Skoda Kamiq became a Junior crossover

23 April 2018

Should I wait for a novelty in Russia?

The assets Skoda already has two crossover Karoq and Kodiaq. Both models were brought to market relatively recently and has not yet need replacement. But the Czech company decided to expand the assortment is now presented with a compact SUV Kamiq.

Notably, Skoda has retained not only the corporate identity but also one of the features of the new crossovers Czech brand: their names start with K and end in Q. Apparently, this time the marketers of Skoda once again used the theme of the Northern peoples. Kamik, a canadian footwear brand, which produces mainly boots. Not surprisingly, these warm boots is popular mainly in the North.

Size Skoda Kamiq almost indistinguishable from Karoq. New 8 mm longer (4 390 mm) and 3 mm above (1 606 mm) and 60 mm (1 781 mm). The size of the wheelbase — 2 610 mm (Karoq — 2 638 mm). Like all latest new Skoda cars, crossover Kamiq built on the MQB architecture.

The question arises: why "Skoda" two models with such close dimensions? It's all in the positioning. Skoda Kamiq will become the most affordable crossover of the company, and the traces of the savings are seen almost everywhere. For example, the rear suspension can only be semi, and alternatives 110-horsepower-liter engine of the family MPI will not be provided. Also have to do a front-wheel drive. Buyers of Skoda Kamiq will be able to choose only the transmission: five-speed manual or six-speed automatic.

With such a simple set of novelty will be hard to sell on the European market, but in the Old world Skoda Kamiq and will not appear: the novelty is developed specially for China. It will be produced at the joint venture of Volkswagen and SAIC. Export are planned.

Final price Kamiq are not reported. It is expected that the crossover will cost from 90 000 yuan, or about $14 000. And it is a few thousand cheaper than the base version of the Hyundai Creta in China.