8.3
2025 Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo review
The Kamiq Monte Carlo continues to pack a peachy four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine in facelifted guise, but a few quibbles hold it back.
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Jack Quick
Skoda Kamiq vs Lexus LBX Comparison
Skoda Kamiq
Lexus LBX
2024 Skoda
Kamiq
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.3
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Based on the Skoda Kamiq MONTE CARLO 110TSI
Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
275 to 280 km
36L
137 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,890 - $42,690
$47,550 - $56,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly efficient and sweet engine
- Loaded with standard equipment
- Big-car space in a small-car package
Misses
- Some interior creaks and rattles
- Occasional infotainment glitches
- Some low-speed dual-clutch quibbles
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
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
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Power Tailgate (+$660)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 67kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 120Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 14 | |
