Skoda has announced prices and final specifications for its all-new Karoq model. Positioned below the large Kodiaq model in the brand’s updated SUV range, Skoda’s newcomer will cost from £22,905 in diesel form when order books open on 3 October. The company says the all-new Karoq also introduces a striking look that showcases its new SUV design language.

The all-new Karoq will be available in three familiar trim levels; SE, SE L and Edition.

SE models feature 17-inch Ratikon alloy wheels, privacy glass, LED rear lights, dual-zone climate control, front assist, pedestrian monitor, and driver fatigue sensor as standard.

SE L models are priced from £25,195 (diesel) and add several additional features, including 18-inch Braga alloy wheels, Amundsen satellite navigation with 8-inch touchscreen display, Smartlink+, keyless entry and start/stop, full LED headlights with adaptive front light system, heated front seats, and Alcantara upholstery. Customers opting for the SE L also benefit from a colour multifunction trip computer, rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors as standard.

Introduced to celebrate the launch of the all-new Karoq, the range-topping Edition trim offers 19-inch Crater alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, metallic paint and leather upholstery as standard. Columbus satellite navigation with 9.2-inch touchscreen display & gesture control, electrically operated boot and LED ambient lighting are also included in the standard specification, along with several safety and driver assistance systems. These include Lane assist, Blind spot protection with Rear traffic alert and Traffic sign recognition. Diesel Edition models start from just £30,390 OTR.

In addition to two petrol options, at launch Karoq customers can choose from two TDI diesels with power outputs of 113 bhp and 148 bhp. both are available with a seven-speed DSG transmission as an option, with the most powerful diesel model – the 2.0 TDI 148 bhp, also available with four-wheel drive.

Skoda says that thanks to its generous wheelbase of 2,638mm, passengers enjoy plenty of legroom, while the Varioflex seating system (standard on SE L and Edition models, optional on SE) allows owners to adapt the rear of the car to meet their exact needs. The VarioFlex system consists of three separate rear seats that can be individually adjusted or completely removed to create a maximum load volume of 1,810 litres.

Order books for the all-new Karoq open on 3 October, with first deliveries expected mid-January.