The all new Skoda Kamiq goes on sale in Europe

Skoda has added a third model to its successful SUV portfolio for the European market with the Skoda Kamiq - entering the rapidly growing city SUV segment for the first time.

The Kamiq blends the typical advantages of this segment such as increased ground clearance and a raised seat position with the agility of a compact car and Skoda's characteristic emotive design. 

With state-of-the-art assistance and infotainment systems, a generous amount of space and numerous Simply Clever features, the new Kamiq equally fulfils the needs of both family and lifestyle-oriented customers in true Skoda style.

The new Kamiq continues the successful SUV design language of the Kodiaq and Karoq SUVs, whilst the split head lights, which feature daytime running lights above the main head lights, create new, distinctive visual highlights. Combined with its raised seat position, this means it is perfectly equipped for the modern-day urban jungle. In typical Skoda style, the Kamiq also sets benchmarks in the city SUV segment in terms of space.

An elevated ground clearance, rugged details and large wheels measuring 16 to 18 inches give the Kamiq a powerful appearance.

Despite boasting compact dimensions, the SUV newcomer is both full of character and dynamic. The Kamiq is the first Skoda to have split LED head lights with daytime running lights above and, in the full LED version, dynamic front and rear indicators. A panoramic roof is also available as an option.

An elevated seat position and generous amounts of space make getting into and out of the car more convenient and provide a great overall view as well as improved ergonomics. In the rear, the Kamiq's headroom, elbow room and kneeroom are all class leading. The boot has a capacity of 400 litres, which can be increased to 1,395 litres by folding down the asymmetrically split back seats. 

Clever storage compartments in the interior provide an extra 26 litres of space for stowing items. Soft materials on the dashboard and front door trims feature on the interior, as well as new seat designs and covers made of the exquisite Suedia microfibre. The Kamiq can also be further customised with ambient lighting, decorative trims, contrasting stitching and a Dynamic package.

Skoda also offers an optional 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, as well as Climatronic, and an electrically adjustable driver's seat for European markets.

Three TSI petrol engines are offered with the Kamiq in Europe, with cylinder capacities of 1.0-litre or 1.5-litre and a 1.6-litre TDI producing between 93bhp and 148bhp. The engines can be coupled with a five or six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed DSG.