Skoda has reduced the price of its run-out small Kamiq automatic SUV to just $29,990 drive-away, its lowest price in more than three years. With a new Kamiq model now in showrooms Skoda Australia has applied the discount to the final 250 examples of the pre-update base model. The Kamiq is Skoda’s best seller and represents around a quarter of the Czech-based car brands sales here. Although year to date Kamiq sales are running 26 percent behind the same time last year. The price reduced model is also available with a special guaranteed future value finance program for $69 per week, at a 6.99 per cent interest rate over a 60-month term and a $2,990 deposit. Kamiq standard features include a rear-view camera, LED headlights, keyless entry and start, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a full range of active driver assist functions. I’m David Berthon

Skoda has reduced the price of its run-out small Kamiq automatic SUV to just $29,990 drive-away, its lowest price in more than three years. With a new Kamiq model now in showrooms Skoda Australia has applied the discount to the final 250 examples of the pre-update base model. The Kamiq is Skoda’s best seller and represents around a quarter of the Czech-based car brands sales here. Although year to date Kamiq sales are running 26 percent behind the same time last year. The price reduced model is also available with a special guaranteed future value finance program for $69 per week, at a 6.99 per cent interest rate over a 60-month term and a $2,990 deposit. Kamiq standard features include a rear-view camera, LED headlights, keyless entry and start, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a full range of active driver assist functions. I’m David Berthon

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
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Runout Skoda Kamiq SUV’s offer excellent value

Driving Kia’s EV6 GT-line at $87,590, the third-tier model in the four-model range
which is now topped by the high-performance EV6 GT flagship at $99,590. The
dual motor GT-line however will satisfy most drivers looking for a performance
EV with a 0 to 100km/hour time of 5.2 seconds. Not bad when you consider it tips
the scales at 2105 kilos. Yes, its premium priced which has no doubt slowed
sales but it’s as good as it gets in a family sized electric SUV – offering less range
at 484km compared to rear drive EV6 models at 528kms but I found the stated
range to be fairly accurate despite a mix of urban and country driving in hot
conditions with the air-conditioning on. I’ve also driven the top spec high-
performance EV6 GT – too hard-nosed for me - the GT seats hard and
unaccommodating while its non-compliant suspension tune provides a too hard
ride for comfortable day to day use. However, as i said, the drive experience of
the Kia EV6 GT-line will impress most new drivers – smooth, quiet with assured
handling and a very comfortable ride and for me the one to own. An electric car
with great styling and presence and superbly built. I’m David Berthon

Driving Kia’s EV6 GT-line at $87,590, the third-tier model in the four-model range which is now topped by the high-performance EV6 GT flagship at $99,590. The dual motor GT-line however will satisfy most drivers looking for a performance EV with a 0 to 100km/hour time of 5.2 seconds. Not bad when you consider it tips the scales at 2105 kilos. Yes, its premium priced which has no doubt slowed sales but it’s as good as it gets in a family sized electric SUV – offering less range at 484km compared to rear drive EV6 models at 528kms but I found the stated range to be fairly accurate despite a mix of urban and country driving in hot conditions with the air-conditioning on. I’ve also driven the top spec high- performance EV6 GT – too hard-nosed for me - the GT seats hard and unaccommodating while its non-compliant suspension tune provides a too hard ride for comfortable day to day use. However, as i said, the drive experience of the Kia EV6 GT-line will impress most new drivers – smooth, quiet with assured handling and a very comfortable ride and for me the one to own. An electric car with great styling and presence and superbly built. I’m David Berthon

Kia EV6 GT-line - impressive electric SUV

Driving Kia’s EV6 SUV today. The Kia EV6 comes in four models. I drove the EV6
GT-line dual motor all-wheel-drive at $87,590 – powered by a 77.4kWh battery the
GT-line with two electric motors and weighing 100 kilos heavier to the rear drive
models provides 239kW and 605Nm of torque. Delivering a driving range of
484km which I found most accurate with a mix of urban and country driving.
Energy consumption varied and ran from around 15kWh/100km to
18.5kWh/100km. Charging, on a standard 7kW home charger around 71/2 hours,
on a 350kW fast charger if you can find one not in use around 20 minutes. The Kia
EV6 styling a standout, sharp edge styling that gives it a premium feel and in my
eyes it’s the best-looking EV on the market. Large well shod 20-inch alloy wheels
are tucked right into the body’s corners provide a very roomy interior with great
seats. Despite an impressive dash and instrumentation, the interior is somewhat
bland in terms of finishes. Premium specified however with all the driving aids
and safety elements and Kia’s 7-year/unlimited kilometre warranty. The drive
experience of the Kia EV6 GT-line will impress most drivers. More drive details in
my next segment. I’m David Berthon

Driving Kia’s EV6 SUV today. The Kia EV6 comes in four models. I drove the EV6 GT-line dual motor all-wheel-drive at $87,590 – powered by a 77.4kWh battery the GT-line with two electric motors and weighing 100 kilos heavier to the rear drive models provides 239kW and 605Nm of torque. Delivering a driving range of 484km which I found most accurate with a mix of urban and country driving. Energy consumption varied and ran from around 15kWh/100km to 18.5kWh/100km. Charging, on a standard 7kW home charger around 71/2 hours, on a 350kW fast charger if you can find one not in use around 20 minutes. The Kia EV6 styling a standout, sharp edge styling that gives it a premium feel and in my eyes it’s the best-looking EV on the market. Large well shod 20-inch alloy wheels are tucked right into the body’s corners provide a very roomy interior with great seats. Despite an impressive dash and instrumentation, the interior is somewhat bland in terms of finishes. Premium specified however with all the driving aids and safety elements and Kia’s 7-year/unlimited kilometre warranty. The drive experience of the Kia EV6 GT-line will impress most drivers. More drive details in my next segment. I’m David Berthon

Kia EV6 GT-line - about as good as it gets in a premium electric SUV.

Australia’s top-selling family carrier, the Kia Carnival people mover is the subject
of a recall notice relating to its power steering. A manufacturing fault in the
wiring harness on 2024 model year Carnivals may affect the power steering. A
total of 6155 Carnivals are affected by the recall notice which states “the main
wiring harness my come into contact with the steering column shaft and become
damaged which may result in the loss of power assisted steering.” The recall
affects both petrol and hybrid versions of the Carnival across all variants. Owners
of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing asking them to contact their Kia
dealer for an appointment to reposition the main wiring harness or if required to
replace it free of charge. VIN numbers of cars affected are listed on Kia
Australia’s recall info site. I’m David Berthon

Australia’s top-selling family carrier, the Kia Carnival people mover is the subject of a recall notice relating to its power steering. A manufacturing fault in the wiring harness on 2024 model year Carnivals may affect the power steering. A total of 6155 Carnivals are affected by the recall notice which states “the main wiring harness my come into contact with the steering column shaft and become damaged which may result in the loss of power assisted steering.” The recall affects both petrol and hybrid versions of the Carnival across all variants. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing asking them to contact their Kia dealer for an appointment to reposition the main wiring harness or if required to replace it free of charge. VIN numbers of cars affected are listed on Kia Australia’s recall info site. I’m David Berthon

Runout Skoda Kamiq SUV’s offer excellent value

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