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For the first time, the popular SUV will also be available as a Kodiaq iV with plug-in hybrid powertrain. With a combined output of 204 hp, it promises an all-electric range of over 100 kilometres on the WLTP cycle. For the first time, the Kodiaq also sees mild-hybrid technology: that’s the 150bhp 1.5 TSI model. The engines’ line-up is completed by a 2.0 TSI petrol engine and two 2.0 TDI diesels, delivering 150 and 193 hp respectively. All units are coupled to a DSG automatic transmission and the top petrol and diesel variants have all-wheel drive as standard. From: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-world/innovation-and-technology/watch-the-premiere-of-the-new-kodiaq-model-live/ The only engine missing off that list is the one that will power the new vRS - I would expect that to again be a pure petrol in the region of 260hp... in fact, if it's not the exact same engine they put in the new Golf GTi, it'll be a surprise. Pretty sure Skoda won't be using anything more powerful - so if you want that, it's a Tiguan R for you.

May be a daft question, and I'm not trying to offend or anything... but are you sure what you received was actually AdBlue?

Switched on the Mk1… would guess it’s the same on the Mk2.

Try asking the dealer…? But anecdotal evidence from the few posts on here about orders would suggest lead times are ‘normal’ (2-3 months) rather than the 12+ months back when the world went to pot.

It really shouldn’t do that. It’s normally impossible to lock the car if it detects a key inside. Did you leave both keys in there…?

Yeah, no. They might bring the ban on new ICE cars to 2030, but there’s no way in hell this government will reduce taxation on new cars - if anything they will raise it.

In my experience, it’s more likely to be the cable than the dashcam. Having said that, absolutely no issues with my Garmin one on my Mk1.5 Kodiaq with a cheap short USB-C to mini-USB cable. What happens if you plug the dashcam into one of the other USB-C sockets in the car?

Where to start...? 🙂 The gearbox will drive you nuts within the first week, it has an inane ability to never be in the correct gear. Do not go thinking you've got a sports car - it really isn't all that quick. And despite having 4wd, it most certainly isn't capable of anything more 'off-road' than a gravel track or grass verge. However... it's utterly brilliant. It is a jack of all trades, but a master of none. There are bigger SUVs out there, but it's big enough for a family of 4 + dog going on holiday without having to resort to trailers or roof boxes. There are faster SUVs out there, but it's enough fun to put a smile on your face (unless you also happen to own a sports car, in which case it probably won't). And the 4wd system is great when you hammer it round a bend maybe a little quicker than you realised, keeping it's big heft in line and delivering you out the other side safely and at speed. As long as your expectations are set correctly, you'll love it. Edit: Oh, and as for maintenance, you're going to need to get the DSG oil changed and the Haldex (4wd) serviced, which includes an oil change and replacing the filter, within the next 20k.

It’s normal for a limited selection of trim levels and engines to be available at launch. But it has been confirmed many times that there will be a SportLine, and a vRS. I honestly can’t imagine that there won’t be an L&K model as well. No idea if there will be a 2.0TSI though… other than in the vRS. The PHEV could well be the only ‘higher powered’ petrol option available.

So, the same system as the Enyaq then. I would suggest - unfortunately - that it probably means some sort of mechanical issue, as I don't believe there has been a similar problem reported by Enyaq owners. Not sure a software update will fix any sort of mechanical issue.

Out of curiosity - is the DCC on the new model like the old one (i.e. 'comfort', 'normal' or 'sport' presets) or is it like on the Enyaq, where it's a slider with more stops for some semblance of fine tuning?

As it's part of the fuel system, I really would leave it to an expert to replace. But that might just be me. As for cost, I'd suspect an hour/90 minutes or so of labour, which would leave the part being somewhere in the £30-40+VAT region. I guess you have 3 options... 1) get it replaced, 2) hope the light doesn't come back on before selling the car, and don't mention it to the buyer, or 3) be honest and upfront when selling the car. Given the relatively low cost of sorting the problem out, personally I'd just get it done (again, as it's part of the fuel system, it'd be a no-brainer to me).

Trust me, you ain't getting that out of any Kodiaq, vRS included. Definitely more 'GT' than 'sports'. My understanding is that PHEVs either run in electric-only mode (those that can), or the battery/motor(s) act as a 'top-up' to the combustion engine... therefore, on a flat motorway with a constant (low) load (even at high speed), the electric motor won't actually be doing anything... hence why PHEVs are actually poor for long journeys (especially in this country), because you're lugging the battery/motors around for little to no benefit most of the time. They shine when they can do an all-electric journey (round town), or when you need the combined power - towing, going up mountains, etc.

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-model/new-kodiaq/new-kodiaq-sportline/ https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/kodiaq/361133/new-skoda-kodiaq-vrs-exclusive-image-2024-hot-suv Just because they’re not available at launch, doesn’t mean they’re not coming…

According to the configurator, you can. You just need to make sure you select the right combination of options... Would be really interested to know if that's not actually an allowed combination when it comes to ordering...

Title says it all really. I know it's not, but having finally popped into the local dealer and seen it in the flesh, the Mk2 really does look like it's about 6ft longer than the Mk1 (I know it is a bit longer, but it's only a few inches). Not quite as 'odd' looking as in all the pictures (IMHO), and all very nice inside (ignoring the gear selector rubbish, but there seem to be loads of cars with that now - I blame the 'merkins). But still don't like the chrome on the D pillar, or the rearmost windows sloping upwards at the bottom like the Karoq. And it's hard to ignore the price. In summary... meh. Will definitely stick with the vRS for now, but can't see me getting a third Kodiaq, which is a shame.

Skoda might want to update their website then... that still says every 3 years / 30,000 miles.

You mean in the middle of the spare wheel? Assuming you have the Canton sound system, isn’t it the subwoofer…?

Hello, and welcome! 20k miles (32k km) and no oil top-ups required on mine.

Whilst it can mostly be relied upon for only allowing you to select permitted combinations of options, the configurator isn’t always infallible. If your dealer can’t answer questions, I’d suggest a different (better) dealer who knows about the cars they are selling would be a good idea. But… I’ve just looked and tried on an SEL (7 seat 1.5 mild hybrid) and you can have ACC with a heated windscreen. If you select the heated windscreen as your first option, you get three options - the first with just the winter pack, the second with the winter pack and driver assistance, and the third with winter + DA plus. The options with the DA packs use the winter pack with the 3-spoke steering wheel, which seems to be key to the combination.

Few things to note… The minimum ‘follow’ distance on the ACC is sufficient IMHO - any further and you’ll sit a mile behind the vehicle in front, so make sure that’s set appropriately (and set to remember rather than default back to ‘medium’ each time you start the car). If the vehicle overtaking you isn’t going much faster than you, then yes, your car will react by slowing down and increasing the distance, before speeding up again. This is normal for all ACC systems. If you have drive modes (can’t remember if all Kodiaqs do, but I suspect you do if you also have ACC) - use the ‘custom’ option and try putting the ACC to ‘sport’, even if you have everything else set to ‘eco’ or whatever you want. If the ACC is in ‘eco’ mode, then it makes a massive difference to how much it reacts to cars pulling in etc. compared to ‘sport’ (and even ‘normal’). You may need to increase the ‘follow’ distance by a notch though, it does get closer (and doesn’t slow down as quick!) in ‘sport’…

Aye, I picked up my 1.4 Edition for about £30k in 2018. But unfortunately, it's not just Skoda - or car prices that have shot up. Having said that, all these new 'safety' rules that keep being introduced have pushed prices up. Even the 'basic' cheap versions now have to have a lot of kit they didn't use to have just a few years ago. Also, EVs are expensive, so they've raised prices of ICE cars to make them look less so, rather than working to reduce the prices of the EVs. And it's practically impossible to buy a cheap, small car any more, so the entry price of 'a car' is a lot more than it used to be. Remember when there was quite a bit of choice for less than or around £10k?

Personally, I don’t get why people who want to tow don’t just order one with the tow bar fitted, rather than look to get an aftermarket one. Zero question about who is responsible for any warranty. Zero worry about all this crap and towing weights on VIN plates etc. Zero need to tell your insurance company anything about modifications. And in my experience, it’s no more expensive than aftermarket ones anyway (or, if it is a couple of hundred quid extra, I’ll take that on a £40k+ car for peace of mind). I get that it can be a problem if buying used… but surely then ‘tow bar’ is just another must have on the filter of appropriate cars. To be clear - I’m not against aftermarket stuff like this, and it would be better if it was less of a mess to get sorted. But I just don’t get the point if you can avoid it, especially when buying new.

The old Kodiaq uses this one: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/myškoda-essentials/id1161648654 All you can do is lock/unlock the car. No other remote functionality. I suspect the new one will be on the new platform, and use the same one as the Enyaq: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/myškoda/id1632202810 No idea what functionality will be available though - but I doubt you’ll be able to do air con like you can in an EV because that would require the engine to be running. Doubt you can control windows, nor the boot. But it will have Remote Park Assist if you’ve specified that as an option (don’t think it’s standard on the models currently available).

Depends where 'away' is. Outside the UK, it's entirely possible that the car may still pick up TMC broadcasts from a provider in the country or countries you're going to. Safest way is to make sure you have an 'Infotainment Online' subscription and Internet connectivity, as that will guarantee you get the traffic data from Skoda.