Skoda has officially confirmed the debut of the facelifted Karoq for November 30. With more than half a million units produced since 2017, the Karoq is currently Skoda’s most popular SUV and the second most popular model behind the Octavia.
The Skoda Karoq was introduced in 2017 and despite some equipment updates in 2019, it was time for a more comprehensive facelift in order to better compete in the crowded C-SUV segment. In the current range, the Karoq bridges the gap between the smaller Kamiq and the larger Kodiaq. The facelifted version made its spy debut last year and is now ready for its digital premiere.
Judging from the updates on the 2021 Skoda Kodiaq and from the spy pictures, the Karoq will likely take a safe path with subtle visual tweaks focused on the front bumper and the LED lighting units. Most importantly it will benefit from more tech inside the cabin including the latest infotainment and ADAS features. The model will most likely retain the normal, Sportline, and Scout variants.
In terms of powertrains, we expect a mildly updated range including the 1.0-liter, 1.5-liter, and 2.0-liter TSI gasoline motors, alongside the 2.0-liter TDI diesel combined with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and optional all-wheel drive. As a reminder, the Skoda Karoq is based on the VW Group’s MQB platform and is a sibling to the SEAT Ateca which was facelifted last year.
As with its predecessor, Skoda will keep producing the facelifted Karoq in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, and China.
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