The EU-spec Skoda Kamiq was spied undergoing road
testing completely uncamouflaged and undisguised in the Czech Republic
recently. Last month, it was spied in the same way along with the 2020 VW Golf
in South Africa.
The EU-SkodaKamiq looks much like the Skoda Vision X
concept in size and proportions. The production model doesn't feature frameless
doors and has a vent glass in the rear windows. There's also black body
cladding for a higher level of ruggedness and a bigger tailgate for easier
loading/unloading of luggage.
Though the rear lights of the Skoda Vision X are
divided into two segments, they still make the signature ‘C’ shape and
emphasise how broad the vehicle is. The rear lights of the Skoda Kamiq do have
the L-shape impression of the upper segment of the concept’s rear lights, but
they don’t look as appealing or individualistic. In fact, their shape is
reminiscent of the VW Tiguan. Up top, the production sub-compact SUV features a
shark fin antenna.
Like the VW T-Cross and the Seat Arona, the Skoda
Kamiq sits on the MQB A0 platform. It will likely share the 95 PS/115 PS 1.0L
TSI petrol, 150 PS 1.5L TSI and 95 PS/115 PS 1.6-litre TDI diesel engines with
these models. Transmission choices should include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual
and 7-speed DSG. Like the other two B-SUVs, expect this one also exclusively in
front-wheel drive drivetrain layout.
The Skoda Kamiq will celebrate its world premiere at
the Geneva Motor Show in March. For India, a bigger market-specific model
borrowing cues from this global model, but tougher and more masculine in looks,
is in the works. It will sit on the MQB A0 IN platform and debut in concept
form at Auto Expo 2020 before going on sale later the same year.
