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Tom reviews the new 2021 Skoda Kamiq 85TSI SUV and provides an expert opinion.
Is the new Skoda Kamiq the best small SUV on the market? Chock full of features, and better value than most of its rivals, including the Ford Puma and Nissan Juke, the 2021 Kamiq 85TSI makes the most of a turbo three-cylinder engine and offers luxe equipment like a power tailgate as standard kit. Also available as a 110TSI four-cylinder, the new Skoda Kamiq slots beneath the Karoq and Kodiaq in this Czech brand’s lineup. It’s also a cousin to the Volkswagen T-Cross and Polo. But which do you buy?
In today’s view, Tom Baker from Chasing Cars conducts a review of this new city-sized SUV, the Skoda Kamiq, finished in white over black cloth inside and with the 85kW three cylinder engine.
What do you think of the new Kamiq? Would you have one over the VW or Ford rivals? Would you prefer a hatchback? Are you waiting for the Scala? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments box below.
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@dearhallmark2 3 года назад

Guys...you rock! Well-done reviewing all these newcomers to the car market! You are keeping our boring quarantine situation more exciting!

@adamlucas7949 3 года назад

Just purchased fully optioned version for my wife very happy price and service from Skoda

@boganlovestory825 3 года назад

I am waiting for the limited edition before I go for a test drive. How do you like yours so far?

@johnkane3922 3 года назад

what you get MPG

@neerand 3 года назад

This channel should have more subscribers. This is a decent review. I quite like the subtle videography techniques and calm nature of the reviewer.

@Squats200 2 года назад

Much better than the shite Carwow reviews 👍🏻

@limewhite71 3 года назад

I love the way Skoda always seems to do far more with less, often outshining VW. Unfortunately VW isn't a company that actually gives a damn about customers. They are just a means to an end.

@madhardcorenick 3 года назад

The best thing about the Kamiq (apart from its price), is that it can be optioned up and still come with a manual transmission. Apart from the Mazda 3, it's starting to be impossible to find a manual car in 2020 that isn't a base model, sport-oriented or use for commercial use (like a dual cab ute).

@dsinghr 3 года назад

I love Skoda and VW. Their styling is very classy. As compared to Toyota’s and Hyundai’s that look completely bananas

@dragospahontu 2 года назад

It's literally DAS AUTO

@ROGEXTREME 3 года назад

Great review, from England. My Kodiaq is pleasure to drive.

@WebbyOnCars 3 года назад

Great video Tom.

@Junior6502001 3 года назад

Several clever and well thought details. I didn’t know this Skoda model, food introduction. How cars have evolved and are better value with each generation. In 1995 a friend bought a Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 coupe for nearly $30k.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Yeah, affordability and value has gotten far better in my lifetime.

@suecasimir9440 3 года назад

Hey Tom. Thanks for the detailed review. Hoping to see a new review on the Karoq 2021 edition soon.

@hnguyen7286 3 года назад

Hey Tom. Another great video. Just wondering whether you had a blip at 5:30 minnutes into video. Skoda Kamiq or Skoda Karoq?

@chrymartin 3 года назад

Great Review... Thanks

@jamiep61 3 года назад

One of my favourite Compact SUVs

@malcolmscott4150 3 года назад

I like the looks of the Puma but the 1.5 version of this would be my pick I think - great work Skoda and great review Tom

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Puma review up soon!

@AmpleWarning 3 года назад

I've watched every review of the Kamiq; this is the best, great job!

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Thanks!

@AmpleWarning 3 года назад

@@chasingcars BTW, the Kamiq or a Seltos S for a family of 3? 95% inner-city driving with the odd rural escape...

@chasingcars 3 года назад

I’d go Kamiq. More polish and flair to the dynamics and the interior

@robalert 3 года назад

Great review , I am looking for a manual.... the DSG in my polo GTI died and now my golf high line is also acting up after only 50k. Only issue is that manuals are hard to offload second hand but I love manuals

@mikeykeyes 3 года назад

I wish there were more dealers. For instance my nearest dealer is 90km away. I would definitely have considered Skoda if we had local dealers within 30km.

@classic287 2 года назад

That is such a handsome car. My Grandmother had one around 75 years ago. It didn't look like that 😂. Thanks for the video 👍

@marcpacey 3 года назад

Great informative review ! We have had our Kamiq for about three weeks now and it’s a great car. Awesome value compared to its contemporaries.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@joshhauw9803 3 года назад

How's the resale value of this car? Can it be serviced at non skoda garage? Or there's risk of damaging the engine...

@necasb 3 года назад

Bravo! 10+

@ramyokash306 3 года назад

Does the T-Roc is really bigger and has comparatively more spacious interior than the Kamiq to worth the extra cost? Which one would be a better buy? Kindly advise.

@d.j.z.j 3 года назад

What other small suv car does this compare to? I like the skoda line up we aren't sure about this or a karoq, versus vw . Are the driving dynamics and quality better than vw, as i dont see the value in the tiguans and t roc

@dragonroar6 3 года назад

Is there an umbrella in the door?

@maki7361 3 года назад

2021 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline, Hyundai Tuscon N Line or the Ford Escape VignaIe I am keen on all of them but confused. Mitsubishi Outlander is also on my radar. How would you rate them in your personal opinion? Any advice comments are welcomed. CheersTK

@martint251 3 года назад

In the past it was said when you wanted to sell ŠKoda you should sell with full tank it looks not anymore . Very generous than greedy VW . Nice comment as always .thanks

@Dan4096 3 года назад

This looks 1000 times nicer than a Puma

@leoneriksson8507 4 дня назад

Is it possible to like upgrade the display in front of the wheel so I can use navigation on a used 2021 model?

@AdrianLi 3 года назад

I am consider buying a Kamiq or Ford Puma, given under $35k budget. @Tom, any plan for apple to apple comparison almost this two small SUVs ?

@julzyin 3 года назад

very impressive car i am waiting for mine with panoramic sunroof to arrive in two weeks!!

@alfiedog7770 3 года назад

Me too!! :)

@williamgoss4691 3 года назад

Looks a great car, plus great space in the back. Just slightly surprised at the apparent ‘juddering’ at lower speeds on the automatic - doesn’t sound ideal for urban driving ?! // Good all round n informative vid, Thks.

@anyonebutyou87 3 года назад

Hey Tom, do you remember if this one was a candy white or moon white?

@aaaaplay 3 года назад

Two questions I can’t find answers for. 1. Does it have the USB C near the rear view mirror like other Skoda models? 2. Does it have puddle lights like under the doors or mirrors?

@rongjin2573 3 года назад

Hi Tom, any chance to test new Karoq 1.4T + 8AT? Thanks.

@KiratSingh01 3 года назад

Did I hear Karoq at 5:30 ;) Great review as always! Love your channel. (Digging the watch!)

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Gah! So many Ks.

@KiratSingh01 3 года назад

@@chasingcars Hahah true. I was considering the Scala but finally picked up Cerato GT. No regrets so far :)

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Enjoy! Lot of bang for buck in that car, too.

@KiratSingh01 3 года назад

@@chasingcars First KIA and for the price it was too good to pass.

@dittie83 3 года назад

Fun fact, all the SUV's start with a K and end with a Q - Kodiaq, Karoq, Kamiq! I've just ordered a Kamiq 1.5T in Steel Grey! Super excited. I was weighing up between Kamiq & Hyundai Kona 1.6T, but for almost the same price - the Kamiq is 100x better quality and prestige. Thanks for the handy review!

@scottsworld 2 года назад

In these SUV or wagon/hatch reviews can you please fold the rear seats down too? So we can see flatness etc? Thanks 😊

@jamesdouglas7647 3 года назад

I wonder how the three cylinder turbos wear after a few kilometres? Once again a good review Tom.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

As I mentioned in my bias declaration, we have a 3cyl Polo in the family. 20,000km down so far, not that you’d expect trouble in that window, but there’s been none.

@Simoss13 3 года назад

I think this car is a contender for me when I am ready. I don't like the 3 cylinder but will like to see the 4 cylinder option and how it compares to the CX3

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Looking forward to driving the four-cylinder, but I’d also recommend at least trying the three-pot.

@syyeung 3 года назад

No offence to the other car channels, but car review isn't complete until Tom reviews it.

@danw6558 3 года назад

I want something this size, with 110kw (or more), in a manual. Why is that impossible? Hoping that 110TSI is available in a manual when it eventually appears, and at a reasonable price point.

@campbellreither550 3 года назад

Tom, do you think It’s better to wait for the 4 cylinder that’s coming? And do you think this will be available as a manual?

@chasingcars 3 года назад

I think if you do a lot of country or high speed driving, it's worth waiting for the 110TSI four-cylinder - but it's highly likely it will be auto-only. That's how it is launching.

@TheYoyoma3 3 года назад

Hi just to confirm, so wired android auto is standard on the base model? But have to pay extra for the wireless version basically?

@alfiedog7770 3 года назад

Correct

@kelvpoon 3 года назад

Did you say Karoq @5:30

@kelvpoon 3 года назад

They looked at the Hyundai Kona and goes... I think I can make that prettier. By the way I love my own Skoda.

@drsonicify 3 года назад

I reckon it’s a winner

@cptvic2617 3 года назад

Good review. Appreciate acceleration tests and motorway drive reviews Look forward to review of Scala 1.5 for comparison Cheers

@tomsoleymanbik3266 3 года назад

At this price point surely for a automatic buyer Mazda CX30 even in G20 Pure beats this everyday of the week

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Fewer features, less torque and a plastic steering wheel? I don’t think so. That said, we do have a CX-30 Pure in the garage soon, so we will see.

@TheIndia1989 3 года назад

Is it better than MG Zst?

@neerand 3 года назад

And yes, this SUV is a looker. It will sell like hot cake.

@nchia 3 года назад

Very nice! I prefer the beige leather interior, and Tech Pack looks expensive.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Agree a beige interior would be a nice touch.

@nchia 3 года назад

Chasing Cars They have a pic for beige when you configure leather seats, but not as an actual option! Click through to “Driver Support Pack”.

@georgeschannel9411 3 года назад

I would recommend a Suzuki Vitara Turbo all-grip over the Skoda. This isn't a bad car and it's a interior is a lot more modern than the Suzuki but with the Vitara you get a better engine/gearbox combo, more space and better resale.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Another good choice, but as Suzuki as declined in the awareness of buyers Skoda has ascended - I would think that depreciation will be more or less equal in a short amount of time, if it is not already

@andrewd7586 3 года назад

@@aluandjalal1324 Really? I’ve got a 2017 Skoda Superb wagon 206, & it was way ahead on the equivalent VW Passat on price, finish, warranty & servicing! No longer the VW bridesmaid.

@DenisAlessio 3 года назад

@@aluandjalal1324 Dacia?

@Adolf-w2i 3 года назад

An excellent SUV.

@dearhallmark2 3 года назад

@5:30 you say Karoq instead of Kamiq!

@justingehrke6857 3 года назад

I picked up on that too

@timw4432 2 года назад

Imagine bothering to even comment this

@DukeBen316663 3 года назад

Best car in the class, great rear leg and head room. Only letdown for me is the unnattractive front end styling treatment. I think Skoda needs to make a big change to their grille design.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I suppose. I don't mind it, but agree the front end isn't the most beautiful angle.

@MLife1972 3 года назад

I'm with you. Maybe it's the white colour but the split headlights look naff and the Skoda bbq grill looks like a 00's Pulsar (in my opinion). On a positive note, the rear end is handsome and I've always preferred Skoda interiors over Volkswagen. I'd pay a bit more and get the Karoq just because I think the styling is less confronting.

@ashalim79 3 года назад

If you squint real hard, it might even look like BMW X1....

@MLife1972 3 года назад

@@ashalim79 with my eyes shut, I can see the resemblance

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Lol, Mark.

@holidaydestinationsextra513 3 года назад

Its a great car

@bachtin1 3 года назад

What is the name of the colour of the car used in this review? Thank you in advance!

@jeeves6490 3 года назад

White?

@bachtin1 3 года назад

@@jeeves6490 White indeed! It is just that Kamiq model comes in two white colours - Candy white and Moon White )

@CheekyMonkeyOnline1 3 года назад

After the Ford fiasco of what was the Focus Transmission problem, resulting in a massive class action, Ford could engineer and build ‘the car of the century’, I would never consider buying a Ford again. They will go down the same road as Holden in Australia, is my prediction. It would have already happened, if they didn’t have the Ford Ranger. It’s sad for the decent people working at the dealerships as it is the North American management that is the problem.

@Peter-vn8ue 3 года назад

Obviously, you have not heard of the huge fines VW have paid for their cheating emission software on some of their diesel vehicles a few years back. Skoda is a brand of VW.

@ashalim79 3 года назад

Is that price including ORC? Redbook says $27,990 Drive Away.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Yes it is -- Skoda Australia typically advertises driveaway pricing by default

@rohansawant9949 2 года назад

5:29 got the car names mixed up. should be skoda kamiq and not skoda karoq

@riloh58 3 года назад

Hey Tom, question: Is there any chance/way that your standard “large case” would fit in this boot and if you did is there any room left around it?

@rahul20061982 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VMBg-fLfG4A.html Watch the above review . They actually show how two suit cases fit.

@riloh58 3 года назад

Thank you Rahul. Much appreciated.

@adityapathak4193 3 года назад

Which small suv would you suggest (budget around 30k) between kamiq, mazda cx3/cx30 , vw T Cross ?

@Peter-vn8ue 3 года назад

Either Mazda is better.

@rahul20061982 3 года назад

I don't know. Even though I am a fan of their engine and quality I am totally taken aback by the fact their customer service sucks. Used to have a Volkswagen golf and trust me I was almost in tears trying to get it fixed specially if it's more than 5 years old when your servicing finishes. You will see money flowing out of your pocket like water. Finally I sold it off at a heavy loss cause I couldn't afford to get it fixed .

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Good thing this is a review of a brand new car with a five year warranty

@rahul20061982 3 года назад

Hey Tom I am sorry to say but being an ex owner of a VW group I love the drive and handling. Infact I miss it. But the harrowing experience I had after 5 years was like the deal breaker for me . I am not a guy who buys a car every 4 years years before completion of the 5 year warranty. I love to own my cars for long . But any ways every person to himself. Cheers

@mrheyfuckoff1 3 года назад

Would you recommend the Skoda or a Kia Seltos?

@aluandjalal1324 3 года назад

Kia all day

@jeanvonbarberode2377 3 года назад

@@aluandjalal1324 Skoda at any way, since 2009 I drive only Skoda in Australia, first was the Octavia hatchback 1.8TSI good car no problem, after Octavia wagon 90 TSI good and practical car never had a problem, then Octavia Wagon 1.4TSI 110KW good and nice to drive never had a problem now Skoda Karoq also very nice and decent car, good engine and very practical, all of those car had DSG and also never had a problem, my only costs were oil and filter and brake pads. So Skoda go! Best european value car on the market!

@julzyin 3 года назад

@@aluandjalal1324 i have driven both theres a lot of cheap plastic on kia on the other hand skoda got a lot really good soft materials used . Led headlights and tail lights standard on skoda base models , also includes wireless charging for phones , ambient lighting and a power tail gate standard. i ordered this skoda with panoramic sunroof for just over 30 ks . all this available in kia seltos gt line which cost north of 40 ks.

@Peter-vn8ue 3 года назад

Kia Seltos any day. Better vehicle, better customer service, better resale value if you decide to sell it in a couple of years. 7 year warranty here for any Kia vehicle.

@Luckie666 Год назад

It’s bigger and cheaper than the puma, also the interior in the Kamiq looks more modern than the puma.

@davidarter9670 2 года назад

I’d have it over a Ford Puma anyday

@michaeltobin2014 3 года назад

Tom, have you reviewed the Ford Puma?

@alexger85 3 года назад

Why does it take so long for Skodas to arrive in Australia? Are licensing/admission hurdles the obstacle or are they only now expanding their dealer network or whats the reason?

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Supply goes to the bigger markets first it seems.

@Peter-vn8ue 3 года назад

Covid-19 has played a part with vehicle shortages.

@titanx04 3 года назад

Good review, daughter was interested but now the cheapest is 36,000 as no longer produce base model. Disappointing.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

That is a shame. Supply problems with the three-cylinder, apparently.

@titanx04 3 года назад

@@chasingcars salesman told me will no longer build base at all and next batch will be Dec for delivery in March. They have demos only.

@sternwho3932 3 года назад

3 cylinders engine and torsion beam suspension = no deal.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

I can understand not being into the torsion beam rear end, but there is no problem with this three-pot

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 года назад

I'm struggling to find the difference between this and the Fabia . Same engine, Near identical kW/t, Tare weight, looks near identical and the same price... I must be missing something here that's obvious to everyone else... Is the Kamiq the Fabia replacement?

@aaaaplay 3 года назад

The Kamiq is closer to the Skoda Scala which is the replacement for the Rapid. The Fabia is based on a really old platform, think previous generation Polo. This is a far larger vehicle closer in size to Ford Focus. It’s also got a far superior interior, e.g actually had soft touch surfaces.

@aaaaplay 3 года назад

Just looked it up the wheelbase is 18cm longer then a Fabia and 3cm longer then a Mk8 Golf hatchback.

@CathodeRayNipplez 3 года назад

@@aaaaplay Ahhh.. ok.. Thanks dude!

@dunyaakl8952 3 года назад

Puma drives better,or let's say more fun to drive,that's it.it falls of incredibly hard in most categories whereas takes the win in driving manners by inches. Skoda Kamiq,peugeot 2008,vw t cross,vw t roc these cars tick a lot boxes than puma does,those are incredible allrounders.you can't even comfortably sit in the rear seats of the puma,kamiq feels like it rivals kuga rather than puma and the way puma drives does not justify it's rear space or overall feeling inside the cabin.It is not a sports car nor an a segment, it does not drive as good as a hot hatch,it has a very niche position in the segment and no1 buys it here.

@FreddyGunawan 3 года назад

Skoda reliability?

@sharman9383 3 года назад

Skodas cars are very reliable. On top of it you get 5 years warranty

@zooks3894 3 года назад

Terrible. I owned a skoda fabia vrs. Nothing but problems. Poorly built (rattles) and oil consumption issues. Sold it for a huge loss 12 months later. Poor resale as well. Dealers dont want them as they are not popular in australia.

@mickyd4684 3 года назад

I think this car looks stunning. The Ford Puma looks shocking. Even my 19yo and 21yo children agree that the Puma is an ugly looking car. I used to be a big Ford fan, and have owned many Ford passenger cars, I'll never buy a Ford Puma. I'd buy a Skoda Kamiq any day. I'm just disappointed that a Kamiq 'Launch Edition' is priced the same as an outgoing VW Golf Highline, yet some of the Skoda parts are outdated - manual handbrake, additional cruise control stick, etc. My son's 2016 Golf Trendline had electric handbrake and cruise controls on the steering wheel, and VW still include cruise control on the steering wheel as well as virtual cockpits. For Skoda (VW) Australia to launch this new Kamiq in late 2020 with such old VW parts is not good enough. I also wish the top of the range 'Launch Edition' had higher profile tyres for ride comfort and leave the low profile tyres for the supposed to be sporty 'Monte Carlo' edition.

@tesla-taxi-millinqld-hq-br7462 3 года назад

Looks good, but would you buy this for $30k and sell in 2025 for $15k or, wait for the Tesla Y in q1-2021 at $70k, then if you sell your Y in 2025 you get $58k so tge Tesla will cost you $3k less and save you $4k per year in running costs, not to mention making you $40k pa if you let it out as a robo cab...

@swamynatarajan6602 3 года назад

5.30 Karoq ... Kaming you mean lol

@johnmckay428 3 года назад

I need something like this, that has some off road credentials - looks like XV is my only choice, albeit an ugly looking one....

@MusicDiscoveryNet 3 года назад

Dacia Duster

@johnyvarkey5482 3 года назад

Crossing double lines for the video is not a good practice.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

It wasn’t me 🤷🏼‍♂️

@larjkok1184 3 года назад

Calm down Karen.

@slugger7440 3 года назад

Manual handbrake in 2020? 👎

@ashalim79 3 года назад

so these 85kw 1L Turbo 3 cyl engines can do handbrake turns!

@chasingcars 3 года назад

Perhaps slightly surprising but not the biggest problem. Shared by Polo and A1 - all the MQB-A0 platform partners

@slugger7440 3 года назад

@@chasingcars I'm just always amazed by car manufacturers that seem to reward size with luxuries. It's rare in smaller cars that you can get the same toys as larger ones and I don't really get why.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

The smaller the car, the harder it is to package bulky features like a multi-link independent rear suspension - my understanding is that simply does not fit in the A0 platform rear end at all. Mechanical handbrake vs EPB not so much - I'm guessing that's a cost thing, so they can do a base Polo at $17K as they often do

@slugger7440 3 года назад

@@chasingcars fair comment. Volvo certainly buck the trend though as do Lexus.

@DS-gm8en 3 года назад

Hi Tom, please, respect the Czech nation, go again to to the backside of a car and read again the car brend name. Thank you. At the end you are a car journalist, at least you should know how to pronounce the name Skoda.

@DukeBen316663 3 года назад

By “brend” name did you mean “brand” name? Looks like Tom isn’t the only one who makes the odd mistake 😜. PS - I’m guessing English isn’t your first language, and I don’t speak more than one, so I don’t mean this too harshly.

@DS-gm8en 3 года назад

@@DukeBen316663 You made me laugh and thank you for a very polite answer.

@Simon-ls8xf 3 года назад

Terrible car, showing what's wrong in our head.

@tatski2274 3 года назад

DSG sucks! It just shudders. After so many years they still haven't corrected it.

@MrTonifumi 3 года назад

Is the turn signal stalk on the right? No! That is unforgivable . If Toyota did the same in Europe (not put stalks on left) they wouldn't sell a car.... Why do Aussie car journos not even mention it? ...... But they go on about other small crap you only touch once in a blue moon. Don't say "you get used to it".... because you could put the radio controls in the boot and say the same thing, it's an ergonomic shocker.

@chasingcars 3 года назад

You get used to it

@gurya 3 года назад

You get use to it quickly

@declanpower2924 3 года назад

You get used to it.. Fairly quickly. I have owned a large number of cars, the majority of which have the indicator on the hrs. But I currently drive 3 cars regularly, one with it on the hrs and two with it on the left. I have no real problem swapping between them. Only occasionally will I get it wrong if I haven't driven a car with it on the other side for some time. I have also bought many cars for non enthusiast friends over the years and not one has complained about the stalk being on the other side from their previous car. "You soon get used to it" they say if asked. So reviewers don't comment about it, probably because it isn't a problem to actual car buyers.

@aluandjalal1324 3 года назад

Boring car just like it’s origin

@chasingcars 3 года назад

If highly competent is boring then sign me up

@declanpower2924 3 года назад

Ever actually driven one for some distance or owned one? I doubt. As a car nut for over 40years and owned plenty of interesting cars, plus driven over 1.5m kms in all conditions plus raced, my two Skodas have been among the best for a variety of reasons. Some of my performance cars have been more exciting of course, and my sports bike is much faster and more thrilling, but for everday enjoyable and practical use my Skodas are hard to beat. That is why Skoda owners are among the most satisfied owners after several years of ownership, not just in Australia but many countries.