Model year 2017

[Enobar]

I am very much hoping that the rear wiper has not become mandatory in Aus spec cars (reverse camera is standard equipment on all models here). It just doesn't look right to me.

Sadly my dealer still seems to have no idea about spec changes at all! Sadly Skoda is not exactly a priority for VW in my country :-(

[Nazmi]

I am very much hoping that the rear wiper has not become mandatory in Aus spec cars (reverse camera is standard equipment on all models here). It just doesn't look right to me.

Sadly my dealer still seems to have no idea about spec changes at all! Sadly Skoda is not exactly a priority for VW in my country :-(

I feel your pain as same here in Taiwan. I show them about the MY2017 changes and asked if we getting any and they said need to see the cars arriving to know what have changed. 

[Enobar]

I feel your pain as same here in Taiwan. I show them about the MY2017 changes and asked if we getting any and they said need to see the cars arriving to know what have changed.

I can't believe how uninformed about their own product they are & how little interest they show in finding out...

[Nazmi]

I can't believe how uninformed about their own product they are & how little interest they show in finding out...

 

 

Maybe they know but strategy is to move old first then roll in new so they don't release information. The only thing i wish is the 8" Bolero instead of 6.5" , bezel free rear view mirror or the new additional ambient light options are not so interesting to me.  

[philpix]

In the MY17 configurator the reversing camera can't be optioned unless the rear wiper is also selected

[Vaim]

Indeed, i'm looking at options to have the wiper removed and the hole plugged.

 

https://www.gecleant.de/shop/glasstopfen-fuer-audi-vw-seat-skoda.html this might be it.

 

I guess it's fine to have the motor there and the option to "unplug" again and put the wiper back for winter or when you realize you do want it after all.

[philpix]

Indeed, i'm looking at options to have the wiper removed and the hole plugged.

 

https://www.gecleant.de/shop/glasstopfen-fuer-audi-vw-seat-skoda.html this might be it.

 

I guess it's fine to have the motor there and the option to "unplug" again and put the wiper back for winter or when you realize you do want it after all.

It's not just the wiper arm the reason you have to spec it is now the camera is pressure washed at the same time as the rear window.

[Vaim]

It's not just the wiper arm the reason you have to spec it is now the camera is pressure washed at the same time as the rear window.

 

I am aware, that is a good thing. But i believe one can remove only the arm, plug it up and keep the camera washing in place.

[philpix]

Is the rear wash in the wiper blade or separate?

[blueSup]

The Dealer I am buying through has informed me the MY17 models sold in Australia don't get the rear camera washer. I guess that means the wiper and the washer aren't tied together in the system.

[philpix]

The Dealer I am buying through has informed me the MY17 models sold in Australia don't get the rear camera washer. I guess that means the wiper and the washer aren't tied together in the system.

Sounds like a MY16 spec then.

[blueSup]

It starts build week 32 and has the 10 colour LED and the frameless rearview mirror, just not the pressure washer for the camera.

[Vaim]

Is the rear wash in the wiper blade or separate?

 

The washer is in the wiper.

[CoolC]

I'm reading this with interest, as I have just ordered a SE Business (company car). The brochure says it has a 6" screen, so it will be nice if it actually comes with an 8".

[sandervdw]

The first MY2017 models are arriving in Belgium these days. The confirmed changes:

1) 10 colors for led-strip: 

2) frameless rear view mirror

3) virtual pedal to close the trunk

4) No confirmation of progressive steering, but hard to compare if you only have 1 car.

[Vaim]

I believe the progressive steering is an extra with lowered suspension as mandatory.

 

At least here it is.

[l4wrence]

Can the frameless mirror be bought as a part and easily replace the old style one? I'd like the frameless type but not if it is a faf to fit it.

[Nazmi]

Does anyone know the car comes with 1 or 2 umbrellas?  i know both front doors have place to put but how many umbrellas supplied with car?

thanks

[Coops]

2 umbrellas - one in each front door.

[Nazmi]

2 umbrellas - one in each front door.

 

Cheers

[MidoStudio]

It is here guys

I can answer now any questions!

[Vaim]

Comparison with BMW 5 series?

[toni8b]

Comparison with BMW 3 series?

[Vaim]

Comparison with BMW 3 series?

 

I asked because his profile said he had a 5, wasn't meant as a joke, just in case you asked as one

[MidoStudio]

Comparison with BMW 5 series?

Well!! 

i will start off by a little story,

first i owned Superb 1.6D MY2012 for a while i loved it it was Elegance trim which in Sweden it is loaded with extra goods basically you never need anything but the Navigation which i didn't had.

then i sold it because the engine is quite small for such a big car. it  really struggle if it is fully loaded you feel the engine cant coupe to drag all that.

i bought my self BMW 520d 2011 F11. it had the lovely automatic 8 speed gearbox, it was comfort edition which is different  from what package and trim level you get from UK,

anyway BMW Sweden is greedy , pretty much everything you have to pay for it, you get rear seat and steering wheel for free the rest you have to buy it is very long unreasonable ridiculous list of little boxes you have to tick to get a decent car from them. 

it wasn't me anyway who got it new so mine had 120 000KM  on the clock, automatic no kessy no any driver assistance just the standard stuff. 

my new lovely Skoda:

model year 2017 2.0TDI 4x4 L&K "Skoda Sweden is really generous with the equipment on L&K trim"

I looked into the UK car configuration and it is pretty similar list of equipment you get in the Swedish market, 

anyway i ticked  the remaining boxes in my car just ignored the ventilated seat, sunroof,rear sun blinders,went with AMUNDSEN not Columbus and i didn't mark the premium WLAN.  that's about it the rest of options i marked it.

now for the drive experience. my BMW was not top trim level so the build quality and extras were not that premium, it feels strong on the road but dear lord, when you make a call to ask about any help from the service it is ridiculously expensive.

it start to age and it demand some changes after 13k on the clock like front breaks pads and disks have to be changed, beside the car never complain or show any error i am talking about 8% break left in both front wheels what a kind car computer!!

so in skoda it is like i never drove a car before with active cruise control  is fantastic and all the assistance systems it have only thing i miss from BMW is the gearbox "i never drove DSG before" it feel bit strange i just made 250km so i can't tell really!

Skoda build quality is great as far as your eye can see "in you area of view" but when you start reaching with  your hands under and behind everything and start touching/scratching the material! well the BMW was all wrapped in soft feeling material you have to search longer for plastic.

Skoda use plastic in the places which you don't often dig around much,"never understand why they did the glove box in plastic" but it feels well so no problem with that.

the car body is well balanced and you feel it is heavy metal not a cheep hollow body.

Skoda damping and build quality in the interior is really good, well screwed together and feels quality. 

comfort mode is really nice, sport mode you feel the car suddenly came to live with four wheel drive it punches really well for a car that size and in that class.

Android auto is cool but only the downside that you can't use your phone while you are connected so I can't see my work mail. "system is still young and it will develop" it is even not supported in Sweden yet -i hade to download .apk file and install it- so it read my incoming SMS as it in English which is not useful.

parking pilot is driving me crazy i need to read the manual once more to figure it out.

i will update later or if anyone wants to ask about something specific please feel free!

Edited 9 July, 2016 by MidoStudio