Skoda Kamiq vs Hyundai Ioniq 9

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Skoda Kamiq
Skoda Kamiq

$25,900 - $45,990

2025 price

Hyundai Ioniq 9
Hyundai Ioniq 9

$119,668 - $124,668

2026 price

Summary

2025 Skoda Kamiq
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.0L
Electric motor type
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Vehicle type
Fuel Efficiency
5.5L/100km (combined)
Electric range
Energy consumption

Battery capacity

Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Dual clutch can be fiddly
  • Some minor spec trimmed out
  • Priced alongside AWD or hybrid alternatives

  • One flagship trim means flagship pricing
  • Rear design polarises
  • Underwhelming warranty
2025 Skoda Kamiq Summary

The Skoda Kamiq might be one of Australia’s most underrated vehicles.

As you may or, more likely, may not know, the Kamiq crossover has always been positioned to compete with mainstream players like the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Subaru Crosstrek in its own quirky way, which we’ve always quite liked here at CarsGuide.

That’s some tough competition, though, so what does this Skoda do differently to deserve your attention, what’s changed for this year’s update, and do we still think this Skoda should be on your shopping list if you’re considering those other cars?

Read on and we’ll find out.

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Summary

Hyundai is reaching for new heights with the Ioniq 9. And I don't just mean that literally – though it's certainly true that this three-row electric SUV is an absolute giant of a vehicle. I mean because it's also the most expensive car, electric or otherwise, to ever wear the Hyundai badge.

With it, Hyundai steps into premium air – the Volvo EX90 starts at around the same money, as does the Audi Q6 e-tron, albeit with fewer seats.

And because Hyundai has only brought in one flagship variant, the Ioniq 9 is also miles above the cheapest Kia EV9. But will its customers rise with it? 

Let's find out.

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