open on weekends at the Lecce headquarters to test it – Sbircia Notizia Magazine

Lecce, 12 April 2024. Improved designs, new and sustainable materials, improved engines and Simply Clever innovative details. Škoda’s success story continues with the facelift of one of the City SUVs most loved by explorers worldwide and among the best-selling in Europe: the new Kamiq, now “on display” in the new Maldarizzi Motor Showroom in Lecce. The brand’s new entry will be presented during the national open weekend on 13 and 14 April at the headquarters in Viale Portugal 16, launched in November 2023 by the automotive group from the South of Italy.

“We accepted the challenge of bringing Skoda to Salento and we are happy to be able to present to the public one of the most popular models of the brand, which represents a unique price-quality ratio” – comments Maria Luisa Vangi, Škoda sales representative. at Maldarizzi Automotive – « With Kamiq we hope to make customers experience every kilometer with excitement, thanks to the brilliant engines and the more and more attractive design. The passion of this brand – continues Vangi – is particularly noticeable because it has been able to reinvent itself over the years, becoming a new point of reference in our region as well”.

Three reduction levels and different Design Selections.

The Kamiq now boasts a more SUV presence, with visual details that add to the dynamic, such as a rear diffuser, a redesigned grille and, for the first time, Matrix LED lights (optional). At the rear, the optional electric gate can also be operated via the Virtual Pedal. Simply Clever details are also new. With a standard 8-inch digital display and an 8-inch infotainment display, the instrument cluster of the two compact models is now fully digital. Four USB-C ports with 45-watt charging power and a 15-watt Phone Box for wireless charging with cooling are available as options. As part of the update, Škoda has also restructured the range with three trim levels Essence (not available in Italy), Selection and Monte Carlo and different Design Options for the interior. Additionally, materials such as recycled fabrics, hemp and kenaf are used for upholstery and door panels.

More powerful and more efficient engines.

The two new 1.0 TSI three-cylinder engines from the evo2 generation of the EA211 family are now even more efficient, thanks to further hardware and software improvements. Among other improvements, these include variable control of intake and exhaust valves and geometry chargers (VGT), as well as ten-hole injectors for an even more homogeneous mixture of air and fuel. The TSI 1.5 is equipped with the ACT+ active cylinder deactivation system. Three engines deliver power from 70 kW (95 HP) to 110 kW (150 HP).

Complete equipment for greater operational and transit safety.

The Škoda Kamiq is among the safest cars in this segment thanks to its torsion-resistant body shell and numerous support systems. These include, for example, camera-based driving assistance systems in Front Assist with Pedestrian Monitor, Lane Assistant and Traffic Sign Recognition. The updated version of the compact models now also boasts the Easy Light Assist system, which switches the low beams on and off automatically. Starting with the Select trim level, on-board equipment also includes Cruise Control with cruise control, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPM+) and LED front fog lights. In the redesigned LED taillights, the latest version features animated turn signals and new L-shaped light patterns.

Kamiq, solid record

Finishing 2021, 2022 and 2023 as Škoda’s best-selling SUV, ahead of the Kodiaq and Karoq, the Kamiq was also the second best-selling model behind the traditional Octavia, reaching top positions in the sales charts of the UK, Austria, Italy, Spain and France. To date, nearly 410,000 Kamiqs have rolled off the production line in the Czech Republic and have been sold in more than 60 markets worldwide. Most of them went to customers in Germany (more than 65,000), the Czech Republic (about 48,000) and the United Kingdom (more than 36,000).

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