New Skoda Kamiq crossover priced from £17,700

The Skoda Kamiq, revealed at Geneva motor show and on roads this November, will be priced from £17,700.

The smallest SUV in Skoda’s line-up, the Kamiq range comprises four trim levels, S, SE, SE L and Monte Carlo, the latter of which will become available later this year. Of the three trims available to order now, prices range from £17,700 to £25,130. The Kamiq's key rival, the new Nissan Juke, starts from £17,395.

Entry-level S trim includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail lights, air conditioning, infotainment system with DAB and a 6.5-inch touchscreen display. The mid-range SE model, from £19,135, adds 17-inch alloy wheels, 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, rear parking sensors and cruise control.

The Kamiq, which completes Skoda's European SUV range, will offer class-leading space and features, claims the Czech firm.

The Juke rival, first shown at the Geneva show, is smaller than its Skoda Karoq and Skoda Kodiaq siblings. The Kamiq is based on the Vision X concept shown at last year's Geneva show and is the first Skoda to show the influence of new design chief Oliver Stefani.

While it takes styling cues from both the Karoq and Kodiaq to ensure a 'family' resemblance between Skoda's SUV offerings, the Kamiq has several distinctive features, including a more upright grille and optional narrow LED running lights. The latter feature animated ‘dynamic’ indicators and sit above the main headlights. As with the new Skoda Scala, the boot displays the Skoda name in letters, instead of the firm's logo.

The Kamiq will be offered with front-wheel drive only. Although aimed primarily at a family market in urban areas, it will deliver “sporty” handling, according to project manager Emil Nikolov. The Kamiq is available with optional Sport Chassis Control, which makes the car sit 10mm lower than standard and uses adjustable shock absorbers. 

Three petrol engines and one diesel are offered in the UK. There are two 1.0 TSI petrol options, with 94bhp and 113bhp respectively; and a 1.5 TSI petrol with 148bhp. The diesel offering is a 1.6 TDI with 113bhp. In certain European markets, a CNG powertrain will be offered, although this option won't come to the UK.