The Skoda Karoq has the measure of its family SUV rivals, including the Kia Niro, Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca. It serves up a big boot, a family-friendly interior and a well-judged balance between ride and handling. We recommend pairing the gutsy 1.5 TSI 150 petrol engine with mid-rung SE L trim for the best blend of standard kit and value for money, but there are still some upgrades worth adding from the options list.
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Skoda Karoq
1.5 TSI SE L
List price £29,445 Target Price £28,517
Options we’d add
Amundsen Package Plus (£600), Winter Package Plus (£425), Safety Package (£400), space-saving spare wheel (£170)
Total cost of options
£1595
Every Karoq comes with a kit that allows you to temporarily repair a puncture to make it to a nearby garage, but such kits won’t help if your tyre is very badly damaged. For such eventualities, we’d recommend a space-saving spare wheel (£170) to get you on your way to a mechanic for a replacement tyre.
The Amundsen Package Plus (£600) brings sat-nav functionality for the standard 8.0in infotainment touchscreen, together with a wireless charging cubby for your phone. Our favourite aspect, though, is the digital instrument display, which shows a wealth of information, including colour sat-nav mapping.
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