Re: The Skoda Karoq, now launched at Rs 24.99 lakhs Quote:
Originally Posted by northstar* That day, the car was unloaded from the trailer right before the Malayalam Skoda service center on the main road. The driver decided to drive it through the flyover (Kochuveli fly over) took a u-turn and went back to the service center. I was driving in the opposite direction, saw the car, and followed it out of sheer curiosity. The driver, from his facial expression, was so annoyed when he saw my friend clicking. There was a traffic jam that time made things easy. | But the good thing about that was I got to know our car had arrived and got to see the car in person much earlier. Me and my dad were having a very difficult time waiting for more than a month to see the car in flesh. Thanks a lot for that ! Quote:
Originally Posted by prasadathani Please do let me know in case you end up tuning the ECU. IT might help me as well. I also read that 250nm of torque is the highest the DQ 200 can take. 250 would have been a welcome addition. |
Sure. Incase if I go for a remap I will update you. Also as per my understanding the 250 Nm torque limit is an electronically limited value. A TCU remap from TVS increases that limit to 350Nm. Most GTi's , GT TSi's and 1.8 TSi's which has the DQ200 do a TCU tune along with an ECU tune for this specific reason. So that the gearbox can handle the extra torque. Quote:
Originally Posted by kamilharis Congratulations Mr.Perera on your new Karoq. Both the cars look stunning side by side. And you have both the cars in their best looking shades i would say. Karoq in my opinion has a proper SUV stance if you compare it with T-Roc. Even though the car is on an expensive side, I would never call it a bad buy! |
Thanks a lot KamilHaris. Definitely not a bad buy. The car oozes premium quality everywhere. Definitely a great product from Skoda. Quote:
Originally Posted by F150 Skoda has skimped on transmission DQ200 instead of DQ250.
DQ200 cannot handle higher torque and severely limits any remap potential.
1.4 Litre Turbo Petrol in Creta and Seltos makes almost identical 140 bhp and 240 nm, compared to 150 BHP and 250 Nm and cost much less.
Cabin Size is also more or less same.
Not sure why anyone should buy a Karoq ?
Because Skoda is bringing it in CBU format and doing us a great favor ?
If Skoda were serious, it should have given a detuned 2.0 TSI and DQ250 for an asking price of 24.99 L Ex-showroom.
I am starting to envy Vidyut and others, who picked up BS4 Skoda Kodiaq at great prices. |
Hi F150. I see the Karoq as a mini Kodiaq in all respect. Only thing is Karoq isnt as big, doesnt have a third row and has few less features. Even the interiors are so similar. Having extensively driven the Seltos and Karoq, I feel the Karoq is definitely way better built and more premium and is definitely a segment higher than the Seltos. Also inside the Karoq feels more spacious than the Seltos, eventhough the outside dimensions are similar. Coming to the engine & gearbox like you said I wish Skoda brought the DQ250 instead of the DQ200. But the 1.5L engine is not slow in any respect. For such a small car 150 bhp feels fast ! Considering the fact that the bigger Kodiaq also came with a 150bhp figure. Quote:
Originally Posted by vb-san In the Petrol space, I feel the 1.5 TSI is the right engine choice for the Karoq, and I think internationally this engine is available either with the 7-speed DSG or manual guise.
The CBU price is indeed a notch high, but if I am in the market for a car in this segment, Karoq will be a serious contender. Not that the Creta or Seltos is bad, but as alternate options (to Karoq) I will look at the Compass or the T-Roc. |
Like I said the Karoq is definitely a segment higher than the Seltos/Creta. It is evident the moment you step inside the Karoq after driving the Seltos. Quote:
Originally Posted by Peregrine I have the same view, and after lot of internal debate (in my head) , have decided to go ahead with Karoq. I think it's got the right combination of premium feel, classy looks, great features and decent engine. I already have a Skoda at home, and have had really good experience (Skoda Rapid TDI DSG). Put down my money, and now looking forward to getting the car in a couple of days |
Great Choice Peregrine ! I too went through the same confusions initially. But after owning the car for more than a week now, I definitely feel it is a great buy. It feels way premium than any other car in that price range. |