Skoda has expanded the Scala and Kamiq families with the introduction of a new petrol engine, which is shared with a multitude of vehicles made under the Volkswagen Group’s roof.
This new 1.5-liter TSI unit pushes out 150 PS (148 hp / 110 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque and can be paired to a six-speed manual or an optional seven-speed automatic transmission.
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The power unit comes with Active Cylinder Technology, a system that shuts down two of the four cylinders in order to reduce fuel consumption, while the particulate filter keeps emissions in check. According to Skoda, the combined fuel consumption varies between 5.4 and 6.7 l/100 km (52.3-42.2 mpg UK / 43.6-35.1 mpg US) with the stick shift, and 5.7-6.5 l/100 km (49.6-43.5 mpg UK / 41.3-36.2 mpg US) with the auto ‘box. The CO2 emissions range between 122-152 and 130-148 g/km, respectively.
Skoda’s small SUV can be ordered with the optional Chassis Control System, which provides two settings for the suspension, and will soon launch with yet another powertrain – a 1.0-liter G-TEC which works with compressed natural gas (CNG) and delivers a modest 90 PS (89 hp / 66 kW). The mill will raise the number of powertrains available for the Kamiq to five, all of which get technologies such as stop/start and brake energy recovery, and are compliant with the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.
The Chassis Control System is also available for the Scala hatchback, lowering the ground clearance by 15 mm (0.6 in) and offering two suspension set-ups.
