I currently own a 2009 1.9tdi Octavia hatch with aftermarket fixed towbar. I had to replace the rear springs in it with those from an Octavia estate because when the trailer was on with a load on it, the car was too low to the ground and the towbar might catch the ground in unfamiliar back roads (farming jobs).

This stiffened it a bit and it is much better since.

I have the 190 L&K in mind with the integrated towbar and other extras. Ordering it next month. Buying it straight, not leasing.

My question is, with the different driving modes available, and with absolutely no knowledge of what the modes really do with the suspension, do the different modes raise/lower the height of the car any bit that it would affect/improve towing a trailer?

Thanks

Benny

Sorry, just to clarify, I won't be using a L&K as a farming vehicle !!!! Twin axle Trailer is used just during the summer for moving bits of small machinery or stocking up on fuel for the winter

As far as I know, the modes only soften or firm suspension, no height changes.

Would a 4x4 version or the rough road package be better?

Rough road package gives 10-15 cm higher ride height I think.

Edited 15 May, 201610 yr by glosrich

There was a rumour of an option for self leveling suspension for model year 2017, though haven't seen this confirmed.

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As far as I know, the modes only soften or firm suspension, no height changes.

Would a 4x4 version or the rough road package be better?

Rough road package gives 10-15 cm higher ride height I think.

I think rough road package is only available on S and SE trims, although not entirely sure why. It only increases ride by 15mm, not cm.

You'd hope that as a towbar is an option, the rear springs should be up to the job of the extra weight on the rear. I'm sure someone here has a towbar and will be able to tell you though.

Edited 15 May, 201610 yr by maffyou

You can see self leveling suspension in German pricelist but it excludes l&k or dcc option as far as I understand.

Edited 15 May, 201610 yr by Alfaspider

You can see self leveling suspension in German pricelist but it excludes l&k or dcc option as far as I understand.

Thanks. If it's a option in a different country I'll push it with my dealer. Cheers