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Not really sure what you are trying to say here. All I'm saying is this is a subcompact crossover the same as a Toyota C-HR, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX3, Nissan Juke, Kia Seltos i.e are easier to get out of than a standard car as the seating positions are higher, and we tried all of them. The Kamiq Monte Carlo, even with a 15mm lower ground clearance still achieves this. It doesn't need to have AWD and >180mm ground clearance to be a crossover styled vehicle. My Kodiaq RS has a ground clearance <200mm also vs your 220mm quoted above, but clearance solely isn't an indication of the overall seating position, as it is seated higher than a Subaru XV/Outback regardless.

Or just take it out/spin it around, and everything fits in there fine with even more room. Those cycling sized bottles fit in the front doors easily too of course.

Agree. Kamiq seating is higher in driving position than a standard car. It is no SUV but similiar to a Subaru XV, Outback and Octavia/Superb Scout. I.e you don't fall out but you aren't getting out and having to fully stand up from low down either. It is a crossover.

For what I paid in the middle of lockdown for my Kodiaq, vs where now everything is full price due to demand, the Kodiaq was better value. Not relevant to many here as their VRS Kodiaqs are about 20% more in Europe compared to NZ. Also, 2 different segments in size and capability with diesel and AWD on the Kodiaq for skiing etc. I think comparatively Aussie gets better spec vs price on the MC Kamiq than us too. There are higher/similar specced opposition in the same category for less money than the Monte Carlo, but after driving ours from Chch to Dunedin, then to QT at night, the combination of ride, handling, interior and motor is the best in segment easy. Also since we have the Kodiaq too, familiarity and easy adaptability etc.

Different here in NZ from Oz too. We have a Monte Carlo, cost $47k NZD and had to spec the front seat heaters and rear boot opening as is not standard here. Cellphone charging not standard either so quite a few differences. I have a Kodiaq VRS too and interesting to see how the infotainment in Kamiq is a dumbed down version of what mine is, the Navigation too. Still, drives well especially on twisty roads using the sport suspension setting. Did 715kms over the last 2 days and fuel light only just come on. High beam lights are better than the Kodiaqs with the new Bi LED type lenses too. New steering wheel is nice as well.

That does make sense in naming convention. Its just the Superb AWD Sportline is the anomaly with better engine than a VRS. Only chance of the R motor would be a VRS Superb, with Kodiaq missing out.

So as we thought, matrix lights and not much else of benefit over existing. Those wheels with the plastic covers on the RS are hideous. I'd say get the diesel RS before they are gone as the loss of 500nm is the real disappointment, regardless of the 180kw/370nm petrol and 60kg less. New one will be slightly faster looking at Tiguen's numbers with same motor, but won't be as easy or economical as the current motor I'd guess.

Agree, plus what will be missing on a MY22 vs MY21 as well.

So a new bumper then with pretty much the same configuration as before, wow. If the high beam units are slimmer in reflector height then I would guess there is less light output than our current models too. The Kodiaq's high beam is disappointing already compared to the 2 lens LED units that the equivalent VWs have on each side. My Passat and Golf were noticeably better than the Kodiaq's lights on full noise. That doesn't look like a Matrix version light either unless only on the VRS/Sportline or added on as extras.

which probably means 2022 in NZ. We only just got the Golf 8 and Tiguen facelift here this week.

Yes agree. When I had my front window tints done they accidently left one unplugged so I only got half a strip. Got it fixed next day. Must be CANBUS enabled as the light error was listed on OBD11 as a fault, so definitely is tracked.

Yes, I had that engine in my Passat and it was enough so Kodiaq wouldn't be far off in performance. It's what the police will have here soon in their Superbs so not sure why the top Kodiaq can't have it too. The Superb Scout even has it.

No, but we are getting the 310HP one and it's cheaper than a VRs Kodiaq is. I was more meaning Skoda is still the poorer little brother as can't even get the 310HP motor for anything, and Seat is also allowed the 5 pot 390 which I think is the first car they have have put that in. Be crazy if that under cuts the Kodiaq VRS in price in Europe, as they seem to pay a lot more than we do for them.

See Seat Formentor is coming now with the RS3 motor as well as the current version with Golf R motor. So 390 and 310 hp. VRS Kodiaq only getting 180kw, not comparable at all.

I wanted to know this too as visually it looks way lower than say a Kodiaq and I go places where GC is important too. I'm slightly worried about the weight and tyre choice if you are talking wet muddy or snow type situations of these battery only cars too. One of these fully laden with people and ski gear going down hill could be interesting. Presume the EV regenerative braking is like engine braking and could be of benefit or would DSP and ABS get in the way of that when it's really steep going down. Going up/slippery conditions, also presume these will all have modes where max torque isn't all in one go as wouldn't be going anywhere if so.

Will 245/35/20 not work? Heaps of those at all range of prices and only 5mm extra each side?

You can turn off the undertaking restriction using OBD11 which mentions left or right side, so presume the side of the road setting overall is in there too. But as newish dealer should be sorting this for you. There must be a way to disregard recognizing road signs and assuming a change of country too. I could see how having MPH and KPH signs in the same country would be a bit weird for the car though.

Presume coasting function has nothing to do with proximity of a car in front, ACC engaged or not? I.e. the car knows what's in front of it and won't coast if senses another car? Does the distance setting in the ACC determine this maybe too?

My VRS does exactly the same too, so did my Golf R and so did the Passat with the 206 motor. I think sounds like something hot cooling down i.e. radiator fluid, turbo etc. As Zac said in the other post, makes a mechanical whirring sound after about a minute and then all noises stop. A bit like the universal priming whine when you open a door before starting VAG cars.

I agree with Linni. I've been away on holiday with car unlocked in garage for around that long and it started no problem. I'd assume diesel has a bigger battery than the petrols too which possibly helps.

If its the same as all the other VAG cars, which id assume it is, then 1psi wont do it but its more sensitive than 10psi easily. I average about 2 punctures a year and apart from completely flat overnight obvious ones etc, the TPMS gets the tyre deflation every time when has a screw/slow leak etc. in it. It even picks up when you rotate the tyres and forget to reset the tyre pressures.

What about a Karoq Sportline with the 140 kW motor and AWD as an option. Slightly smaller, but all the same top spec and cheaper than an equivalent Kodiaq?

Do you have to use Skoda dealerships only for servicing in Oz Gerry? In NZ VW dealerships can do servicing pretty much if there is no local Skoda dealership available which is quite common outside the main centres. It's all the same importer so cross over etc.... Works the same for Audi too I believe.

Which is what a 0w-30W synthetic oil is made for though isn't it as it is designed to work within a broad temperature range. If anybody is worried about that, code it so you can start the car and lock it, so it's running for a couple of minutes outside before you leave. I'm not super worried about start up wear on an engine that operates below 2000 rpm most of the time anyway TBH. The 5 year warranty will last longer than I have the car regardless if any issues.

Pretty consistent compared to others Tim. I have a VRs Kodiaq also. I live in Queenstown so coldish here in winter and I only drive 10kms to work each day during the week. Car is easily fully warmed up i.e. at half way mark on temp gauge, by half way to work and regens whenever it needs to i.e. the outside temp makes no difference on mine. Interesting enough the heater works within the first km from the house as well but I park the car in the garage and Vrs has seat/steering wheel heaters so don't really notice. No DPF error lights in 18,000kms and it regens (based on observing standing still higher revs), about once a week on average. If not completed it just trys again next time. Fuel economy for me is 8.5L/100kms in winter as I ski and I drive up 1300m vertical roads over 14 kms a few times a week and has racks etc. on top Currently in summer without that aspect it is averaging mid 7s.