Skoda Kamiq - Interior, design and technology

While few will criticise the Skoda Kamiq’s exterior design, fans of the older Skoda Yeti might think this newer car is just a bit too conventional in its shape and style. Like many of its rivals, it looks like little more than a hatchback on stilts. There’s a choice of two free exterior colours and seven metallic alternatives – and not all are a dull grey. 

The Kamiq has a flexible cabin with space for five adults. Its dashboard design may lack some visual flair next to the Peugeot 2008, but the Kamiq’s layout is easy to understand and feels better built than the Ford Puma. 

There are loads of really clever features inside the Kamiq, including a cooled glovebox to keep a water bottle chilled on a hot day, a handy clip in the windscreen to keep a parking ticket on display, a small bin to tidy away discarded sweet wrappers, and even an umbrella stored within the driver’s door in case you’ve forgotten to take a waterproof coat with you and the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment

The entry-level SE trim has an 8.25-inch display, while SE L and Monte Carlo models include a larger 9.2-inch screen. Both touchscreen sizes have sharp graphics and an easy-to-understand user interface. The system responds quickly to your inputs, and while it’s not the quickest for loading times, it’s fast enough that it’s never frustrating. You get Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay included as standard. 

All Kamiqs come with a digital instrument cluster. In SE, it’s a basic eight-inch display, while SE L and above come with a larger 10.25-inch display that’s fully configurable, much like Audi’s virtual cockpit. 

We particularly like being able to alter the display to show navigation information on a map right in front of you, which is easier to understand at a glance than having to turn your gaze towards the central screen to get direction updates while driving.