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 Suzuki Jimny Comparison
Skoda Kamiq
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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 Suzuki Jimny XL
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
50L
265 to 280 km
40L
256 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,790 - $43,890
$30,490 - $38,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
- Impressively capable off-road
- Remains totally unique
Misses
- Expensive to service for a basic engine
- Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
- Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
Colours Available
Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:
- Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
- Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
- Jungle Greem
- Medium Gray
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Superior White
The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:
- Arctic White Pearl
- Chiffon Ivory Metallic
- Bluish Black Pearl
- Granite Grey Metallic
- Sizzling Red Metallic
- Jungle Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 76.4 - 85.9 | 85 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
