Škoda Karoq

Škoda Karoq
Škoda Karoq
Overview
Manufacturer	Škoda Auto
Model code	NU7
Production	July 2017–present
Assembly	Czech Republic: Kvasiny; Mladá Boleslav; Germany: Osnabrück (2018–2019); Slovakia: Bratislava (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant, 2020–2023); Russia: Nizhny Novgorod (GAZ); Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar); China: Ningbo (SAIC-VW);
Designer	Dalibor Pantůček
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive;
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB A1
Related	SEAT Ateca; Volkswagen Taos/Tharu; Volkswagen T-Roc; Jetta VS5;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.0 L TSI I3; 1.2 L TSI I4; 1.4 L TSI I4; 1.5 L TSI I4; 1.6 L MPI I4; 2.0 L TSI I4; Diesel:; 1.6 L TDI I4; 2.0 L TDI I4;
Transmission	5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic Aisin; 7-speed DSG; 8-speed automatic Aisin;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,638 mm (103.9 in); 2,688 mm (105.8 in) (China)
Length	4,382 mm (172.5 in); 4,432 mm (174.5 in) (China)
Width	1,841 mm (72.5 in)
Height	1,603–1,614 mm (63.1–63.5 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Škoda Yeti

The Škoda Karoq is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) designed and built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto. Introduced in 2017, the vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform, and since replaced the Škoda Yeti. As of 2019, it slots between the smaller Kamiq and the larger Kodiaq in Škoda SUV lineup.

The name Karoq is derived from the Aleutian language, spoken by the native inhabitants of the Alaskan island of Kodiak. It is a combination of the Aleutian words "kaa'raq" and "ruq", a car and an arrow, which are the elements of the Škoda logo. It is the second Škoda model to have a name inspired by the Aleuts, after the Kodiaq.