China: Skoda Kamiq crossover leaked

Skoda will reportedly debut a new crossover at the Beijing Auto Show. It is called the Kamiq and it will be positioned below the Karoq in the Chinese market. The Kamiq is expected to go on sale in China around June 2018.

According to a media report, the Kamiq has a wheelbase of 2,610 mm. The SUV measures 4,390 mm in length, 1,781 mm in width and has an overall height of 1,593 mm, which makes it slightly smaller than the Karoq.

In terms of design, the Kamiq has a familiar front fascia. The front grille has a chrome frame and is flanked by wraparound headlamps. The twin-pod headlights feature projector lights. The Skoda logo is placed a rib that runs across the bonnet. Besides this, the front bumper has a large air dam and LED DRLs placed on either side. The rear features wraparound tail lights and a dual-tone bumper. A higher variant of the Kamiq is expected to be offered with dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails and a sunroof.

A media report suggests that in China, the Kamiq will be powered by a 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine delivering 108 BHP. However, there is no information about the transmission options that will be offered on the Kamiq. It is unclear whether the crossover SUV will get an all-wheel drive option.

The Kamiq is likely to be built at the Shanghai Volkswagen joint venture facility. Meanwhile, Skoda plans to launch the Karoq in India sometime in 2018 but there is no word on the Kamiq being offered in India anytime soon.

Source: Car News China