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Skoda Karoq Estate 1.5 TSI SE L 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	SE L
Price	£33,820
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	130 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	136
Length	4390 mm
Width	1841 mm
Height	1603 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	521 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1333 kg

Driver Convenience

8" Digital display
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Emergency services call system
Outside temperature gauge
Sensor for driver assistance systems
Service interval indicator
SmartLink wireless for Apple and wired for Android
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
USB C Port x 2 in front centre console
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Wireless smartphone charging

Entertainment

DAB radio with Bluetooth
USB connection

Exterior Features

Acoustic glass
Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror with light and rain sensors
Black electric window control buttons
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Electric front and rear windows with child proof lock
Heated rear windscreen
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights with high functionality welcome effect and dynamic indicators
Light assistant (coming/leaving home/tunnel light)
Plastic scuff plates in door apertures
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear window wiper with washer system and intermittent control
Safety reflectors on front doors
Third brake light

Interior Features

1.5 litre bottle holders in driver and front passenger door panels
12V socket in boot
12v socket in front centre armrest with storage compartment and rear air vents
2 spoke leather heated multifunction steering wheel
2 x Tablet holder
3 rear height adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles with rear coat hooks
Black floor carpet
Chrome inner door handles
Foldable hooks in the boot
Front head restraints
Height adjustable front three point seats belts with tensioners
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Ice scraper
Illuminated glovebox
Illuminated luggage compartment
Interior noise suppression
Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
Isofix child seat preparation outer rear
Manual lumbar support for front seats
Pearl grey interior ceiling
Pen holder
Pollen filter
Rear boot cover
Rear reading lights
Rubbish bin door
Safety vest holder
Single front passenger seat
Storage box in upper central dashboard closed
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Textile floor mats
Ticket holder

Packs

Design Pack - Karoq
Non Smokers pack
Parking pack - Karoq

Passive Safety

Automatic door unlocking in case of crash
Automatic fuel cut off in case of crash
Driver airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
Emergency rear braking signal
ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)
Front side airbags
Head airbags
Hill hold control
Knee airbags
Passenger airbag with switch-off function
Pedestrian monitor
Seatbelt reminder signalisation and pretensioner for all seats
Three point seatbelts rear
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm with interior monitoring, back up horn and tilt sensor with safe function
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keyless entry and start/stop
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys

Trim

Black centre console
Chrome framed air vents
Satin black dashboard

Wheels

Anti-theft wheel bolts protection
Breakdown and tool kit

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.02
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	134

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	45.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	52.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	54.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	45
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	47.9

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	186000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/50 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/50 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PROCYON
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1603 mm
Length	4390 mm
Wheelbase	2638 mm
Width	1841 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2025 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50.8
Gross Vehicle Weight	1930 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1630 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	521 l
Max. Loading Weight	597 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	700
Minimum Kerbweight	1333 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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