The Skoda Kamiq crossover has been updated with a mid-life refresh and the Czech brand has now confirmed it will be priced from £24,030 in the UK.
Available to order from 3 October, the new Skoda Kamiq arrives alongside a freshly updated, smaller Skoda Scala hatchback but gains a more rugged appearance, upgrades to standard safety equipment and new optional extras.
Like its hatchback counterpart, the Skoda Kamiq is offered with three specification levels: SE, SE L and Monte Carlo.
In its basic SE spec, the Kamiq is fitted with 17in wheels and a 8.25in infotainment display. It also receives an 8.0in instrument display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors, LED headlights and dual-zone climate control.
Moving up to SE L brings a selection of interior upgrades, such as ambient lighting, a bigger, 9.2in infotainment system, and a 10.25in digital cockpit. As for exterior changes, SE L cars are now fitted with 18in wheels, chrome exterior styling and privacy glass. Prices for the Kamiq in SE L spec start from £27,175.
Prices for the range-topping Monte Carlo trim start from £29,275. This spec includes additional exterior design changes, including 18in black alloy wheels and a black theme for the door mirrors, front grille and badging.
Monte Carlo cars also come with a panoramic sunroof, a reversing camera, dynamic indicators, more powerful LED matrix headlights and sports chassis control.
The Kamiq shares the same engine line-up as the Scala, starting with a 1.0-litre TSI petrol unit with 95bhp, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. A mid-range 1.0-litre TSI offers 115bhp and is available with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG).
A 150bhp 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI engine is also paired with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG.
The Kamiq first went on sale in 2019, based on the same platform as the Seat Arona and Volkswagen T-Cross. As part of its mid-life update, it gains a larger front grille with new front and rear aprons, plus larger air intakes and what Skoda describes as a “three-dimensional mesh” to emphasise its width.
Larger air curtains are incorporated within the rear lights, while a silver rear diffuser is added for bolstered underbody protection.
The Kamiq’s headlights, meanwhile, are slimmer and illuminated fully by LEDs as standard, while the Skoda name is spelled out on the rear of the car for the first time.
Inside, the Kamiq gains additional sustainable materials throughout, with the rooflining and much of the model’s door trim made of natural plant fibres. Its wheel-arch linings and windscreen water reservoir are now both made of recycled plastics, while the upholstery, flooring and floor mats are from recycled fabric.
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Similar story with all cars. One thing that is different with Skoda is not only have they disappeared from some brokers, their incentives aren't the same.
Example, brokers such as DriveTheDeal still list Audi, SEAT and VW but Skoda was removed earlier this year. Skoda currently ofering £2500 PCP contribution but that's only because it's an old model. 4 years ago you could add 2yr servicing with the PCP incentive for £159, now it's £249. Sign of the times.
If you already own one then yes the resale price will have increased so the cost to change won't have increased much ( if any ) but if you're buying a car for the first time? I don't know how people can afford them. I'd certainly struggle with those prices.
It's as if BMW own Skoda, there cars have a first glance the looks of a BMW product.