L 1.5 DSG; approx. $1.30/£2020 · $29,933 · UK SE Drive; approx. $1.28/£2022 · $35,033 · UK SE Drive; approx. $1.35/£2023 · $42,749 · UK SE L 4x4 DSG; approx. $1.24/£2026 · $40,248 · UK SE Edition; approx. $1.30/£2026 · $43,076 · UK SE L Edition; approx. $1.30/£2026 · $48,588 · UK SportLine Ed.; approx. $1.30/£2026 · $41,093 · UK Design Edition; approx. $1.30/£2026 · $50,908 · UK Black Edition; approx. $1.30/£ 2017 · £20,875 · UK base SE, 2017; approx. USD at $1.30/£
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2017Launch price$27,138UK base SE, 2017; approx. USD at $1.30/£
2017Price when new$27,138UK SE base; approx. $1.30/£
2017Price when new$33,560UK SE L 1.5 DSG; approx. $1.30/£
2020Price when new$29,933UK SE Drive; approx. $1.28/£
2022Price when new$35,033UK SE Drive; approx. $1.35/£
2023Price when new$42,749UK SE L 4x4 DSG; approx. $1.24/£
2026Price when new$40,248UK SE Edition; approx. $1.30/£
2026Price when new$43,076UK SE L Edition; approx. $1.30/£
2026Price when new$48,588UK SportLine Ed.; approx. $1.30/£
2026Price when new$41,093UK Design Edition; approx. $1.30/£
2026Price when new$50,908UK Black Edition; approx. $1.30/£
2026Value today$15,496–$35,425

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “A Graphite Grey millionth Karoq”
    • “Dalibor Pantůček and the Karoq's shape”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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  8. New sporting spirit with the ŠKODA KAROQ SPORTLINE - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  9. The new ŠKODA KAROQ: the successful model gets an update - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  10. Powertrains: EVO engines with lower fuel consumption and emissions - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  11. More kit, even better value: Škoda enhances specifications for Karoq with new Editions models skoda.co.uk
  12. Škoda Karoq Black Edition added as production hits one million skoda.co.uk
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  20. The Sun Is Rising - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  21. Is Skoda's Karoq Velo the ultimate car for cyclists? | BikeRadar bikeradar.com
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