It is possible that the Czech company has already sent a mule of its future «hot» new product for testing. If the project is given the green light, the model will take the place of the «younger brother» Skoda Kodiaq RS.
The compact SUV Skoda Karoq has been produced since 2017, in the brand's lineup it is located between the Kamiq and Kodiaq. The updated version was presented in December 2021. At the same time, rumors that this crossover will have a «charged» version with the addition of RS to the name appeared back in 2017. They were also fueled by the fact that the development of a “hot” SUV, the Cupra Ateca, was already underway (the Czech and Spanish brands are part of the German Volkswagen concern).
In the photo: the current Skoda Karoq 4×4 Sportline crossover
Rumors continued to appear and circulate periodically, but the manufacturer did not confirm them. So far, such a car has not entered the market, although everything may change. The fact is that recently, the lenses of photo spies caught a «mysterious test mule», which was sent for summer tests conducted on public roads in the southern part of Europe. The pictures were shared with us by colleagues from the Spanish publication Motor.es.
The test prototype in the photo is based on the current Skoda Karoq SUV, and even the most “sporty” version of the model – in the Sportline trim – does not have such double round exhaust pipes (a pair on each side), as we see on the car in the photo. In addition, the test mule was equipped with 19-inch Machined R Sport alloy wheels, which are in the Cupra Ateca line, and behind the “rollers” you can see a sports braking system.
It is expected that the development of the Skoda Karoq RS will not be an expensive project for the Czech brand, since the concern currently has not only the already mentioned Cupra Ateca, but also the Volkswagen T-Roc R. All SUVs (including the basic Karoq) are created on the modular MQB A1 platform.
In the photo: a test mule (possibly) Skoda Karoq RS
If this project is indeed given the green light, under the hood of this all-wheel drive SUV will probably be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TSI petrol engine. Its output could be 300 hp, and the maximum torque is 400 Nm. This engine will most likely be paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission with dual clutch.
So far, there has been no official confirmation that Skoda is indeed working on a “charged” version of the Karoq. It is difficult to predict how much such a car will cost if it does appear on the European market. Let us note that the starting price of the “simple” Karoq on the domestic market is 679,900 Czech crowns (equivalent to approximately 2.52 million rubles at the current exchange rate).
Recall that last fall it became known that Skoda intends to establish assembly of four models at once in Kazakhstan: the list includes Octavia, Kodiaq, Kamiq and Karoq.
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