Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier has revealed the company
could offer a high-performance version of the new Karoq.
Maier said "We have from our customer base very clear feedback
that there is obviously a demand in having an SUV with our vRS logo."
Maier went on to say the company is exploring the idea and will likely have a
"substantial discussion" about it but the model hasn't been approved
as of yet.
The speculation suggests the
Karoq vRS could be equipped with the 2.0-liter TSFI four-cylinder engine from
the upcoming Seat Ateca Cupra. It is expected to produce 300 PS and
380 Nm of torque. This could allow the crossover to accelerate from
0-100 km/h in around 6 seconds.
Besides talking about a Karoq vRS, Maier hinted the
company could offer a plug-in hybrid variant in the future. It could possibly
use the same powertrain as the upcoming Superb and Kodiaq hybrids.
