{"id":2218,"date":"2025-07-14T14:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T04:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2218"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T00:05:48","slug":"review-2025-skoda-kamiq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-skoda-kamiq\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 SKODA Kamiq"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Say hello to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\"><strong>2025 SKODA Kamiq<\/strong><\/a>, the smallest member of \u0160koda\u2019s SUV clan, yet the one likeliest to pinch the last Tim Tam at the picnic. The lightly facelifted city-sized crossover builds on the 2024 update with sharper styling, tidier cabin tech and the same \u201cSimply Clever\u201d touches that make you mutter, \u201cWhy did no-one think of that sooner?\u201d Under the bonnet sits either a thrifty 85 kW 1.0-litre triple or a punchier 110 kW 1.5-litre four, both driving the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG. On Aussie roads the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\"><strong>Kamiq<\/strong><\/a> feels more grown-up than its dimensions suggest, mixing Euro ride polish with hatchback agility. In short, it is the kind of car that convinces your sceptical mate that sensible can still be fun.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1150\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1162\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1232\">Lively steering and chassis balance give it unexpected character.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1307\">Clever packaging, adult-friendly back seat and a 400-plus-litre boot.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1411\">Seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty out-guns many rivals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1424\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1424\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1559\">Base Select trim misses adaptive cruise and lane centring unless you add the Signature Pack.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1612\">Premium-unleaded appetite; no hybrid option yet.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1703\">DSG still hesitates on steep driveway reversals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1733\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"2130\">Drive-away pricing starts at <strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1795\">$33,990 for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\">Select 85TSI<\/a><\/strong> and climbs to <strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1848\">$44,990 for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\">Monte Carlo 110TSI<\/a><\/strong>. A mid-spec Signature Pack adds $4,200 but bundles bigger wheels, digital cockpit and extra active safety. Those figures look sharp beside mainstream rivals and include nationwide drive-away deals, so there are no queue-at-the-RTA surprises.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2159\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2632\">Even the entry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\"><strong>Kamiq<\/strong><\/a> brings LED lighting, keyless entry, an 8.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and an umbrella tucked inside the door (rain dances optional). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\"><strong>Monte Carlo<\/strong><\/a> layers on Matrix LED headlights, sports seats, adaptive dampers and a panoramic glass roof, show-off gear normally reserved for larger SUVs. These <strong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2518\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\">2025 SKODA Kamiq<\/a> features<\/strong> help the little Skoda punch above its weight in showroom bragging rights.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2646\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"3041\">A five-star ANCAP rating earned in 2019 still stands thanks to seven airbags and AEB with cyclist and pedestrian detection. Add the Signature Pack and you pick up adaptive cruise with lane guidance; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\"><strong>Monte Carlo<\/strong><\/a> owners get the full suite as standard. Rear cross-traffic alert and a 360-degree camera remain on the wish list, but core safety tech is solid.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3062\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3524\">Official combined consumption sits at <strong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3129\">5.5 L\/100 km for the 1.0<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3162\">5.6 L\/100 km for the 1.5<\/strong>; real-world tests hover in the low sixes, still frugal for a tall hatch. Service intervals are annual or 15,000 km, with a seven-year pre-paid plan costing $2,650, about $379 per visit, and roadside assist extended each time you service at Skoda. Factor in the long warranty and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\"><strong>Kamiq<\/strong><\/a> keeps your accountant smiling.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3561\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"4038\">Stacked against a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mazda-cx-30\"><strong data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3595\">Mazda CX-30<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-corolla_cross\"><strong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3621\">Toyota Corolla Cross<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-kona\"><strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3639\">Hyundai Kona<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/kia-seltos\"><strong data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3657\">Kia Seltos<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\"><strong>Kamiq<\/strong><\/a> is usually a few grand cheaper drive-away yet feels more European inside. It lacks the hybrid economy of the Toyota but counters with livelier steering and higher-end cabin materials. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volkswagen-t-roc\"><strong>Volkswagen T-Roc<\/strong><\/a> shares DNA but not the price tag, making the Skoda a value sweet spot for buyers chasing a Euro badge without Euro premiums.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"4038\">2025 SKODA Kamiq Review: Price, Specs, Features &amp; Performance<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Skoda Kamiq 2025 review: Major update for city SUV rival to Mazda CX-3 and Volkswagen T-Roc\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jich8HGytJ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4056\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4427\">This <strong data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\">SKODA Kamiq<\/a> review<\/strong> shows that good things do come in compact Czech packages. Smart interior tricks, a warranty long enough for two laps of the Nullarbor and engaging road manners combine to make the <strong>Kamiq<\/strong> one of the more persuasive small SUVs on sale. If you prize understated style and everyday cleverness over shouty badges, the <strong>Kamiq<\/strong> deserves a test drive.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4451\">Rating: 8.5\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4729\">Balancing value, <strong data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4501\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/skoda-kamiq\">2025 SKODA Kamiq<\/a> performance<\/strong>, safety kit and ownership costs, the little Skoda scores <strong data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4571\">8.5\/10<\/strong>. It is not flawless, premium fuel and occasional DSG dithers remain, yet its strengths outweigh niggles, earning it a firm spot on any sensible short-list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Say hello to the 2025 SKODA Kamiq, the smallest member of \u0160koda\u2019s SUV clan, yet the one likeliest to pinch the last Tim Tam at the picnic. The lightly facelifted city-sized crossover builds on the 2024 update with sharper styling, tidier cabin tech and the same \u201cSimply Clever\u201d touches that make you mutter, \u201cWhy did&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-skoda-kamiq\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 SKODA Kamiq<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2221,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[2084,2085,1126,1125,2083],"class_list":["post-2218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-skoda-kamiq-features","tag-2025-skoda-kamiq-performance","tag-skoda-kamiq-price","tag-skoda-kamiq-review","tag-skoda-kamiq-specifications","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2218"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2224,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2218\/revisions\/2224"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}