JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We take the Skoda Karoq SUV for a spin and preview the next VW Passat Estate

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John takes a drive in the Skoda Karoq SUV and looks at the next VW Passat Estate which is due to arrive in 2024.

The Skoda Karoq arrived back in 2017 and replaced the popular Yeti in the manufacturer's SUV range.It shares its looks with the Seat Ateca and VW Tiguan that come from the same stable and it was refreshed last autumn with some cosmetic changes, extra equipment and additional safety features.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The large boot has hooks and netting to keep cargo secure and a rubber mat that prevents the space from getting dirty.Other practical touches include an umbrella under the front passenger seat, large door pockets, an ice scraper inside the filler flap and a clip on the windscreen for notes and displaying parking passes and permits.