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Marketplace Editor
It may be late to the party, but Skoda is making a big entrance into the compact SUV segment with its all-new Kamiq.
The 110TSI variants belatedly join the range in February after being affected by the same stop-sale as the Scala hatchback.
“Skoda’s Scala and Kamiq 110TSI have been on stop sale due to an error message that appeared during initial start-up. The cause was a delay in the airbag signal reaching the engine control unit,” said a spokesperson from Skoda.
“It didn’t show on restarting the car. Even though there was no mechanical fault, Skoda would not sell the cars until the glitch was solved.”
Set to take on everything from the Mazda CX-3 and related Volkswagen T-Cross to the Mitsubishi ASX and Kia Seltos, the Kamiq is available in Australian showrooms with three trim levels, two engine options, and a slew of available features and technologies.
The Kamiq rides on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB A0 platform for entry-level models, shared with the aforementioned T-Cross and Scala, as well as the Volkswagen Polo and Audi A1.
All prices listed above are before on-road costs
However, Skoda is launching the Kamiq with the drive-away deals as listed below:
Two powertrains are available in the local Kamiq line-up.
Models designated ‘85TSI‘ feature a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, developing 85kW and 200Nm, mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic transmission.
If you want a bit more go, the ‘110TSI‘ Monte Carlo and Limited Edition variants feature a 1.5-litre turbo four shared with the Scala hatchback, bumping outputs to a respectable 110kW and 250Nm.
The more powerful engine is mated to the seven-speed DSG as standard, with all models driving the front wheels exclusively.
The Kamiq 85TSI claims to use 5.0L/100km with the standard manual, and 5.1L/100km with the optional seven-speed DSG.
Skoda says the more powerful Kamiq 110TSI will use 5.6L/100km, all on the combined cycle.
The Kamiq measures 4241mm long, 1793mm wide and 1531mm tall, with a 2651mm wheelbase.
By comparison, the Volkswagen T-Cross is 4108mm long, 1760mm wide and 1583mm tall, with a 2563mm wheelbase.
In terms of luggage capacity, the Kamiq claims to offer 400L in five-seat configuration and 1395L with the second row folded.
Like the wider Skoda range, the Kamiq is covered by the Czech brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
For added convenience there are three- and five-year service packs available for all models at the point of sale – three years is $800, while five years is $1400.
ANCAP is yet to give the Kamiq a safety rating in Australia, but the smallest Skoda crossover scored a full five-star crash rating in Euro NCAP tests – likely spelling a 2019-stamped five-star rating for ANCAP given the shared protocols.
The Kamiq managed an impressive 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.
It’s worth noting, however, the Kamiq’s five-star score is based on the Scala’s assessment, with Euro NCAP declaring the body structures of both vehicles identical, though some tests were conducted where the raised ride height of the Kamiq could return different results.
Standard safety equipment includes:
Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are optional.
Standard equipment in the Kamiq 85TSI includes:
The Kamiq 110TSI Monte Carlo adds:
The Kamiq 110TSI Limited Edition adds:
Three option packages will be available, two for the 85TSI and one for the 110TSI Monte Carlo.
First is the Driver Support Pack ($4100) for the 85TSI, which adds:
Second for the 85TSI is the Tech Pack ($3800), which brings:
Finally, the Travel Pack ($4300) on 110TSI Monte Carlo models adds:
Metallic/pearl paint is $550, Velvet Red premium paint is $1110, a panoramic roof for 85TSI and 110TSI Limited Edition versions is $1300, and a factory tow bar for 110TSI models is $1200.
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James is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Before joining CarExpert.com.au in 2020, James has worked at leading auto media outlets including Carsales and CarAdvice, as well as at Pulse agency for Ford Australia's communications team. In 2019 James made Mumbrella's 'Top 20 most prolific web authors in Australia' list after publishing 1,360 articles between March 1, 2018 and February 28, 2019 for CarAdvice. James is also an Ambassador for Drive Against Depression – an Australian charity whose mission is to support mental wellness through the freedom of driving and a shared love of cars.
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