Just watched this again after watching many videos in trying to decide what car to go for. Your review really helped me make the choice as it was very in-depth but also understandable to a novice about cars. We had a Kodiaq and while it was an amazing car it got to the point where I just didn't need the size. Now have a Kamiq Monte Carlo and it really is a pleasure to drive (and look at :) ) - Thanks.
Very good review and covered just about all the points I would expect it to. Just one demerit though, sound quality wasn't too good, but I was till able to hear most of it. Many thanks for taking the time to make this review for us all.
Great video, super informative and easy to watch. I wouldn't worry about the sound as the disturbance was minimal. Thsnk you. Ps Got the car 😊 Theu should start giving you commission 😁
Looking to get this edition in January when my arona had to go back at the end of its lease. This was a great review thanks, just marred by the poor audio.
Thanks for your positive review. We were very disappointed by the audio when reviewing the outside of the car but sadly we were unable to redo it as we only had the car for a short time and I was unaware of the bad sound until we came to edit it.
I’m looking to buy the Monte Carlo in the new year but I’ve seen comments elsewhere that there will be a bit of a face lift in 2023. Anyone have more news on that? Thanks for the vid by the way 👍
I’ve not heard about there being a facelift to be honest but I am aware that often with Skoda because of the vast range of options available there will often be a long waiting time for your model to be built. Thanks for watching the video. 😀👍🏼
Good review. I have that exact colour in Monte Carlo trim and I love it. I’ve had most other makes in my time, but the Kamiq is by far the best. The 1.5 DSG is pretty quick, especially in sport mode. You get the usual and well documented VAG electrical gremlins, but most of these are minor and few and far between, just be warned. Apart from that, great car.
Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m glad you liked the video (despite the sound problems 😬) It really is a great car. Would definitely recommend. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching. No sadly this one does not come with reverse cameras. If you order from the factory though you can add them on as an optional extra. I believe it was in the region of between £200-300
Well done on the order. Did you buy any extra options with it? I think there is a winter pack which includes heated windscreen washer jets. Presumably this is to defrost the windscreen? Wish they offered the heated screen like other cars… I wanted electric but that’s a paid extra also folding side mirrors £££. If you want a slimline spare wheel that an extra, they just give you the expanding foam repair kit in case you get a puncture. Still looking to purchase one though…
Hi Tom, This car didn’t have any optional extras because this would have meant a waiting time of nearly 1 year at the time of purchase. This car was a pre-registered one so it was already on the forecourt waiting for purchase. 😀
Thanks for the comment. There is a disclaimer underneath the video warning of the poor sound (something wrong with the phone on the day of recording) for a portion of the video. I do apologise about this.
I there may have been an option to spec it up if you bought the car from brand new but this was the standard option that was on the car when the owner bought it.
@@Jestey6 The Monte Carlo is more expensive than the SE L so that to me means it's the top model really which is why i'm surprised it doesn't have climate control as standard
@@danbrowning4000 Hi Dan. What you’re actually saying is that it’s the most expensive, so any car with a diamond encrusted steering wheel, by your reckoning would be the top model. My take is that although it is the most expensive, by only £300, it’s only because it is being promoted in the UK, as being something different, and that does not make it the top of the range. When you look a the specs you will discover that it not only lacks climate control, it lacks many other features. The SE L Executive is far better equipped, has the same performance, is just as economic, and is far more comfortable. And that logically must make it the top of the range. Have you driven both models? I have. If you have not, drive both and then make a judgement.
Get a dedicated mic, mate. The way you have filmed/recorded this is so irritating that it made me just skip the video (though it might be really informative).
I am sorry you felt this way about the video. Unfortunately I was unaware of the problem with the recording until I came to listen to it back by which time it was too late as I only had the car for one day. I thought long and hard about whether to bother uploading it at all, but I did eventually decide to do so and am glad that I did, as it is my second best performing video on the channel (despite the obvious problem with the sound for some of it.) I did put a disclaimer on the video about the sound and which bits were the worst for the sound. Hope you come back to watch some more as I no longer having the recording equipment I did on this video! 😀
I did put a message on the video to advise that there was poor sound in certain parts of the video. I debated putting this review up due to this but eventually decided to give it a go. This has actually ending up being one of our best performing and most liked videos. I appreciate your comments about the sound however and have since got new recording equipment so this shouldn’t happen again in the future. 🙂
I do apologise for the poor sound quality. I advised that this was problem in the video description. It’s not for the whole video, just for the outside section.
Just watched this again after watching many videos in trying to decide what car to go for. Your review really helped me make the choice as it was very in-depth but also understandable to a novice about cars. We had a Kodiaq and while it was an amazing car it got to the point where I just didn't need the size. Now have a Kamiq Monte Carlo and it really is a pleasure to drive (and look at :) ) - Thanks.
Very good review and covered just about all the points I would expect it to. Just one demerit though, sound quality wasn't too good, but I was till able to hear most of it. Many thanks for taking the time to make this review for us all.
Thank you for the in-depth review. This has helped me make my decision, I will definitely be purchasing the Monte Carlo trim . Thanks
Thank you for such a kind comment. Glad this video helped you make your decision. It is a really great car.
Great video, super informative and easy to watch.
I wouldn't worry about the sound as the disturbance was minimal.
Thsnk you.
Ps
Got the car 😊
Theu should start giving you commission 😁
Just bought a monti Carlo 1.5 dsg same spec as yours , love it .
Thank you for your very detailed review. I'm in the market for a small suv and your video has been very informative. Cheers
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!
Looking to get this edition in January when my arona had to go back at the end of its lease. This was a great review thanks, just marred by the poor audio.
Thanks for your positive review.
We were very disappointed by the audio when reviewing the outside of the car but sadly we were unable to redo it as we only had the car for a short time and I was unaware of the bad sound until we came to edit it.
Same here replacing my Arona excellence plus with one of these.
@@stantheman9976 you shouldn’t regret it. I’ve had my Monte Carlo since April and love it to bits.
16:06 can you turn off this break assistant?
Buen trabjo, felicidades. Durante la prueba has notado crujidos o ruidos extraños en salpicadero o habitaculo, gracias
is the interior lighting on the doors and optional extra. Mine doesn’t seem to have it. And it’s the same year registration as your test car.
Have you done a review for the Karoq ??
Thanks for watching. Not done a Karoq I’m afraid. We may do in the future but none available to us to review just yet. 😀
As I’m 6’6” tall I’m always looking for a car/suv with lots of room
I’m looking to buy the Monte Carlo in the new year but I’ve seen comments elsewhere that there will be a bit of a face lift in 2023. Anyone have more news on that? Thanks for the vid by the way 👍
I’ve not heard about there being a facelift to be honest but I am aware that often with Skoda because of the vast range of options available there will often be a long waiting time for your model to be built.
Thanks for watching the video. 😀👍🏼
@@rolyswheels 8 month wait for my 2023 model
Does this car have park assistant? If yes, how do you use it?
Great review informative and detailed but please get a decent mic before the next review
Amazing, great review.
Thanks for your kind comments!
How is the wind sound proof on this car? Thanks for the video
It is quite good.
You can’t tell on this video so well as the sound quality was quite poor. (Broken phone!)
Good review. I have that exact colour in Monte Carlo trim and I love it. I’ve had most other makes in my time, but the Kamiq is by far the best. The 1.5 DSG is pretty quick, especially in sport mode. You get the usual and well documented VAG electrical gremlins, but most of these are minor and few and far between, just be warned. Apart from that, great car.
Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m glad you liked the video (despite the sound problems 😬)
It really is a great car. Would definitely recommend. 👍🏼
Does anyone know if the Kamiq has an open/close boot button or if there is a kick under opening of the boot?
There is no open/close button. You have to open and close it manually on the Monte Carlo.
I think the remote boot release is an option on Executive model ?
Great review. very informative, thanks
Thanks for watching and for your kind comments.
whats ur height ? kinda curious you look very confy in the driver sit ! i love this car!!
I’m 6 ft 1. It is a very comfy car 🚗
Glad you’re enjoying it too.
Does the monte carlo spec come with reverse cameras?
Thanks for watching.
No sadly this one does not come with reverse cameras. If you order from the factory though you can add them on as an optional extra. I believe it was in the region of between £200-300
I ordered my kamiq monte csrlo two days ago the optional extra for the reversible camera wqs £440
Just ordered the Monte Carlo 😊 4 months to wait for it though 😮
You’ve certainly made a good buy there… hopefully it won’t feel too long to wait. 😀
Well done on the order. Did you buy any extra options with it? I think there is a winter pack which includes heated windscreen washer jets. Presumably this is to defrost the windscreen? Wish they offered the heated screen like other cars… I wanted electric but that’s a paid extra also folding side mirrors £££. If you want a slimline spare wheel that an extra, they just give you the expanding foam repair kit in case you get a puncture. Still looking to purchase one though…
@@Tomster414 I didn’t get any optional extras but now I wish I did
Hi Tom,
This car didn’t have any optional extras because this would have meant a waiting time of nearly 1 year at the time of purchase.
This car was a pre-registered one so it was already on the forecourt waiting for purchase. 😀
4 months? I was quoted 52 weeks for this exact car today :/
Nice review, but please sort the poor sound quality out.
Thanks for the comment.
There is a disclaimer underneath the video warning of the poor sound (something wrong with the phone on the day of recording) for a portion of the video. I do apologise about this.
It's surprising you can't get dual climate control on this "top spec" model and have to settle for manual aircon these days
I there may have been an option to spec it up if you bought the car from brand new but this was the standard option that was on the car when the owner bought it.
It’s not the top model, it’s the sports version. The top model is the SE L Executive. I’ve got one on order and can’t wait……
@@Jestey6 The Monte Carlo is more expensive than the SE L so that to me means it's the top model really which is why i'm surprised it doesn't have climate control as standard
@@danbrowning4000 Hi Dan. What you’re actually saying is that it’s the most expensive, so any car with a diamond encrusted steering wheel, by your reckoning would be the top model.
My take is that although it is the most expensive, by only £300, it’s only because it is being promoted in the UK, as being something different, and that does not make it the top of the range. When you look a the specs you will discover that it not only lacks climate control, it lacks many other features.
The SE L Executive is far better equipped, has the same performance, is just as economic, and is far more comfortable. And that logically must make it the top of the range.
Have you driven both models? I have. If you have not, drive both and then make a judgement.
@@Jestey6 what has driving them go to do with it having aircon or climate control? nothing
Get a dedicated mic, mate. The way you have filmed/recorded this is so irritating that it made me just skip the video (though it might be really informative).
I am sorry you felt this way about the video. Unfortunately I was unaware of the problem with the recording until I came to listen to it back by which time it was too late as I only had the car for one day.
I thought long and hard about whether to bother uploading it at all, but I did eventually decide to do so and am glad that I did, as it is my second best performing video on the channel (despite the obvious problem with the sound for some of it.)
I did put a disclaimer on the video about the sound and which bits were the worst for the sound.
Hope you come back to watch some more as I no longer having the recording equipment I did on this video! 😀
Appalling sound quality
very poor sound, should not have posted this review with this sound quality
I did put a message on the video to advise that there was poor sound in certain parts of the video.
I debated putting this review up due to this but eventually decided to give it a go.
This has actually ending up being one of our best performing and most liked videos.
I appreciate your comments about the sound however and have since got new recording equipment so this shouldn’t happen again in the future. 🙂
Volume is totally rubbish to the point i stopped watching the review
I do apologise for the poor sound quality. I advised that this was problem in the video description. It’s not for the whole video, just for the outside section.
@@rolyswheels thank you for your reply, i have watched it again, thank you for taking the time do do the very informative review