Skoda’s smallest SUV has got its three-pot back.
UPDATE, 05/05/2022 – Skoda Australia has confirmed the Kamiq range will once again open locally with a turbocharged three-cylinder 85TSI variant, now wearing the 85TSI name. It also axed both the 110TSI Ambition manual and dual-clutch variants.
Prices for the Kamiq Monte Carlo and Signature was increased by $1000.
Skoda Australia also confirmed blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert remain temporarily unavailable due to semiconductor shortages, as previously reported. Affected vehicle customers will receive a $350 discount.
The 110TSI Monte Carlo with the optional Travel Pack still misses out on blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, as well as the Canton sound system due to semiconductor shortages. Affected vehicle customers will receive an $800 discount.
Monte Carlo and Signature models produced from April onwards regain full LED headlights with Skoda’s Adaptive Front Light System and cornering functionality, but without front dynamic indicators.
The 2022 range is on sale now, and started arriving in showrooms during July 2021.
Skoda withdrew the three-cylinder 85TSI in 2021, announcing it had sold out of the model. It was replaced by a four-cylinder 110TSI Ambition, while a new top-spec Signature replaced the Limited Edition.
Prices were increased by $1000 earlier in 2022.
“The brand absorbed price increase pressures throughout 2021, but at some point these have to be passed on,” said a Skoda Australia spokesperson in February.
“Essentially the price rises are due to both inflation and significant increase in manufacturing costs.”
The 2021 Kamiq is pictured throughout this story, as the car’s exterior and interior designs haven’t changed, nor have their specifications beyond the engine.
Pricing
- 2022 Skoda Kamiq 85TSI Style: $37,990
- 2022 Skoda Kamiq 110TSI Monte Carlo: $41,990 (+$1000)
- 2022 Skoda Kamiq 110TSI Signature: $42,990 (+$1000)
All prices are drive-away.
Engine
The Kamiq 85TSI Style is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 85kW of power and 200Nm of torque. This is mated exclusively to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.
Kamiq 110TSI variants are also front-wheel drive and use a seven-speed dual-clutch, but are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 110kW and 250Nm.
Fuel Economy
Skoda claims the Kamiq 85TSI Style has a combined fuel economy figure of 5.4L/100km, whereas the Kamiq 110TSI variants have a claimed combined fuel economy figure of 5.6L/100km.
Dimensions
The 2022 Skoda Kamiq measures 4241mm long, 1793mm wide and 1531mm tall, with a 2651mm wheelbase.
By comparison, the Volkswagen T-Cross is 4108mm long, 1760mm wide and 1583mm tall, with a 2563mm wheelbase.
In terms of luggage capacity, the Kamiq offers a claimed 400L in five-seat configuration and 1395L with the second row folded.
Warranty and Servicing
Like the wider Skoda range, the Kamiq is covered by the Czech brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
There are three-, five- and seven-year service packs available for all models, costing $800, $1500, and $2100, respectively.
Safety
The Skoda Kamiq has a five-star ANCAP rating based on testing carried out by Euro NCAP in 2019.
The Kamiq managed 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupants, 80 per cent for vulnerable road users and 76 per cent for safety assist.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Seven airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Lane-keep assist
- Fatigue detection
- Multi-collision brake
- Rear manoeuvre braking assist
- Adaptive cruise control
Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are usually standard on the Monte Carlo and Signature but are temporarily unavailable due to the global semiconductor shortage.
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment in the Kamiq Style includes:
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster
- Eight-speaker sound system
- 18-inch ‘Crater’ alloy wheels
- LED tail lights with dynamic indicators
- Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Interior ambient lighting
- Wireless phone charging
- Dual-zone climate control
- Keyless entry/start
- Height-adjustable front seats with lumbar support
- Power tailgate
- Multifunction flat-bottom steering wheel
- Automatic headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Electric mirrors, heated/folding and driver auto-dimming
- Alarm
- Double-sided boot mat
- Floor mats
- Privacy glass
- Black window surrounds
- Silver roof rails
The Kamiq 110TSI Monte Carlo adds:
- 18-inch ‘Vega’ alloy wheels
- Sports seats
- Black exterior elements
- Panoramic roof
- Sports pedals
- Full LED headlights with adaptive front light system
- Fog lights and cornering lights
- Dynamic front indicators
- Sports chassis control with Drive Mode Select (-15mm ride height)
The Kamiq 110TSI Signature adds:
- 9.2-inch ‘Amundsen’ touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation system, voice control and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 18-inch ‘Crater’ alloy wheels
- Leather/’Suedia’ upholstery
- Heated front and rear seats
- Power driver’s seat with lumbar
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Blind-spot monitoring*
- Rear cross-traffic alert*
‘*’ indicates a feature that temporarily isn’t available due to the global semiconductor shortage.
Options include a Panoramic Roof (Ambition, $1300), a dealer-fit tow bar ($2000), and the Travel Pack (Monte Carlo, $4300).
The Travel Pack brings the same 9.2-inch infotainment system as the Signature, along with a three-spoke heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring*, heated seats front and rear, rear cross-traffic alert*, automatic parking assist, and Skoda premium sound system*.
‘*’ indicates a feature that temporarily isn’t available due to the global semiconductor shortage.
