In 2018, Skoda is widely expected to unveil a Karoq
Scout, taking obvious design inspiration from the larger Kodiaq Scout. Rendered
here by Indian Autos Blog, the Karoq Scout essentially looks like a mini
version of the Kodiaq and will offer more rugged styling to the SUV.
Starting at the front, modifications include a new
silver front bumper and skid plate, revised air intakes and a unique set of fog
lights. Elsewhere, the Karoq Scout rendered includes black wheel arches and
side skirts, silver wing mirror caps and a different set of wheels.
Skoda offers the Karoq with five different engines
but it is unlikely all will be available in the Scout. In fact, it is possible that
it will only be sold with the 1.5-liter TSI with 150 PS, the 2.0-liter TDI with
150 PS and the range-topping 2.0-liter TDI with 190 PS. This range will leave
out the 1.0-liter TSI and its 115 PS, and the 1.6-liter TDI delivering 115 PS.
A debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show is possible,
exactly one year after the Kodiaq Scout premiered.