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Skoda Karoq Estate 1.5 TSI Sportline 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Sportline
Price	£38,335
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9
Top Speed	130 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
Length	4384 mm
Width	1841 mm
Height	1608 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	521 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1341 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
Virtual pedal with electrically operated boot door
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 door mirrors
Black electric window control buttons
Black radiator grille
Black roof rails
Body colour door handles
Electric front and rear windows with child proof lock
Front door steps with SportLine logo
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)
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Plastic scuff plates in door apertures
Privacy glass
Protective door side sills in body colour
Rear diffuser
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear window wiper with washer system and intermittent control
Safety reflectors on front doors
Skoda lettering on tailgate in black
Sportline badge on front fender
Sportline decorative inserts with badging
Sports front and rear bumpers
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 x Tablet holder
3 rear height adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke sports leather heated multifunction steering wheel with DSG paddles
4 foldable roof handles with rear coat hooks
Black floor carpet
Black roof headlining
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
Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
Isofix child seat preparation outer rear
Manual lumbar support for front seats
Pen holder
Pollen filter
Rear boot cover
Rear reading lights
Rear seats fixed folding and divided 60:40
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
Titan black interior ceiling
Umbrella under passenger seat
Under passenger seat storage compartment

Packs

LED Interior lighting pack with Skoda welcome logo - Karoq
Light Pack - Karoq
Non Smokers pack

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 air vent surround
Black centre console
carbon door decor
Satin black dashboard
Satin black door trim

Wheels

19" Sagittarius anthracite alloy wheels
Anti-theft wheel bolts protection
Breakdown and tool kit

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.013
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	187
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	142

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	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	44
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	42.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	43.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	51.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	52.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	34.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	44.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	45.4

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
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)	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	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SAGITARIUS
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1608 mm
Length	4384 mm
Wheelbase	2638 mm
Width	1841 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2025 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50.8
Gross Vehicle Weight	1940 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1630 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	521 l
Max. Loading Weight	599 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	700
Minimum Kerbweight	1341 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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