I bought the Skoda Kamiq 2 weeks ago, love it! I got the Limited Edition 110TSI 250nm. It goes esp in sport mode off the start. I drove the TCross, the TRoc (BTW which has the same size engine in the entry level), the Seltos, the CX3, the CX30 and a bunch of other disappointing cars in comparison, the new Forester, the Hyundai Venue (no comparison), the Toyota CHR was okay but I dislike it's crazy styling which I think is good for young people but not for me - it's also tiny in the back seat. This car rocks big time, to get an idea, I traded in an Mercedes Benz ML350 CDI 350 AMG 2010 model and this car has the equivalent features with amazing fuel economy. The features are to rave about. I also got the Stargazer Sunroof, which makes this big car feel even bigger. I'd totally recommend it. I got a great deal at my local Skoda. They gave me 5 years servicing normally $1400 free.
@@floralvoiles1837 hey floral, how are doing mate? I am going to book 110tsi quartz grey limited edition today with stargazer sunroof and my local dealer said it is going to be delivered in early august. He did mentioned me $800 for 3 years or $1400 for 5 years but that’s not free. Can you advise me who is your local dealer? Or what extra I can ask them? He is giving me nets, the door bin and umbrellas plus CTP for 12 months and black and white premium number plate.
Kamiq over the T-Cross any day but I would have liked driving lights. And don't dismiss the power tailgate so fast. We are an older couple and my wife has issues with her shoulders so this is a must. The tailgate also goes very high but you can save a height setting so my wife can reach the close button. Don't have one yet but it is topping our list right now.
Very enjoyable review Matt. I love the infectious sense of fun you convey! This review actually helped me with my decision to buy a Kamiq and I couldn't be happier with it. It's a joy to drive. By the way, the pattern on the upper daytime running lights is an homage to the Bohemia Crystal pattern, which, like Skoda, also hails from the Czech Republic.
Great review. Seriously thinking about the Kamiq Monte Carlo but the increased 42K AUD price tag is a bit steep. Love your enthusiasm and real world driving. I also dig how you compare it to other similar cars. Keep up the good work!
Hi Matt Thanks so much for your review as your enthusiasm for the Kamiq made us look at it in depth back in Jan 21 and then we bought the 1.5L LE. I know you liked the 3 cylinder variant but we wanted the greater power for smoother and quieter cruising. Love everything about this car except the air con controls as you mentioned and interested
just picked up the Skoda Kamiq 1.5 today - I nearly bought the Seat Arona but the Kamiq us far more classier you can feel the quality in the drive! I've laughed like Matt too since picking it up this morning - I cannot tell you how much homework I've done on the small SUVs you will just love it! x
I have driven both T cross and kamiq recently and I'm fully agreed with you, the kamiq is a way better car than T cross. For me, the soft material in the interior and the suspension performance on the highway are very impressive for such a budget car. I can say it is even better than my own Audi A4 B9 to some extent.
Love your review attitude. When I am on the expressway going uphill at 50mph and need to pass a slow car, will the Kamiq give enought power (1.0 or 1.5)?
I think that Skoda could offer a stripped back Kamiq for around $24,990 and it would sell like hot cakes. Think 17” alloys, regular gauge cluster, smaller touch screen and manual air conditioning.
Bought a Scala recently which is more or less the same car as this and been very happy. Agree with the dry DCT though, I don't like it and I hope it is reliable.
I agree 100%. I love my Škoda Kamiq Style 85 kW DSG7. The easy handling, space and finish. I get more satisfied every trip 👍🏼 My previous car was a Škoda Fabia 1,2 90 HP 5 speed manual transmission.
Still, after owning it for 5 months, we enjoy the car, which Is an easy ride, no matter how experienced a driver you are. The fuel consumption is still 6 l / 100 km’s. If you need more space than the trunk, it easily pulls a loaded trailer. (Up to 1,2 ton in Denmark) Ps. Thank you for A great channel. Keep up the good work 👍🏼
I bought the Kamiq and prefer the manual handbrake, can't bear the electronic ones, I keep reaching for a pull/push foot brake. I like that it's got all the tech + more and the good manual handbrake.
I used to lease a Karoq diesel which was a great car. However the steep increase in prices meant I was forced to go for the Kamiq and I really thought that the 1 litre 3 cylinder engine would be under powered, but how wrong I was. The car is very smooth and cruising at 70mph (I'm in the UK) is very good. I can hardly hear the engine. Our medium sized dog fits nicely in the boot which I was worried about, The only downside is the pesky lane assist which I have to turn off every trip. Otherwise a super small SUV.
There are ŠKODA, Seat, VWs and Audis with those 7 speed dry clutch gearboxes from the 1.0 to the 1.6TDI, and TSI units and there are no horror stories of those gearboxes failing. Some had 150k miles and are nearly 14 years old now and they are still absolutely fine. We run a 2015 fabia 1.2 TDI DSG dry clutch and it’s as smooth now as it was when it was new. Those gearboxes are designed to have a very low friction and the oil submersion adds drag which was VWs decision to not use a wet clutch system. Anything 150ps or above are wet clutch however. I don’t think either are a problem at all.
Get the 150 dsg. 100nm more torque, four cylinders and 150hp do make a lot of difference. You'll 0-60 in the 7 s if you get it right. Nice torquey engine that doesn't need to be revved above 4000 for good acceleration.
I’m interested but Skoda says sales of the Kamiq 85TSI will exhaust its current dealer stocks within a matter of weeks, with "little likelihood of re-supply before the end of 2021".
I got disheartened because they bought a very poor design of this car to India. I was planning on buying this car, but the Indian version is just shitty. I love this design. Very few cars looks so fine front and rear
The keyless start/stop is an optional extra here in the UK, as are the load nets in the boot, and just about everything else. It still compares well with its rivals though.
Unfortunately the local SKODA dealer has increased prices by 50 to 100% while the factory only increased by 3%. Just greed to take advantage of Australians during Covid shortage. They also downgraded engines reduced standard features and will not bring in the new entry level Fabia as they don’t make enough money of this vehicle. Shame local dealer greed has trashed a great car company
50 - 100% ? Can you explain? No money to be made from a bae model when shipping is multitudes more Inflation in the economy, even a Toyota costs 4-5k more than 2 yrs ago, and a 18 mth wait
Just picked up my Kamiq this week and I’m loving it so far! Can anyone tell me though how to adjust the air con at the back? Just can’t seem figure out how to change the settings for the back seat.
I had to cancel the puma this week because I was unwell! Hopefully will know in a couple of months, but can say that Kamiq is absolutely fan-bloody-tastic
@@floralvoiles1837 given Kamiq has a lower price tag, a full digital cluster, it is extremely value for $, on the other hand, Puma is more stylish n better fuel economy, it's a difficult decision. Indeed I only need a 2 seaters, kid is grown up, he only need our company only a few times a year 🤭
Fuel economy is the same, so the Kamiq is better value all round and bigger, not sure about quality of the interior but Kamiq is a very high standard compared to most others and even better than the VW (which are plastic up ie TCross and T Roc). I bought a Kamiq so I'm biased and I didn't drive the Puma as I didn't consider it big enough. I like the style of the Kamiq over the Puma but I'm an older person and probably more conservative. The Kamiq shape does offer the extra space which is more impt to me anyhow.
@@CarSauce I am going to buy it for my wife, she will be the primary driver, I am looking for something ease of handling, swift n agile; stylish n safety are certainly a matter. Hopefully could be cover in your review
I ended up buying a T-Cross Style. Scores the MY22 so at-least it now has DAB and some interior changes. Loved the Skoda, but the main reason I went with the T-Cross is cause I’m buying the car for my mum. I just have the feeling she would be more comfortable owning a VW over a Skoda cause VW just has that more established name.
iF YOU LOOK AT THE OVERALL STATS THE VW T CROSS IS MUCH BETTER IN COMPARISON TO THE SKODA KAMIQ SO I DONT THINK YOUR REVIEW IS CORRECT BY SAYING THE SKODA IS BETTER?
No, it isn’t. I had a t-cross for 2 years and I’ve have my Kamiq Monte Carlo for over a year and it is better in every area. Drives better, more comfortable, higher quality interior, more room inside, more standard equipment, better infotainment system. I could go on but I’m even boring myself now. Oh, and every single car reviewer who compares the Kamiq to the T Cross say the Kamiq is better. So, you are categorically talking nonsense. Oh, and please STOP SHOUTING!!🙄