Skoda has announced prices and final specifications for its new Karoq small SUV.

The new model will cost from £20,875 when order books open on October 3, with first deliveris expected mid-January, and will be available in SE, SE L and Edition trim levels.

SE models feature 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, LED rear lights, dual-zone climate control, front assist, pedestrian monitor, and driver fatigue sensor as standard. 

SE L models are priced from £23,165 and add a host of features, including 18-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation with eight-inch touchscreen display, Smartlink+, keyless entry and start/stop, full LED headlights with adaptive front light system, heated front seats, and alcantara upholstery.

Customers opting for the SE L also benefit from a colour multifunction trip computer, rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors as standard.

The range-topping Edition trim offers 19-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, metallic paint and leather upholstery as standard.

Satellite navigation with 9.2-inch touchscreen display & gesture control, electrically operated boot and LED ambient lighting are also included in the standard specification, along with a host of safety and driver assistance systems.

These include lane assist, blind spot protection with rear traffic alert and traffic sign recognition.

At launch Karoq will be available withfour engine options – two TSI petrol units with outputs of 115PS and 150PS, and two TDI diesels also with power outputs of 115PS and 150PS.

All four are available with a seven-speed DSG transmission as an option, with the 2.0 TDI 150PS also available with four-wheel drive. 

CO2 emissions range from 117g/km for the 1.6 TDI 115 DSG, to 138g/km for the 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4x4 in SE L and Edition trims.