Bagman

Amazing the differences. Manuals are rare in Australia with most people going automatic so I didn't think of it. Hope they get it sorted out. My old manual Viva used to do something similar until they fixed the retention plate in the box but this was after 60,000Km - doubt this is your problem.

Hello fellow Skoda owners. First time Skoda owner having purchased a 2021 Kamiq Limited on the 17th May. Though Skoda is not as well known in Australia the choice was one of features vs cost. I drove a Kodiaq 6 months ago when my JEEP Grand Cherokee was being fixed (our JEEP dealer does Skoda as well) and I found it a comfortable car. I was also swayed by the great reviews the Kamiq got from the many professionals. I have completed my first 1500kms already and though I am still learning the DCT box I am loving the drive. Like many owners I found myself with some questions so I looked for a owners forum only to find the only Australian group to be a little quiet so here I am.

Been driving my Kamiq Limited for a month and though this is the 1.4 I know what you are saying. Having driven a few DCT cars I find this to be common as first gear is so short then the turbo puts all the torque into second gear. For me this has settled down a little as I have done my first 1000 miles but the best trick I can give you is to start in sports mode. This makes first gear hold into the hire revs and the shift to second is better. I move back to D once in third for economy where as my wife just leaves it in Sports mode. Please let us all know how you go.