The Škoda Kamiq

The modernisation aligns the Kamiq more closely with its bigger siblings in the Škoda SUV family.  “With the facelift, the vertical architecture of the Kamiq, together with its robust bumpers, emphasises the car’s self-assured SUV character,” explains designer Dalibor Pantůček. Both bumpers have been redesigned and the Kamiq has been given a striking new front grille and new headlights. “The grille is taller and wider to give a more dominant overall look. The new double vertical fins are also important to its expression,” Pantůček says of the changes. The grille is thus closer in expression to its larger SUV siblings, the Karoq and Kodiaq.

New Headlights

The new headlights have new proportions. The Kamiq still retains the double vertical headlight arrangement typical of Škoda SUVs. The top section with daytime running lights is now narrower on the updated car, giving it a more hi-tech look. The headlights on the modernised Kamiq have been given new proportions, which changes their character. “As an option, you can have a Full LED Matrix module, and this part of the headlight has also been given interesting graphic elements in a pyramidal structure. At the same time, the vertical arrangement of the headlights, along with the higher position on the nose, emphasises the SUV look. The robust bumpers then help to ensure that the headlights, and with them all the functional elements, are better protected.

New Redesigned Rear

The new light signature is divided into segments and, together with the L-shaped reflectors, forms a typical C-shaped signature. The signature’s proportions are lower, moved further to the side and positioned as high above the road as possible to boost the impression of robustness. The bumper gets a new diffuser with a more sophisticated look. Its design in the bottom part evokes the three-vent solution on the nose. There is also a grille with the same structure as the front in the air intake area. The towing fixture, which is available to order, is then integrated into the bumper in a way that makes it almost invisible at first glance. The shape of the diffuser does not change whether the car has a towing fixture or not. 

Infotainment And Connectivity

In its interior, the new Škoda Kamiq places the emphasis on environmentally friendly materials that are easier to recycle and more often come from recycled raw materials. Ergonomics was also a fundamental consideration. Customers will appreciate the climate control with buttons and rotary controls. But that doesn’t mean that the Kamiq is missing out on modern solutions. On the contrary, these are now standard, with even the basic model featuring a digital instrument panel (8 inches as standard, 10.25 inches as an option) or infotainment touchscreen (8.25 inches and 9.2 inches as an option). Customers will be able to choose from three trim levels and a total of six interior styles.

Safety First

It comes with the now-expected array of driving assistance systems: Front Assist with pedestrian detection, Lane Assist, traffic sign recognition, Manoeuvre Assist and also hand detection on the steering wheel as standard. Optionally, the Kamiq can have Side Assist, adaptive cruise control or adaptive Lane Assist. An above-standard solution can also be found behind the edge of the generous luggage compartment: the fifth door can be optionally operated electrically, in which case there is also a virtual pedal function to open it easily by wiggling a foot beneath the bumper.