Skoda Kamiq full review - the best small SUV on the market?
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- Skoda has always lived by the phrase "simply clever" and the Kamiq really lives up to this. There are so many good things about this car that it's hard to fit it all into one video, but I tried. Enjoy and check out the links below.
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I bought a Kamiq, and it’s getting delivered tomorrow! I’ve never considered Skoda before I watched this video! Went to the dealership, took it out for a drive and absolutely loved it! I agree 100% that it’s the best car in the segment (even though it’s almost as big as cars form the segment above). Thank you for an awesome video and a great and accurate review! Kalle from Sweden🇸🇪
May I ask what version-engine you order please? Wish you thousands of problem free kilometres
is the engine ok?
hi how is your car doing? have you got any issues with the car?
Got mine a couple of days ago and I absolutely love this car. So pleasant to drive, my friends and family love it too.
Absolutely the best in the market !
Beautiful review.
Thank you.
Great review, very enjoyable and informative, with a bit of fun thrown in, looks like a terrific car
Getting a kamiq next week. This is the best review I have seen on this car .
Hey there Bob, analogue dials not manual, manual you’d reach in and move the dial to the speed yourself. Just saying! Great video as ever. 👍🏼
Love this reviewer- I have never considered owning a Skoda... but I like it. My partner has VW Polo which is great but this looks great and am looking for deals now.
Great entertaining review as always Bob. Much rather have one of these than a Duster.
Skoda n Bob are simply super
Solid review as always Bob.
I wonder what you think about the new personal lease hiring Skoda/VW have introduced as a way to sell new cars.
Great review Father Bob, I’ll be test driving one of these hopefully tomorrow with a view to ordering one through the Motability scheme in the North. Ideally I’d prefer a diesel but scheme numbers of diesels have went from over a thousand 5 years ago to something like 70 now. I’ll miss my trips to South Armagh to fill up with the good stuff 😂
Ouch, it all sounded brilliant until you said 31 grand. I'm sure it is brilliant, as good as a Range Rover in terms of luxury and comfort (without breaking down and costing you a fortune to service), but 31K makes it no longer a budget buy. I love my my '05 Fabia, it has a 12V charging port I can plug my phone into (with an adapter of course) so I get music, sat nav, radio, TV, internet etc. Pretty sweet I say; it can also go over a field, which is the most this car will ever be called upon to do I'm guessing. My Fabia is still going strong after 140K on the clock and I paid five grand for it when it had 16K on the clock. Now THAT'S value!
Makes me laugh that Skoda have been told by VW to dial things back a bit. How times have changed. I think VW now looks like a poor version of a Skoda rather than the other way around. I had an Octavia, replaced it with a 3 series (BMW did a massive discount), sent that back early now looking at another Skoda. Great video Bob.
Perfect timing Bob.. just sitting down for the lunch. Great review 👍🏻
Glad I could pass that lunch break for you
Hello Bob, you made me buy the Golf 7 in 2013 now I’m looking at Kamiq see you like it but I need your advice, I can buy a new Kamiq or a used two three years old Audi A4 B9 quattro, what should I do? Thanks and keep on the good work!
My fav “intelligent extra” that I use all the time is the 30p piece of plastic on the A pillar to hold your parking ticket. No chance of it blowing off the dash when you close your door, excellent but so simple.
So is this a better option than the Karoq 1.6 TDI Style? Roughly same price ?
is this the same size / segmant as a MG ZS EV? I think that was just over £30k but then drops well under after govt discount and MG discount. How do you think it compares?
Please I need some help. Planing to buy an 1.5TSI manual so does the manual have kangarooing and floring delay like the DSG version or is it only in DSG. And have they fixed that problem. Thanks so much
This will be our next family car
USB-C is simply because it is the only standard where the outlet reads the voltage requirement of the connected devices.
Looking at getting one, been running a manual, diesel, vauxhall insignia 2l turbo for the last 8 years. I'm looking at the 1.5 petrol auto, 4 cylinder version though as I drive short distances to work weekly, but then long distances at the weekends, and the mrs can only drive auto!
I would imagine that the gaps behind the centre screen is for ventilation, as these screens can get warm
there is one thing ... why the Monte Carlo version doesn't have a auto A/C unit??? it's just weird
I wish that I had watched this video a month ago. Why? Because I bought a Kamiq SEL 1.5l DSG then. Yesterday, (having owned it for a month) I returned to my (wonderful) Skoda dealer and have ordered a replacement!. This time a Kamiq SE Drive 1.0 DSG. The problem was the "Digital Dash" Okay, I am a "mature" driver (in years) But that "Dash" was a nightmare. Far too much information coming up on it (even when I didn't want it). I think that the worst one was the "Lane Assist". It kept cutting in (even when I thought that I had cancelled it) The effect was like having a puncture in one wheel. In fact the first time it cut-in, I thought that I had a puncture, with the car pulling to one side!! Next was having to use the "touch screen" to adjust the climate control. Why not just have Knobs? (so frustrating having to take one's eyes off the road and "fiddle -with" a screen). As far as too much Info is concerned, while driving, I am not so interested in MPG from start of journey, nor other irrelevant information (when driving).
Okay, so I will have a car of a lesser TRIM. But why waste a great car with all of these "Bells and Whistles" which just DISTRACT the driver????????
1.5 is better
I really hope it doesn't have manual readouts. The opposite of digital is analog...
Now now Bob, admit it! You broke the U.S.B. connector! Elf on the shelf is watchan ya!
Ice-scraper is also a tyre-thread depth measure.
And a magnifier
USB C is the right call. All devices are going that way so it’s future proofing.
does that car have indicatores?
I'm stuck on my first car either this or a Volkswagen Tiago both the 1litre model
What about the CX-5?
Price please
How I love irish dialect!
How does hill assist work with the manual handbrake ? After driving autos with electric handbrake wondering if could go back to the ole fashion ones
Yes it seems to work fine although it does release after a bit so it's just assist and not parking brake
@@BobFlavinVideo thanks Mr Flavin for your excellent reviews, cant wait for you get your hands on the new peugeot2008
Hi Bob, thanks for great review... could you please tell me the official name of the color of this model?
mrkamrkva quartz grey
@@1991dsd thanks man 👍🏼
The petrol v electric v diesel comparison will be interesting and I think many will be surprised too, especially when you factor in real world running costs. Jumping on the electric bandwagon isn't necessarily the answer.
Agreed, it's been an eye opener so far. EV's are for the wealthy
Agreed, running an EV is no longer "cheaper" add in cost buying and now paying to charge up as bob says it's just a wealthy guys toy where the suckered pay for development
@@BobFlavinVideo Not if you do a lot of mileage and consider cars like the MG ZS EV, Renault Zoe and Hyundai Ioniq EV over the course of at least 5 years. If you drive more than 20k km a year and live somewhere where electricity is cheap and clean (like here in Québec), then an EV is a no-brainer. Yes, even if you live 60km away from work and it's -30°C outside. We only have the e-Golf and the Ioniq here in the affordable price range. Wish we had what you guys get in Europe
Where are the 2 Cup holders?
You can get usb C to usb c cables on wish for €2 Or better still can get 5 micro usb to usb C converter things for €1.90 so that's no big deal breaker
I bought a lovely cable on wish, it's orange and metal braid so it's cool and also broken. Won't charge anything anymore.
How does it compare to Seat Arona?
Paul Doherty Newer, better and more expensive
Brilliant review, I'm considering the skoda kamiq sel 1.5 petrol or seat ateca fr same engine obviously the Ateca is larger but what would you choose?
Same! Which one did you choose?
@@simplypsyched310 In the end I got the Ateca Fr for almost 3 years. Brilliant car but I changed yet again for something more economical and the fact I no longer needed such a big boot.
@@joe80ss Thanks for replying. Still thinking, love the exterior of the ateca more, but the interior of the skoda. Life decisions ;).
@@simplypsyched310 definitely hard choices, but at the time the Ateca was on a sweet deal through carwow, plus had a bigger boot so more space for your money.
What’s the chances of you doing an MPG conversion for us oldie northerners.🚘🚘🚘😎
7l is 40 mpg
5.5l is 50 mpg
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I have a kamiq and there is constant road noise and it’s crashes into bumps in road , very basic suspension. Simply clever they have done away with the torch in boot and drawer under seat se model uk.2021.
get small rims
Hi bob 1 litre or 1.5 if I remember well you didn’t like the 1.5 cheers neil
1.5
in what reality is it pronounced kamak??
For my money, USB-C is way handier than USB-A in a car. USB-C cables can carry significantly more power, so they can be used to charge larger devices like laptops or iPads, and will charge your phone way faster than USB-A.
Why not both?
@@BobFlavinVideo I guess. Although if a manufacturer is going to double-up, personally I'd take USB-C (speed) plus Qi inductive charging (convenience) over USB-A. But of course, YMMV.
Do find the usb C easier when on move, you don't have be looking see which way plug goes in
Voice over's funny, I can't decide how to say it's name either LOL. Shame Skoda got hands slapped for producing better products than VW.....think Skoda/Seat the best of the VAG group at the moment.
I thought you didn't like dsg
Didn’t catch it in the video, but is it AWD 🤔
No, four wheel drive not available
I bought a kamiq this year in Spain...1.5 tsi dsg...33k...
Door won't work on this one? New car! Would you forgive another brand so easy??
Probably from all the testing. This is most likely a press vehicle.
And abuse by those who don’t have to pay for it
hi Bob, how much Skoda pays you for nice reviews ?
Apparently you haven’t seem his Scala review.
It looks smart. I wish we have skoda in the States
Yeah, that would be nice
So, we're not going to mention the optional height adjustable boot floor, digital dials, or that maybe you just need to buy a new usb c cable and take advantage of it's faster speed and higher power delivery? I usually like your reviews Bob, but in the time it took you to mention the broken usb adaptor, glitchy wireless Carplay and knackered back door.. all TWICE, you could have told us how the car rides, what the performance was like from the little engine or anything else that might have been useful.
Not sure about rear legroom. The front seat looked well forward with your driving position. What is it like with the drivers seat right back?
Looks better than VW Crocs, Seat Berry and Škoda Scala.
Very honest review and you have convinced me not to buy! Door that doesn't open, USB ports suck, wifi is glicky, steering is light around bends and you only get 700kms per tank on a 1litre engine...Jaysus!!!
How do the usb ports suck when they are the best ones that exist. Stupid reason not to buy a car.
Better lighting needed while showing the interiors.
skoda kamiq 1500cc petrol price and milage /ltr please .......... thanking you.
MAHENDRA PRATAP check it on line. You got access to RUclips you got access to internet
Do like your reviews . Over £30k for a car like this is outrageous. Especially if you spend five minutes on Autotrader and see the last 3 series Touring 320i is going for @£23000. That’s for a 2019 car fully specced and @1000 miles on the clock .Then look at the price of a pre reg A Class Merc and similar price for a virtually brand new car . I know which car is the best value , best to own and least depreciating !
Same can be said of anything when you don't compare like-4-like. You're comparing a brand new to the market model with a used car that's now obsolete. If you're worried about value, don't buy a brand new car.
Incidentally you quote in pounds sterling, the car Bob drives is for the Irish market so when he says 30k he means Euro. Over here un the UK, you can buy the same car with more or less the same options for £20k with discount ( 1.0 SE-L auto ). You'd have to add an electric boot and keyless start as an option over here, but then again the UK market comes with digital dash as std on that particular model.
I agree with Bob, compared to similar cars in this class, the Kamiq seems best of all. I'd even put the quality of it higher than the equivalent Audi let alone the VW's which feel much cheaper. It feels miles better than VAG's Arona which was supposed to be the one of the class leaders.
He’s talking Euros and you have to factor in the ridiculous cost of cars in Ireland. In GBP the top spec SEL version with a 1l 6speed manual starts just shy of £21K. About £23K if you want a DSG. Still not cheap but it’s not close to 30K.
I’ve just sold my BMW 320D Touring. Yes it has been very good, but bloody expensive to run. e.g. £460 for a new thermostat, ouch….. Whenever it goes into dealership, my mate always comments, “that’s the most expensive cup of coffee you’ll buy this year.😂
I now have a 1.5 Kamiq on order and, there are a lots of advantages e.g. free on road costs, free servicing and health checks for 3 years, free puncture repairs, and a host of features over the BMW. Experience is the real teacher….
I don't like usb c??? U are not a tech guy...
It may be a competent car, but Skoda's marketing pitch of providing same at a non premium price is seemingly over, add in frumpy looks and it won't be on my list.
Ah bob,unable to pronounce the cars name,really.
space after a comma please.
Its basically Scala
Not with you on the EV negativity, plus if you are keeping your petrol car for 5 years, the saving in fuel costs alone, never mind cheaper servicing, lower road tax, local incentives and better residual values will more than compensate for your 8k price difference. Look forward to the comparison and hope you keep it honest and not skewed. BTW - how to pronounce Kamiq ? Combine vehicle with Irish fella and what do you get ? CarMick - simply clever....
This is not s SUV.....
what is it then.
God, it's ok that there's an ice scraper and a brolly but they're not worthy of mention, you're reviewing a £30,000 car, for God's sake..so why oh why do they always mention it?
you can get it for 22,000
He was reviewing a €30,000 car. Video was not made in Britain.
Over £30.000 for 1.0 litre engine and no Sat Nav. Skoda are taking the piss. The motoring world has gone mad.
They do have sat nav don't they? As standard.
considering everyone has phones, who dafaq uses satnav
This is an Irish review so it’s Euro not pounds. Who needs sat nav anyway with Apple Car Play or Android Auto?
Why would you buy this over a scala,golf,etc its the same size just with a few extra inchs of ground clearance...its handles worse than a car...and woundnt be very good off road..any car can drive around a field its just a fad.
James Daly longer suspension travel means more comfort, few extra inches mean less concern in winter or around curbs, higher seating position means easier getting in and out of, and it’s a bit shorter than scala meaning it’s easier to park in town.
No car with that logo can be best in any class. OK, maybe in tiny city car segment.
Kamiq? Ah, see....
Incorrect title‼️, should be Skoda Kamaq 😜
It is not Skoda. It is Škoda.
Patrik Lorincz - This is not Czechia. This is Ireland.
Annoying “music”
30 grand for a 1litre.... ripoff.
primitive UI console
Corolla eats this car at breakfast
not at all
dont give up your day job
Gave that up years ago. Bye now
Yes the display looks bad, and just because of that m not gonna buy this car :)
No it's not the best small SUV in the market
Looks very dated - boreing.
Paraic Mullen - A great success then, as that’s the market Skoda are going for!
The grill Skoda copied from Kia. Like Kia much more.
" skoda has a converter … I dunno why its broken into little pieces''