What is the best Škoda SUV?
We search for the best Škoda SUV among the brand's range of impressive models
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By Craig Hale
Last updated: 16 May 2025
SUVs now make up the largest percentage of new car sales, and in recognition of their popularity, Škoda has introduced several new models over the past decade to get a slice of the action.
Being a Škoda, these models will benefit from affordable price tags, reasonable running costs, high build quality and excellent reliability but because they get to borrow parts from the Volkswagen Group, they’re also seriously stylish and very capable.
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Best Škoda SUV picks
Škoda Kamiq
Škoda Karoq
Škoda Kodiaq
Škoda Enyaq
Škoda Enyaq Coupé
Škoda Yeti
Which Škoda SUV is the best?
Is the Kamiq the best Škoda SUV?
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The Kamiq, which is Škoda's smallest SUV – it has a lot of presence and looks very much like a mini version of the brand’s other SUVs despite its compact footprint.
Its manageable proportions make it an excellent pick for urban environments, where it’s easy to manoeuvre and its high driving position gives an excellent outward view.
Inside, the Kamiq is equipped with everything you’ll need, including a touchscreen infotainment system that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – just like the system on any other modern Škoda.
The engines you can pick from represent this car’s town-based nature, and we think the 116hp 1.0-litre petrol engine is a good match for this car unless you need the extra poke of the 150hp 1.5-litre petrol.
Is the Karoq the best Škoda SUV model?
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Something of a large crossover or small SUV, the Škoda Karoq is an excellent family SUV for anyone graduating from a hatchback – it’s not an awful lot larger in terms of size, but it has a lot more space inside.
The well-appointed cabin offers all the essentials, with newer cars getting options like heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a reversing camera, all-round parking sensors and keyless entry.
Compared with other small SUVs in this class, the Karoq has a great-sized boot. Models fitted with the VarioFlex system have three separate rear seats that can slide independently – if you don’t need loads of legroom, you can unlock even more boot space.
You get the standard pick of engines, which includes a 150hp 1.5-litre petrol and a 116hp 1.0-litre petrol, but over the years, more powerful models have been available, including two 2.0-litre diesels with 150hp or 190hp.
Is the Kodiaq the best Škoda SUV?
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The Škoda Kodiaq might just be the ultimate seven-seater SUV (some entry-level models only have five seats), because all the seats are very usable and it can be a lot cheaper than more premium alternatives.
The seven-seater model has a huge 845-litre boot, and even with the rearmost seats in place there’s a very practical 340-litre space – about the same as some smaller family hatchbacks.
The Kodiaq has been available since 2017 when it became the brand’s first in a series of new SUVs. As a guide, facelifted models sold after 2021 come with all-round parking sensors and a reversing camera, and the 2024-onwards second generation has more interior space.
The core offering consists of that popular 150hp 1.5-litre petrol engine, plus more powerful 2.0-litre petrols and diesels. Second-gen cars come with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, too.
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Could the Enyaq be the best Škoda SUV?
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If you’re after a stylish electric SUV, then the Škoda Enyaq is a great model to consider because it’s ultra modern-looking but it still looks conventional – for example, it still has a familiar grille area, even though electric cars don’t need one.
Energy is stored in either a 58kWh or a 77kWh battery, which means you will be able to travel up to 250 or 350 miles between charges.
Popular motors outputs are 179hp, 204hp and 286hp, but if you fancy a bit of performance, consider the 340hp Enyaq vRS with a 0-62mph time of 5.5 seconds.
Boot space is great, and all models have a 585-litre area regardless of powertrain, which is more space than you get in the Volkswagen ID.4, with which this car shares its platform.
Why is the Enyaq Coupé the best Škoda SUV for me?
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As the name suggests, an Enyaq Coupé is a coupé-SUV that’s based on the Enyaq but has a sloping rear roofline reminiscent of the BMW X6. It’s mechanically very similar to the Volkswagen ID.5.
Apart from the sportier styling, it’s the same car as the regular Enyaq, so you’ll have the same pick of electric motors and batteries, except the coupé-like styling helps to improve aerodynamics, so you might notice a slight increase in range.
Like the regular Enyaq, you’ll have the choice of interior styles rather than trim levels and plenty of optional extras.
Even the most basic model is well-equipped, so you can expect things like front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, cruise control and a very big touchscreen infotainment system.
Should I buy a Škoda Elroq SUV?
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After the success of the Enyaq, Škoda launched a smaller and more affordable electric SUV that shares many parts with Volkswagen's ID.3, a hatchback model.
Besides featuring Škoda's newer design language, it retains the brand's excellent value for money, with all trim levels coming with way more than just the basics.
Official figures suggest up to 360 miles of range thanks to ridiculously slick aerodynamics, and charging speeds are just as impressive.
However, unlike its petrol-powered siblings, you won't be limited to the electric equivalent of small 1.0-litre petrol engines. If performance is more your style, consider the 340hp Elroq vRS, which is even quicker than the Enyaq vRS.
Buy the best Škoda SUV
There's a reason Škoda produces more SUVs than any other body type – we Brits love an SUV, and the Czech manufacturer is answering our demands with high-quality, low-price models.
Whether you're after a compact car with a high-up driving position or a highly practical seven-seater SUV, browse our range of used Škodas for sale for your next Škoda SUV.
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