More space in less wrapping.
It seems to be the recipe on the new Skoda Kamiq, as the Czech carmaker has just unveiled the first pictures of the. The car will be the smallest SUV in Skodas range, but has allegedly on more bagsædeplads than Karoq, otherwise there is a manufacturer’s bid for a larger SUV.
Also, the traditional family model Octavia must apparently see them beaten on the square by the new model. It writes Autocar.
Kamiq, according to media to compete with the Nissan Juke and koncernfætteren Seat Arona, who last year was named Car of the Year Denmark. However, it is also models, the new SUV can get to beat on the square. According to Autocar is Kamiq 106 mm longer than the Juke and 85 mm longer than Arona.
the Design continues Skoda Kamiq at the same rate as the new Scala model set by the introduction back in december. The most obvious is that Skoda-the name is now written in big letters on the tailgate (a la Porsche Cayenne.
The new model does not, however, to win in arm-wrestle with the Cayenne just preliminary – the main engine will be to start with a variant with 150 horsepower.
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Photo: Skoda
Photo: Skoda
the Skoda writes in a press release that Kamiq will be available with three petrol engines, one diesel and even an engine that runs on natural gas. The manufacturer does not mention anything about future models with hybrid technology, and the gas-powered variant therefore seems to be the greenest alternative until further notice.
however, It is yet unclear whether this engine is coming to Denmark.
the Affinity with the Scala continues in the cabin, where Kamiq get the same design with a free-standing infotainmentskærm and the possibility of digital instrumentation. In analogy with the Scala will SUV a also always be hooked up to the internet.
It means, according to Autocar, it will be possible to manage a number of services in the car via an app on the mobile phone.
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Photo: Skoda
Although the car looks like a jeep, it will only be available with front-wheel drive. This is because according to Skoda, that has been focusing on a younger audience, striving for a modern, eventyrsorienteret lifestyle in the popular segment of SUV models for use in the city’.
for The same reason the car will be available with the so-called ‘Sport Chassis Control that lowers the chassis 10 mm, and making the dampers harder.
the Price of the new Skoda Kamiq has not yet been published, nor does it is fixed, when the model is launched in Denmark.
