sula_rob

Fair play. I wouldn’t be without either now, but my point really was that at this price point & at the top of the range, it ought to be standard. Not 100% sure but I think it’s only the L&K where it’s not standard on all auto engines. It definitely is on Sportline (but there the heat is an option).

Exactly. I mean, I’ll be making sure I get both, but quite who decided that paddles should be optional but a heated wheel standard should be shot.

Fair enough. I use it to initiate engine braking as much as to drop a gear or to upshift quicker... but even so, it was standard on my mid-spec 2008 Seat Leon so I'd expect it to just be a given these days!

You’re lucky. All the ready-built ones I’ve enquired about always have the requisite Trinity wheels, spare tyre & traffic sign recognition, but nobody bothers with the paddles. Totally bizarre, they’re absolutely essential in my opinion, especially with the ‘tip’ being back to front on VAG cars. 🤪 Rob

Yep, I would much prefer alacantara too, whether in the same physical design as the L&K or the Sportline seats. Unfortunately it's not an option. In the UK, the L&K seats are as standard electric, heated & vented. The massage function is the only option. I'd also prefer them without the L&K logo and with the high level passenger seat adjuster, even if I had to pay for the privilege. I think a lot of the standard options are bizarre on the UK Superbs. Why no 1.5TSI option on the L&K? Why are the gear paddles an option? Why not just make the traffic sign recognition standard instead of charging £90 for it? Why remove the high level adjuster, seemingly only in the UK? Why no sleep package option? Why no alcantara headlining option? The list goes on. Rob

Are the arm rests underneath leather, or the same mystery material? At least they’re something squidgy, not hard plastic like I feared. Yes, from what I’ve seen the leather quality is definitely a step down from Audi. I like the Sportline alcantara but will most likely choose L&K for the toys. I can’t keep a Sportline with options under £40k. Rob

Great, thank you. Shame about the thigh supporter, as I like that. Our Audi & BMW has it but I’m guessing the Superb seats may be deep enough. I believe Sportlines do have it. Sad they also stopped the high level electric seat adjuster in the middle too (in the UK at least). The massage option is £155. One of those things I think they might as well have made standard (like the flipping DSG paddles that have been standard on every auto car I’ve owned since 2008!) 🙂 Cheers Rob

Hi all, I'm intending next year to buy a Superb L&K when my BMW's PCP finishes in March. As I obviously can't view one at the moment (or don't want to just yet), I was wondering if any MY2020 Superb L&K owners could help me with the following questions, please? 1) Are the door cards (above the leather door arms) leather or plastic in an L&K? I believe the cards in Sportlines are nice alcantara and look really nice, but I can't tell from pictures and videos alone if the L&K's are leather or not. 2) Do the L&K seats have a pull-out thigh support at the fronts? 3) Is the massage seat option worth it, or is it just naff? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Rob