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 Suzuki Jimny Comparison
Skoda Kamiq
Suzuki Jimny
2024 Skoda
Kamiq
vs
2024 Suzuki
Jimny
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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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8.3
8.0
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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
275 to 280 km
40L
256 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,890 - $42,690
$28,490 - $37,490
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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
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
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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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 DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1462 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 75kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 | |
