Skoda has a new compact SUV for the UK market. The Skoda Kamiq is positioned below the Kodiaq and Karoq in company’s three-model SUV line-up. Interestingly the Kamiq was designed and developed (and manufactured) in China. The Kamiq features a host of new-to-Skoda styling details. The such as split LED headlights also houses daytime running lights and an interior designed around the very latest generation infotainment systems.
The Kamiq range starts from £17,000 and comprises of four trim levels; S, SE, SE L and Monte Carlo – which is set to open for order later in the year. The entry-level Kamiq S comes complete with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail lights, air conditioning, Swing infotainment system with DAB, a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and Skoda e-Call.
The Skoda Kamiq range consists of four engine options; three petrol and one diesel. The petrol engine line-up features two 1.0 TSI units with outputs of 95PS and 115PS, and a 1.5 TSI motor that generates 150PS. Both the 115PS and 150PS units can be specified with a seven-speed DSG gearbox. The single diesel engine is a 1.6 TDI unit that develops 115PS. It can also be specified with a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
The SE model – which starts from £19,135 OTR – benefit from 17-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, Bolero infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen display and Wireless Smartlink for Apple CarPlay. SE models also come with rear parking sensors, cruise control and light and rain sensors.
SE L models are priced from £21,180 OTR and add 18-inch alloy wheels, Amundsen infotainment system with satellite navigation and 9.2-inch touchscreen display, keyless engine start/stop and Blind Spot detection. SE L customers also benefit from black and silver microsuede interior upholstery, silver haptic decorative inserts and hot stamping in glossy black and rear LED lights with dynamic indicators.
The Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo delivers on every level. It features gloss black detailing and badging along with a panoramic roof, special 18-inch Vega anthracite alloy wheels, and a red LED ambient lighting system. Final prices for the Monte Carlo model will be announced shortly.
