Expert Rating

Skoda Kamiq

(2019 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

73
%
A

Used car score:

74
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

72
%
B

Safety Rating:

77
%
B

Eco Rating:

65
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

69
%
B

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

73
%
A

Used car score:

74
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

72
%
B

Safety Rating:

77
%
B

Eco Rating:

65
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

69
%
B

Summary


The Skoda Kamiq is a small SUV/crossover, that sits underneath the larger Karoq in the Skoda SUV family. It was launched in late 2019, and shares most of its key mechanical parts with the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Many of the reviews we have analysed for the Kamiq so far have been short road tests from the international and UK launch events, rather than more extensive and comprehensive reviews, so it’s possible that its overall Expert Rating could alter by a few percentage points in coming months once more journalists have spent more time driving the car.

As of January 2024, the Skoda Kamiq holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 73%. The Kamiq has been praised for its comfort, practicality and value for money, while the only real criticisms have been that it doesn’t really stand out in any particular way.

Key specifications


Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £22,080 on-road

Launched: Autumn 2019
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: September 2019
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 96%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 80%
Safety assist: 76%

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2024, the Skoda Kamiq has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Skoda Kamiq to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Kamiq, we’ll publish the score here.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models48 mpgC33 – 52 mpgB – E
Diesel models55 mpgB46 – 59 mpgA – C
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models136 g/kmB122 – 192 g/kmA – C
Diesel models137 g/kmB125 – 177 g/kmA – C
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models16A8 – 25A – B
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£166A
Year 2£471A
Year 3£774A
Year 4£1,028B
Year 5£1,388B
Overall£3,827A

The Skoda Kamiq is a pretty affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

While fuel consumption figures for petrol models sit at around the market average, diesel models have a higher fuel efficiency. Insurance premium estimates suggest that the car’s insurance should be pretty affordable, and the maintenance and servicing costs should be on the cheaper side too.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Skoda Kamiq has received

2021

  • What Car? Awards – Best Small SUV for Practicality

2020

  • What Car? Awards – Best Small SUV under £20K
  • Fleet World Awards – Best Fleet Small SUV

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The Skoda Kamiq has received universally positive media reviews to date, with praise for its comfort, practicality and value for money.Skoda Kamiq