Ltb used kamiq

[Yorkshireman]

Hi all, just joined here as were looking to buy a 2021 or 2022 1.5tsi kamiiq manual.
Are these generally reliable? Do they run on chain, belt or wetbelt , has there been any issues if it's a wet? So many horror stories with cars nowadays, we bought our last used car 11 year ago. Time for am upgrade.
Thanks

[Lofty]

I’ve had my Kamiq (1.0l SEL auto) since 03/2020 & although low mileage it’s been trouble free. I absolutely love the car.
Not sure if it’s chain or wet belt (although doubt that). Just remember this engine is from the Volkswagen/Audi family so it’s the same in polo,golf Audi A1 A2 Skoda & seat so I think you can feel confident it’s a well established & proven engine & transmission.
PS, I’d never have anything with a ‘wet belt’ so risky

[Yorkshireman]

I’ve had my Kamiq (1.0l SEL auto) since 03/2020 & although low mileage it’s been trouble free. I absolutely love the car.
Not sure if it’s chain or wet belt (although doubt that). Just remember this engine is from the Volkswagen/Audi family so it’s the same in polo,golf Audi A1 A2 Skoda & seat so I think you can feel confident it’s a well established & proven engine & transmission.
PS, I’d never have anything with a ‘wet belt’ so risky

How's the 1.0 drive with car full, like 4 adults in, Is it still powerful enough going uphills and such. There seems to be much more used 1.0s than 1.5 engine.

[Graeme67]

Kamiq uses 'normal' dry belt so no nasty wet belt problems. Inspect at i think it's 10 years and replace if needed, so no need to worry about for a while.. Th e1.5 engine is very good, On a run mine will get over 55 MPG.