The Škoda Kamiq is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2019.[2] It is smallest of the other Škoda SUVs, namely the Karoq, Enyaq, and Kodiaq. Deliveries officially started in September 2019.[3] It is based on the concept Vision X, which Škoda first introduced to the public in 2018. As with the Karoq and Kodiaq, the Kamiq name is based on a word from the Inuit language.[4]

Škoda Kamiq (NW4)
2019 Škoda Kamiq
Overview
ManufacturerŠkoda Auto
Production2019–present
AssemblyCzech Republic: Mladá Boleslav[1]
DesignerAntti Savio
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A0
RelatedŠkoda Scala
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Polo Mk6
Volkswagen Virtus
SEAT Arona
Škoda Kushaq
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,651 mm (104.4 in)
Length4,241 mm (167.0 in)
Width1,793 mm (70.6 in)
Height1,553 mm (61.1 in)

Overview

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The vehicle debuted at the February 2019 Geneva Auto Show, before its market release in late June 2019. While it takes styling cues from both the Karoq and Kodiaq to ensure a continuity between Skoda's SUVs, the Kamiq has several distinctive features, including a more upright grille and an optional narrow LED running lights. As with the new Scala, the boot displays the Skoda name in letters instead of the circular Skoda logo.[5]

The car is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 platform used by the SEAT Arona and Volkswagen T-Cross, while offering more interior space than both. Škoda claims that the Kamiq has more rear legroom than in the Octavia and Karoq.[4] The Kamiq is only offered with front-wheel drive since it is aimed primarily to families in urban areas and the MQB A0 platform that it uses does not support all-wheel drive drivetrain.[4]

The global version of the Kamiq is unrelated to the Chinese market Kamiq, as the latter is larger and built on an older platform, but Škoda used the Kamiq name for both models as they are the smallest SUVs it offers in each market.

Facelift

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A facelift was unveiled in August 2023 alongside the Scala.

Powertrain

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Five engine options are available for the Kamiq. The entry-level engine is a 1.0-litre TSI delivering 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) and produces maximum torque of 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft). Another 1.0-litre TSI engine has a power output of 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp), and generates torque of 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft). The range-topping engine is the 4-cylinder 1.5-litre TSI with a power output of 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque with an Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) which automatically shuts down two cylinders to save fuel.

The 4-cylinder 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine delivering 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) offers torque of 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft). It is fitted with an SCR catalytic converter with AdBlue injection and a diesel particulate filter as standard. The CNG engine is a 1.0 G-Tec which has a power output of 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) and maximum torque of 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft).[6]

Petrol engines
Model Displacement Power Torque Transmission
1.0 TSI 95 999 cc I3 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) 5-speed manual
1.0 TSI 110 Evo 999 cc I3 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
1.0 TSI 115 999 cc I3 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
1.5 TSI 150 Evo 1,498 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
Diesel engine
1.6 TDI 115 1,598 cc I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 5-speed manual or 7-speed DSG
Petrol/CNG engine
1.0 G-Tec 90 999 cc I3 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual

Sales

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Year Europe[i][7] Turkey[8]
2019 12,215
2020 75,559
2021 82,461 4,212[9]
2022 3,839
  1. ^ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

References

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  1. ^ "ŠKODA KAMIQ - Start of production". www.skoda-auto.com. Retrieved 2020-07-14. Archived 2019-11-16 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "2019 Skoda Kamiq Revealed With Funky Headlights, Roomy Cabin".
  3. ^ "Škoda Kamiq: České ceny, výbava a nabízené motory". Auto.cz (in Czech).
  4. ^ a b c "New Skoda Kamiq crossover priced from £17,700". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  5. ^ "New Skoda Kamiq crossover priced from £17,700". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
  6. ^ "ŠKODA KAMIQ". www.skoda-auto.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08. Archived 2018-04-29 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Skoda Kamiq European sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2019-11-12. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  8. ^ "2022'de satılan her 100 otomobilin 28'i Bursalı - Emre Özpeynirci". Bursada Bugün. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  9. ^ "2021'de Türkiye'de en çok satılan SUV araçlar". DonanımHaber (in Turkish). 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
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