The Škoda Karoq gets a makeover. It is more technological and consumes less than in the past, even without resorting to hybrid engines. The choice avoids the costs of electrification and supports the brand’s philosophy of keeping the relationship between prices and contents in balance. To improve the efficiency of the Karoq, the Škoda took advantage of the mid-career restyling to refine the aerodynamics and defined an offer of supercharged engines based on the Evo series of the Volkswagen group. These units exploit specific technologies depending on the power supply, the displacement and the power to reduce consumption and emissions. The Karoq family now joins the 1-liter 3-cylinder petrol engines with 110 horsepower and 1.5-liter with 150 horsepower, with automatic deactivation of two of its four cylinders in some situations, a 2-liter 190 horsepower. The turbodiesel chapter uses the technology that combines two catalysts with the double AdBlue injection and offers only 2-liter engines with 115 and 150 horsepower
The performance of the engines is enhanced by the refinement of aerodynamics camouflaged in the slight reinterpretation of the look of the Karoq. The new series is recognizable above all from the front thanks to the grille inspired by that of the most recent Škoda, the Led or Matrix Led lights and the design of the bumper shield that integrates intakes and vents that direct the air flows optimally around the car together. to the aerodynamic rims, to the spoiler popped at the end of the roof and to the complete fairing of the underbody.
The 1.5 Tsi of the test, with which we recorded a mileage of 12.8 kilometers with one liter after a test only on hilly suburban roads, is powered by the engine that inspired the genesis of the Evo family.
The constant evolution of this unit over the years has eliminated the perception of cylinder deactivation and brought a linear and prompt delivery, rewarding also for comfort. Regardless of whether you’re dealing with the six-speed manual transmission or the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with which you can also have the new optional level 2 autonomous driving, the supple character of the 1.5 Tsi supports the agreeableness. of the guide and goes well with the reliable dynamism of the Karoq.
The refinement of aerodynamics also rewards comfort, as it leaves hissing and rustling outside the passenger compartment at motorway speeds. The environment is unchanged in terms of furnishings but offers better man-suv interaction, thanks to the clear configurable 9.2 “digital instrumentation and the new infotainment with 9.2” touch screen. Based on the Mib 3 system, it can be used intuitively thanks to the clear graphical interface, it is always connected and offers wireless interaction for devices, numerous online services and the virtual assistant.