The Skoda Karoq is not long for a crossover hatchback, but its wheelbase is quite spacious, highlighting its focus on practicality and versatility, which it achieves very well. Despite its small exterior, it surprises with its interior space and convenience features.

While the car’s body is not very high, it offers high-set seats and plenty of headroom. The driving position improves with a higher seat cushion, providing better visibility. In the second row, adults will find adequate head and legroom, good under-thigh support, and ample foot space under the front seats.

The SE L specification includes Skoda’s Varioflex back seats as standard, providing considerable carrying versatility with the ability to tilt, fold, or be removed individually. When all three back seats are removed, the car offers over 1800 litres of cargo space. Leave them in, and second-row passengers can enjoy various conveniences such as picnic tables, cupholders, tablet holders, and optional heated rear seats.

Additional storage cubbies and sliding storage hooks can be found in the boot, along with a removable boot light-cum-torch and a load bay cover secured to the bootlid for easy loading and unloading. The car also includes practical features such as an ice scraper, an umbrella, and an optional powered tailgate that closes with a tug.

The Skoda Karoq offers three touchscreen infotainment systems across the range, with the base Amundsen system coming with navigation as standard. It is easy to use and can be upgraded to include Virtual Cockpit digital instruments and wireless device charging for additional convenience. The system is user-friendly and accepts voice commands easily.