I was thinking of trading in my 2018 1.5tsi Karoq SE manual for a new Scout or Edition 4x4 DSG. These weren’t available in 2018, but when I enquired at a dealership they advised me that the 1.5 petrol 4x4 was being discontinued from September 2019.

 

Anyone have any idea why and whether there is a problem with the 1.5 petrol 4x4? My existing car has a mild case of kangarooing but not enough to stop me liking the car. 

 

Would I be better / safer looking at a diesel option?

Welcome.

Yes you would as VW Group / Skoda have messed up. 

More honesty on 1.5TSI EVO issues would have taken doubt from many peoples minds as people are still collecting new ones in 2019 and some are having issues.

The usual reason for discontinuing certain configurations is due to a lack of demand, or a desire to reduce production, and ultimately product costs.

 

I doubt the removal of a 4x4 1.5 TSI is related to the current problems with this engine.

 

Unless you're doing decent annual mileage or long weekly runs I'd avoid diesel.

There are other combinations also marked as from stock only

 

https://az749841.vo.msecnd.net/sitesengb/alv1/3b4e5da7-f1c7-4f28-97b1-aa45f6aa749f/SKODA_KAROQ_Pricing_and_Spec_MAY19.35c20ca3e7e6620c2214158e459113ed.pdf

 

 

Have just switched to a 2.0 TDi DSG 4x4 Edition. Ex demo but had the extra features I was looking for. Fuel consumption seems to be marginally better than the 46mpg I was getting for my 1.5 petrol despite being a 4x4 DSG. Really pleased to be driving a Karoq with no irritating niggles at last.