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I may have mentioned it previously but very much enjoying Kin. Imdb I was doubtful Season II could top the first season, but Wow!!! For many reasons it puts me very much in mind of my all-time favourite TV Show - The Sopranos

I suspect the lack of comment might relate to a sense of 'nothing can be done' to halt the Juggernaut that is Trump. Still bewilders me that Trump & Biden are seemingly the best the US can offer 🤷‍♂️

Full Moon last night..............

Guessing this is the engine in my 2023 1.5 TSi? Evo2? https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/07/20220719-evo2.html

I also wondered if altering the Throttle mapping (? with OBD11) might improve the car's driving dynamics? I recall Carista had this option for my previous Yeti, although this option doesn't appear for the Karoq unfortunately.

A few 100 miles on E5, but no improvement sadly I did however come across this option and may well try it out: https://progressiveparts.com/product/iotuning-iopedal-remote-control-pedal-box-all-vehicles-security-mode#tab-vehicle_fitment

Came across plenty of Frogs this evening!

Colourful sunset earlier today.......

I suspect this is the exact Karoq I ought to have bought👍 I did play with the configurator last night though and easily came to a price worryingly close to £50k for a 2.0 TSi and a few choice options 😬

My 2023 SE-L Karoq has a heated windscreen, although this was part of Winter Pack+ USB C ports are poorly sited and I suspect may not prove especially robust in regular use. The hard drive is not missed though, given I used a 128 Gb USB stick 👍

The main dealer said the car was 'up-to-date' when it was recently serviced. Not sure where I'd find the engine code?

I would say not entirely fixed - my wife and I find our manual 1.5 TSi (2023 - owned from new) difficult to drive smoothly, especially in traffic and very easy to stall. It seems slow to rev and it proves difficult to modulate the throttle and clutch, which often leads to it stalling at inopportune moments. The engine also stalls at low revs, without my much/any prior warning (it does not appear to "labour" prior to stalling). No fault found at recent service.

Figured I'd revisit E5 and have filled up with Tesco Momentum 99 and will report back

It's simply a car I've never gelled with. Whilst the Karoq is perfectly competent, it's in no way a joy to drive, or own, all in my opinion of course. I suspect I may well end up with another Yeti, although given my experience with my last one, definitely sans pan roof! The Yeti is a tough act to follow, whereas there is little to distinguish the Karoq from it's VAG Brethren. My advise would be to take a Karoq for a long test drive and see what you think👍

Speaking as a former Roomster owner (a wonderful remapped 1.9 TDi and then a pretty disappointing 1.6 TDi) I can only agree with pretty much everything Jayemm had to say. My favourite Yeti was a facelift 2.0 TDi 140 BHP (with a Shark Stage 1 map) closely followed by a rather wonderful (right up until the pan roof started leaking) pre-facelift 170 Elegance. Happily I traded the 170 in for my current Jag 😀

I have to agree with him - without doubt the best car Skoda ever made (I had 4 of them!)👍 I can attest to the Karoq being in no means a worthy successor.............. Youtube

Interesting - just checked again and my currently installed version is apparently up-to-date 🤔 I hope your recent update brings back the notification functionality🤞

Correction - a different (? earlier) Android Auto version for me

Look to be the same versions here:

Based upon my experience of that engine in a SEAT I'd say it wouldn't be ideal in a fully-laden Karoq, although as previous posters have mentioned the DSG box does a reasonable job of disguising the (relative) lack of power. I recall a 1.0 TSi SEAT I previously owned was pretty reasonable on the motorway, but was unable to reverse up relatively modest inclines

I noticed this the other day too - just a dot as a notification now🤷‍♂️ Guessing it was an Android Auto update?

Looking like the weather takes a turn for the worse after today ☔️☔️

Noticed some cracking crepuscular rays on the way home yesterday 🌤️

6 speed Manual. Energy Blue. 1 private owner from new. 18325 miles (in daily use). First registered 10/03/2023. Full (main-dealer) service history (first long life service February 2024 and interim oil change September 2023). In addition to the standard SE-L specification the car benefits from: Winter Pack+ Extended (5-year) manufacturers warranty Space-saver spare wheel Rubber mats all-round Professionally fitted front & Rear Road Angel Dashcam Michelin Cross Climate Tyres all-round Third Remote Key DiamondBrite interior & Exterior Treatment applied prior to delivery Link to Fuelly (currently averaging 43 mpg): Karoq Fuelly Please message directly for more information. £23000