pinkpanther

It's fair to say the Karoq has it's fair share of issues and 'fixes'! Have to say I'm dissapointed a mature platform such as the Karoq continues to suffer with these issues. Ours was a factory order, delivered March 2023.

Looking back through documentation it had a new steering motor, followed by application of lubrication (TPI repair 2062129/5) and then most recently replacement of both front top mounts. The noise dissappeared following initial lubrication and then top mount replacement, but returned a short while thereafter. I plan to raise the return of the noise with the supplying dealer and will report back once I have an update👍

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Indeed - the inability to spec Varioflex in a Sportline was a consideration in my decision to go for an SE L. Although I did recently have cause to look at the Configurator and see Varioflex is an option on SE L, rather than standard.

Made what turned out to be an inspired decision to stop off at East Midlands airport on the way home today and were treated to seeing both a Supermarine Spitfire and a P51 Mustang in the air 👌

Despite previous application of grease and subsequent replacement of both top mounts the noise has recurred! Currently considering the next step.

A couple from Biddulph Grange today........

Spotted a few Woodpeckers today (& some late Ducklings).........

Not sure if a KFC counts as a nice back backdrop 😁

I updated mine manually (Skoda connect services expired a few months back) and after leaving a 64 Gb card connected (via USB C) the system now reports navigation database 24.7.

Glorious again this evening...........

This system isn't full proof though as I found to my cost when I locked a set of keys in the boot of a KESSY equipped SEAT Toledo. Kind of glad we opted for the spare (third) key when speccing the Karoq 👍

Clumber Park was lovely last night......

My 2023 1.5 TSi isn't especially quiet, although the switch to Michelin Cross Climate was a marginal improvement. Mine is developing a few rattles from the dash too. Interestingly I recently purchased a 2021 Octavia iV estate (same engine) and it's a considerably smoother ride (16' wheels) and noticeably more refined in the cabin, compared with the 2 year newer Karoq.

Agreed - this is my solution. USB stick (music) in left hand USB C port and 90 degree USB C - C (for phone charging) in right hand port. Completely blocks the cigarette lighter, so often end up using the rear one for charging. I found the lack of SD card slots frustrating

As mine was a factory order I went with winter pack+, which included the excellent heated windscreen, along with heated (outer) rear seats 👍

Thank you for an excellent summary of your experience with a 2.0 TSi Karoq. On reflection this is probably the car I ought to have bought. The 1.5 TSi isn't terrible, but is a bit gutless on the open road and I miss the traction, dependability and ride comfort of 4WD and independent rear suspension. The worse MPG with 2.0 TSi and 4WD is a price worth paying I suspect. I seem to recall opting for a 2.0 TSi meant foregoing Varioflex seating, which I admittedly find useful. My ideal Karoq would be - 16" wheels, a decent tyre sidewall, 4WD, a torque convertor Auto (I'm not a fan of DSG), independent rear suspension, no sunroof (I'm a previous owner of a Yeti with a sunroof 💦), 2.0 TSi and Varioflex seating.

Stunning 👌

We were a bit late getting out tonight.................

Colourful end to the day (last night)......

A few from last night - lovely to see the changing colours as the sun set....

Just flown over - the paraglider appeared to be pretty close 🤔

We were lucky enough to spot what we think were a couple of Eurasian Jays earlier (along with a Woodpecker) earlier...............

Currently sat in a car park watching the sunset😎

Sunset a few nights back..........