Skoda Australia has locked in pricing for its Kamiq range for 2022, which includes a return of the base model vehicle after a brief hiatus.
The entry-point returns as the Kamiq 85TSI Style, pairing an 85kW/200Nm three-cylidner turbocharged engine to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It replaces the 110TSI Ambition.
The 85TSI Style costs $37,990 drive-away, which is a $5000 increase on the previous 2021 85TSI, but the same price as the four-cylinder 110TSI Ambition it replaces.
The new base car scores massive 18-inch alloy wheels, a digital dash and 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wireless phone charging, LED headlights and tail-lights, keyless entry with push-start ignition, heated auto-folding wing mirrors, rear window tint, leather steering wheel, dual-zone climate, an auto dimming rear-vision mirror, and various quirky additions like a door-mounted umbrella.
Next up in the range is the Monte Carlo, which ups the engine power to 110kW/250Nm from a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Costing $41,990 drive-away (a $1000 increase), the Monte Carlo adds 18-inch alloys in a different design, black exterior highlights, drive modes, sports suspension (15mm lower than standard), adaptive LED headlights, sports seats and pedals, and a panoramic glass sunroof.
Finally, the top-spec 110TSI Signature costs $42,990 (another $1000 increase) and includes the full safety suite with rear-facing items that are otherwise optional on the other two variants, leather and suede interior upholstery, roof rails, and electrical adjust for the driver’s seats, but it misses out on the standard panoramic sunroof and sports suspension from the Monte Carlo.
Standard safety on all grades includes auto emergency braking, rear auto braking, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. There are also seven airbags.
The major option pack is the ‘Travel Pack’ ($4300 on the Monte Carlo, not available on the Style) which adds front parking sensors, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, paddle shifters, a larger 9.2-inch touchscreen, sat-nav, wireless phone mirroring and a Skoda-branded audio system.
A panoramic sunroof can be optioned for $1300, while premium paints cost $550 or $1100 for the signature Velvet Red.
Meanwhile service packs are available in three-year ($800), five-year ($1500) or seven-year ($2100) forms, and all Skodas are covered by a five-year and unlimited kilometre warranty.
Skoda Kamiq 2022 price (drive-away)
| 85TSI | 110TSI | |
| Style | $37,990 | — |
| Monte Carlo | — | $41,990 |
| Signature | — | $42,990 |
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