I am driving the Skoda Kamiq, same engine but not Monte Carlo. Quality is good, engine fine, lot's of space in the back, truck is o.k., technical features are up-to date, the sport seats are awesome different to the stock once, fuel consumption is between 5,9 and 6,4 liters/100km. All in all, the Kamiq is a very nice car. Would I buy it again? Definitely YES!
Wow! Next 21 hours and next review. I'm really impressed with all your tests and now, additionally with your efficiency. Great job Tom! Regards from Poland
I love the Kamiq Monte Carlo, very comfortable seats and handling but the deal breaker for Australian summers was the glass roof. After test driving the Kamiq and Scala range I found the Scalas to have more road noise and less rear window visibility. After initially ordering a Candy White Kamiq 85TSI I was told (after a week) that the factory will not be producing the base model for export until 2022. Choices in the 85TSI were then limited to what is already in the country with hotter premium colours or all the add-on packs ($31,000-39,500). Consequently, we decided to order the Limited Edition.
isn't the glass roof being sheilded with a roof cover? is it still pretty glass house inside due to the sunroof? i am thinking to go for the signature edition
Much nicer backdrop than the drab seaside carpark. Love the location shots, makes it visually look better. You also seem more relaxed (less scripted). Personal opinion is that this car is better than what else is on offer from it’s similar priced competitors. I’d drive it
Australian Kamiq’s don’t get the rear armrest with cup holders because of Australia’s requirement that we have both ISOFIX and top tether mounts for all 3 seats. Europe only requires ISOFIX points, not both.
Great review, very limited on the reviews for the Monte Carlo Kamiq in Australia. Nice to see that you enjoyed it, and it still looks like the right choice of car for myself. Pick up my Magic Black one next month 👍
Surprising how different the spec is compared to UK versions which appear amongst other things, to lack heated steering wheel and rear seats together with the rear camera.
Thanks for this review. I’m a country driver that is looking for a small SUV. I have narrowed down my choices to this or a seltos. I think this might have the edge
If your using your own money it's a no brainer go for the seltos 7 year warranty Hyundai and Kia have proven to be very reliable long term which equates to excellent resale value down the track.unlike a used euro SUV very hard to dispose of once warranty expires 5y later as they have a habit of turning into endless money pits hence resale goes into free fall like a brick dropped from a window
Did you drive the Kamiq with the four cylinder? And there’s really not evidence of Skodas and Volkswagens turning into “endless money pits” if they’re maintained - but unlike some cars they don’t respond well to not being serviced on time!
@@chasingcars I drove the 3 cyl, the lag under 2000rpm just killed me after 45 mins of driving, and found I had to push it hard for a 80km road. Beaut car otherwise, but Seltos just sat on the road better, CVT was impressive and robust.
I’ve been hanging out for this car to be reviewed so thanks for that. A few observations which give me pause: - the flimsy sunshade doesn’t look like it would offer UV protection? - dry clutch sounds like a nightmare waiting to happen. There’s a reason VW moved to wet clutch. - regarding the MQGA0 platform, I’m not sure whether to consider this as a show stopper depending on what’s being compromised. Otherwise, the car looks amazing and a compelling drive.
Ha! In Aussie we need to tint to prevent high up rays. Totes agree with u with the dry clutch. After 100k u be driving a lemon. Otherwise looks like a nice car!
Jeff, you’ll see consistent titles for fuel economy being incorporated shortly (alongside other running costs like service pricing, warranty and an insurance quote). As for the Kamiq 110TSI I saw about 6.5-7.5L/100km depending on driving style.
How is this car compared to the last model ford c-max when it comes to interior space in the front? I'm 6'6" (2 meters) and I'm wondering if this will car will fit. the c-max was fine.
I drove the 110 limited edition the other day and I thought it was gutless (my usual drive is a diesel Kia Sorento and it has a lot more acceleration off the mark).
Nice! Air controls: "Neither simple nor clever". That's what my Mum stitched to all my clothing, and now I'm 61 I see no reason to change. Any chance you Aussies can get normal seasons like we do here in LLLLooonnnnnnddddddoooonnn ?
By the way Skoda has been voted to best selling car in Switzerland for 2020 and is leader in last 3 years in the row, only in Australia is Skoda underrated which is good for the new customers to get a good deal from dealer!
Been car shopping last couple days, and we basically dismissed the Kamiq over how cheap the door closes... I don't think we're even going to test drive it
@@NH-bz9jv yeah I know! We didn't test drive it... ended up getting the new Sportage. No regrets! Everytime we see a Skoda we look at each other and say, "glad we didn't get the Kamiq!" And lol 😆
Think the VW group needs to think multiple times before pricing Skoda cars. They are great, but heavily overpriced. We are expecting Kamiq launch in India in Mar 21. But the pricing will drive me away from the car as usual. The DSG issues are also known
They tend to be a little more affordable than their Volkswagen counterparts in Australia but they are usually better equipped and have more pleasant interiors. What they aren’t is bargain basement.
The Kona N-line has way more power & awd for similar money. Tom, you seem to be Skoda biased you rave about the 110tsi engine yet brushed off the more powerful 1.6t in in the Kona review.
I’m not. I’ve never owned a Skoda in any form. What I’m biased towards is refined, torquey engines paired to effective gearboxes. The Kona’s 1.6T is reasonably good, but Hyundai’s aged DCT is not good.
Is it just me or Skodas are almost universally praised by car reviwers and yet still sell terribly compare to similarly priced Japanese or Korean options.
Yep. I think people are lazy and just buy what they see other people have, without looking around much. When I was looking a year ago, I specifically compared Skoda and various other brands directly. The Japanese/Koreans were not as good, Skoda won easily.
I can't speak for Skoda engines but in motorcycles the 3 cylinders are happier at revs and vibrate more than a 4 cyl of the same capacity. Have no idea why that is. A fan without a knob is simply dumb. I would set fire to that car within a week for that. Failed - get it out of my sight.
@@chasingcars Keep it up Tom as this 'knobless virus' is becoming pandemic. I wonder if when insurance studies show touchscreens lead to higher crash rates the premiums on such will increase? I like touchscreens but not for everything. I'm waiting for the day that voice commands control this stuff...
Surprising how different the spec is compared to UK versions which appear amongst other things, to lack heated steering wheel and rear seats together with the rear camera.
Surprising how different the spec is compared to UK versions which appear amongst other things, to lack heated steering wheel and rear seats together with the rear camera.