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New Skoda Kamiq review

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The Kamiq small SUV has been updated for 2024 and remains a fantastic all-rounder

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Introduction, what car says....

While London remains a popular place to live, moving further afield can get you more space for your money. Similarly, the Skoda Kamiq is more spacious than many of the most popular small SUVs yet undercuts several of them on pricing.

Better still, it has had a makeover for 2024, with tweaks to its styling, equipment levels and engine range to help it stand out among an ever-growing number of rival car models. 

Well, we say stand out. The Kamiq has always lacked the visual wow factor of the divisive Nissan Juke and the handsome VW T-Roc and this mid-life facelift has done little to change that. Instead, what you find is a slightly sharper exterior thanks to slimmed-down headlights and a sportier-looking bodykit while the interior now features plusher materials and upgraded tech. 

We reckon the discreet nature of these changes is no bad thing. The new Kamiq should be every bit as practical as the previous version, and retains all its "Simply Clever" features (an umbrella in the door, an ice scraper in the fuel filler cap etc). 

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So are the latest updates enough to equip the Skoda Kamiq with the tools it needs to stack up against the best small SUVs – including the Ford Puma and Lexus LBX ? Read on to find out...

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Performance & drive

What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is.

• + One of the most comfortable small SUVs
• + Tight turning circle
• + Accurate steering
• - Ford Puma is more fun
• - VW T-Roc is quieter

Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox

The Skoda Kamiq engine range kicks off with the 94bhp 1.0 TSI 95, which comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. It can feel a bit sluggish at low revs, but once you’re up and running, there’s enough power to sit comfortably at motorway speeds.

Officially, it’ll get from 0-62mph in 11.2 seconds, which is similar to an equivalent Seat Arona or VW T-Cross but just over a second slower than the entry-level Ford Puma. 

The extra power that the mid-range 113bhp 1.0 TSI 116 produces makes it our chosen engine. It doesn’t cost much more but it cuts the 0-62mph time to 9.7 seconds and pulls better from low revs, making it more relaxing to drive. It's more than a match for the mild-hybrid Puma 1.0 Ecoboost (mHEV) 125.

At the top of the range is the 148bhp 1.5 TSI Evo 150. Its extra power helps deliver much quicker acceleration than either of the 1.0-litre units, but it pushes the Kamiq’s price into the territory of the VW T-Roc and other larger, more grown-up cars.

The 1.0 TSI 116 and the 1.5 TSI 150 come with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard but you can option a seven-speed automatic gearbox . The manual's extra gear over the 1.0 TSI 95 five-speed box allows for more relaxed motorway cruising.

Suspension and ride comfort

The Kamiq is one of the most comfortable small SUVs you can get, with soothing motorway manners. In fact, when you compare rival models on their standard suspension set-ups, only the VW T-Roc is better at smothering potholes and ridges around town.

The Seat Arona and VW T-Cross are not far behind, and the Puma is firmer but better tied down over undulating roads. The Lexus LBX and Nissan Juke are generally more agitated over all surfaces.

You can add optional Sport Chassis Control on SE L trim cars (standard on the Monte Carlo). That lets you stiffen or soften the suspension by pressing a button, but the standard suspension set-up is so good that it's not necessary to spend the extra money.

Kamiq apparently means "something that fits perfectly" in the Inuit language. Skoda says that’s because this small SUV is a perfect fit for the city, and in many respects, it is very well suited to the urban hustle and bustle.

It has a tighter turning circle than most rivals, and light, accurate steering that makes negotiating narrow streets or winding your way up a multi-storey car park a breeze. The Kamiq doesn't sway as much as the taller VW T-Roc or T-Cross through faster corners, and feels just as agile as the Arona.

For a small SUV that's genuinely fun to drive, get yourself behind the wheel of the much sharper Ford Puma .

Noise and vibration

The Kamiq is a doddle to drive, thanks to its sweet manual gearshift and positive clutch and brake pedal. The automatic gearbox is a bit jerky if you're edging in and out of a parking space, but it changes gear smoothly. 

The 1.0 TSI 95 and 116 petrol engines are fairly smooth and emit a thrummy engine note that sits obediently in the background when you drive gently. If you work them harder, you'll feel a few vibrations filtering up through the steering wheel and pedals.

The 1.5 TSI 150 is the smoothest engine in the range, but it’s worth noting that the hybrid LBX is quieter than every model of Kamiq around town due to its ability to run on electric power. 

As with the Puma, you'll hear a little bit of wind noise at fast motorway speeds, while a few thumps from the suspension over bumps are more noticeable at lower speeds.

“Overall, the Kamiq is fractionally noisier than the T-Cross. However, if you crave peace and quiet, I'd recommend the T-Roc.” – Will Nightingale, Reviews Editor

The interior layout, fit and finish.

• + Good driving position
• + Proper air-con buttons
• + Plenty of soft-touch materials
• - Low for an SUV
• - Only top trim has built-in sat-nav

Driving position and dashboard

In most respects, the driving position in the Skoda Kamiq is very good. You get plenty of adjustment (including adjustable lumbar support) and the seat offers good side support in bends and is comfortable for long drives. 

The steering wheel has a lot of travel for height and reach and the dashboard buttons are arranged logically. Skoda has sensibly decided to keep traditional buttons and knobs (which are illuminated at night, unlike those of a VW Golf ) for the climate controls. That makes them a breeze to operate while you're on the go, and it's refreshing in a world where more and more rivals are loading such routine adjustments into their infotainment systems.

So, why not a five-star rating in this section? It all comes down to height – the Kamiq places you not much higher off the ground than a hatchback. If you want a high-up driving position, you'll be disappointed. In the small SUV class, the Ford Puma and VW's T-Cross and T-Roc all place you higher.

Visibility, parking sensors and cameras

Although you don't sit particularly high up in the Kamiq, you still get a better view out in all directions than you would in many of its rivals, including the Puma and the Toyota C-HR . That's because the front pillars are quite narrow and there's a huge expanse of glass, cutting down on any blind-spots.

Rear passengers will find the Kamiq easier to see out of than many of its rivals. In fact, its tall side windows mean even the kids get a good view of the outside world – handy if they're prone to travel sickness. 

Rear parking sensors are fitted on all trims, while front sensors and a rear-view camera are available as options as part of the "Convenience package".

All versions get ultra-bright LED dipped-beam headlights, and there's the option of upgrading to matrix LED main beams on SE and SE L models (they're standard with Monte Carlo trim). They can be left on full beam at all times without dazzling other drivers.

Sat nav and infotainment

There are two USB-C ports (the latest, smaller type) in the front, and you can pay extra to have a couple more in the rear, allowing you to charge plenty of devices all at once. If you go for entry-level SE trim, you’ll get an 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system. The screen grows to 9.2in if you opt for SE Drive trim or above. 

All three systems have Bluetooth and a DAB radio, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring fitted as standard (it's wireless on SE L trim and above). Only the range-topping 9.2in system is available with built-in sat-nav and the Skoda voice assistant, called Laura. Laura can recognise natural speech and set commands, but in our experience, doesn't always understand what you're saying.

The touchscreen graphics look smart and the operating systems are easy enough to use, but the response to your prods can be slow sometimes and the system is prone to software crashes.

The interior of the Kamiq has improved significantly since its original launch. Many of the hard, scratchy plastics across the dashboard have been replaced with soft-touch materials and recycled fabrics.

That’s not to say there are no cheap-feeling plastics, but you have to search lower down in the interior to find them.

We also like that you now get the choice of multiple materials and colours to help lift the interior ambience. They come as part of Skoda's "Design Selections". Three configurations are available: Loft, Lodge and Monte Carlo (which has red stitching and a carbon-fibre pattern on the seats). 

As a whole, the Kamiq's interior feels well screwed together and is a step up in quality from previous versions. However, if you want a truly luxurious interior, we’d point you in the direction of an  Audi Q2 or  Lexus LBX .

“I’ve yet to sample the 8in digital driver’s display that comes as standard on SE trim, but the 10in 'Virtual Cockpit' unit in SE L cars and above is superb, with crisp graphics and plenty of configurability.” – Steve Huntingford, Editor

Passenger & boot space, how it copes with people and clutter.

• + Roomy in the front and rear
• + Lots of in-car storage space
• + Sunroof doesn't significantly impact practicality
• - Height-adjustable boot floor costs extra
• - Seats don't do anything clever

Front space

You’ll have no problem fitting in the front of the Kamiq. Indeed, if you're really tall, it's one of the small SUVs to check out. Leg room is generous and there’s a very useful amount of head room, too – even with the optional panoramic glass sunroof fitted.

The front door bins are not the biggest but they do have room for a large water bottle, and there are also two smaller cupholders. In front of the gearlever, you get a cubbyhole that doubles as the area for the optional wireless phone-charging pad that comes as part of the Technology Plus package.

There's also a decent-sized glovebox, a small recess for loose change and a large cubby behind the handbrake.

While the Kamiq uses the same underpinnings as the Seat Arona and VW T-Cross, they've been stretched so the front and rear wheels are further apart, giving you more space inside, especially in the back. 

That means there's loads of rear leg room – noticeably more than in the Ford Puma, the Seat Arona, the T-Cross and the Lexus LBX, and slightly more than in the VW T-Roc. Even if you’re a six-footer sitting behind someone else of a similar height, you’ll have a gap of several inches in front of your knees.

The Kamiq’s relatively boxy shape means there’s a frankly ridiculous amount of rear head room.

Seat folding and flexibility

The Kamiq doesn’t have the sliding rear seats that feature in the T-Cross, the useful ski hatch the T-Roc comes with, or the handy folding front passenger seat that some other Skodas have. The rear seats split 60/40 to fold down.

This is a strong area for the Kamiq. We managed to fit seven carry-on suitcases under the parcel shelf, which is a match for the T-Roc, and beats the Juke (six), LBX (six) and T-Cross (five).

That said, the T-Roc had a bit more room to spare because its boot is slightly longer and wider. Only the Puma's clever boot, which has a massive trough under the floor, can do better, swallowing eight cases.

Unless you add the optional height-adjustable boot floor to the Kamiq, there’s a fairly hefty lip at the boot entrance, as well as a step in the floor when the rear seats are folded down. It's not an expensive addition, so it's worth ordering. An optional hands-free electric tailgate is available on all models.

“A floor-mounted storage box for the rear seat occupants which snaps onto the back of the centre console is a really handy addition, but I liked the air-conditioned wireless charger which helped to keep my mobile phone stay cool during top-ups.” – Dan Jones, Reviewer

Buying & owning, everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is.

• + Competitively priced
• + Attractive PCP finance deals
• + Offers good protection in a crash
• - Hybrid rivals are more efficient
• - So-so reliability record

Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2

The Skoda Kamiq in SE trim comes in at around the same price as an equivalent Seat Arona and undercuts the Ford Puma, Lexus LBX and VW T-Cross. PCP finance deals are usually pretty tasty if you're paying monthly, but for a slightly cheaper cash buy, have a look at the Kia Stonic .

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Officially, the 1.0 TSI 95 and 116 can achieve an average fuel economy figure of around 50mpg, and the 1.5 TSI 150 isn’t far behind. CO2 emissions are competitive, with each engine emitting a similar amount.

Bear that in mind if you're a company car driver looking to keep benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax bills low. (The hybrid Lexus LBX, the Toyota C-HR and the  Toyota Yaris Cross are even cheaper for BIK tax .)

If you're looking at longer-term costs, resale values for the Kamiq are predicted to be solid, although not as bullet-proof as the VW T-Roc's.

Equipment, options and extras

Our favourite trim is the entry-level SE. It comes with 17in alloy wheels, cruise control, auto lights and wipers, rear parking sensors, a front arm rest, an 8.25in infotainment screen, 8.0in digital dials and keyless start/stop.

SE L is worth considering because it includes some infotainment upgrades. It also introduces larger (18in) wheels, privacy glass for the rear windows and ambient lighting. 

Top-spec Monte Carlo trim offers a sportier look with 18in black alloy wheels, black roof rails, sports front seats and a panoramic sunroof. It also offers useful features such as full matrix LED headlights, a heated steering wheel, a rear-view camera and keyless entry.

Reliability

The pre-facelift Kamiq had a rather disappointing performance in the 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey – finishing in 20th place out of 22 small SUVs. Skoda as a brand performed a little better, finishing 16th out of 32 car makers ranked in the survey.

Like other Skoda models, the Kamiq comes with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard. You can extend that up to five years for an extra fee. Hyundai gives you five years as standard, Kia gives you seven, and Toyota and Lexus extend that to 10 years if you get your car serviced annually at an accredited workshop.

Safety and security

Standard safety kit includes lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking ( AEB ) with pedestrian detection, traffic-sign recognition and seven airbags. The airbag count is raised to nine if you spec the optional driver’s kneebag and rear side airbags.

An optional safety package includes a feature called Crew Protect Assist, which automatically closes open windows and immediately tightens the front seat belts in the event of an imminent collision.

You can also specify a ‘Travel Assist’ option package that introduces adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist and Adaptive Lane Assist, which can recognise temporary lane markings and, if necessary, make steering movements to help keep the vehicle in its lane.

When it was tested for safety by Euro NCAP , the Kamiq proved very effective at protecting its occupants in a crash and was awarded the full five stars. It achieved higher scores for adult and pedestrian protection than the Kia Stonic, but the VW T-Roc was deemed safer still, with a lower risk of child whiplash injury.

“ All versions come with Skoda's 'Simply Clever' features, which aim to make life easier. These include a parking ticket holder mounted on the windscreen pillar, an umbrella stowed away in a compartment in the front door, an ice scraper and tyre tread depth gauge inside the fuel filler cap, and a cap for the screen-wash bottle that turns into a funnel. ” – Darren Moss, Deputy Digital Editor

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​​No. The Kamiq is available exclusively with turbocharged petrol engines. You can choose between 94bhp and 113bhp 1.0-litre units, or a 148bhp 1.5-litre.

No. The Skoda Kamiq has just received a comprehensive mid-life facelift.

The Skoda Karoq is bigger (and more expensive) than the Kamiq, with more rear space and a bigger boot.

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New Skoda Kamiq 2024 facelift review: popular small SUV just got even better

The skoda kamiq has been updated for 2024, adding improved tech and sustainable materials.

4.0 out of 5

It’s easy to see why the Skoda Kamiq is the Czech brand’s second best-selling model. The smallest SUV in the highly accomplished Skoda stable offers the comfortable ride and a commanding feel of a much larger car, combined with a well-built, spacious interior that now features more clever touches and sustainable materials as part of the mid-life facelift. 

Skoda has become known to many for its SUVs in recent years, whether that be the boxy and beloved Yeti , all-electric Enyaq or seven-seat Kodiaq . But right now, its best-selling SUV globally is also its smallest; the Skoda Kamiq arrived on the scene back in 2019, and remains a firm rival to other top-sellers like the Ford Puma , Renault Captur and Volkswagen T-Cross . 

Being in one of the most hotly contested segments of the new-car market means competition is fierce, and there’s fresh or facelifted models arriving on nearly a bi-monthly basis. So Skoda decided it was high time that the Kamiq was given its own mid-life spruce-up, including styling refinements and the addition of impressive new technology.

The aim with the design updates was to give the Kamiq a more robust look. Up front, the grille is bigger and stands more upright, while the bumper has been tweaked to emphasise the car’s width and incorporate a new silver three-slot diffuser that Skoda claims provides some underbody protection. It’s probably not rated for rock crawling, but it does help the car to look a little tougher.

The Kamiq’s distinctive four-crystal daytime-running lights still feature but are much thinner than before. The main headlight units are chunkier and available for the first time with matrix-LED technology, either standard on top-spec models, or as an optional extra lower down the range.

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Every Kamiq comes with dual displays as standard, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . Base models are now equipped with an eight-inch digital instrument panel and 8.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, but our European-spec test car featured the upgraded 9.2-inch touchscreen that’s crisp and very quick to respond. It also had the equally sharp 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit display with various layouts to choose from, including full-screen mapping.

Also new are the USB-C charging ports that can deliver up to 45 watts of power, which is enough juice to charge a laptop. Meanwhile the wireless charging pad is three times more powerful (up from 5 to 15 watts), and has a cooling function to prevent your smartphone from melting like the wicked witch of the west.

Skoda knows it's the little touches like this that buyers appreciate. Plus the brand’s decision to not add fiddly touch-sensitive climate controls as part of this update, instead sticking with good old fashioned physical dials and buttons – just on a more modern control panel.

Overall, the Kamiq’s interior cabin has a mature and high-quality feel to it. We particularly like the addition of the fabric dashboard to help create more of a living-room aesthetic. Hard scratchy black plastic is used for the door panels and other less frequently prodded areas, but the same goes for almost every small SUV in this segment.

The Kamiq is very spacious inside too, despite its size. Rear passengers have room to spare, particularly when it comes to headroom, plus space under the front seats for their feet. Two adults would be very comfortable back there. 

Boot space in the Kamiq is down on the Puma and Captur’s luggage capacity, but the area itself is nice and square so you can make the most of the 400 litres on offer. Plus the large opening should make it easy to load. 

This is a car that delivers a commanding driving position, too. The bonnet stretching out in front of you and the raised-up seating creates the illusion that you’re at the helm of a much larger car. For those who aspire to own a luxury SUV, the Skoda Kamiq could be a great amuse-bouche.

The other big takeaway from our drive was the supple ride, as the soft suspension rounds off impacts from potholes and bumps nicely. We did notice a fair amount of road noise coming through on the German autobahn, although a good deal of that will be the result of the larger wheels and winter tyres our car was riding on. However, the bizarrely small door mirrors and relatively slim rear window don’t do much for visibility.

Our test car featured the range-topping powertrain: a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and seven-speed DSG automatic. The engine is smooth and delivers plenty of power for effortless acceleration, while gear changes are almost seamless. The gearbox didn’t miss a step as we weaved through quaint German towns, and the stop-start system was quick to wake the engine when we wanted to move off.

The only gripe we had with this particular setup was the surge in revs when we made any sudden requests for power, like when overtaking or needing to accelerate quickly to join the motorway. But once you lift off the accelerator, the gearbox seems to require a few seconds to select the optimal gear. Once that happens though, everything calms down.

As our news reporter, Ellis is responsible for covering everything new and exciting in the motoring world, from quirky quadricycles to luxury MPVs. He was previously the content editor for DrivingElectric and won the Newspress Automotive Journalist Rising Star award in 2022.

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► Skoda’s smallest SUV updated for 2024 ► New engines and styling ► Does it stand out in its class?

The Skoda Kamiq is a hard car to pin down. It could fall into several different classes and yet also none – not quite a hatchback, not quite an SUV , not quite a crossover. We’ll just call it a baby SUV for now, but what the Kamiq absolutely has been is a smash hit for the marque.

It’s now the overall second best-selling model in the range, and the best-selling in a number of Western European countries. Off the back of the car’s success, Skoda has sought to enhance the somewhat identity confused Kamiq with a facelift of cosmetic and internal upgrades for 2024.

Updated styling?

The pre-facelift model was utterly inoffensive and passive in nearly every way, a car that felt like it apologised for everyone else being too loud, or sharp, or common, or design-y or try-hard. Skoda has tried to rectify the Kamiq’s self-effacing image with a few styling tweaks to push its likeness closer to that of an SUV.

Have they worked? Marginally.

The updated Kamiq’s consistent shape and size with the last model keep it in a bit of a nebulous area of identity, but the larger and more upright grille along with a new two-becomes-three headlight structure at least add a little more drama to the front end.

Sticking to the headlights, Skoda has made subtle tweaks to the Kamiq’s headlight design with slightly thinner daytime running light strips and larger, brighter high beam lights.

For the 2024 facelift, Skoda also introduces optional LED Matrix beam headlights to the Kamiq for the first time, capable of blending out oncoming traffic so drivers can leave them on constantly without the risk of dazzling other road users into a ditch.

What about the engines?

The 2024 Kamiq receives a pinch more engine power in certain configurations, but not much. For the first time, the Kamiq is available with two 1.0-litre TSI engines from the evo2 generation of Volkswagen’s EA211 engine family. The more powerful of the two engines has 114bhp – 6bhp more than its predecessor – while the entry-level version remains at 94bhp.

For a little more kick, the Kamiq is also available with a 1.5-litre engine that produces 148bhp. Both the top-end 1.5-litre and 114bhp 1.0-litre cars are available with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The bottom spec car has to do with a five-speed manual only.

It’s a Skoda, so it must be practical…

Not surprisingly, despite the Kamiq looking a bit SUV-ish with its roof bars and silvery bits, the ride height is much closer to a regular hatchback. In fact, you sit fairly low.

The Kamiq offers one of the most spacious cabins of all the compact crossovers; space in the rear is impressive, even with a pair of adults in the front.

Touches like actual bins in the door bins, grippy cupholders, tray tables in the back and a panoramic roof with a cover that slides to the front (freeing up headroom in the back) means the Kamiq is one of the more family-friendly crossovers. Or hatchbacks.

What’s the rest of the interior like?

Unsurprisingly the 400-litre boot is on a par with the related T-Cross and Arona, with two heights possible for the boot floor and an optional electric tailgate if you’re feeling lazy.

Very pleasant; very sensible; very Skoda, and finished like a new budget airline jet. The car is now available in three trim configurations: S, SE and Monte Carlo. Skoda has adorned the interiors of the lower two trims with new soft materials for a ‘living room’ feel, including a splash of cloth on the passenger side of the dashboard.

Overall, the effect works – the Kamiq interior is a wholly pleasant place to be. Whether the same can be said for the Kamiq in the more expensive Monte Carlo spec is up for debate. In this format, the Kamiq receives red piping across the cabin and flashes of carbon fibre for a more racy feel, though at the cost of comfort as soft surfaces vanish.

A Juke is more interesting and the latest Captur may look techier with its huge screen, but the Kamiq subdued and neat. There’s little to complain about.

What about tech?

The SE Kamiq now features an 8.25-inch infotainment display as standard while the SE L and Monte Carlo editions receive a 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment display as standard.

The wireless charging phone box is now three times more powerful and features a cooling system so as not to overheat phones on charge as you drive along. By virtue of the box’s design, I found placing my phone on charge very easy and simple to connect up on the go. The unit also features more powerful USB-C ports, increasing from 15 to 45 watts.

Skoda has also responded to criticism of the previous Kamiq’s dire air conditioning usability. The new Kamiq now has a Climatronic panel that is much easier to use, and gone is the infuriating fogging up effect that was all-too common in the last car.

How does it drive?

The little three-cylinder engine sounds has a distinctive hum that never quite becomes intrusive, but still you’re aware it’s there. It is not an engine for any sort of enthusiast though, especially in a car of this size and with a full load of bodies on board.

The car we drove was fitted with Volkswagen’s DSG automatic gearbox, which was adequately smooth and better than rivals, but could still be spooked into a frisson after even lightly depressing the accelerator. Initially slow to react, then eager to reach the higher rev range with a sudden change down then quickly back to sedate once more.

Switch the driving mode to Sport and the electronically adjustable shock absorbers become stiffer, and the steering becomes heavier. Avoid. Seems a bit of waste on a car like this. Such is the inoffensive nature of the Kamiq, and a nice balance between comfort and control in corners, I cannot see why you would tick this particular box.

Like many shrinking violets, the Kamiq is a weirdly passive-aggressive on occasion. For a start the lane keeping system quietly switches itself back on every time it starts up, and then gently yet insistently tugs at the wheel like a parent who has grudgingly let their kids push the supermarket trolley, but keeps redirecting it. I’m also not entirely sure what it is picking up as a white line. Variously I reckon it mis-detected mud, potholes and chip wrappers as road markings and the steering reacted.

It also kept telling me to put my hands on the wheel and resume steering. I was steering, just not very much, what with it being a straight road. This is a typical electric-steering issue, though, especially within the VW Group.

Then there’s the driving advice. Every shift down you make above 1300 rpm results in a reminder that you should have waiting a few hundred more rpm before making the change, while the programme for shift up indicator must have been nicked from a diesel. If you follow its prompts, you’ve only got about 1lb-ft of torque to spare. Hit a small incline post change and the Kamiq goes into the automotive equivalent of buffering. Nothing really occurs for quite a while – which is very much in accordance with the Kamiq’s state of gentle meandering.

Skoda Kamiq: verdict

The Kamiq was already a good car and the facelift update enhances its virtuous qualities. Some of its insipidity has been addressed with styling tweaks and interior embellishment, but the Kamiq still remains an honest, family-friendly car with a spacious and cleverly laid-out interior.

There are also no complaints about the way it drives, as it’s easy, refined enough and handles tidily, while the engine range does the job asked of it. The tiddler I drove delivers fuel economy and is quietly effective. It is not exciting, in any way.

No complaints about value, either. Starting at £24,030, the Kamiq is very competitively priced and a lot of car for the money.

In the end I rather liked the Kamiq. This is the default setting for this car, rather liking it, as opposed to loving or hating it, because there is almost nothing to get angry or annoyed about

So introverted, inoffensive and indistinct, I wonder if the Kamiq might be entirely passed by, as customers look for something with a bit more of a story, and a bit more buzz, the car you might end up with if you really can’t make your mind up about the others: a steady option, but never the car you dream of owning.

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Die angegebenen Verbrauchs- und Emissionswerte wurden nach dem gesetzlich vorgeschriebenen WLTP-Verfahren (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) ermittelt, das ab dem 1. September 2018 schrittweise das frühere NEFZ-Verfahren (neuer europäischer Fahrzyklus) ersetzte. Der Gesetzgeber arbeitet an einer Novellierung der Pkw-EnVKV und empfiehlt in der Zwischenzeit für Fahrzeuge, die nicht mehr auf Grundlage des NEFZ-Verfahrens homologiert werden können, die Angabe der WLTP-Werte, welche wegen der realistischeren Prüfbedingungen in vielen Fällen höher sind als die nach dem früheren NEFZ-Verfahren. Informationen zu den Unterschieden zwischen WLTP und NEFZ finden Sie unter http://www.skoda-auto.de/wltp. Weitere Informationen zum offiziellen Kraftstoffverbrauch und den offiziellen, spezifischen CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen können dem "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen" entnommen werden, der an allen Verkaufsstellen und bei der DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen (www.dat.de), unentgeltlich erhältlich ist.

Škoda Kamiq interior

Form follows function.

The Škoda Kamiq’s interior echoes the exterior design and nudges the workmanship of compact models a step further into the future. The roomy interior is dominated by a dashboard with soft-foam surfaces and a free-standing display enclosed with decorative trim and hot stamping. Škoda’s signature ergonomics remain second to none.

A new perspective

Sitting at the wheel of the Kamiq will make you see the notion of driving pleasure in a whole new light. Sit in comfortable seats covered with sophisticated Suedia microfibre, grip the leather multifunction steering wheel with shift controls and stay keep abreast of what’s happening with the optional customisable Virtual Cockpit. Additional information on details such as parking spaces and the weather en route can be found in the infotainment, which is in your immediate field of vision.

Your style, your Kamiq

Another of the advantages of the Kamiq’s interior – besides the emotionally charged design and high-quality materials – is the opportunity for individualisation. Take your pick of several Design Selections, complemented with matching hot stamping. The ambient lighting with the colour toggling option contributes to the interior’s pleasant cosiness.

Heated interior features

We think of your comfort all year round. In the winter there’s no substitute for the heated windscreen, which does away with the need to scrape the glass first thing in the morning. But if you do have to be outside anyway when it’s chilly, you’ll soon be warmed up by the heated steering wheel and the heated front and rear seats.

Climatronic dual-zone air conditioning

The Climatronic air conditioning lets you enjoy the comfort of an automatically maintained temperature in the car. The Climatronic has two zones, so the driver and passenger can set their own temperatures. The Air Care feature efficiently purifies the air inside the vehicle. A humidity sensor reduces windshield fogging and enhances climate comfort.

Panoramic roof

The large optional panoramic roof with a sunshade delivers plenty of daylight into the interior. The glass is tinted black, so only a comfortable amount of light and heat is allowed to enter the vehicle.

XXL luggage compartment

The practical regularly-shaped luggage compartment with numerous attachment points and hooks offers a generous 400 litres. When the 60/40 split rear backrests are folded down, the boot volume rises to a copious 1,395 litres.

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What should I be paying?

Car prices have risen at a canter in recent years, so where the Kamiq kicked off comfortably below £20,000 on launch, it’s now grazing £25k (or over £200 a month) with the 114bhp engine you actually want.

Some of the jump can be put down to Skoda ditching the base S trim, its more demure 16in wheels and slimmer spec sheet clearly not bewitching buyers. Long gone are the days of Skoda being a value option – people are now happy spending proper money on one.

SE trim brings 17in wheels, LED lights, climate control, smartphone mirroring (on an eight-inch touchscreen), eight-inch digital dials and rear parking sensors. Upgrading to SE L spec adds another £2,265 or an additional £20 a month, bringing 18in wheels, plusher interior trim, ambient lighting, rear privacy glass and a few extra inches of display across its two screens – though it loses a few of the stereo’s physical controls in the process. You can’t have the 94bhp engine here, either.

The Kamiq Monte Carlo, meanwhile, brings a mild sprinkling of performance car cachet to a car that’s otherwise thriving because it’s ducked away from all that. Still, whether Skoda actually has a rally team nowadays feels moot when you see a Monte Carlo-trimmed car alongside its meeker brethren. The fancy alloys and copious black trim lift the tone nicely and go some way to step on the tones of more boldly styled crossovers.

It brings a decent uplift in equipment for its additional £2,100 over an SE L, too, with a heated wheel, LED Matrix headlights (perfect for a rally stage, of course…), new diamond-cut wheels crying out not to be kerbed and a reversing camera, as well as two-stage Sport Chassis Control that doesn’t bring a huge leap in handling prowess, but arguably helps appease those badges on its front flanks. It’s a bit superfluous here, but does no real harm.

Do they all come with safety nannies? 

But of course. Safety wise, the body shell is almost all high strength steel and you get Lane Assist, Front Assist, City Emergency Brake, Predictive Pedestrian Protection and Multi-Collision Brake all thrown in on the base model. Every time you prod the starter button, a speed limit warning bong and lane-keep function will activate.

Competition is tough and Korean rivals offer warranty packages that trump the Czechs’. But Skoda is a stalwart of high customer satisfaction when it comes to dealer surveys and brand loyalty. Perhaps it’s the free ice scraper in the filler cap (and soon that ventilated charger pad) that does it for them.

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Der KAMIQ TOUR begeistert als hochwertiges Crossover

Der ŠKODA KAMIQ TOUR begeistert als Sondermodell mit einer besonders umfangreichen Ausstattung, modernem Design und einem großzügigen Raumangebot. Diese Eigenschaften machen das Crossover-Modell zu einem beliebten Fahrzeug für Familien und Gewerbetreibende. Neben einem ausgewogenen Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis glänzt das SUV mit einer umfangreichen Sicherheits- und Komfortausstattung sowie einer Vielzahl an Assistenzsystemen. Wir geben einen Überblick über die Highlights:

Crossover neu gedacht

Mit einem Gepäckraumvolumen von 400 Litern bietet das Crossover des tschechischen Herstellers ausreichend Platz für den Transport von alltäglichen Gegenständen. Das Kofferraumvolumen lässt sich bei umgeklappten Rücksitzen auf 1.395 Liter erweitern. Sein agiles und sicheres Fahrverhalten sorgt in Kombination mit den effizienten und kraftvollen Antrieben für einen hohen Fahrkomfort. Die hochwertige Verarbeitung und die umfangreiche Sicherheits- und Komfortausstattung runden das stimmige Gesamtpaket des ŠKODA KAMIQ TOUR optimal ab.

Design und Funktionalität

Der KAMIQ TOUR zeichnet sich durch eine TOUR-Plakette, Einstiegsleisten vorn und spezielle Sitzbezüge in Schwarz-Anthrazit aus. Zudem fährt das Crossover-Modell mit attraktiven 17 Zoll großen Leichtmetallfelgen im Design Propus AERO in Grau-Glanzgedreht vor. Im Interieur setzt die Dekorleiste im Design Anodized-Cross Akzente. Das Sondermodell hält darüber hinaus das Infotainmentsystem Bolero mit kapazitivem Multi-Touchdisplay und SmartLink bereit, das eine einfache Kopplung des Smartphones mit dem Fahrzeug ermöglicht.

Hochwertige Serienausstattung

Der ŠKODA KAMIQ TOUR verfügt über eine umfassende Serienausstattung. Schon ab Werk beeindruckt er mit der 2-Zonen Klimaanlage Climatronic inklusive Feuchtigkeitssensor, Geruchs- und Allergenfilter sowie beheizbaren Vordersitzen mit manuell einstellbaren Lendenwirbelstützen und Parksensoren hinten. Die weiße Ambientebeleuchtung erzeugt eine angenehme Lichtstimmung im Interieur. Zudem umfasst der KAMIQ TOUR einen Fahrlichtassistenten, der die Scheinwerfer in Echtzeit an die Fahrsituation anpasst, was Fahrkomfort und Sicherheit erhöht. Auch elektrisch einstell- und beheizbare Außenspiegel sind Serie.

Sicherheit und Assistenzsysteme

Die umfangreiche Ausstattung des Sondermodells macht sich auch bei den Assistenzsystemen bemerkbar. Der Frontradarassistent analysiert das Fahrgeschehen und kann dank der City-Notbremsfunktion inklusive Personenerkennung in kritischen Situationen unterstützend eingreifen. Die serienmäßigen Parksensoren hinten sorgen dafür, dass das Einparken zum Kinderspiel wird. Eine Geschwindigkeitsregelanlage inklusive Speedlimiter sowie ein optionaler, adaptiver Abstandsassistent runden die cleveren Sicherheitsfunktionen des KAMIQ TOUR ab.

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2024 Skoda Kamiq review

Skoda’s most popular car in Australia is now in Run-Out.

I’m not talking about the Octavia, or the Kodiaq. We’re talking about the 2024 Skoda Kamiq Run-Out , which serves as a new entry point to the compact SUV range ahead of the facelifted model arriving in the coming months.

Last year 1985 Kamiqs found Australian homes, making the city-sized crossover the top selling vehicle in the brand’s range ahead of the larger Kodiaq (1555 units) and Karoq (1405 units) SUVs.

The Kamiq Run-Out returns the nameplate to the low-$30,000 bracket, with a sharp $32,990 drive-away sticker. It’s not quite as sharp as the Kamiq’s original sub-$30,000 positioning, but in an era of increasing prices it’s refreshing.

But with a facelifted model on the way, which will bring fairly minor design and tech upgrades, does is this sharply priced Run-Out model a good buy or should you wait for the new one?

Read along to find out.

How much does the Skoda Kamiq cost?

The 2024 Skoda Kamiq Run-Out is priced from $32,990 drive-away , which is $5000 less than the existing Style and $11,000 cheaper than the flagship Monte Carlo.

Skoda is also plugging its Skoda Choice finance offer, which for the Kamiq Run-Out is $80 per week at a 6.99 per cent p.a. standard rate over a 60-month term with 20 per cent deposit. It also includes a Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) of $12,881 at the end of the finance period.

2024 Skoda Kamiq pricing:

• 2024 Skoda Kamiq Run-Out: $32,990
• 2024 Skoda Kamiq Style: $37,990
• 2024 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo: $43,990

Prices are drive-away

To see how the Kamiq lines up against its rivals, check out our comparison tool .

What is the Skoda Kamiq like on the inside?

If you were thinking this would be some stripped-out budget grade, you’d be pleasantly surprised.

The Kamiq Run-Out doesn’t feel $5000 cheaper than the Style, though there are some elements that have been taken out of this base model to achieve that sharper pricing.

Key changes include analogue instruments and manual air conditioning, but really there’s a charming simplicity that comes with the more old-school appointments.

The manual climate controls are the same as a base Polo , for example, and do the job just fine. Same goes for the analogue cluster, which has Skoda’s old-school typeface and layout. Speaking of Skoda signatures, the handy umbrella in the door is still a thing on the Kamiq Run-Out.

After some time on the road it’s not like there’s any impediment to visibility or information, though Skoda’s excellent 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit allows for a lot of configurability. That said, the basic monochrome multifunction display gives you everything you need.

While the black cloth trim in the Run-Out isn’t quite as fetching as the design featured on the Style, the seats themselves are pretty much the same offering good comfort and support, as well as a wide range of adjustment.

Skoda has maintained its quality touch points too, with leather trim for the steering wheel, shifter and handbrake, with the steering wheel retaining the perforated sports design standard in other grades for our market. The upper tiers of the dashboard and doors are also trimmed in squidgy plastics which is nice too.

You’ll notice some blanked out buttons on the centre console, and the slot under the centre stack fits a larger smartphone and offers USB-C ports, but the wireless charger has been deleted from this grade.

Kamiq strengths that aren’t necessarily a given for the class include big cupholders between the front seats, as well as a cubby under the trimmed centre armrest. The door bins are quite large as well.

Sitting atop the dashboard is a 8.0-inch ‘Bolero’ touchscreen which is standard on the Style and Monte Carlo grades. It offers wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Bluetooth phone connectivity. Otherwise, it lacks satellite navigation or DAB radio.

According to overseas specs it looks like the new facelifted Kamiq gets wireless smartphone connectivity from the base grade; whether that’s worth waiting for is up to you.

Otherwise, it runs the familiar Skoda take on the VW Group interface, offering a clean and user-friendly design with nice graphics and good response times.

It’s hooked up to the same eight-speaker sound system as the Style, which offers good audio quality even with the volume turned up.

The Kamiq’s second row is another highlight, offering above average space for the class as well as decent amenities.

Head-, knee- and legroom are very good even for taller adults like me (I’m 6’1), and there are more convenience features like directional air vents, big door bins, and map pockets.

You also get the requisite ISOFIX and top-tether points for child seats, as well as a pair of USB-C charging ports to keep devices juiced.

There’s also no fold-down centre armrest for the rear, but that’s not a given in the segment, particularly at the price point.

You still get a 400-litre boot, which isn’t a standout for the class but still very good for this class of car given the Kamiq’s smaller exterior dimensions. Fold down the rear seats and you get 1395 litres of capacity (VDA).

There’s a space saver wheel under the boot floor, and there are some Simply Clever touches like the bag hook and side cubbies to hold smaller items in place.

What’s under the bonnet?

The Kamiq Run-Out is powered by the same 1.0 TSI petrol engine as the Kamiq Style.

How does the Skoda Kamiq drive?

It had been a while since I spent time in a Kamiq, and it was a lovely refresher of what makes this little crossover such a solid buy in the segment – especially with the Run-Out’s sharper pricing.

Keyless entry and push button start make getting in and getting started pretty easy, and the 1.0 TSI fires up with a muted thrum. There seems to be more insulation here compared to a VW Polo or T-Cross .

While 85kW doesn’t sound like much for even a small crossover, it’s that 200Nm of torque from 2000rpm that does a lot of the heavy lifting in normal driving. As we’ve seen in other VW Group models with this engine, the 1.0-litre turbo triple has an almost diesel-like feel with its relaxed shove.

It’ll tend to shift around 2000-2500rpm in normal driving, and you’ll see the tacho needle snap between ratios quickly. Yes some people may not vibe with the initial turbo lag or the occasional hesitation from the DSG transmission particularly after idle stop-start has disengaged, but it’s far from the worst implementation of this technology.

You can also get around some of these traits by flicking the gear selector into S or Sport mode, which primes the drivetrain for improved response, holds revs a little longer and downshifts sooner to keep you in the sweet spot.

Our drive program in the Kamiq started in Sydney, and took us down to Coalcliff via a range of city and suburban roads as well as freeways and winding B-roads – including a stint through Sydney’s Royal National Park.

Despite wet conditions and some wind, the Kamiq handled admirably and inspired the sort of big car confidence you don’t always find in this segment. It feels rock solid at 100km/h on the open road.

I didn’t really find myself wanting more grunt for the most part, but if you must have more shove you can get a more powerful 110kW/250Nm 1.5 TSI in the Kamiq Monte Carlo and Signature Edition – though both are over $10,000 more expensive than the Run-Out on test here.

Fuel consumption is another highlight, with the Kamiq showing an indicated readout in the mid- to high-5.0L/100km realm during our test drive. With some more combined urban use you’ll likely see that settle into the 6.0s, which means you can reasonably expect 800-1000km from the Kamiq’s 50-litre tank – not bad.

The Kamiq is typical Euro taut for better handling, but it bakes in a level of compliance that mostly irons out the sharper lumps and bumps of everyday life.

It communicates the road surface without jarring and thudding, even with a more basic torsion beam rear suspension setup compared to the multilink rears offered by some competitors. The Run-Out’s slightly smaller 17-inch alloy wheels and 55-profile tyres offer a bit more sidewall than the 215/45 R18’s of higher grades, too.

There’s a nice and accurate feel to the steering too, with a fairly quick ratio but well assisted to not have too much weight and make tighter manoeuvres a chore. That said, there’s a keenness to how it turns in and it’s almost sporty in demeanour without sacrificing comfort and refinement – it’s a really nice and mature thing to drive.

You may find up steeper inclines that the little engine has to work quite hard, but even at full noise the charming engine note is so well insulated that it’s far from unrefined, if a touch coarse. Still, I think it’s better than the equivalent Volkswagen.

One thing you’ll miss in the Kamiq Run-Out is adaptive cruise control, which is a key omission compared to the Style. The standard non-adaptive cruise works fine, though we found it can creep up the speed easily on descents and occasionally would over compensate up hills.

It’s otherwise nicely kitted out with lane-keep assist as well as Side Assist which bundles blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts – features that have previously been affected by component shortages.

Everything pretty much works as you’d expect, though the cruise controls integrated into the indicator stalk on the left might take some getting used to. The reversing camera and rear parking sensors all are good for the class and price point, too.

What do you get?

Kamiq Run-Out highlights:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Auto LED headlights
• LED tail lights, rear fog lights
• LED ambient lighting
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Keyless entry and start
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• Auto-dimming driver side mirror
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• 8-speaker audio
• 4 x USB-C ports

Kamiq Style adds:

• 18-inch allot wheels
• LED tail lights incl. dynamic indicators
• 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit
• Dual-zone climate control
• Interior ambient lighting
• Power tailgate
• Privacy glass
• Wireless phone charger

Is the Skoda Kamiq safe?

The Skoda Kamiq wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2019 Euro NCAP testing.

It managed a solid 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupants, 80 per cent for vulnerable road users and 76 per cent for safety assist.

Standard safety features include:

• 7 airbags incl. driver’s knee
• AEB incl. pedestrian detection
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane Assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Adaptive cruise control
• Driver fatigue detection

How much does the Skoda Kamiq cost to run?

Like the wider Skoda range, the Kamiq is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty .

Scheduled maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.

As part of its easy ownership pitch, Skoda offers pretty affordable upfront service packages, costing $1800 for five years or $2500 for seven. That works out to roughly $370 per year, which is pretty competitive.

CarExpert’s Take on the Skoda Kamiq

While it’s Run-Out in name, don’t think this little Skoda is giving cheap and cheerful vibes.

The Kamiq has always been a very capable small crossover that doesn’t always get the hype it deserves; offering a very upmarket and grown-up drive and packaging in a compact, affordable package. Recent price rises have dented that last part somewhat.

Even the base 85kW 1.0 TSI motor has plenty of go for most people, and it’s very thrifty on fuel in the real world despite no electrification. There’s also heaps of space despite the compact dimensions, which for those needing city-friendly dimensions will be very happy with.

What’s made even stronger with the Kamiq Run-Out is the value proposition – $32,990 drive-away doesn’t quite buy you a Mazda CX-3 G20 Pure or Toyota Yaris Cross GX Hybrid, and it’s just $1000 more than a Kia Seltos S. None of its rivals offer as sharp a finance deal if that’s how you plan to pay for your car, either.

The Skoda makes an interesting case for itself. For the same price as something like a high-spec Chinese-made option, you can have a Euro-made equivalent with decent equipment levels, a more refined and efficient driving experience, better integrated technology and an arguably better finished cabin.

You also get a standard seven-year warranty that matches Kia and the Chinese makes, as well as an affordable capped-price service program that means it’s not the stereotypical pricey Euro long-term ownership that is often a barrier to purchase.

Unless you’re really keen on waiting for the facelift in a few months time, there’s a lot love about the Skoda Kamiq Run-Out, especially in an automotive world where prices are continually jacked up. If you’re after a compact SUV for under $35,000, there’s not much better than this.

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Ξεκινά και στην ελληνική αγορά η εμπορική διάθεση των ανανεωμένων Skoda Scala και Kamiq σε δύο εκδόσεις κινητήρα βενζίνης.

Σε ανακοίνωση τιμών για τα ανανεωμένα Scala και Kamiq προχώρησε η εγχώρια αντιπροσωπεία της Skoda , με τις εκδόσεις λανσαρίσματος Selection και των δύο μοντέλων να διαθέτουν την ίδια τιμή εκκίνησης.

Τόσο το Scala όσο και το Kamiq προσφέρονται σε δύο εκδόσεις κινητήρα βενζίνης , με την βασική να αφορά τον 3κύλινδρο 1.0 TSI των 116 ίππων και την αμέσως ισχυρότερη τον 4κύλινδρο 1.5 TSI των 150 ίππων.

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Η έκδοση με τον 1.0 TSI συνδυάζεται είτε με χειροκίνητο κιβώτιο ταχυτήτων έξι σχέσεων είτε με αυτόματο κιβώτιο διπλού συμπλέκτη επτά ταχυτήτων , ενώ η ισχυρότερη με τον 1.5 TSI μόνο το αυτόματο.

Το 5θυρο μικρομεσαίο χάτσμπακ Scala συνδυάζεται, για αρχή, μόνο με το πλούσιο επίπεδο εξοπλισμού Selection , ενώ το B SUV Kamiq προσφέρεται επιπλέον και στην σπορτίφ έκδοση Monte Carlo.

Ο εξοπλισμός της έκδοσης Selection περιλαμβάνει μεταξύ άλλων αυτόματο διζωνικό κλιματισμό, cruise control, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Hill Start Assist , ψηφιακό πίνακα οργάνων 8 ιντσών, σύστημα πολυμέσων με έγχρωμη οθόνη αφής, ασύρματο και ενσύρματο Smart Link+, σύστημα εισόδου και εκκίνησης κινητήρα χωρίς κλειδί, προβολείς LED, πολυλειτουργικό τιμόνι, φιμέ πίσω παράθυρα, ζάντες αλουμινίου 16 ιντσών και όλες τις ηλεκτρικές ευκολίες.

Όπως προαναφέραμε, η τιμή εκκίνησης και των δύο μοντέλων της Skoda με τον 1.0 TSI και το επίπεδο εξοπλισμού Selection, έχει καθοριστεί στα 22.900 ευρώ . Η ισχυρότερη έκδοση με τον 1.5 TSI κοστίζει 26.500 ευρώ στο Scala και 27.751 ευρώ στο Kamiq.

Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI 116 PS Selection : 22.900 ευρώ 1.0 TSI 116 PS DSG7 Selection : 24.900 ευρώ 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG7 Selection : 26.500 ευρώ Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI 116 PS Selection : 22.900 ευρώ 1.0 TSI 116 PS DSG7 Selection : 24.900 ευρώ 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG7 Selection : 27.751 ευρώ 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG7 Monte Carlo : 32.900 ευρώ

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