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
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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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
265 to 280 km
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,790 - $43,890
$47,550 - $78,240
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1490 - 1618 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 100kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 185Nm - 390Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 76.4 - 85.9 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
