Skoda Karoq for Ireland in December

Skodas compact SUV the Karoq will arrive in Ireland in December, following its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, writes Brian Byrne.

Prices and specifications for the Irish market will be announced in mid-October.

Just two grades will be offered, following a decision by Skoda Ireland not to import the base Active model. This is the result of experience with sales of the larger Kodiaq model, where only 2pc of customers went for the basic car.

Two further Karoq grades will be offered in 2019, both upper level.