Didn't drive it but had a look round and an amicable chat with the slaesman.

 

I've made a quick post in the Yeti forum if anyone with a Karoq felt like adding anything to my musings.  But suffice to say I had a good feeling about it.

Go for it. A Karoq is so much more car. (Yes me former was a Yeti)

All received, Bas. Ta.

It seems Karoq is now 5th most popular Skoda

 

2024 Sales

Octavia 215,700

Kamiq 126,000

Fabia 117,100

Kodiaq 114,500

Karoq 109,400

Enyaq 79,500

Superb 72,800

Scala 56,300

 

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/press-releases/skoda-auto-delivers-926600-vehicles-to-customers-worldwide-in-2024/

 

Is that up or down from where it was in the past?

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, SurreyJohn said:

It seems Karoq is now 5th most popular Skoda

 

2024 Sales

Octavia 215,700

Kamiq 126,000

Fabia 117,100

Kodiaq 114,500

Karoq 109,400

Enyaq 79,500

Superb 72,800

Scala 56,300

 

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/press-releases/skoda-auto-delivers-926600-vehicles-to-customers-worldwide-in-2024/

 

 

Edited 20 January, 20251 yr by oldstan

On 16/01/2025 at 21:48, oldstan said:

Didn't drive it but had a look round and an amicable chat with the slaesman.

 

I've made a quick post in the Yeti forum if anyone with a Karoq felt like adding anything to my musings.  But suffice to say I had a good feeling about it.

I have personally found my 1.5 TSi manual Karoq somewhat underwhelming and also mechanically problematic, when compared with the Yeti it replaced.

 

Whilst my first Yeti was a 1.2 TSi manual I didn't rate the engine and subsequently moved to 2.0 TDi (in both 2&4 wheel drive versions).

 

I'm not a fan of DSG in any form, so stuck with a manual for all my Yeti's (x4 in total) and the subsequent factory order Karoq.

 

All things considered though I suspect suspect a 1.5 TSi DSG Karoq will be a decent upgrade from a 1.2 TSi DSG Yeti 👍

 

I also looked at and rapidly dismissed a Kamiq.

 

The Karoq is roomier and has a bigger boot than a Yeti, but lacks any of the character that car had in spades.

Read that with interest, PP .... ta.

 

Does sound like we've had different experiences there - unlike yourself I continue to be happy driving a 1.2 petrol in combination with a fairly early DSG

 

Yes, agreed the Kamig didn't do it for me either.  The Karoq seemed just that bit more spacious all round and I hoped the 1.5 would be just a bit more powerful than a 1.2 Yeti - but that's not a priority and I do find the Yeti has enough get up and go to suit my purposes.. And, as I get substantially older, I can manage without the character aspect now.

 

Thanks for all that's been offered. Appreciate it.

I'm glad I traded in my 1.2 DSG Yeti for a 1.0 DSG Karoq.  There was a lot to like about the Yeti, packaging - all that interior room in such a short car, unique appearance, great visibility, nice seats and compact size making for easy driving and parking.

 

I was very impressed with the 1.2 DSG Yeti combination too for economy, smoothness, quietness and performance (I could never go back to a manual - the occasionally drive of a courtesy manual car reminds me how archaic they seem now).  However the 1.0 DSG in the Karoq provides even more impressive economy, smoothness, quietness and performance except maybe for a slight roughness moving from standstill, particularly when cold.

 

The thing that made me want to sell the Yeti earlier than I would normally was the very rubbery firm ride and rather too much road noise, even after changing wheels to 16" from 17" and going for Michelin Cross Climates.  The 17" shod (now 16" with Hankook AW tyres) Karoq is a distinct improvement in this regard (but I wasn't very impressed with a 19" shod 4x4 version I'd tried earlier).

 

I was surprised how compact the Karoq still feels and visibilty is still very good, even if both of these aren't quite in the same league as for the Yeti. Also wanted to use the opportunity to take on board as much modern technology as I could get and which I haven't regretted, like electronic brake, autohold, stop start, tyre pressure warning, sat nav, phone connection, rear view camera and most of all ACC Adaptive Cruise Control, the latter a must for me in any future car.  Pity I couldn't get DCC or Area View in 2019.

^^^^^^  All very positive re. the Karoq. Ta.

14 hours ago, pinkpanther said:

 

The Karoq is roomier and has a bigger boot than a Yeti, but lacks any of the character that car had in spades.

I like my Karoq and I would add quieter to the above.....but I miss my Yeti for its character.  To me it was a mini 2wd G-Wagon.

 

The perfect car would be Karoq technology in a Yeti .

 

tom

13 hours ago, oldstan said:

Read that with interest, PP .... ta.

 

Does sound like we've had different experiences there - unlike yourself I continue to be happy driving a 1.2 petrol in combination with a fairly early DSG

 

Yes, agreed the Kamig didn't do it for me either.  The Karoq seemed just that bit more spacious all round and I hoped the 1.5 would be just a bit more powerful than a 1.2 Yeti - but that's not a priority and I do find the Yeti has enough get up and go to suit my purposes.. And, as I get substantially older, I can manage without the character aspect now.

 

Thanks for all that's been offered. Appreciate it.

I certainly enjoyed the 1.2 TSi in a couple of Rapid's I had (hatchback and sportback) but just found it a little lacking on the open road in a manual Yeti. 

 

I did have 1.0 TSi (? 115 BHP) in a SEAT Toledo (Rapid clone) and found whilst it was economical, it was a little coarse and lacking in low down torque (it simply refused to reverse up inclines without slipping the clutch). 

 

I suspect DSG masks these issues? 

 

My Sportline 2.0 TSI DSG 4x4 Karoq is my third Skoda in a row. I really liked my Octavia L&K Hatchback but unfortunately it had one of the dodgey 1.8 TSI engines. Had it just over two years with it before it needed a new engine and off to We But Any Car it went.  And queue panic as I had three days before I was back at work after the Christmas holidays and my work has no public transport links at all. A car was needed and quick. Enter:

 

1.2 TSI DSG Yeti Elegance. I liked the higher driving position, performance wise it was rubbish compared to the Octavia. I did not find it as comfortable as the Octavia both the seats and leg room (my left knee bangs against the central console) and the boot was way smaller than the Octavia.  It also had no CD player and did not sound as good. So I was a bit grumpy about it. However, over the years it grew on me and it is a cracking little car. 

 

Then life patted me on the head and said "Good boy Pedal"  and I could afford to get a newer car. This time I did not have to rush out and buy a car in three days.  I did not need a car I would like a newer car. So months of searching ended with me getting a Karoq, in the colour I wanted with the 'must haves' I wanted. What a car. More comfortable the then Yeti, drives better, way quicker, grips the road like glue, bigger boot, better sound system (alas it only plays sound file as independent tracks not full albums which REALLY annoys me). Never thought I would find the auto hold, auto brake, reversing camera so useful. Heated steering wheel is lovely on these cold mornings. Rear passengers like the heated seats too. 

 

Still have the Yeti, my wife wanted it as she always liked the car and her one was past it best. Still drive the Yeti on occasion but every time I do I'm always muttering "not as nice as my Karoq".  

 

Have found all three to have great responsive DSG, the Karoq being the most responsive. With injuries all down my left side (back, hip, knee) an automatic is required.  

 

Not a fan of the facelifted version but I am not planning on changing the car until they stop making spares for it so doesn't matter! 

Thanks for the above three helpful additions to my sum of knowledge.

 

As mentioned, I've ruled the MINI suggestion.

The Kia Niro hasn't been discounted completely

The Karoq is looking more likely

I did mention the Duster but no-one has had much to say about that (perhaps that should tell me something)

And for similar money Dacia will be bringing their Bigster to showrooms quite soon.  I did go and have a quick look at the Duster and thought it OK but for not a lot m,ore money (all  modelsunder £30.000) the Bigster is going to give yo an 1800cc Hybrid Auitomatic 2 wheel drive with a huge boot and more room inside than any of the options discussed to date.

 

But I imagine if push came to shove I might be faced with the option of an Automatic Karoq 1.5 with a £4k discount from someone like Drive the Deal  -  OR a Bigster at full retail but with both costing much the same.

The Skoda has three years warranty and the Dacia also has three BUT if you service it at a main dealer you get an ongoing years warranty  (for 7 years, I believe). Much like Toyota, who do the same but for ten years.

 

Something to think about, even if the Dusters of old didn't appeal.

15 hours ago, PedalBin said:

I did not need a car I would like a newer car.

Happy days!

I spent a couple of years looking for my now much-loved Octavia, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity and inclination to bide my time for the right vehicle to crop up.

11 hours ago, oldstan said:

I did mention the Duster but no-one has had much to say about that (perhaps that should tell me something)

I looked at the Duster over the last couple of years before got the Karoq and *every* mechanic I knew as a friend said "don't touch them"  apparently not the most reliable.
They were also saying the same about the Nissan Qashqai over the last 18 months because of the engine.
None of them criticized the Karoq as regards engines.

 

Edited 29 January, 20251 yr by chills

All received. Interesting. Ta.

6 minutes ago, oldstan said:

All received. Interesting. Ta.

Trivia:  Not that it should make any difference to this discussion, but it appears  Škoda make body panels for other cars in the VAG group... Namely, Bentley!

Hi Stan,

I've had two Yetis,  first was the surprisingly powerful 1.2 Elegance manual and the second a petrol, manual L&K.

I was very reluctant initially to swap to a Karoq but, after a test drive, decided to take the plunge.

I don't regret it at all. The car has a far more contemporary feel, handles well, more roomy and the Sportline I have performs well. 

 

 

 

 

6 hours ago, chills said:

Trivia:  Not that it should make any difference to this discussion, but it appears  Škoda make body panels for other cars in the VAG group... Namely, Bentley!

 

I just hope the Bentley has a better paint finish than the Karok.

48 minutes ago, survey said:

I just hope the Bentley has a better paint finish than the Karok.

 

 

I'm a bit surprised and disappointed to hear this, survey.  Your post doesn't give any background. but yours is quite new and shouldn't have issues at that age, surely? Something must be wrong.

 

I've only owned one Skoda - the Yeti - and have always regarded the paint as superb.

 

Do you think yours is a one-off or is it your viewr that the overall quality for Karoqs , or for Skoda in genertal is problematic?

 

I've heard more than one opinion that Tesla paint isn't good but not Skoda so I'd like to know what you have experienced.

5 minutes ago, oldstan said:

 

 

I'm a bit surprised and disappointed to hear this, survey.  Your post doesn't give any background. but yours is quite new and shouldn't have issues at that age, surely? Something must be wrong.

 

I've only owned one Skoda - the Yeti - and have always regarded the paint as superb.

 

Do you think yours is a one-off or is it your viewr that the overall quality for Karoqs , or for Skoda in genertal is problematic?

 

I've heard more than one opinion that Tesla paint isn't good but not Skoda so I'd like to know what you have experienced.

I never had a problem with our Fabia or Yetis. Karol chips far too easily and paint seems really thin.ive heard about Tesla also. I'm not sure it's just to do with the water based paint, but clearly it's not helping. 

 

Yes, my Yeti is a 2011. Perhaps paint has moved on since then.

I imagine you've approached the dealer and Skoda head office and not had much help?

Mass market cars have water based paints and have for a long time so really that is not the issue. 

2 minutes ago, oldstan said:

Yes, my Yeti is a 2011. Perhaps paint has moved on since then.

I imagine you've approached the dealer and Skoda head office and not had much help?

Mine is late 2022. Poor paint had been mentioned elsewhere and dealers wouldn't be interested. I think it's the paint rather than the shape of the car. Ive never had a car affected by chips so badly.