The pros and cons of the SUV with a 400-liter boot that you can still buy for less than €20,000

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Last year the SEAT Arona closed as the leader in its category, with 17,462 registered units and only surpassed by the Dacia Sandero and the Hyundai Tucson in global passenger car registrations.

But as we will see below, there is life beyond the SEAT Arona. The segment of the most compact SUVs has been evolving over the last few years, with proposals that have advocated for a contained size, but also for maximize space on board for passengers and cargo in the trunk.

And that is where the product that we will discuss in this article fits precisely. A Skoda Kamiq that shares the base, technology and engines with the Arona. But which is significantly more spacious, with a good trunk of 400 liters and spacious and comfortable rear seatsestablishing itself as an economic option for those looking for a practical car, and SUV aesthetics, without exceeding the €20,000 barrier.

The Skoda Kamiq is one of the largest cars in its category, and its size, but not the cheapest

Looking for an SUV for less than €20,000

To this day the SEAT Arona is available from €17,600. SEAT is also promoting the Arona with a campaign that proposes getting an Arona for €7 a month, which, in reality, is nothing more than a renting aimed at individuals.

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It can be a really interesting option for those who are looking for a lease, but it is important to keep in mind that it is not a purchase with financing to use.

Rear seats of the Skoda Kamiq.

The first con of the Skoda Kamiq is that its price already amounts to €19,400, being more expensive than the Arona, which is less spacious. But it is also more expensive than other alternatives in its category as spacious, or more, like the Skoda Kamiq, like the SsangYong Tivoli available from €17,900or even the MG ZS available from €13,990.

One of our favorite SUVs in this category has an ECO label, and a 390-liter trunk, but it is the Toyota Yaris Cross whose price already rises to €24,925 and is therefore significantly more expensive.

Solutions for organizing the load in the trunk of the Skoda Kamiq.

The current offer of the Skoda Kamiq

as we told you The Skoda Kamiq is not the cheapest in its category, nor is it the SUV that offers a larger trunk for less than €20,000. But Yes, it is one of the most interesting alternatives for that price.. For offer price of €19,400 we can access a Kamiq with a 95 hp 1.0 TSI gasoline engine and Active trim, which already includes 16″ alloy wheels and a Bolero entertainment system with an 8″ touch screen.

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The offer of €19,400 requires financing the purchase. But Skoda is currently offering a cash promotion whereby this same car can be purchased from €20,300. To give us an idea, with the financing simulation offered by Skoda (amount owed of €16,509.90, with a down payment of €6,400, opening commission of 3.75%, APR 11.81% and TIN 9.25% and 48 installments of €333.8, the total price paid in installments amounts to €22,909.

The Skoda Kamiq has not been exempt from the price escalation that has occurred in recent years. It arrived at dealerships in 2019 from €14,900. Until June 2022 it could be purchased for less than €17,000. Currently starting at €19,400, slightly less than what the cheapest Skoda Kamiq cost in November, which started at €19,900.

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