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Mine usually recognises the speed limit sign and sticks with it until it changes... but on motorways it doesn't always read the overhead sign, and in towns can react to a sign on a side street. Chris

I love it. The Sportline trim doesn't have the VarioFlex rear seats that some owners love, but I prefer to be able to lower the arm rest on the seat back and not have a gaping hole into the boot. I find the boot size ample even without the VarioFlex sliding seats. The front seats are very comfortable, but not electrified or leather like the Edition trim. The 190PS petrol engine has the DSG box and part-time 4x4 as standard (which only kicks in when the front wheels start to lose grip -- I don't know if mine has ever done this but it's reassuring to have the extra traction if required.) There will be a hit on fuel economy compared with the 1.5TSI engine of course, but I find I get 35 mpg on 16 mile shopping trips and 40-45 mpg on long motorway runs cruising at 70 mph. Depending on the model year, you will find several of the optional extras on other trims are standard on the Sportline, but I still found a few more to add to my factory order (like dynamic chassis control and the 360 degree cameras) But note that the facelifted model does not have some of the assist systems on my MY20 car due to chip supply problems! Chris

I saw one on the road last week in Scotland, and only realised it was the new model because it had dynamic indicators! Chris

If you aren't subscribed to the Skoda Connect services, do you still get warnings of roadworks, road closures and traffic delays on the map? I'd really miss them if they are reliant on the Connect licences! Chris

Correct. When the maps are updated there's no indication at all that it's happening - you just find that the roads and POIs are up to date. But seeing I'm now on 22.3 presumably explains why I'm suddenly seeing EV Charge Point POIs!! The updates for the car's system software invite you to start the update, and warn that it will only install when you're stationary and the ignition is turned on. This can take several days if you're a rural driver who isn't sitting in traffic jams very often! But the only indication you see is when you pull down the Notifications tab and realise the installation has been completed. ((The 1 in a circle at the top of the info screen also disappears.) Note these are only minor bug updates and changes to the shop app, etc not the major software update that you can see in the system info screen - mine is 0276 now but this had to be downloaded and installed by my dealer from the Skoda servers. Chris

Update: on checking today, the maps have been updated to version 22.3. Chris

The maps in my car have updated regularly by themselves, but you need to be subscribed to the Skoda Connect Infotainment Online service for it to work. (I know others have reported problems in getting the updates even when they have a valid subscription, but as I say my car has been OK.) I never got the manual update to work either, when I tried it - which was one of the reasons I renewed my subscriptions when they were being offered at a reduced price.) Chris PS: I was on version 22.1 when I last checked (in March 2022).

My MY21 Sportline (delivered November 2020) has the same fittings. Chris

I can only link you to the Honest John quote: Does E10 petrol reduce fuel economy? | Ask Honest John | Honest John but cannot verify his statement. Chris

Surprisingly the 115PS engine came first, and was then replaced by the 110PS engine. I'm not sure of the details but the later one may well have a better fuel consumption. Chris

According to Honest John: "The jury's still out on E10 fuel. While the Government's own data suggests it will reduce fuel economy by around 1%, many drivers and independent researchers report the figure at up to 10% for certain engines. Any new car launched from 2017 or 2018 onwards, however, has been designed for E10 and WLTP tested with it." So make of that what you will!! Chris

My MY21 UK Sportline also only came with 2 hooks on the side rail, and the first aid kit and warning triangle aren't provided as standard in the UK (unlike the EU) as they are not legally required here. Chris

When my Karoq was last serviced I had a 1.0TSI Karoq as a courtesy car. And to be honest, I was quite surprised how nippy it was! The steering felt a lot lighter than my 2.0TSI, and it drove down the M6 perfectly happily... but that was with me as the sole passenger. I guess it would be a different experience fully loaded for a family holiday? But equally, I moved from a 1.6TDI Golf Plus to a 1.4TSI Golf SV quite happily when my annual mileage dropped to around 10k (I'd be wary of DPF problems with a diesel car if it's not making lots of longish journeys.) Chris

The fuel filler label will say that 95 RON is fine, but some owners are reporting that the ethynol in the current 95 RON petrol gives a poorer fuel consumption than the E5 99 RON petrol. I decided to treat my 20.TSI to E5 99 RON from new, until the recent price rises and fuel shortages made me switch back to E10 95 RON. But I can't really see any difference in performance or fuel economy. (I always refuel at Tesco by the way, as over the years I've never had any problems with their fuel.) Chris

I'd use www.roofbox.co.uk, who can supply all Thule bits, and also match your existing keys to simplify things. Chris

There's a digital (on-screen) copy at Skoda (skoda-auto.com) but no official PDF versions anymore as far as I can see. Or this site List of Škoda models (carmanuals2.com) has PDF copies for all years up to 2021, so could be worth watching to see if they add the 2022 version. Chris

Are you sure your existing bars won't fit? Roofbox.co.uk say both cars use 127cm roof bars, so at most you only have to change the feet. I use 127cm roof bars on my Karoq with the 775 feet from my previous Golf SV. And the beauty of sticking with Karoq is that you can have a single key operating all the locks, and any other accessories (canoe carriers, bike carriers etc) will fit with no problem. Chris

For anyone looking at tyres, Michelin had just updated the CrossClimate SUV tyre to match the CrossClimate 2s -- it's now the CrossClimate 2 SUV. And it comes in the 225/45 R19 size on my Sportline too. As far as I can discover the SUV version will be 'more rugged to cope with mild off-roading' and so presumably have stiffer sidewalls. There's no information yet on whether this translates into less comfort than the CC2. Details at : Everything you need to know about the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV - Tyre Reviews and Tests Chris

I agree with Ken. It looks very much like the MIB3 system introduced for MY20 cars, and even if it has been updated I suspect it would be very expensive to change the hardware and software in an older car. In fact, with the demand for secondhand cars nowadays, it might well be cheaper to P/X your car for a new one! (Of course, the major problems will be the delivery delays for new cars, and the fact that chip shortages have prevented the inclusion of driver assist systems which were available for my car - like area view, park assist, trailer assist etc.) Chris

When I bought my Karoq, the MIB2 system had just been replaced by the MIB3 version. I also got referred to Technical Support, who told me they hadn't been advised or trained on the new system, and had to go to a local dealers to see one in action! Chris

I use the one shown across the tailgate end of the boot on the righthand side. And the one behind the back seat doesn't take up much space, and is handy to tuck shopping bags etc behind. Chris

I believe you can set up Skoda Connect so that the car will contact your chosen dealer when it needs a service, and the dealer will then contact you to agree a date. If you have done this, perhaps your chosen dealer has closed down? Chris

I agree the satnav IS cleverer than it seems, but discovering how to get it to do what you want is still more difficult than it need be! I was struggling for ages to find a menu setting that would store your current position, until I realised you only needed to touch your current position on the map! If the system designers had bothered to pay a technical author to provide decent user documentation (based on how to perform functions rather than describe what the screens look like) I'm sure we would all be much happier with it. Chris

My Sportline 2.0TSI came fitted with them, so they should fit OK and theoretically should give a softer ride. There's a 3.4% increase in circumference, so you'll be going slightly faster than the speedo thinks, but since they usually over-read it'll probably balance out.

I added the text to the bottom of my number plates instead. I used to have a number plate holder on my Golf (with a Made in Wolfsburg slogan, but found the number plate rattled whenever I closed the hatch. And it seemed to easy to remove the plates too, compared with the security bolts holding mine on now. Chris