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I assume by exFAT , you are referring to NTFS. How long did the 29GB take to get into the Colombus system? I have try with a USB cause I do not have such high capacity SD cards. Got microSD cards though, will have to look for an adapter to go into the car 😟

Does the myPOIs get deleted when updating the maps using the above method?

Suggest you try out an alternative sleeping technique. 45 mins of spewing out emissions are not helping the environment either. From the car's perspective, unnecessary wear tear of piston heads?

I got mine to work and hope it stays. This is what worked for me. I tried with a key fob that was not used on a previous journey. 1) Choose Navigation in the window selection (2 overlapping squares on the steering wheel) . You will see the empty screen as you currently see. 2) Leave it here for the rest of your trip. 3) Switch off ignition at the end of your trip. 4) Turn on ignition et voila it is back . ( I had an hour's interval before restarting). 5) Click View to get the map to fill the entire screen 5) I switched off the ignition after a short trip and on restarting again, the maps are still showing on the VC.

Has started on my RS as well post first service. No map , only the zoom working while scrolling but no map image just an empty screen. All the other menus working fine.

Feels like a missed opportunity for the Kodiaq. Looks like they do not want it to succeed. The looks are a step backward from the current generation. The wheels of the RS that cover the red brake pads, remind me of non-alloy wheels with hub caps . They plonked the Octavia RS engine into the Kody, it shd have atleast been the 280ch one that was in the Superb before. Hardly anything to be excited about.

There's no maintenance for the first 2 years? I have a weird interval in my skoda app, Oil Change when the car will have 24000 km or 1.5 years of purchase and a service inspection at 30000km or 2 years. Why not just merge these 2 when the interval is so short? To add to that the maintenance is supposedly digital. It would be so much simpler if there was a service booklet.

Sadly no more VRS on sale in Europe

Interesting. By Overrun you mean coasting? I was intrigued by this micro hybrid term , does charging occur only during braking & overrun and not otherwise?

Thank you linni, snala for the inputs.... will probably ask a friend to start the car and idle/drive around a bit every few weeks instead of having to contend with the after effects you mentioned..

Hi, I need to leave the car unused for about 2 months and read that if not used for more than 3 weeks , the negative terminal should be disconnected. Wanted to know what readings will be reset or does it result in a factory reset to the settings. More importantly, being the RS model, the battery is in the boot and the boot is electric, will I be able to close the boot? Thanks.

Fond an useful thread if anyone faces a similar dilemma. https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/20182/

Will do @e-Roottoot. I had not checked the level on delivery. Got the warning at 10,100 kms to be precise. Came as a surprise to me as I've never topped up coolant in my previous cars ( 3 - all non-Skoda) just regular servicing. I filled it to between MAX and min to not Max level. The level was indeed below the MIN mark.

Thanks Kenny R, will look at the tank again... Thanks Arkaig, that extract sure does dispel any doubts. Could'nt find a G13, finally got a G12++. SHELL Longlife G 12++

Yesterday on starting the carafter 5 days, I got the coolant level warning. The warning disappeared after 3 restarts. But it's back again today. On checking it, it seems just below the MIN mark. I looked for the specification of coolant and found G12 on a digital manual I downloaded. But in printed manual that came with the car, it mentions G13. I searched in couple of filing stations here, and none of them have G13. I found G12. Can top up with it? Thanks. vRS with 10K kms on the clock.

https://www.skoda-auto.com/news/news-detail/model-year-2021

HI, I got a similiar 3 bike carrier from brand - Fischer. The user manual mentions not to exceed 120 km/hr. Does your bike carrier come with any speed restrictions?

Got the skoda ori. accessory mud-flaps fitted at delivery. I felt they looked really short, but are quite effective in protecting the door panels. The rear ones are a bit short, I see the chrome exhaust with some grime.

Hey matt, saw ur review yesterday. Was quite nice and I get the impression you enjoyed it. I am a bit late , but here's a link of my impressions on the vRS.

Penning down my impressions (not review – I am not matt Watson) on the Skoda Kodiaq vRS. As you read, it may seem a bit biased and yes I am , that’s how the car has grown on me and this a Kodiaq forum after all, where else can an owner boast about it. It’s a bit long, bear (pun intended) with me. It’s been 8 months and 7000+ kms of ownership and in this period, it has performed without incident (fingers crossed). Simply Clever? Well, everyone knows about the various knick-knacks. However, I will dwell on them 🙄 . Storage space uncompromised – acres of it. When trying to decide, I convinced my wife, there can never be too much space. This is the first car I’ve owned with 2 glove boxes and a compartment beneath the passenger’s seat. I even have a small storage near my left knee, which I call my secret compartment. Opening pet bottles one-handed, neat. I find the umbrellas, head support on rear headrests, sunblinds & blankets just add a touch of exclusivity that none of the other mainstream manufacturers offer and some that the premium ones demand insane amounts for. Skoda better stay clever and keep these going and not succumb to costcutting these nice to have “essentials”. Looks The RS is one handsome car, and that’s an opinion I am happy is shared by many professional reviewers too. The black accents and stance does make me smile and feel happy with my acquisition each time I turn & look after parking. Looks are subjective but I do get appreciative looks from onlookers well. Some even have a question on their a faces - a Skoda? Okay, I am getting carried away so will stop. Handsome, good looking – yes. Any gripes – Skoda could have got a bit more creative and distinguished the RS a bit more than the already handsome Sportline. Features Really love the sat/nav. Been a doodle to use, most of the addresses are easy to find and input. The send destination to car on the Skoda Connect phone app is also cool. I did not opt for the Canton system, but the sound quality is impressive on the standard version for my tastes. Getting the fuel prices on the MID from nearby fuel stations is cool. Haven’nt felt the need to use the Android auto constantly but have it used a couple times and yes it ticks that box too . The assistance systems mainly ACC reduces stress levels on the highways and during traffic jams. They are a tad overcautious I feel but no complaints. The various modes for the ACC also increases the speed variably based on the driving mode. The drive mode selector too, another feature that I appreciate. Electric boot opening, baggage hooks, heated seats, heated steering are all handy extras. The 360 view and cameras offer crisp images and makes fitting her into tight corners very easy. The optional park assist too is accurate 95% of the time. Driving Experience Had initially gone in to book the sportline, so test drove both the 190 tsi and 190 tdi. Both very impressive. The TSI more free revving but considering my usage and a soft corner for diesels, decided on the TDI. Then, saw the RS demo lying there and then something just clicked. The asking price was way higher than the sportline, but still decided to have a go. Started the engine, slotted into reverse, pulled out, put into drive, whoa what’s that sound? I like it. There are mixed opinions on this sound boost but I was hooked. More on that later. The test drive left me very impressed. I have particular test drive route with winding corners, a short straight stretch and gradients. The sportlines were rather impressive and I was amazed how I could chuck these tall SUVs about almost like my old hatchback, but the RS just took the merriment to a whole other level. Yes, the TSI revved but the humongous torque here meant there was no need to do so and I was easily exceeding the speeds compared to it coming out of the corners. Revving, oh boy, it can do that too and in sportsmode, it does rev so freely, I was grinning like a boy and looking at the speedo I was like “oh-oh better lift off from the accelerator”. I did the route in normal, sports and eco. The eco too did not feel sluggish while climbing either. In the last 7 months of ownership, the car has grown on me and surprises me. I find myself driving longer routes to go grocery shopping (when alone ofcourse), slipping out at the crack of dawn just to have a blast after particularly hard week. It has turned out to be my stress buster but my senses are at opposite end of meditation ;-). I know Kodiaqs are referred to as bears but when I see myself steering in the opposite direction of a curve and the tail stepping out a bit, it is far from being a hefty, burly animal. This characteristic too, I felt that the car started doing this, when it sensed that I’ve gotten more confident with it. It did learn well 😄 . At the other end, while driving with family on-board, she tries to be economical by coasting even in Normal mode when my throttle inputs have been gentle. The sound boost , I am a fan. Many hate it, ridicule it and wonder why it was added. Alright it’s no screaming V8, but does feel like a throaty V6. I describe it as understated yet strong. When pulling out of my garage in reverse, normal diesel clatter., slot into drive and the low growl reverberates in the closed basement area. Neat. In normal mode and going slow it actually sounds good. In sports mode & at speed, it just enhances the experience. The ride is still great in sportsmode (none of the jarring thuds as described by a few), and you don’t know what speeds you are doing. The sound reminds you to look at the speedo & be happy/amazed. What’s an RS with no growl? Is it done well? I have no reference to compare. Was it necessary? You bet ur *** it is. Critics of this, pls don't chew me up 🤐 LongTrips There’s been only one 600 km round trip and she did very well to the Alps just before COVID hit. Six people on board, two 5 year olds, 2 pregnant women and 2 husbands (one of whom spent 90% of trip in the 3rd row) . The third row occupant never complained, infact he was happy back there, surfing, sleeping and as he said enjoying the exhaust note when I would occasionally step on it. The women were very comfortable, with all the space and comfortable ride. Everyone arrived quite fresh. Spent most of it in Individual mode :- Comfort DCC, Normal Engine & Sound – Comfort and ACC in Sport. It handled the snow very well too, very seamless. In fact, I had forgotten there was a Snow mode and did not use it all. The consumption with a fully loaded car was also 6.8ltr/100 km. Speeds mostly at the Swiss limit of 120km/hr and some mountain roads tackled very sedately. Negatives Oh yes, here are a few for the sake of it. · Most of vehicle settings require the engine to be running. Skoda, come on and you are trying to lower emissions? · What’s with VAG cars and service positions for wipers? I just want to lift them off the windscreen and wipe ‘em clean. · I want the wing mirrors to open on engine ignition and not on unlocking. That should have been customizable. · I miss not have an off button for the A/C. · I overlooked the ISOFIX on front seats and to my surprise, it was just a 40CHF option. Guys, could you not make it standard? · In-town fuel economy, quite poor. · Extremely loud radiator fan during DPF regeneration. Sounds like a generator when parked. · Door handle slightly creaking. · Could have had an additional trip meter. Value for Money? At an asking price of CHF62000 for my desired configuration, it is by no means cheap. Looking at similarly priced/power outputs alternatives from premium stables, A JAG F-Pace 25D with 240 PS(similar output) starts at CHF65000 and adding my desired config goes to CHF88000 . No alcantara seats though. A JAG F-Pace 20D with 240 PS (lower output) starts at CHF60000 and goes to CHF83000 A BMW X3 30D with 286PS starts at CHF68000 and goes to 86K for same spec as my RS A BMW X3 20D with 190PS(lower output) starts at CHF58000 and goes up to 73K for same spec as my RS The Volvo XC60 & Merc GLC also have similar pricing. Bottom line, unless you are really after snob value, you are getting way more for what you shell out on an RS than the above and none of them are 7 seaters. Okay, they do have smarter feeling cabins!! RS essential or SportLine Enough? The Sportsline has the look of the RS, all the creature comforts, you can even option the DCC & Virtual Cockpit and still save a few thousands. It more than makes the cut for a Stylish, big SUV. If you are thinking right, you cannot go wrong with the Sportsline, it is a brilliant package. However, if you think with your heart, slip out at dawn/night to get some kicks and want to laugh out loud, look no further than the Kodiaq RS. Peace out. ✌️

Just a case of " I bought the best." 🙄

Stunning pics of a great car in a beautiful country. Looks like NZ has the maximum number of RS owners here on the forum. Skoda does have a soft corner for NZ in my view . I checked out the NZ site, and the RS comes fully speced except for pano roof & towbar for 72K NZ$ which is almost 10K CHF cheaper than Switzerland 🤑. And at that price, the swiss/Euro models need to further upgrade to Colombus, 3rd zone clim control, sleep pack , child pack, park assist etc. So the actual difference could be around > 15K CHF. Enjoy you lucky New Zealenders ..😎

Great pics chrisluciofg . Love seeing the RS in blue. Great pics, great car, lovely scenery. Skoda could use it in their promotions 😁 . Well maintained and all sparkly.

Hello folks, running my RS for the last 7 months with around 6500 kms on the clock. On checking my adblue range , I got about 2500 kms left. So that's a range of 9000kms. Driving style is about 30% sporty, rest is a mix of relaxed highway & the usual in town jaunts. What about other RS owners, how much do you get from your adblue? I was trying to find the engine oil capacity but can't find any mention in the owner's manual other than it consumes around 0.5 ltr/1000 km. Anyone have the official capacity from skoda?