7.9
2025 Skoda Karoq review
The Karoq Sportline 4x4 has bucketloads of 'Simply Clever' touches and dynamic driving prowess, though its asking price is creeping up and up.
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Jack Quick
Skoda Karoq vs Mazda CX-60 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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Mazda CX-60
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2024 Skoda
Karoq
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2024 Mazda
CX-60
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Mazda CX-60 G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 396 km
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Warranty
5 year - 7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $56,590
$60,550 - $88,800
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2023 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | 12 - 15.2 | |
