Hi all

Two weeks into S3 combi ownership and loving the car.

Only minor disappointment; the rear console houses an ashtray and 12v cig socket. I had expected a USB and 3 pin charger

Can't seem to find ref in the brochure. Car is SEL exec. Did not opt for trizone or smoker's package. What option should i have taken?

1200 miles already and loving it (REPLACED A VIPER GREEN SCIROCCO MID-LIFE CRISIS!)

AFAIK the 230V charger outlet is not available in the UK, either with tri-zone or without.

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No 220v outlet on UK spec cars. The Euro socket doesn't meet UK safety standards.

Ah

Too many German youtube videos.

So no USB in rear regardless of spec?

Seems a bit mean for a family car, but can easily adapt the 12v.

Thanks

And.. i think i read that the EURO plug had been dropped as standard spec as well now..

 

I have the below solution in my for front and back car which works really well.  - couple of quid for both from Amazon or ebay.

 

 

 

 

Edited 8 April, 201610 yr by RickTT

I also use a 12volt/dual USB output plug for the front. But I bought one of these for the rear from Amazon. It provides a 13 plug socket (which I needed for a Surface tablet) and a dual USB output, it works well but is only recommended for low voltage use. The 12 volt plug in bit swivels which fits well in the rear ashtray.

£12 When I bought it a few weeks ago but prices have gone up now slightly.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BESTEK-Inverter-Adapter-charger-Supply/dp/B00HSGV1PW/ref=sr_1_50?ie=UTF8&qid=1460116159&sr=8-50-spons&keywords=12+volt+car+inverter&psc=1

Many thanks. Will pick up a bullet adaptor. Just think it looks nicer to have a dedicated usb behind a flap than an adaptor in the ashtray, but as i said, a minor inconvenience in a great car (and I won't be spending too much time in the back).