Skoda Karoq 2024: new entry variant added just under $40K driveaway

The 2022 Skoda Karoq has arrived in Australia and we think it might be the best midsize SUV out there. Read our review to find out why

The new Skoda Karoq has finally been launched in Australia priced from $29,990 plus on-road costs. Read Jake Williams' expert review here.

Skoda Australia’s significant electrification push sees the quite recent (2025 debut) second-generation Kodiaq large SUV range blossom from three variants Plug-hybrid power debuts in Skoda’s large SUV but choice is limited for this sweet and frugal five-seater front-driver.

For allround BEV goodness wrapped in Euro design and execution, the Skoda Enyaq version II – complete with one helluva ‘deep facelift’ styling revamp – ‘Cheap’ European electric medium SUV remains a standout despite a smaller battery and neutered outputs.

To date, in Kodiaq RS, Skoda has melded seemingly contrary disciplines of big, seven-seat practicality with crisp, drive-focussed performance so Larger, cheaper, quicker: loveable Czechian go-fast seven-seater lifts its game in all of the right places

If the Enyaq version one was Skoda’s gymnastic vault into fully electric motoring, the just-launched V2 is the Czech brand’s local arm firmly sticking the With its wagon-centric Modern Solid remake, our reigning Five-Seat Car Of The Year just got better, smarter, more handsome and broader in appeal.

Does the Elroq mark a turning point for Skoda Australia’s flagging sales Down Under? Both the importer, and the small but dedicated die-hard Aussie fan Smaller and smarter electric Enyaq twin appears primed to steal some Tesla Model Y territory. But does the stylish SUV deliver in the experience?

The large car still isn’t completely dead yet — at least if you have upwards of $65 grand available to fork out. Skoda is one of the few brands keeping Skoda is keeping skin in the large-car game with a new-generation Superb - and in many ways it lives up to its immodest badge

The new 2025 Skoda Kodiaq has big shoes to fill. The first-generation seven-seater became a firm Chasing Cars favourite at launch in 2017, with a blend of It’s larger in size and sharp in price, but does this new gen move the game along enough for the Kodiaq nameplate?

The facelifted 2025 Skoda Octavia RS gets new front and rear bumpers and LED headlights along with 19-inch Elias aero-look alloy wheels and sporty black New-look Octavia RS continues its signature blend of driving joy and practicality in both sedan and wagon body styles.

Think Skoda RS and most car enthusiasts will envisage an attainable cult car of our generation—the Octavia RS that combines a practical wagon or liftback Skoda’s well-resolved RS performance cars have developed a cult following. Fans will be relieved that the inaugural electric RS, the Enyaq, feels so familiar.

Skoda is a brand for the independent thinkers - those drivers who want something a bit different but are not prepared to make drastic sacrifices in Skoda’s new generation Kodiaq honours the brand’s value mantra while bringing more tech and luxury touches.

Skoda’s first ever electric vehicle has been a long time coming to Australia. Originally launched overseas in 2020, the Enyaq SUV is now finally launching Europe’s answer to the Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia, so has it been worth the wait?

The Chasing Cars editorial team has been vocal about our admiration for the small SUV that is the Skoda Kamiq. In 2022, we awarded it the top gong for The Chasing Cars 2022 small SUV champion is back in new facelifted form, but is it still the most charming vehicle in its segment?

We established two years ago that the current, fourth-generation Skoda Octavia was a great car. That’s why it won the Chasing Cars 2022 Car of the Year Skoda’s trademark generosity is back: our 2022 Car of the Year winner gains a no-cost Sportline variant that ups the Octavia Style’s cool points

The Skoda Kamiq might have started its life in Australia in 2020 priced from $27,990 driveaway (with a manual gearbox), but successive price increases Our reigning best small SUV gains a new entry-grade model with $5000 cut from its starting price since Kamiq took the gong in 2023

Chery sub-brand Jaecoo has updated its J7 SUV, trimming the line-up to three variants and three powertrains Opening the range is the only non-hybrid, the

Skoda Australia has bolstered the list of standard safety technology on its entire range amid improvements to parts supply. The features in question are More safety equipment and convenience features have been added to the bulk of Skoda’s lineup; here’s what has changed on every model and grade

The midsize Skoda Karoq SUV has received a mid-life update and will now start from $42,990 driveaway in Australia

For 2020 Skoda's practical Karoq small SUV sees more power courtesy of a 140TSI engine, and more grip thanks to a Haldex AWD system.

Skoda has revealed the new Karoq Sportline - a sportier addition to the Karoq range, headlined by a new 140kW 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.

Skoda Australia has confirmed that the just-revealed Skoda Karoq Scout will not be coming to Australia thanks to its sportier sibling, the Karoq Sportline.

Australian pricing and specifications for the 2018 Skoda Karoq have been announced ahead of the car's local on sale date of July 2nd. Priced from $29,990 plus on-road costs, the Karoq will be offered in a single variant in Australia for the time being - a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 110kW/250Nm.

Skoda Australia has confirmed its Octavia medium sedan will gain a new 48-volt mild-hybrid Select variant with sharp pricing from $43,990 drive-away, or Cut-price Skoda Octavia mild-hybrid priced for Australia alongside larger, plug-in hybrid Superb

Skoda Australia has confirmed a new entry-level Select mild-hybrid from $49,990 drive-away, replacing the old 140TSI 4x4 entry grade. While the change Kodiaq range adjusted with new, cheaper front-drive Select MHEV from $49,990 drive-away replacing current combustion-4x4 model

Skoda’s first plug-in hybrid for Australia has arrived as the Czech brand aims to cash in on the growing popularity of PHEVs. The Kodiaq PHEV promises Plug-in hybrid Kodiaq begins Skoda’s push to cash in on PHEV popularity, but there’s a couple of big catches

Thanks for joining us this Thursday 15 August 2024. Notably in car news today: Citroen stops new vehicle sales in Australia, and Zeekr’s first EV in In car news: Citroen calls it quits in Australia as Zeekr launches new electric SUV, and more.

Skoda has confirmed the Kodiaq RS will return to Australia in October this year with a starting price of $69,990 before on-road costs. That figure is The RS variant that has historically made up 50 percent of the Kodiaq’s sales in Australia has returned for a new generation

Skoda has today revealed its new facelifted electric Enyaq mid-size SUV, which launches as part of a bold new pricing offensive and rollout of a new Cheaper entry price, Modern Solid styling, and new body shapes coincide with Skoda’s Enyaq facelift

Thanks for joining us this Thursday, May 15th 2025. Notably in car news today: Toyota has released pricing for its cheaper five-seat version of Prado GXL,

Skoda has released pricing for the 2025 Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat SUV range. The new Kodiaq Select starts at $54,990, before on-road costs, a $1700 lift Skoda rejuvenates Kodiaq with a fresh face and a new value-oriented offer

Thanks for joining us this Thursday, January 23rd of 2025. Notably in car news today: Skoda Octavia RS mid-life upgrade and pricing announced, Subaru