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Skoda Karoq Revew


Skoda Karoq is a 5 seater SUV which replaced Skoda Yeti in 2017. Skoda Karoq is one of the best selling models of Skoda. In international market there is high demand of Karoq because it offers a luxurious cabin without compromising in performance.
Dimensions
1. Length: 4382mm.
2. Width: 1841mm.
3. Height: 1624mm.
4. Wheel base: 2638mm.
5. Boot space: 521 Liter | 1630 Liter (when rear seat is folded)
6. Fuel tank: 50 Liter
7. Curb weight: 1320kg.

Specifications
Platform: MQB-A1
Engine: 1.5 liter Turbocharged petrol
Power: 148bhp
Torque: 250nm
Transmission: 7 speed DSG gearbox
Drive train: FWD
Tyre size: 215/55R17 (front) | 215/55R15 (rear)
Brake: Disc (front) | Disc (rear)
Suspension: McPherson sturt with lower triangular links and torsion bar (front) | McPherson sturt with lower triangular links and torsion bar (rear)
Safety: 9 Airbags, ABS, EBD, Electronic stability control, brake assist, Anti sleep regulation, Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), Over speed warning, ISO fix child seat.

Exterior
Skoda Karoq is a good looking SUV. At the front it gets sleek LED headlamps with LED day time running lights. The grille gets glossy black finish with chrome surround. The slat for Skoda logo in all Skoda cars looks absolutely nice. Bonnet and side has sharp character lines. The lower part of SUV is surrounded by black cladding. The alloy wheel design is attractive. The chrome surround over the window area makes it feel premium. The rear tail light is very sleek and gets crystal treatment. At the lower side it gets reflector at rear bumper.

Interior
Skoda Karoq has a feature loaded cabin which gets a fantastic layout. The interior is in dual tone (black-beige) theme. Seats gets leather upholstery and soft touch finish is also given over the dashboard. The main highlighting thing is, it gets virtual cockpit. At central console it has 8inch touch screen which isplaced in between two AC vents. At the lower side controls for dual zone climate control are placed. It also gets leather finish over the steering wheel and gear knob.

Features
Skoda Maria is a feature loaded car. It offers a lot of features those are, panaromic sunroof, LED headlamp with LED day time running lights, LED tail lights, electric adjustable and foldable heated out side rear view mirrors with logo projection, mirror aslo gets auto tilt and memory functions, auto dimming IRVM, dual tone alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera with washer, keyless entry with push start stop button, 8inch touch screen infotainment system, 8 speaker music system, virtual cockpit, multi function steering wheel, ambient lighting, leather upholstery, front and rear arm rest, electric adjustable driver seat with memory function, electric parking brake, dual zone climate control, cold glovebox and cruise control.

Performance
Skoda Karoq gets a powerful engine and a well balanced suspension setup. Suspension absorbs all the potholes and offers a phenomenal ride comfort on bad roads. The engine delivers a good amount of power at lower RPM and of course it do a great job at higher RPM. The 7speed gearbox is also very responsive. Skid karoq is really very nice in terms of driveability 

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