China is Skoda’s largest single market worldwide, so
it’s no wonder that they have four high-riding vehicles on sale over there or, rather, five, if we count the newly unveiled Kamiq GT. Offered alongside the Kamiq,
Karoq, Kodiaq and Kodiaq GT, it’s limited to the People’s Republic. It builds
on the local variant of the Kamiq, with which it shares the same wheelbase
although it is both longer and taller.
Compared to the regular subcompact crossover, the
new Kamiq GT sports a few visual updates, like the restyled front and rear
ends, with slender lighting units and new bumpers, as well as the signature
sloping roofline, extra chrome trim and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The interior carries over with only minor changes,
such as the added ‘GT’ emblems on the dashboard and headrests, horizontal
stripes on the seats and exclusive decorative stitching. The car pictured also
features a multi-function steering wheel, single-zone air conditioning, 8-inch
infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife and MirrorLink,
push-button start and lots of storage spaces. Moreover, Skoda is offering
several options, such as a panoramic glass roof and a new exterior metallic
paint finish called Modern Gold.
No details about the engine lineup have been
announced yet, but the 111 PS 1.5-liter MPI unit powering the
Chinese Kamiq is believed to be on the list, probably alongside the 1.2-liter
turbo that kicks out 116 PS. Finally, transmission options
should include a 5 and 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT.
