斯柯达近日正式发布了全新Karoq紧凑型跨界车，该车将替代老旧的野帝。新车不仅名称改变，而且采用了深受柯迪亚克影响的全新设计。新车最大变化是前大灯和尾灯组设计，这不禁让人联想到柯迪亚克，不过灯组造型有所变化，同时采用了新的LED光源。斯柯达KAROQ的长宽高分别为4382/1841/1605mm，轴距为2638mm。该车行李箱容积在后排椅背直立情况下达到521立升，如果将椅背放平可提升至1630立升。如果还需要放置更大物品，可以将后排三个座椅拿掉，将储物容积提升至1810立升，车辆变身成一辆客货两用车。该车配备了采用模块化座椅的VarioFlex系统。车辆还可选装全数字仪表群以替代传统模拟仪表并向驾驶员提供多个自选模式。为提升技术含量，该车还配备了全LED前大灯，无线智能手机充电，电动尾门，10种颜色LED车内背景照明，Wi-Fi热点，顶级款还提供LTE模块。至于动力系统，新车提供了与改款高尔夫相同的150马力1.5升TSI Evo引擎，另外还有一台115马力1.0升引擎。而在柴油引擎方面，包括1.6升和2.0升TDI引擎。根据不同的引擎，可搭配六速手动或七速DSG变速箱。高端版本可提供全驱，而低端版本只提供前轮驱动。该车将于今年下半年上市，未来其车型阵容还将进一步扩展。
2018 Skoda Karoq Officially Revealed As Yeti's Successor
Skoda is finally ready to show off the all-new Karoq compact crossover serving as a replacement for the aging, yet still desirable Yeti. Not only has the name changed, but the new model adopts an entirely new design heavily influenced by the larger Kodiaq.
The biggest modifications are noticeable in the design of the headlights and taillights, which although are still reminiscent of the Kodiaq, the clusters now have a somewhat different shape and the LED light signature is also new.
The Karoq is 4,382 millimeters (172.5 inches) long, 1,841 mm (72.4 inches) wide, 1,605 mm (63.2 inches) tall, and with a generous wheelbase stretching at 2,638 mm (104 inches). Skodas are known for providing great trunk capacity and the new compact crossover is no exception as it can hold up to 521 liters (18.4 cubic feet) of cargo with the rear seats in place or 1,630 liters (57.5 cu. ft.) after folding them down.
Should you need even more space to carry items, the three independent rear seats can actually be removed entirely to give the Karoq a maximum load capacity of a whopping 1,810 liters (64 cu. ft.) — prompting Skoda to call it a van. The modular rear seats are part of the VarioFlex system, which fans of the brand will remember from the defunct Roomster.
A first for the Czech marque, the Karoq can be optionally equipped with an all-digital instrument cluster replacing the analog dials and providing the driver with multiple customization options. Also on the tech side, buyers can spend more and get the crossover with niceties like full-LED headlights, wireless smartphone charging, electric tailgate, 10-color LED ambient lighting, Wi-Fi hotspot, and even an LTE module for the top-of-the-range infotainment system.
In regards to the oily bits, the engines and gearboxes are all familiar considering these have been carried over from the Tiguan and Ateca, but with a twist. We’re talking about the group’s new 150-hp 1.5-liter TSI Evo that made its debut in the facelifted Golf with cylinder deactivation tech. The other gasoline engine offered is the tiny 115-hp 1.0-liter, while on the diesel side are the popular 1.6- and 2.0-liter TDI units. Depending on engine selection, a six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed DSG will be offered. It goes without saying the more expensive versions of the range will be available with an all-wheel-drive layout whereas the lesser ones will be stuck with a FWD setup.
Skoda has announced it will have the Karoq on sale in the second half of 2017 and has made the promise to expand its portfolio in the coming years.