We’ve seen it leaked and teased, but Skoda has officially revealed its new Karoq SUV to take on the likes of the Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, and Toyota CH-R.

Expected to arrive in Australian showrooms by this time next year, the Karoq replaces the Yeti at the start of Skoda’s SUV line-up with more conventional SUV styling that complements the significantly larger Skoda Kodiak.

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These will be followed by a powerful 140kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo diesel which also heads the European line-up.

Each powertain will be mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic transmission – except for the 140kW 2.0 TDI which will be auto only.

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As previously revealed the Skoda Karoq will be available with the latest infotainment and advanced driver assistance options – including active cruise control, city brake assist, blind-spot detection and lane keeping assist – and it will be the first Skoda to feature a customisable electronic instrument panel.

It will also come with three smart keys which will activate their driver’s preferred infotainment, vehicle and seat settings when they unlock the car.

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Other available features include a wireless smartphone charging pad, heated steering wheel, hands free tailgate, full LED lighting, heated front and rear seats and 19-inch alloy wheels.

The five-seater Karoq has a large 521-litre boot capacity, which expands to 1630 litres with the rear seats folded. With optional VarioFlex seating installed the rear seats can be easily removed to extend load capacity to a van-like 1810 litres.

Australian specifications and pricing will be confirmed closer to the local launch in the second quarter of 2018.