Skoda Karoq Official Bookings Open; Launch In April 2020
Official bookings Skoda Karoq SUV have been commenced in the country. Buyers can pre-book the vehicle by paying an initial sum of Rs 50,000 across all authorized dealerships and on the Skoda Auto India website.
The carmaker has confirmed that the deliveries will be made on priority basis and begin from 6th May, 2020. Prices of the Karoq will be announced in month of April.
At the heart of the Karoq is a 1.5L TSI petrol engine that’s claimed to return a maximum power of 150PS (148bhp) and a peak torque of 250Nm. For performing transmission duties, the SUV has a 7-speed automatic dual-clutch gearbox. Read – Skoda Vision IN SUV (Hyundai Creta Rival) Coming Soon
There will be no diesel engine on offer. Unlike the global model that comes with 4X4 drivetrain, the India-spec version comes with FWD (front-wheel-drive) system.
Measuring 4.3m in length, the Skoda Karoq shares its underpinning with the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV that’s slated to go on sale on 18th March, 2020. Visually, it appears like a scaled–down version of the Kodiaq 7-seater SUV. The SUV features all LED lighting, bold creases, a panoramic sunroof, prominent wheel arches and 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. Read – Next-gen Skoda Rapid Notchback India Launch Next year
The all-new Karoq has virtual cockpit with soft-touch materials. It comes equipped with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with SmartLink connectivity. Some of its key features include dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, 12-way electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function, stone beige leather seats.
On the safety front, the new Skoda SUV offers nine airbags along with ABS (anti-lock braking system), ESC (electronic stability control), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), tyre pressure monitoring system and a ParkTronic system. Read – Skoda Rapid Matte Concept Launch Details Revealed
In India, the Skoda Karoq will come through CBU (Completely Built Up) route. Its prices are likely to start from Rs 18 lakh for the base model and go up to Rs 25 lakh for the fully-loaded variant.
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