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The Skoda Kamiq isn’t the first small SUV the brand has offered in Australia - years ago there was another oddly named compact SUV from the company, the Yeti, but it’s no longer anywhere to be seen.The all-new Kamiq small SUV model that launched in Australia late in 2020 plays to Skoda’s strengths, offering more contemporary styling than the polarising Yeti of the past, while also being based on the same underpinnings as a number of Volkswagen models, including the T-Cross and Polo. You may also be able to see more than a passing resemblance to the Scala hatchback, however the Kamiq is actually quite a bit smaller. In fact, it is one of the most compact SUVs on sale in Australia. Not that it feels small inside, with a surprisingly roomy cabin that offers some benchmark levels of technology as standard. Plus, it comes decently equipped from a safety perspective as well, with auto emergency braking, lane assist and more. Skoda has introduced the Kamiq with aggressive pricing, with the Kamiq 85TSI listing at just $26,990, and the Kamiq 110TSI Limited Edition finishes the range at $35,490.
The Kamiq has an above-par boot capacity of 400 litres with the second row up or 1395L with the seats folded.
The Kamiq's interior is clad in cloth seat trim, with a variety of highlights depending on the grade chosen. The steering wheel is leatherbound and there are soft trims in the doors.
Standard items on the base Kamiq Select include LED headlights, 17-inch alloys, an 8.0-inch digital dash with an 8.25-inch multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, dual-zone climate, keyless entry with push-button start, a leatherbound steering wheel with cloth seat trim and manual adjust front seats, four USB-C outlets, heated and power folding wing mirrors with an auto-dimming rear view mirror.
There are two engine choices in the Kamiq range. The entry 85TSI engine is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged unit producing 85kW/200Nm, while the higher-grade 100TSI engine is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit producing 110kW/250Nm. Both drive the front wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch automatic.
The Skoda Kamiq is built in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.
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The Skoda Kamiq is strictly a five-seater crossover SUV, with seats clad in cloth trim on both grades.
The Kamiq in 85TSI form can sprint from 0-100km/h in 10.1 seconds, while the 110TSI version can sprint from 0-100km/h in 8.3 seconds. Top speed ranges from around 195km/h to roughly 210km/h.
The 85TSI has an official combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 5.5L/100km suggests a theoretical driving range in excess of 900km, while the 110TSI at 5.6L/100km translates to around 890km.