Škoda Brings Subtle Yet Significant Facelifts to Chile: Kamiq and Scala Updates Revealed

Škoda brings the facelifted versions of its sibling models to Chile. On one hand, there's the Kamiq, which receives subtle changes—so subtle that you’d need to place them side by side to notice the differences. On the other hand, there's the Scala, which has a slightly more radical redesign at the front, with its new headlights giving it a look that, in my opinion, looks quite good.

Starting with the Kamiq, the main headlights are now slightly larger, the daytime running lights are more streamlined, and we now gain LED fog lights, as the previous generation didn’t include them in any trim level.

At the rear, there are very few changes, mainly in the lighting signature and the typography of the word "Škoda." Inside, the changes are also minimal, with some new materials and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster now standard.

In terms of safety, it now comes equipped with Lane Assist, while still maintaining Front Assist. The engine options remain the same: a 1.0 TSI with 115 HP and 200 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, available only in the Selection trim, and for the Design trim, there's a 1.5 TSI with 150 HP and 250 Nm, also paired with a 7-speed DSG, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds.

**Video:** https://youtu.be/YzS6AcIglt4?si=Nilg6sAuxdhFgdKp

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On the other hand, the Scala facelift truly transforms its front end, thanks solely to the change in headlights, as mentioned.

At the rear, the changes are minimal: a subtle modification in the lighting signature and in the typography of the Škoda name. Inside, the alterations are equally minor, with improvements in materials and the addition of a digital instrument cluster as standard.

In terms of safety, Lane Assist is added to the Autonomous Emergency Braking system. The engine remains the same, a 1.5 turbo with 150 HP and 250 Nm. This engine is rare in Latin America, where the 1.4 is usually available. The difference with this model is that it can feature cylinder deactivation on the highway, contributing to better fuel consumption, achieving up to 15 km/l in the city.

**Video:** https://youtu.be/8Z8_vVyjXxc

Edited 12 August, 20241 yr by gruger