{"id":175552,"date":"2019-09-26T08:27:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T08:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=175552"},"modified":"2019-10-11T08:45:50","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T08:45:50","slug":"skoda-karoq-scout-a-mountain-bikers-best-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2019\/09\/26\/skoda-karoq-scout-a-mountain-bikers-best-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0160koda KAROQ SCOUT: A Mountain Biker\u2019s Best Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The \u0160koda KAROQ is quite a newcomer to the SUV car family, only arriving on the market in 2017. Today, however, we can even have this brilliant machine with SCOUT refinement. That means all-wheel-drive, off-road assistance and plenty of design upgrades. So just how helpful is this emerald off-road knight to the keen cyclist heading for a ride out of town?<\/strong>
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There\u2019s one point we should make clear right at the beginning, even though our protagonists, Lukas and Pavlina, are professional athletes, there’s no difference between the needs of professional and amateur cyclists when it comes to the perfect car and its features. No matter your cycling skill level, you’ll always need a reliable vehicle to get you and your companions to your destination safely. Regardless of the quality of your bikes, you’ll need to be able to transport them securely on the roof or bike rack. There should also be enough room in the trunk to accommodate your cycling gear, a toolbox and the outdoor equipment you might need to spend the night outside. Many of the older off-road cars might meet a lot of these demands, however, these days you can have much higher expectations.<\/p>\n

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Your car should run smoothly, economically and be environment-friendly, while giving you a comfortable and safe ride. The handling and control of the vehicle should be easy, intuitive and predictable. Not to mention that, with the world considerably more connected, even your car is now expected to provide you with permanent online service. Well, how does the new \u0160koda KAROQ SCOUT meet these requirements?<\/p>\n

The KAROQ SCOUT possesses some design details that are not present in the standard edition. These include a front bumper with integrated spoiler and silver skid plate, a rear bumper with integrated silver diffuser, and 18\u201d wheel arch mouldings that give the car a distinct design and more robust look. Inside, the cabin has new upholstering with a unique black-and-brown pattern on the seats featuring the SCOUT logo. There’s also plenty of beautifully executed stitching, various LED indoor lights and decorative details, and stainless-steel pedal covers. There\u2019s no question that this is the most appealing KAROQ to date.<\/p>\n

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The \u0160koda car company is proud of their infotainment systems and the KAROQ offers the best one available. What we especially like about this SCOUT is the optional virtual cockpit that allows the driver to combine onboard data with other useful information like navigation or music. All is perfectly delivered on the massive display, so it is at your disposal any time during the drive.<\/p>\n

However, it’s not only about the SCOUT badge on the front fenders, the silver finish of the door mirrors or the overall rough appearance, the KAROQ SCOUT is fitted with intelligent 4\u00d74 drive, added protection for the fragile parts of the chassis, and smart off-road driving assistance. Excited by having so many helpers onboard, we got in the car eager to learn how they work in the real world.<\/p>\n

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