Just got a Australian Launch Edition

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TJJ
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Location: Wollongong, Australia

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I have bought the Karoq Launch Edition.

The Karoq is Candy White with 1.5 petrol DSG and 19" wheels.

In Australia the Karoq has just been released in June. Only ones available are the launch models. 6 manuals in total (no sunroof) and some DSGs have sun roofs and/or 19" wheels.

Pricing is different to the UK but I paid $41,000 drive away which is 23,000 pound on the road. Extra are different for each owner so here is what you get here in AUstralia

features included were:-

KAROQ 1.5 TSI
7 speed DSG/6 speed manual base model

17 inch alloy wheels
5 year warranty with unlimited mileage 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Front Assist
City Emergency Brake
7 Airbags
Driver Fatigue Detection
Low tyre pressure indicator
Advanced Keyless Entry including Smart Start (KESSY)
8" inch 'Bolero' high resolution infotainment system Bluetooth© with voice control, audio and streaming, USB, AUX and SD card slot
Apple Car Play and Android Auto
8 Speaker sound system
Rear View Camera
Rear parking sensors including braking assistant
Alarm with interior monitoring, back-up siren, inclination sensor and SAFE system
VarioFlex - flexible seats
Front seats with height adjustment and lumbar support
Climatronic – dual-zone air conditioning
LED Interior Ambient lighting and LED door welcome light
LED Daytime Running Lights
Privacy Glass (window tint)
Electric park brake with Auto Hold function
Light Assist – Automatic headlight function
Rain Sensor - Rain sensing wipers
Front Fog Lights
3 spoke sports flat bottom leather steering wheel, radio and telephone controls, height and reach adjustable
Roof rails - Silver
Double-sided mat in luggage compartment
4 foot well textile carpets
Rough road package (under car protection panels)
Karoq door sill scuff protectors
2 Tablet Holders
cargo elements
Full size steel spare wheel (215/ 60 16")

Price on the manual base model is 18,800 pound on the road before any negotiation.

My Karoq included
Launch Pack (Limited Volume)

3 Year/45,000km Free Service Pack
4 years free road side assist
Full LED headlights with Adaptive Frontlight System including LED DRL's
Leather appointed upholstery and heated front seats
18 inch alloy Wheels (I upgraded to 19" Crater wheels)
Front parking sensors
Steel pedals
Virtual Pedal – hands free electric tailgate open and close
9.2 inch 'Columbus' Satellite Navigation including gesture control and 10 years MapCare
Park Assist 3.0 – Auto parking pilot for parallel, parallel exit, reverse and forward perpendicular
Drive Mode Select
Personalisation (vehicle set up) via 3 keys
Wireless Charging
DAB+
Lane Assist
Side Assist - Blind Spot Detection
Rear Traffic Alert
Electric driver's seat with memory function
Foldable auto dimming door mirrors with memory function and down lighting


Panoramic Sunroof is RRP $1,900

Metallic/Pearl Effect paint RRP $700 Red is $1,000 but Candy White is no extra charge

19 inch alloy wheels RRP $700

Mine with 19" wheels was 23,000 pound. On the road no more to pay. Though VAT is 10% not 20% like the UK



very pleased so far



TJJ
Karoq 1.5 DSG Oz Launch Ed. Candy White 19"
My other car's a Yeti

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