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2023 Skoda Kamiq review
The entry-level three-cylinder Skoda Kamiq is a practical and likeable crossover – but the cost is a little on the higher side.
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Matt Campbell
2023 Skoda Kamiq vs 2024 Renault Arkana Comparison
Skoda Kamiq
Renault Arkana
2023 Skoda
Kamiq
vs
2024 Renault
Arkana
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Skoda Kamiq STYLE 85TSI
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
50L
250 to 280 km
50L - 55L
295 to 330 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$41,000 - $45,000
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent standard equipment
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- Engine is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Price is getting up there
- Some fiddly controls
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
