New Karoq fills the boots of the Yeti

Škoda’s new compact SUV, to be named the Karoq, has potential to rule the segment

Camouflaged against prying cameras: the new Skoda Karoq offers comfortable ride quality
The new Škoda Karoq should add appeal for family buyers

The slightly quirky but much-loved Škoda Yeti is to be retired later this year. It will be replaced by an all-new compact SUV, named the Karoq. Slotting in beneath the larger Kodiaq, this five-seater has a more conventional silhouette, which Škoda hopes will make it appeal to an even wider audience than the Yeti ever did.

Beneath the camouflage of our test car (you’ll have ...