Skoda Kamiq 2020 first drive | Will this ŠKODA start a new trend?

[@agordonforme6797]

One of the best car reviewers on KZbin. Keep it up Bob

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Thank you, I will keep it up!

[@judahdaneshtaol]

You made a mistake 0:42 - it does not "sit between the Karoq and the Kodiaq". It is smaller than the Karoq.

[@BOLLOX64]

What he said, it is under the Karoq in the SUV family @Bob Flavin

[@thomash2806]

Also not a ‘Kamaq’, but a ‘Kamiq’

[@SuperDirtyFrank]

I've always liked Skoda and I think the Superb truly lives up to its name, but to say that they've always had excellent interiors is a bit of a stretch lol. Before VW bought it, Skoda was something else entirely. I like what they're doing. There's plenty of choices and none of them are bad no matter what you pick. I'd personally go for the Kodiaq for its size, but they all offer luxury-like quality at a lower price and that can only be good.

[@paulcollins2613]

Hi Bob. You keep saying Ki- Mack. Is it not Ka-Mick ?

[@01avensis]

Ah, that explains why the underground car park of the Sofitel in Strasbourg was full of brand new Skodas. Our 4 year old Octavia looked out of place amongst them, covered in 4,500 kilometres of holiday grime and an interior full of rubbish. I think that Skoda currently have a great range of quality cars and seem to be going from strength to strength. Cracking video as always Bob.

[@robtt997]

My sister has same engine in her Seat . She finds ,in her words, ‘it conks out’ when pulling out of a junction ! Asked garage about it and they are aware of fault and awaiting software patch from Seat. They added they have been waiting a long time ! So if you test a VW group product with this engine take time to test it on turning out of a junction .

[@dcweather7130]

I've got that engine in an Audi A3 DSG. Unbelievably good. 0-62mph in 9.6 secs, quiet cruising and I can get 58 mpg on along mainly motorway journey.

[@MurphyKM]

Hi Bob, great review as always. Our 3 yr 0% pcp was up on dsl Octavia in July. Wanted kamiq but not available til 2020 so got Octavia 1lt petrol. I haven't had petrol in 30 yrs and I'm blown away by this little engine. Power and 5lts/100kms . Kevin, wexford.

[@barnett882]

Brilliant as ever Bob!!!

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Thanks Paul!

[@ericrochford3134]

Those infotainment screens will really make cars show their age very quickly, especially the pop-up ones.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Agreed, wait until you can buy a skin for the infotainment systems on the Skoda app store! Not even joking

[@johnhodge1263]

Tow hook can be used for 2 x bike carrier !!

[@800Viffer]

You got the name and position in the SUV range wrong in the first few secs.

[@terryatkinson899]

I like the tow hitch, even though I haven't got a trailer cos you know someone is going to bump into you when you're parked on the street. A lovely round hole in their bumper haha. My daughter has a 182 fabia with the 1litre engine and it's fine for a small car but it will be interesting to see how it lasts in a big yoke like that.

[@SmartText]

Why does everyone hate the pop out infotainment screens? Doesn't bother me either way.

[@BrateTebra123]

It looks great for me

[@Danipoket]

What doo you think about the confort of the Kamiq ? Even with sport chassis ?

[@mickdaly6537]

Like it but a manual hand brake?

[@martlee3962]

Yes

[@decmac2002]

Great review, thanks Bob

[@kristiandyg]

Thanks for your video! Do you think the car is big as a family car (3 children - one with a car seat)?

[@4675636b596f755954]

It has about the same space as a Golf 7.5, with some extra legroom for the rear passengers and a bit more headroom all around. As an overweight 193cm guy, I could sit behind my own driving position, with my knees touching but not pushing the seat. I can't comment on the cabin width because I didn't have other people with me to test it, but the numbers show it to also be Golf-like.

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Why would you buy a vw equivalent with its hard plastic interior, I would look at a skoda first before a vw these days.

[@gorebrush]

Have to admit, having owned Skoda's for years and now a VW - I'll be buying a Skoda next time.

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

@@gorebrush Skoda are supposed to be the poor relation to VW it no longer appears to be true.

[@gorebrush]

@@nudgenudgewinkwink3212 oh indeed. My last car was a Skoda Superb 2011 1.8TSI auto. I regret part exchanging that car. It was beautiful.

[@7026mathew]

Compare this with the karoq please.

[@thomash2806]

Alcotest: a legal requirement in France along with a spare bulb kit, a high-vis vest and a warning triangle. Shame in France anything but a very occasional and cursory nod to the Highway Code seems completely optional. (I’ve lived here 24 years...)

[@naginoujeim4469]

Was it comfortable to drive? Or too hard on the bumps? I m more interested in comfort (especially seating position and smoothness over bumps) and reliability over long distances... how would you rate the kamiq on those criteria? Great review keep it up! :)

[@yippie6862]

Bob, what is the name of the town in the very beginning of this video? The area looks absolutely stunning.

[@MiniEggs1999]

Did you try wireless CarPlay? Was it reliable? Thanks

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Yes I tried and no it wasn't, it never has been. Wireless is always hit and miss as there's so many updates and variables, wired works perfectly.

[@MiniEggs1999]

Bob Flavin Top feedback Bob 👍

[@vladvovchuk1555]

A very nice compact SUV. Now when the new Kia X ceed has arrived , i'm not sure witch of those 2 cars is a better deal?

[@muzjmhjmh]

Kia, any day! Skoda is just a budget VW (whis is crap by it self)

[@Tim955w]

Bob, was the handling any good + what was the build quality like from a squeaks and rattles point of view?

[@decmac2002]

1.15

[@smaemurray]

For non Irish viewers, when Bob says schooda he means Skoda! Nice car!

[@31770]

True dat foto4max.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

The little wing over the S means it’s pronounced Shhkoda

[@jobz1808]

when is it releasing in Ireland?

[@BobFlavinVideo]

In about 3 weeks 👌

[@Mikko._.]

Skoda Kamäq👍

[@philwright6940]

Bob will there be other petrol engines? Thanks

[@BobFlavinVideo]

A 1.5tsi will also be out later in the year, it wasn't on the launch because of WLTP standards.

[@fungus70]

Start what new trend ?

[@loyalbear3954]

Have looked at all VW group small SUVs Arona T-cross and this one. The Kamiq is by far the best, rear air con vents and and usb C sell it for as well as the other Skoda touches. Another winner here...... The Scala has also just won its last two group tests on Auto express and these both run the smaller chasis / platform. .....VRS version of either will do me #qualityproducts

[@dcweather7130]

usb C sells it for you? You can get an adapter for a quid !!

[@simonwhite2890]

Clever format, I’d still prefer an estate myself. I’d go for one if I had to lift kids in and out all the time, Good for your back in that case. Too tall at the back for my mutts to jump in and out of the boot.

[@chandramohan7155]

Is it crossover?

[@tomasforgac6293]

chandra mohan yes its a crossover

[@predragkardashian3730]

Kamak? Really?

[@andymcafee8550]

Great review Bob. Sad to see the same stupid engine stop start button in the most pikey location all Dacia style :( Time for a new Flavin hashtag perhaps :D

[@templemore85]

Whats wrong with motorbikes ?????

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Ehh two wheels and they are noisy. The road I was filming was full of them droning by

[@templemore85]

@@BobFlavinVideo Fuel efficient. Less congestion. The noise, just keeps us from getting wiped out by car drivers.

[@smoothmicra]

Skoda have moved on so much, it is just brilliant car after brilliant car. I'm sure you could buy anything from the range and find yourself congratulating yourself on such an astute purchase. I'm still enjoying my 05 Fabia with 143K (miles) on the clock (I've owned it since 16K). Everything still works (except MW radio for some reason, I can live with that) the cars are fantastic. In terms of value I think they now surpass the Japanese. Whatever you want, hatchback, estate, SUV, executive saloon; just buy a Skoda (no, I don't work for Skoda, or have shares though I am open to bribes if Skoda want to hire me as a cheer leader 😁). As others have said, not sure why you would choose a VW badge over Skoda these days. Very often you are paying for a car that is essentially a VW with a badge that knocks 10 grand off the asking price. Value people....testify!

[@keithisaacs6092]

Bob i think its called the Kamig not the Kamack perhaps its ccalled the Kamack in Ireland . Think the alcohol test is only available in Ireland and the tow bar is for the drinks trolley. Why can't Skoda make a bad car for once boring Skoda.

[@11cerbera11]

As ever from Bob, another great review. Just a pity all these modern cars seem to be the very same. Fantastic tech, great reliability & economy but very very boring.

[@filipefmelo]

If you're ever near Zurique I'll buy you dinner and pints. Cheers!

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Keep an eye on my Instagram, if you see me landing near you DM me and bring food and money 😂

[@paulriddel5277]

It just looks like a karoq with an updated interior

[@rabit818]

Kodiak Karoq Kamiq = KKK

[@BobFlavinVideo]

😂😂😂

[@timhancock6626]

VW group cars are not that well made. My four year old Octavia has cost me over £1200 in repairs in the last year, that's before the cam belt and water pump ( early ones are unreliable) replacement at another £700. That's about the same as my Kia Sorento cost in repairs in 12 years.

[@Mosgaard]

KaMIQ not KaMAK ;)

[@mrsinn2642]

Is it a KIA? is it a Hyundai? is it a VW? No, its a Skoda😒🚙

[@erik6554]

go back to review diesel cars

[@pauldunneska]

You should have gone full skinhead and not half skinhead.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I don't have the hob-nail boots to pull off that skinhead look 😂

[@pauldunneska]

@@BobFlavinVideo Nowadays those cool runners you are wearing in the video would go well with a skinhead haircut, times have moved on from the Bootboy look.

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Oh please, not ANOTHER bloody crossover. FFS!!!!!!

[@DesDunne1]

"Bob, nice 'preliminary review' but, it doesn't persuade me to run down to "Galvin's Bandon", to Order one. You referred to "Many Options" which. will only drive the Price up to more 'name brand' choices? Skoda's remain dull and uninteresting to drive and in my opinion, shot themselves in the foot by deleting the 'most interesting' small to medium compact, the "Yeti" which, was a huge mistake. That 'peeved' off a lot of their core following who don't want / have zero interest in buying an SUV. The "Karoq" and "Kodiaq", are dull vehicles and I'd sooner a more 'name brand' vehicle!? VW "T-Roc" comes to mind immediately!"

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

The Yeti was an SUV in all but name, almost a crossover. Almost the same dimensions as the Kamiq apart from the Yeti is more SUV like being Taller

[@DesDunne1]

Far as I remember, Yeti was never marketed as an SUV. True, it had the look but not the stance. I had a few SX4's and they weren't described as SUV's either but, it was very early days and the whole 'crossover / SUV', thing hadn't exploded yet! The Yeti is 4223mms long while the SX4 is 4150mms (hatchback models) The 'Kamiq' would best describe itself as a 'crossover!'

[@roninesce8362]

DesDunne1 suv/ crossover are just a labels like most of things in manufacturing. Look at the size, dimensions, ground clearance and make your own judgment. Nothing more useless then discussion over stupid name for stupid ppl. Fok sake, get on with your life!

[@RudyDaCosta]

Too bad Skoda won't be bringing their cars and suvs to North America.

[@Sevan59]

skoda commercial

[@dominicgavin7873]

Simply Boring will become Skoda new Logo

[@teslatrev5764]

New .... It's a crappy piston car...

[@BobFlavinVideo]

There’s a lot of life left in the piston engine yet!

[@teslatrev5764]

@@BobFlavinVideo sadly

[@Tom-uk2ow]

I allmost blind from ugliness, i must start to be suspicius about car rewiwes credibility.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Examine your own credibility, take a painkiller and have a lie down. Come back and see me tomorrow.

[@Tom-uk2ow]

@@BobFlavinVideo problem with ego? take glass of whiskey, hug your pillow and you know youll be better if you cry for a while.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Oh I like that but I don't drink whiskey really, I like wine. Thankfully, I don't have an Ego that I worry about but I do have a lot of credibility, my opinion is just that an opinion. You are entitled to an opinion, even if it's wrong.