New Delhi: Skoda India on Tuesday launched the 2020 Karoq SUV in the Indian market at a price tag of ₹24.99 lakh*.
In their first-ever virtual launch event broadcasted YouTube, Skoda Auto India has launched the much-awaited Karoq SUV. Along with the Karoq, Skoda has also introduced the Superb Facelift and the new BS6 compliant version of the Rapid sedan. In the BS6 era, all three models feature brand new petrol engines as Skoda moves away from diesel entirely from the Indian market.
The new Karoq has been launched as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU) and is being imported as a part of the 2,500 units which do not need local homologation as per the Government’s latest import rule.
Watch full event here:
Powering Skoda’s new SUV is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine from the Volkswagen Group’s TSI engine family. This unit is paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which sends 150hp and 250Nm of torque to the front wheels. The Karoq’s WLTP rated combined fuel economy figure is 14.49kpl. Our exclusive review of the Skoda Karoq showed that this combination works quite well for urban environs and out on the highway too. Skoda claims a top speed of 202kph for the Karoq.
As far as exteriors go, the T-Roc rival gets some high-end features such as full LED headlamps, cornering for lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, C-shaped LED rear combination lamps, and silver-finished roof rails. Inside the cabin, it gets a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, LED ambient lighting, two-zone automatic climate control, 12-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function and much more.
Its colour options include Lava Blue,Magic Black, Brilliant Silver, Quartz Grey, Candy White, and Magnetic Brown.
