New Skoda Karoq road trip - 1,500 miles, five countries, one brilliant SUV

Car buyers can’t get enough of SUVs, which is why every major maker is expanding its line-up in this rapidly growing area of the market. Latest to arrive on the scene is the new Skoda Karoq, a model which has an integral role to play in the firm’s long-term plan to significantly increase sales by 2025. More than that, though, it has a hard act to follow, replacing the much-loved Yeti as the company’s contender in the mid-size SUV class. To find out just how good it is, we sent James Batchelor on a special 1,500-mile road trip from the Czech Republic to the UK…

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[MrQuakeroat]

As with most of James Batchelor's reviews, this was more about him than the car. We learned more about continental chocolate bars than we did about the Karoq...or was it a Kodiaq? He didn't seem sure.

[Jeffybonbon]

so what was the mpg is there much luggage space what's the room in the back do you  get a spare wheel what is the radio and sat nav like  I got more info on the chocs than the car ????

[andycapp]

Is it correct to think the Karoq is also self cleaning? Despite the rain, snow and possibly dust, the car didn’t appear to collect any road grime at all. Might this be a first for Skoda that perhaps all other manufacturers will emulate?

[leenewell]

For this type of review would have been interesting for the viewer to have been told things like the mpg for this 1500 mile trip and any negatives (none mentioned)

[adammatuska]

That pronounciation of czech names was hysterical :D thanks for

[lindaphillips]

15 minutes of my life I'll never get back....!

[CharllesC]

Four wheels drive doesn't do a thing if you don't have a good set of winter tyres for driving in snow. I live in Finland and I know what real winter drive is.

[JvB]

As someone about to spend 25K on a Karoq, I can safely say this was a pointless review. Not informative, no critique, not entertaining either.

[volkswizard]

Really enjoyed this, thanks. Great to see a review like this which is the kind where you really get to know a car. I dread northern France too but not as much as the M25. Is it a Karoq or a Kodiaq though (go to 9:14)?!

[Lumixster]

I think i found my new car, 10 years with my Golf Tdi MK5...Skoda here I come.

[jameslewis]

I can remember when every car had a realy convenient place to put ur key anyone else remember that

[borjastick]

Very pleased to see you once more James. I am much enjoying this review as I currently own and am very satisfied with a Yeti 4x4 DSG. Looks like a proper road trip too. Well done.

[NeilJames]

I like how James is eating his way through chocolate bars and delivering his verdict. It reminds me when Jeremy Clarkson drove a 2002 Jaguar XJR upto John O' Groats.

[dude]

Cant deal with this Quentin Wilson impersonator

[xo]

Thanks for this video - I am considering getting one for myself and that was useful

[Julianpms]

This could just as well be a promotional video for the manufacturer, not an ounce of critical analysis. Please either label it a promotional video, or do the job!

[stevenorchard]

Has this guy been watching old Top Gear shows which included Quentin Wilson.

[mariolosberg]

I'm not a fan of Skoda, but this car is really good and it look's nice...

[icemax]

Awesome script and review. This is how car reviews must really be made. Didn't feel like 15 minutes at all. Graceful script and class review

[NeilJames]

Did anyone notice the Top Gear Easter Egg in this? No? When James is eating all those chocolate bars and says "That was a most delicious lunch, much looking forward to my supper" it is almost exactly what Jeremy Clarkson said when he ate a load of chocolate when he drove a Jaguar XJR to Scotland but he said "tea" not supper.