New Skoda Karoq SUV priced from £20,875

Skoda has confirmed that its new Karoq SUV will be priced from £20,875 when UK order books open on October 3.

Three trim levels will be available from launch – entry-level SE grade, followed by SE L and the range-topping Edition model.

Customers will be able to choose between four engine options, made up of two petrol and two diesel units. Power output ranges from 113bhp to 148bhp.

All engines are available with an optional seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox, while the most powerful 148bhp diesel engine is also available with four-wheel drive.

Standard specification on the basic SE models include 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, LED rear lights and dual-zone climate control. There’s also an impressive range of safety systems, including front assist, pedestrian monitoring and a driver fatigue sensor. Prices for the basic SE model with a 113bhp petrol engine start at £20,875.

Moving up the range, the Karoq SE L costs from £23,165 when equipped with the same 113bhp petrol engine. The trim level improves on standard specification, adding 18-inch alloys, an Amundsen sat nav system with eight-inch touchscreen display, keyless entry, heated front seats and rear parking camera to name just a few features.

The flagship Karoq Edition features 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, metallic paint and leather upholstery as standard. There’s also the top-of-the-line Columbus sat nav system, as well as a larger 9.2-inch touchscreen display with gesture control.

Safety equipment has also been improved, with lane assist, blind spot protection and traffic sign recognition all included.

Prices for the Karoq Edition start at £27,110 for the 148bhp petrol model, and rise to £31,690 for the four-wheel-drive 148bhp diesel model with a DSG automatic gearbox.