Hi Thomas, I am from Sicily and unfortunately I have to say that lots of people absolutely ignore (or don’t actually know) rules when driving. As for the Karoo, very nice car. Your reviews are always spot on. Keep up the good work
I know it's already a 5 year old vid but I just wanted to say that I got the entry level karoq and can cruise fully loaded with two adults and two kids at nice 130 kmh with absolutely no problems. 130 is the maximum that is allowed here in Austria. Very satisfied with the small engine. Awesome car
Superb review. Initially I thought the video was too long for a car review but I was wrong. Thomas provides lots of hands on detail in his review and its worth watching it all because his delivery style and the camera work gives the viewer the sense of being in the car with him which helps a great deal to learn about the characteristics of the car. Really great review thank you!
Seems like an auto that someone has planned thoughtfully. The flexibility of the rear seat could be very useful. Something Thomas does well is learning each vehicle so he is able to demonstrate it to us.
In VAG gruop I prefer Seat design language, but appreciate the simply-clever ideas in Skoda. If I had to choose Ateca or Karoq that would be a difficult choice. Perfect review Thomas, many thanks!
Hi Thomas, no matter where you are driving there are always those selfish and crazy driver's. Two crazy driver's within five minutes. I thought you coped with them very calmly and professional, I on the other hand would have added a swear word or two. A great and informative test-drive. Thankyou.
Tomas you look very elegant in this clip, great intonation, great diction and great presentation of a nice vehicle. It is very nice when you see someone that is perfect match to his job.
Oh no I have just seen this and I have to go to work. Will look forward to seeing it tonight. Note to self: do not take the iPad into the bathroom when getting ready for work 😎
Finally watched it. I love it and as usual, a thorough and informative review. Although I am a blue and white car fan (not together 🙀), this colour has grown on me and lots of manufacturers seem to be adopting it.
Nice review Thomas. I would also prefer wheel arches in plastic trim, looks nicer and more functional for me. And the car looks really functional for all kinds of situations. Skoda is getting better and better with every new model.
Skoda gets better and better with the new SUV model-offensive and the high class interior and the up-to date infotainment!! The exterior looks harmonic and cool - in a positive way !! 😍 I hope they will launch a VRS or a Sportline version. I think they hit the mark with the Karoq ! I really apreciate the new and well known simply-clever solutions. 👍 You choose a great colour :)
Another great review, no hesitation here. Being concentrating on describing all details and being disturbed with Italian drivers, no wonder that stayed in 4th gear and made 7 liters consumption. Driving on autobahn in highest gear brings a lot to lover consumption. Car itself seems perfect for everyday use in city and outside, my personal taste would be for stiffer suspensions.
Another brilliant review, Thomas. This one really showed off the car, of course, but also showed what a lovely human being you are. Your concern for the 'lil doggy' was a charming and gentle touch. One thing, could you tell us whether the Skoda Karoq has a spare wheel as standard (I hope) or one of those useless tyre repair in a can things? Thank you again. David
Hello from a wet and windy Northern Ireland! Great review as always. Slightly disappointing that the steering isn't a bit sharper. Dead feeling at centre can become annoying over time (my last car had it). May be Skoda will sort that following your review.
Toller Review zum Karoq, Thomas !! Da ihr den 1,5 TSI mit Handschalter gefahren seid, wende ich mich mal einfach an Euch. Ein polnischer Kollege von Euch ist auch den Karoq mit 1,5 TSI/150PS/Handschalter gefahren ... und hat sich SEHR negativ über den hohen Verbrauch des Karoq geäußert !! Als Grund nannte er eine durch Skoda veränderte Getriebeübersetzung, wodurch der Motor höher drehen würde. Er sagte sein "kombinierter Verbrauch" (Stadt/Überland) hätte bei 8,5 L/100 Km gelegen. Eine frühere Testfahrt mit einem neuen Golf 7 FL (ebenfalls mit dem 1,5 TSI/150PS/Handschalter) hätte damals mit 6,5 L/100 KM geendet. Habt ihr auf Sizilien was von diesem "hohen Verbrauchsproblem" bzw. der geänderten Getriebeübersetzung gehört - oder gar selbst festgestellt !? ... Bin durch diese "Kritik" etwas "irritiert" , da er der Einzige ist, der sich kritisch darüber geäußert hat !? ;-( Beste Grüße
Vielen Dank! Der Karoq verbraucht mehr als ein Golf, das ist bauartbedingt. Auf 8 kann man ihn bringen, wenn man in niedrigeren Gängen bleibt und ordentlich Gas gibt. Wenn man schonend fährt, geht aber 6.
Danke für die schnelle Antwort! Bleibt zu hoffen, dass es primär wirklich nur an der Fahrweise des polnischen "Kollegen" gelegen hat (auch wenn er das strikt verneint)!? Denn technisch betrachtet ist der 1,5 TSI ja ein hocheffizienter (und relativ schadstoffarmer!) Turbobenziner. Es wäre wirklich sehr enttäuschend, wenn dieser (Effizienz-)Vorteil wirklich durch eine geänderte Getriebeabstimmung derart zunichte gemacht worden wäre!? ;-( Macht weiter so mit euren Reviews. Die sind wirklich klasse !!! :-)
Front passengers have air bags in case of any untoward incident while the rear passengers have ipad holders with pointy tips? I do like Skodas and think most of their line-up of vehicles are better than Seat. Another very thorough review Thomas and really good super clear camera shots there, kudos to the person holding the cam.
Insightful and entertaining as usual. I sympathised with your encounter with Sicilian driving, which paralleled my own on holidays there. Interesting vocabulary choices Thomas - on one hand you use English English with 'Motorway' instead of the US 'Freeway', and on the other then say 'Trunk' instead of the British term 'Boot'. :-)
Full, fantastic review as always. Great car and loved that swift action you did using your elbow to pop up the rear headrest 😊 Would like to know what would happen with the rear passenger’s head/face when the vehicle is involved in a crash where the vehicle stops suddenly and they impale themselves on those phone holders? Not sure about these to be honest and I think I would have them removed or not spec it?
More elegant than the Kodiag - interior and exterior. I love the grey color.... yes I agree there should be an indicator for the 2 cylinder mode - feedback for eco drive is always good. Thx for your reviews !
Great review. I don’t want to invest in diesel, from what I know this is the best petrol engine on the market for a compact or mid sized SUV. Other manufacturers are seem to be using smaller underpowered petrol engines. Does anyone wish to comment or disagree please.
Hi, Thomas when you explain exterior and interior of car details I feel like I'm there, this is real success ★★★★★. About Karoq; I liked this car and same as Skoda slogan 'simply clever'. See you next review....
Thomas, I really enjoyed every review you made si far. Věry detailed and looks always unbiased. Kudos! Just 2 comments on small "mistake" you made: - there is option to buy flipable front passanger seat - non vario-flex back seats can be flipped from boot but dont provide middle armreast Cheers
Hi Thomas, thanks for the thorough review! And regarding the speed limits, if nobody mentioned it before me, then if the speed limit is not explicitly ended, then it ends at the next intersection/roundabout or end/start of village/town/city - this is different to zone sign limits, which always require explicit 'cancel'. This rules apply in Czechia and Slovakia, so most probably they will apply in Italy, too. Cheers.
Sitzlösung ganz super, aber bei dem Innenraum schläft man ein, so langweilig. Der Kontrast der Analoganzeigen ist eine Zumuntung und ein Rückschritt. Echtes Leder ist auch mmn ein no go.Danke Thomas und team, ihr macht tolle Arbeit.
Enjoyed the Karoq review, Thomas. Thanks a lot! It would be good to have some insight into the reliability of different Skoda models, compared to each other and compared to other brands. Many carmakers design their cars to break down at some point (planned obsolescence) to keep selling more. I hope Skoda hasn't joined the same race. Cheers, Govind
Speed limits Italy - a 30kph stretch ends at the post saying 30 on its reverse for your direction of travel. You look out for the post with a circular sign facing away from you...
Nice review with great scenery & crazy drivers. Unfortunately the steering deadzone is common in Skodas as they seem to use sub-standard drivetrain components, I pointed this out in your Octavia review. I know they call Skodas the cheap VW option, but it is not anymore & they have gone up in price so no excuse to make the steering average. Cheers.
Thank you thomas for this review .. i suggest that at the end of the review .. i show us where we can get good deals on buying those car in Deutschland .. and also show the prices for all the trem levels.. thanks alot for your perfect reviews
Thanks for your very comprehensive timely review (as usual). Always enjoy Thomas's practical down to earth viewpoint. I think the Ateca is slightly more attractive and 'sportier' to drive but the Skoda is slightly more practical and seems to be better quality inside. I agree the 1.4/1.5 TSI DSG is a great combination when I test drove the Ateca vewi months ago and would prefer it over the 2.0 TDI. Either car would serve one well.
I had to laugh a bit at your reactions to the driving on Sicily. I had the exact same reactions when I rented a car there myself. I usually never have to use the horn on a car but in Sicily I probably used it a couple of times a day.
Nice and very detailed review as always, many thanks for your work guys. One suggestion if I may: could please indicate a ground clearance comparison between same class SUV competitors? Thanks again and keep up the great job!
Wonderful informative review.. just like the oringal 1970s/80s Top gear.. as for the skoda..the rear seats don't new at all apart from the shoulder room.. they seem just like the mk1 touran.. i wonder if they are just as heavy. Its a shame there is no Phev or ev option.
It is very sad that most of these super features (varioflex seats, hook rails, etc.) were standard in Skoda Yeti since 2009 for much lower price. Now you need to pay extra for all these things ... :(
Hello ! watching your reviews here from France and really enjoy it, complete and lots of practical information !!! usefull reviews congrats and keep it on guys for 2018 :)
Great review thanks! Would you say the karoq is comparable with the peugot 3008 in terms of interior quality and quietness, I'd be looking at petrol versions of both. Thank you
It would be highly appreciated if you could take more detail on the materials in the future. For example the whole door and not just the upper part of it. Same goes for the dashboard, please show us the materials (hard plastic, soft touch,...) in the lower part as well. Thanks in advance and good review as always!
Hey Thomas, this must be the most physically demanding car review you have done so far 😂😂😂 ( taking out the seats with microphone in hand) it's not easy at all I bet.
Thanks Thomas, excellent review! I do like the look of this car, with the exception of the rear. I can't get used to that. Other than that it seems like a really good offering, that should be able to find quite a few buyers. Especially for people (like me), who feel the Kodiaq is a bit too big. Of course it also depends on the price, and here in the Netherlands the prices are still unknown..
Hi Thomas, it's interesting to hear and watch you driving with selective gears at times.i.e.in 3rd gear etc. Would you not harm the gearbox, by not changing into the top gear at any given time. As in the U.K.when were taught to drive,were advised to use our gears and build up the revs to reach the top gear, allowing for traffic ASAP.. On motorways etc.would you normally be in the top gear of the vehicle, or do you drive in a lower gear to save fuel.? Would be very interested to hear your views and others, if possible.Thank you in advance.🤘
You shouldnt be too high when acceleration because that is more effort for the engine and uncleaner burning process ... if you let it roll / steady speed then higher gears for better consumption
I have heard several reports with VAG cars of failures of the electronic handbrake, because people spill coffee or other liquids over the handbrake button! It should be positioned well away from drinks holders etc. On my Golf the parking brake sets itself so there is very little need to have it near the gear lever and the holders for cups and bottles of liquid.
Hi Thomas, not so much a review as a complete introduction to the car! I have a 4x4 diesel Karoq on order and am looking forward to the review in Finland of that one. I tow a caravan a lot and hope this one will be at least as good as my 4x4 Yeti which is an excellent towcar.
Wow, in 2017 one needs to pay extra to have 3 separate removable rear seats, whereas I have it standard in my 13 year old Renault Scenic II (also there is this possibility to mount only two seats in the middle). But if they would connect the exterior of Ateca with the interior of this Skoda it would be a quite nice car. The exterior of Karoq, especially the rear (the same goes for Tiguan) is really disappointing
Looking to trade in our Ateca for a Karoq. Thomas's comments re: power boot on MBQ platform are very interesting. Viewed car today in showroom. The rear of the car was only 1m away from the showroom wall, I stood behind the car, someone opened the boot from the inside and I was pinned tight against the wall. I'd expected the boot to stop when it met resistance but it kept pushing me against the wall and only stopped when I managed to push it with my hands. If this were a child's head being pinned against the wall it may have been very serious. I cannot believe how this mechanism got thru our UK health and safety laws.
Wow! That was near! Anyway ... Great review. I especially liked the part about Varioflex. Good car if you get in trouble! You can pull out all the back seats, and sleep in it. ;) Leave the seats to your ex.....
Warning! The 1.5 evo 148 engine suffers from juddering at low speeds from a cold start. This is a problem also experienced in the T Roc with the same VW engine. Hopefully the VW group will develop a software patch to fix this issue otherwise there will be a lot of very discontented customers.
Fantastic review, I felt that if the car hadn't got so much influence from VW components the quality would not be quite there. The colour on the review car was horrible, and I agree the front wheel arches looked awful as they were, they would benefit from the plastic wrap around. The air vents each side of the sat across is a poor design choice as well in my opinion. However the flexible seating arrangement was really clever. Would I buy one?...No I think the Toureg or the Audi Q3 or 5 are much nicer
Excellent review and it’s definitely on my test drive list. No 4x4 option with the petrol engine a disappointment and share your view on the wheel arches. Hate the drift to lower powered engines. Would like to see the 2.0 litre TSI offered in this car and why oh why is it so expensive in the Tiguan which it costs hardly anymore to manufacture. A longer warranty would probably reel me in.
Brilliant review Thomas. That Italian driver came back for you at 42:37. We are thinking of buying an SUV for the family. For the budget, I am looking at a 2016/17 Volvo XC60, 2019 BMW X1, 2017 Kodiaq or 2018 Karoq. What would you recommend? I am aware that they different classes. But just curious of your view.
cheers! They surely come close. I would just take it by personal preference and the concise prices you can get. You wont make a mistake with one of those
Thank you so much for the reply. I mentioned in a post over the summer that my father will be moving back to Croatia for good and is looking to buy an SUV as he is older and needs to get in and out of a car easily. We've narrowed it down to the Skoda Karoq, Seat Ateca, Opel Mokka X, and the Suzuki Vitara thanks to your reviews. Outside of the Mokka X (which goes by the Buick Encore mark), none of the other cars are sold in the States and its not worth shipping a car to Croatia as it gets too expensive to do so. We favor the Karoq and Ateca but the Mokka X and the Vitara can be purchased with the All Wheel Drive option for cheaper though honestly, where my parents will live has a lot of hills but not much snow so the AWD really isn't needed. Your reviews have been so helpful as they are a great source of information for us...
Great review Tomas! About fule consuption. If I'm right you were driving 4th gear and about 2.5k rpms at least some part of your trip. TSI do not like this. To get 5.6/100 L/100km you should target 1.6-1.8k rpms all the time and shift gears on 2k to get on 1.6-1.8k on a next gear. My Skoda Yeti 1.2L TSI manual, could get 5.6L for 100km. BTW how would you compare steering of the Karoq to Alteca, Kodiaq and new Tiguan?
Very good review as always. Could you begin to compare ex Skoda vs VW vs Audi? Sometimes I wonder if dreaming of an Audi is really worth it anymore. Thanks
Hi Thomas, I am from Sicily and unfortunately I have to say that lots of people absolutely ignore (or don’t actually know) rules when driving. As for the Karoo, very nice car. Your reviews are always spot on. Keep up the good work
Autogefuhl has become the Topgear of UA-cam. Waiting for you to come on mainstream Thomas.
+Aniruddha Kashyap thx spread the word!
this is mainstream!
I know it's already a 5 year old vid but I just wanted to say that I got the entry level karoq and can cruise fully loaded with two adults and two kids at nice 130 kmh with absolutely no problems. 130 is the maximum that is allowed here in Austria. Very satisfied with the small engine. Awesome car
Superb review. Initially I thought the video was too long for a car review but I was wrong. Thomas provides lots of hands on detail in his review and its worth watching it all because his delivery style and the camera work gives the viewer the sense of being in the car with him which helps a great deal to learn about the characteristics of the car. Really great review thank you!
great to have u here!
COOL GEEZER .ENJOYED YOUR ROAD TEST .DONT STOP YOUR GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO..
Thanks keep joining 🤟
Fantastic Review as always Thomas - Many Thanks. And loved the driving part with views through the windscreen. Cheers.
+gordon bennett cheers m8!
gordon bennett ......My favourite demonstrator, a good cheerful precise and very informative fellow.
Always the best reviews on UA-cam. Thanks Thomas.
Seems like an auto that someone has planned thoughtfully. The flexibility of the rear seat could be very useful.
Something Thomas does well is learning each vehicle so he is able to demonstrate it to us.
cheers steve !
Definitely the best source out there for car reviews. Thank you for being so thorough Thomas and helping me experience a virtual test drive.
thanks stick with us :)
A stunning design and beautiful stylish modern compact SUV.......Well done Skoda, most definitely a winner!
The review is excellent and views of your country are even better.....just mesmerising
In VAG gruop I prefer Seat design language, but appreciate the simply-clever ideas in Skoda. If I had to choose Ateca or Karoq that would be a difficult choice.
Perfect review Thomas, many thanks!
cheers m8 !
Thomas this guy copy your video on youtube and he get allmost 70 views, make a report. this is the link ua-cam.com/video/azIo8XgUgPQ/v-deo.html
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He copy this video ua-cam.com/video/azIo8XgUgPQ/v-deo.html from AJ BMW X3
In the beginning I looked more on the landscape than on the car. ☀️😎
:)
Hi Thomas, no matter where you are driving there are always those selfish and crazy driver's. Two crazy driver's within five minutes. I thought you coped with them very calmly and professional, I on the other hand would have added a swear word or two. A great and informative test-drive. Thankyou.
hehe yeah sometimes I maybe should do that ;-)
But youtube afaik also realizes swear words :D
Tomas you look very elegant in this clip, great intonation, great diction and great presentation of a nice vehicle. It is very nice when you see someone that is perfect match to his job.
I like more and more this channel, reviewers are good.
Keep it up like that!
Thanks pal!
Another fantastic review from the Autogefuhl team. You never miss a beat. ✅
thanks pal !
This can do wonders for Skoda in Indian market... No other company matches it in this segment in india..
A great review with great insights into how the Karoq actually performs on the road. Thank you!
Thomas,you are definitely best car reviewer in the world !!!
Greetings from Canada !
thanks m8 !
It's great to see the upholstery and trim samples!
glad u like it !
Another great car review. You know this job Thomas 👍
thanks pal!
German driving in Italy... :-) so funny watching the cultural differences!
Italian driver in 32:35... nice! The mirror spotted the guy in time, that's a good example of the blind spot warning!
Great design on that cup holders !!! Simple and effective. Allows drivers open a bottle with only 1 hand. Greetings from Brazil
greetings, obrigado!
Oh no I have just seen this and I have to go to work. Will look forward to seeing it tonight. Note to self: do not take the iPad into the bathroom when getting ready for work 😎
mikeymarmalade good one :)))
+mikeymarmalade 😂
Finally watched it. I love it and as usual, a thorough and informative review. Although I am a blue and white car fan (not together 🙀), this colour has grown on me and lots of manufacturers seem to be adopting it.
Nice review Thomas. I would also prefer wheel arches in plastic trim, looks nicer and more functional for me. And the car looks really functional for all kinds of situations. Skoda is getting better and better with every new model.
thanks john!
Great review, Thomas is best person for this job.
+Ernad 🙏🙏
Wonderful review and very knowledgable just like old friends enjoying the trip sitting beside. Glad to find your channel! Thanks Thomas! Cheers!
Welcome!
That's a very nice review. The only thing i am missing is the night drive and the lighting review, what's also important.
Thomas the speed limit is always ending by the next crossroad. Same rules in the whole Europe. Good review by the way :)
yeah I know but quite often that was not that obvious ;)
Not in New Zealand or Australia!
Skoda gets better and better with the new SUV model-offensive and the high class interior and the up-to date infotainment!! The exterior looks harmonic and cool - in a positive way !! 😍 I hope they will launch a VRS or a Sportline version. I think they hit the mark with the Karoq ! I really apreciate the new and well known simply-clever solutions. 👍 You choose a great colour :)
Another great review, no hesitation here. Being concentrating on describing all details and being disturbed with Italian drivers, no wonder that stayed in 4th gear and made 7 liters consumption. Driving on autobahn in highest gear brings a lot to lover consumption. Car itself seems perfect for everyday use in city and outside, my personal taste would be for stiffer suspensions.
+Gorazd Leben thx!
Great review, Thomas. Stunning scenery, mafia overtakes and Inspector Montalbano following you!!!😜
haha =)
Tomas you made another awesome review
Another brilliant review, Thomas. This one really showed off the car, of course, but also showed what a lovely human being you are. Your concern for the 'lil doggy' was a charming and gentle touch. One thing, could you tell us whether the Skoda Karoq has a spare wheel as standard (I hope) or one of those useless tyre repair in a can things? Thank you again. David
thank u so much David! Not sure if spare wheel is standard, but you can surely get one
Hello from a wet and windy Northern Ireland! Great review as always. Slightly disappointing that the steering isn't a bit sharper. Dead feeling at centre can become annoying over time (my last car had it). May be Skoda will sort that following your review.
+Andrew K, Northern Ireland ye i already told them!
Remember that thing you built in NI in 1912, it didnt steer so well either.
Yes I want to know when act is running or not. Brilliant car, I am buying it for my mum.
Thomas you are the greatest! Your review are so complete, precise i love the way you do them! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
thanks so much for supporting us!
I agree
5 Stars review that really help to decide about a car.
Thanks!
Nice and cool looking SUV, great detail review Thomas and thanks for sharing with us viewers on the various interior finishes.
Remember, you're in Italy Thomas !
Toller Review zum Karoq, Thomas !! Da ihr den 1,5 TSI mit Handschalter gefahren seid, wende ich mich mal einfach an Euch.
Ein polnischer Kollege von Euch ist auch den Karoq mit 1,5 TSI/150PS/Handschalter gefahren ... und hat sich SEHR negativ über den hohen Verbrauch des Karoq geäußert !! Als Grund nannte er eine durch Skoda veränderte Getriebeübersetzung, wodurch der Motor höher drehen würde. Er sagte sein "kombinierter Verbrauch" (Stadt/Überland) hätte bei 8,5 L/100 Km gelegen. Eine frühere Testfahrt mit einem neuen Golf 7 FL (ebenfalls mit dem 1,5 TSI/150PS/Handschalter) hätte damals mit 6,5 L/100 KM geendet.
Habt ihr auf Sizilien was von diesem "hohen Verbrauchsproblem" bzw. der geänderten Getriebeübersetzung gehört - oder gar selbst festgestellt !? ... Bin durch diese "Kritik" etwas "irritiert" , da er der Einzige ist, der sich kritisch darüber geäußert hat !? ;-(
Beste Grüße
Vielen Dank! Der Karoq verbraucht mehr als ein Golf, das ist bauartbedingt. Auf 8 kann man ihn bringen, wenn man in niedrigeren Gängen bleibt und ordentlich Gas gibt. Wenn man schonend fährt, geht aber 6.
Danke für die schnelle Antwort! Bleibt zu hoffen, dass es primär wirklich nur an der Fahrweise des polnischen "Kollegen" gelegen hat (auch wenn er das strikt verneint)!? Denn technisch betrachtet ist der 1,5 TSI ja ein
hocheffizienter (und relativ schadstoffarmer!) Turbobenziner. Es wäre wirklich sehr enttäuschend, wenn dieser (Effizienz-)Vorteil wirklich durch eine geänderte Getriebeabstimmung derart zunichte gemacht worden wäre!? ;-(
Macht weiter so mit euren Reviews. Die sind wirklich klasse !!! :-)
Vielen Dank bleib bei uns! :)
Front passengers have air bags in case of any untoward incident while the rear passengers have ipad holders with pointy tips?
I do like Skodas and think most of their line-up of vehicles are better than Seat.
Another very thorough review Thomas and really good super clear camera shots there, kudos to the person holding the cam.
cheers pal !
Insightful and entertaining as usual. I sympathised with your encounter with Sicilian driving, which paralleled my own on holidays there. Interesting vocabulary choices Thomas - on one hand you use English English with 'Motorway' instead of the US 'Freeway', and on the other then say 'Trunk' instead of the British term 'Boot'. :-)
=)
Great colour and great review from Thomas.
+Mehmet Bakır 🙏🙏
God job Thomas! Nice car too. Cheers!
cheers pal !
Full, fantastic review as always. Great car and loved that swift action you did using your elbow to pop up the rear headrest 😊
Would like to know what would happen with the rear passenger’s head/face when the vehicle is involved in a crash where the vehicle stops suddenly and they impale themselves on those phone holders? Not sure about these to be honest and I think I would have them removed or not spec it?
+Darren Nice true i wouldn't take them either
9:20 FYI additional move for the backrest is neccessary so the middle seat goes fully upright, so don't worry
More elegant than the Kodiag - interior and exterior. I love the grey color.... yes I agree there should be an indicator for the 2 cylinder mode - feedback for eco drive is always good. Thx for your reviews !
Christophe Hanon Skoda karoq essai en francais
Great review. I don’t want to invest in diesel, from what I know this is the best petrol engine on the market for a compact or mid sized SUV. Other manufacturers are seem to be using smaller underpowered petrol engines. Does anyone wish to comment or disagree please.
thanks Paul !
Hi, Thomas when you explain exterior and interior of car details I feel like I'm there, this is real success ★★★★★. About Karoq; I liked this car and same as Skoda slogan 'simply clever'. See you next review....
a great snow review by AJ and Jonas is coming up :) Launching it Wednesday 17 CET
Great review Thomas, super. This Skoda looks a bit in the front like the Jeep Cherokee .. we have a 2018 one in the family, 3.2l 4x4, 271hp.
appreciated!
Thomas, I really enjoyed every review you made si far. Věry detailed and looks always unbiased. Kudos!
Just 2 comments on small "mistake" you made:
- there is option to buy flipable front passanger seat
- non vario-flex back seats can be flipped from boot but dont provide middle armreast
Cheers
thanks! yeah i later checked out another car without varioflex
Hi Thomas, thanks for the thorough review! And regarding the speed limits, if nobody mentioned it before me, then if the speed limit is not explicitly ended, then it ends at the next intersection/roundabout or end/start of village/town/city - this is different to zone sign limits, which always require explicit 'cancel'. This rules apply in Czechia and Slovakia, so most probably they will apply in Italy, too. Cheers.
cheers =)
Love it Thomas , Really good car design
cheers !
My all time favrte channel.. Thank u soo much 😍☺
great to have you here!
Autogefühl ☺☺
Sitzlösung ganz super, aber bei dem Innenraum schläft man ein, so langweilig. Der Kontrast der Analoganzeigen ist eine Zumuntung und ein Rückschritt. Echtes Leder ist auch mmn ein no go.Danke Thomas und team, ihr macht tolle Arbeit.
+cee Jay vielen dank!!
Enjoyed the Karoq review, Thomas. Thanks a lot! It would be good to have some insight into the reliability of different Skoda models, compared to each other and compared to other brands. Many carmakers design their cars to break down at some point (planned obsolescence) to keep selling more. I hope Skoda hasn't joined the same race. Cheers, Govind
+Govindarajan N cheers!
Speed limits Italy - a 30kph stretch ends at the post saying 30 on its reverse for your direction of travel. You look out for the post with a circular sign facing away from you...
Nice review with great scenery & crazy drivers. Unfortunately the steering deadzone is common in Skodas as they seem to use sub-standard drivetrain components, I pointed this out in your Octavia review. I know they call Skodas the cheap VW option, but it is not anymore & they have gone up in price so no excuse to make the steering average. Cheers.
thansk keep tuning in!
Definitely my next car once it launches in India.
Thank you thomas for this review .. i suggest that at the end of the review .. i show us where we can get good deals on buying those car in Deutschland .. and also show the prices for all the trem levels.. thanks alot for your perfect reviews
thanks! Hard to keep that up to date - there are always new an different offers coming :-)
Thanks for your very comprehensive timely review (as usual). Always enjoy Thomas's practical down to earth viewpoint. I think the Ateca is slightly more attractive and 'sportier' to drive but the Skoda is slightly more practical and seems to be better quality inside. I agree the 1.4/1.5 TSI DSG is a great combination when I test drove the Ateca vewi months ago and would prefer it over the 2.0 TDI. Either car would serve one well.
+Robert Leong cheers!
Great review...but don't find it more interesting than the Yeti..it used to have a sweet spot
+Krish T thx!
28:50 Really good merging from you!!
I had to laugh a bit at your reactions to the driving on Sicily. I had the exact same reactions when I rented a car there myself. I usually never have to use the horn on a car but in Sicily I probably used it a couple of times a day.
hehe =)
Good review and welcome to italy, hope u enjoy your stay
+Iyke Nwosu awesome vegetables anf weather :)
Nice and very detailed review as always, many thanks for your work guys. One suggestion if I may: could please indicate a ground clearance comparison between same class SUV competitors? Thanks again and keep up the great job!
Thanks 🙏
Thanks for another great review :) All Hail Thomas!!!!
+hellion605 🙏🙏
Great review Thomas, I'm very tempted to buy one
cheers keep joining us!
So good to hear your animal free upholstery on your posts.
Thanks for caring john!
@@autogefuehl Have been a vegan for 10 years now. So always need to know these things. Keep up the good work. 🐄
Awesome, thank you so much
Wonderful informative review.. just like the oringal 1970s/80s Top gear.. as for the skoda..the rear seats don't new at all apart from the shoulder room.. they seem just like the mk1 touran.. i wonder if they are just as heavy. Its a shame there is no Phev or ev option.
thanks Neil !
It is very sad that most of these super features (varioflex seats, hook rails, etc.) were standard in Skoda Yeti since 2009 for much lower price. Now you need to pay extra for all these things ... :(
Hello ! watching your reviews here from France and really enjoy it, complete and lots of practical information !!! usefull reviews congrats and keep it on guys for 2018 :)
merci beaucoup :)
Great review. Thank you Thomas!
Great review thanks! Would you say the karoq is comparable with the peugot 3008 in terms of interior quality and quietness, I'd be looking at petrol versions of both. Thank you
It would be highly appreciated if you could take more detail on the materials in the future. For example the whole door and not just the upper part of it. Same goes for the dashboard, please show us the materials (hard plastic, soft touch,...) in the lower part as well.
Thanks in advance and good review as always!
cheers! will do
Hey Thomas, this must be the most physically demanding car review you have done so far 😂😂😂
( taking out the seats with microphone in hand) it's not easy at all I bet.
haha =)
Thanks Thomas, excellent review!
I do like the look of this car, with the exception of the rear. I can't get used to that. Other than that it seems like a really good offering, that should be able to find quite a few buyers. Especially for people (like me), who feel the Kodiaq is a bit too big.
Of course it also depends on the price, and here in the Netherlands the prices are still unknown..
cheers! Yeah I guess it will remain quite affordable
Clear review as allways :) any idea when you get to drive and test the new T-roc Thomas?
AJ will do it this weekend while I will test drive the A8 !
Good stuff!
Plain and simple - nice Baby SUV ...
Hello Thomas. Isnt it time for a new Karoq video?
Lovely review. Too bad they kept the same dry-clutch DSG7 problematic gearbox on this engine configuration.
Meridian Moda Why problematic?
Hi Thomas, it's interesting to hear and watch you driving with selective gears at times.i.e.in 3rd gear etc.
Would you not harm the gearbox, by not changing into the top gear at any given time.
As in the U.K.when were taught to drive,were advised to use our gears and build up the revs to reach the top gear, allowing for traffic ASAP..
On motorways etc.would you normally be in the top gear of the vehicle, or do you drive in a lower gear to save fuel.?
Would be very interested to hear your views and others, if possible.Thank you in advance.🤘
You shouldnt be too high when acceleration because that is more effort for the engine and uncleaner burning process ... if you let it roll / steady speed then higher gears for better consumption
I have heard several reports with VAG cars of failures of the electronic handbrake, because people spill coffee or other liquids over the handbrake button! It should be positioned well away from drinks holders etc. On my Golf the parking brake sets itself so there is very little need to have it near the gear lever and the holders for cups and bottles of liquid.
+Nick Hickson interesting
Hi Thomas, not so much a review as a complete introduction to the car! I have a 4x4 diesel Karoq on order and am looking forward to the
review in Finland of that one. I tow a caravan a lot and hope this one will be at least as good as my 4x4 Yeti which is an excellent towcar.
coming online in about an hour =)
Wow, in 2017 one needs to pay extra to have 3 separate removable rear seats, whereas I have it standard in my 13 year old Renault Scenic II (also there is this possibility to mount only two seats in the middle). But if they would connect the exterior of Ateca with the interior of this Skoda it would be a quite nice car. The exterior of Karoq, especially the rear (the same goes for Tiguan) is really disappointing
Looking to trade in our Ateca for a Karoq. Thomas's comments re: power boot on MBQ platform are very interesting. Viewed car today in showroom. The rear of the car was only 1m away from the showroom wall, I stood behind the car, someone opened the boot from the inside and I was pinned tight against the wall. I'd expected the boot to stop when it met resistance but it kept pushing me against the wall and only stopped when I managed to push it with my hands. If this were a child's head being pinned against the wall it may have been very serious. I cannot believe how this mechanism got thru our UK health and safety laws.
lol I would have loved to see that :D
Thomas, is it possible to make german reviews too? Or at least with german subtitle, haven't you think about it?
Www.autogefuehl.de for german content :)
Thank you for the wonderful video! What consumption did you manage combined or city driving?
thanks!! That should be somewhere in the driving part!
@@autogefuehl thanks, seems like i missed it. Keep up the great work!
cheers!
I wonder if it'll launch in Australia? Looks pretty cool. Don't see many Skoda's here
Another great review, Thomas. Which one would you prefer between Karoq and Ateca? Looks very similar cars.
I test-drove Ateca and liked it a lot.
+Sashbar cheers! Checking our ateca reviews?
Wow! That was near!
Anyway ... Great review. I especially liked the part about Varioflex. Good car if you get in trouble! You can pull out all the back seats, and sleep in it. ;)
Leave the seats to your ex.....
Warning! The 1.5 evo 148 engine suffers from juddering at low speeds from a cold start. This is a problem also experienced in the T Roc with the same VW engine. Hopefully the VW group will develop a software patch to fix this issue otherwise there will be a lot of very discontented customers.
Fantastic review, I felt that if the car hadn't got so much influence from VW components the quality would not be quite there. The colour on the review car was horrible, and I agree the front wheel arches looked awful as they were, they would benefit from the plastic wrap around. The air vents each side of the sat across is a poor design choice as well in my opinion. However the flexible seating arrangement was really clever. Would I buy one?...No I think the Toureg or the Audi Q3 or 5 are much nicer
thanks jerry!
Best car reviewer on UA-cam. But can I ask your opinion? This or the Peugeot 3008 in terms of comfort and features?
thanks feel free to recommend us!
Compare the 3008 reviews here: ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=peugeot+3008+autogefuehl
Excellent review and it’s definitely on my test drive list. No 4x4 option with the petrol engine a disappointment and share your view on the wheel arches. Hate the drift to lower powered engines. Would like to see the 2.0 litre TSI offered in this car and why oh why is it so expensive in the Tiguan which it costs hardly anymore to manufacture. A longer warranty would probably reel me in.
thanks and enjoy!
Brilliant review Thomas. That Italian driver came back for you at 42:37.
We are thinking of buying an SUV for the family. For the budget, I am looking at a 2016/17 Volvo XC60, 2019 BMW X1, 2017 Kodiaq or 2018 Karoq. What would you recommend?
I am aware that they different classes.
But just curious of your view.
Thanks!
Want most space? Take kodiaq. Sportiest drive the x1. I d check which u can get without animal skin seats in ur market. All are good cars
Autogefühl thanks so much mate. Surprised you didn’t mention Volvo? :)
Danke anyway.
Well the XC60 is also very nice no doubt. It has the most comfortable seats and the best interior choice when you go for the City Weave option.
Seen this episode? ua-cam.com/video/cjG8vlnAHdY/v-deo.html
Thank you for the detailed review. Question, you've tested both cars so do you prefer the Seat Ateca or the Skoda Karoq?
cheers!
They surely come close. I would just take it by personal preference and the concise prices you can get. You wont make a mistake with one of those
Thank you so much for the reply. I mentioned in a post over the summer that my father will be moving back to Croatia for good and is looking to buy an SUV as he is older and needs to get in and out of a car easily. We've narrowed it down to the Skoda Karoq, Seat Ateca, Opel Mokka X, and the Suzuki Vitara thanks to your reviews. Outside of the Mokka X (which goes by the Buick Encore mark), none of the other cars are sold in the States and its not worth shipping a car to Croatia as it gets too expensive to do so. We favor the Karoq and Ateca but the Mokka X and the Vitara can be purchased with the All Wheel Drive option for cheaper though honestly, where my parents will live has a lot of hills but not much snow so the AWD really isn't needed. Your reviews have been so helpful as they are a great source of information for us...
thanks! We have reviews of all those cars, seen them all? :)
Yes I did and your reviews are the reason we have narrowed it down to these four SUV's.
Great review Tomas!
About fule consuption. If I'm right you were driving 4th gear and about 2.5k rpms at least some part of your trip. TSI do not like this. To get 5.6/100 L/100km you should target 1.6-1.8k rpms all the time and shift gears on 2k to get on 1.6-1.8k on a next gear. My Skoda Yeti 1.2L TSI manual, could get 5.6L for 100km.
BTW how would you compare steering of the Karoq to Alteca, Kodiaq and new Tiguan?
yea sure, didnt drive in 4th all the time of course. Could bring it down to 6 l.
The steering is best with the Ateca and the Tiguan imho
Thank you :)
Im more getting like 8L/100km with our new karoq 1.5 tsi. Will try to keep this 1.6-1.8k rpm , and see if it improves...
Very good review as always. Could you begin to compare ex Skoda vs VW vs Audi? Sometimes I wonder if dreaming of an Audi is really worth it anymore. Thanks
thanks! Indeed the differences are not that huge