2018 Skoda Karoq – Video

As it turns out, the rumors were true. Skoda is indeed phasing out the beloved “Yeti” to make room for “Karoq.” The new moniker is derived from the language of Alaska’s indigenous people and represents a combination of the terms “KAA’RAQ” (car) and “RUQ” (arrow). As it was the case with the Kodiaq, the inspiration for the “Karoq” nameplate comes from Alutiiq, an indigenous tribe from the Kodiak Island archipelago located off the southern coast of Alaska.

A sister model of the Volkswagen Tiguan and SEAT Ateca, the new arrival will ride on the group’s flexible MQB platform and is going to be offered with two gasoline and three diesel engines rated between 115 hp (85 kW) and 190 hp (140 kW). The new 1.5-liter TSI unit with cylinder deactivation like in the Golf facelift will be offered, while the 190-hp 2.0-liter diesel is going to come as standard with all-wheel-drive and a seven-speed DSG.