New Skoda Karoq 140TSI Sportline 4x4 confirmed
All-wheel drive variant to join five-seat SUV range from second quarter of 2020A new all-wheel drive version of the Skoda Karoq SUV has been announced for showrooms from around April.
The Czech car-maker’s mid-size five-seat SUV line-up has been confined to front-drive variants since its introduction in 2018, hampering its sales pitch against the likes of the Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan. However, that will soon change with the arrival of the Karoq 140TSI 4x4.
“Our experience has been that Australian customers opt for higher-specification and Sportline variants,” said Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer.
“By mid-year Skoda will have in place its full range of SUVs starting with the Kamiq, through Karoq and Kodiaq. The range will be ‘haloed’ by the Kodiaq RS that’s with us in March.”
The Skoda Karoq Sportline 4x4 is powered by a 140kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive.
Riding on 19-inch Vega alloy wheels, the Sportline’s positioning is underlined by a black-accented body kit and a sound enhancer that pipes engine noise through the cabin.
Standard equipment includes a multifunction sports steering wheel, perforated leather upholstery, LED lighting and stainless steel pedals. Driving mode select is standard, bringing different driving modes.
As with the existing Karoq 110TSI, the 140TSI Sportline 4x4 features a 479-litre luggage space and removable seats, which extend luggage space to 1810 litres.
Full specifications and pricing for the MY20 Skoda Karoq range will be announced in the coming weeks.
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