Colin1051

That's helpful - thank you.

I confess that all 5 of my previous Kodiaqs were AWD but I only realised recently that AWD is actually a bit of a misnomer. Drive to the rear axle is only engaged when the road surface requires it - mud, very wet road surface etc. The Haldex unit controls this engagement. In normal road conditions the car is driven by the front wheels only thus saving fuel. I accept that I may be in the minority here so I'd love to hear from others who were similarly misguided.

There is one other setting - drive mode - which always resets to normal. I drive most of the time in eco mode for fuel saving reasons, using coasting wherever possible. This is not NCAP related so I fail to see why this setting cannot be 'held' until I choose a different setting. Just another thing I have to adjust before driving - irritating.

The 7 seater OEM boot liner only covers the floor.

So, the problem affects some Gen 2 Kodiaqs but by no means all of them. The casual bystander would surely observe that since not all cars with DCC+ are affected it cannot be a chacteristic of the car and most certainly not "as designed". Is it worth a visit to a different dealership to report the problem but mention none of the "characteristic" nonsense, and at the same time ask if any of their customers has reported a similar issue?

There is no way this is a 'characteristic'. That dealer bull**** nonsense is code for "we haven't got a clue what is causing it, but we can't tell the customer that".

So, why are you complaining?

Hi Gary2112 One thing occurs to me that may help your decision making process. The Kodiaq Scout was offered with DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control) only as an option. Obviously I don't know if you had that feature on yours. DCC is standard on all Sportline and L&K models. I have had three Kodiaqs with DCC and it makes a tremendous difference to roadholding and basic handling. If your driving is sometimes 'enthousiastic' put the Sportline in Sport mode, use the flappy paddles to change gear, get yourself on a good B road and drive it like you stole it !! Enjoy

So the car is the best part of 9 years old. Have you completely discounted the possibility that the TPMS sensor is failing/faulty, possibly due to a weak lithium battery inside the sensor ? These batteries have a typical lifespan of 5 - 10 years. If the sensor is at fault you would be well advised to replace all four sensors for obvious reasons.

AFAIK travel assist only works when you have engaged adaptive cruise control. If you haven't engaged ACC, travel assist doesn't engage.

I don't wish to dampen your enthusiasm but over bright rear lights are a contravention of the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 in the UK. I'm not sure of the legal position in India - perhaps you should check this ?

I take it your car is pre 2024. From that date onwards the Sportline model had 20" wheels as standard.

Can I assume that your car is either an iV or PHEV ?

That's a long way from Airdrie. I used to work in Sheriff Court there.

Please name the Dealership involved.