Not enough hi tec

[Garykelsey]

A lot of people have complained about lack of hi tec gadgets on some Spaceback models.My old car was a Honda HRV detec EX with every conceivable extra on it,auto lights wipers,rear view camera,city braking,lane departure warning the list goes on.The new Spaceback SE Sport is just what the doctor ordered enough hi tec but not to much,I have taken back control of my driving.

PS.the Honda had to be returned to the dealership five times in its first year,beware of to many trinkets.

[GavChap]

Equally I dunno why people complain it's based on older vw tech. It's just based on proven technology. 

[chrisgreen]

It is still short on gadgets for the money, especially when you get more toys for the same or less cash if you buy it as a Seat Toledo.

[camelspyyder]

^^^^ what he said. 

 

It is clearly old fashioned engineering and lacks some toys, neither of which are necessarily bad - as long as you don't pay RRP or anything close. Many of those on here who weren't happy with Rapids paid too much in the first place and had expectations to suit the price.

 

At 20 or 25% (or more) discount it's a fine value car (with either badge or bodystyle).  I've had mine 3 years and don't plan to change it.

[Robbydazzler]

Just been looking at the Superb L&K which seems to be state of the art and is endowed with every bit of tech you could think of. I have had two Toledos and one Rapid and I find that I do not use half the tech (cruise control, remote telephony etc) and hence for some people there is tech overload!

 

[chrisgreen]

In terms of the tech in mine:

 

I do use:

cruise control

bluetooth hands free

radio

sat nav (though I retrofitted the Amundsen+ to replace the factory-fitted Swing)

electric windows

12v accessory power socket

manual aircon

 

I don't use:

Front centre armrest (gets in the way more than it's useful)

 

That's about it!

 

Tech I wish it had:

Climate control

DSG gearbox

Pre-heater

Tyre pressure sensors 

Boot 12v accessory power socket (probably doable as a retrofit, with some work)

[Garykelsey]

I have all you are missing on my SE Sport and that's about enough. I have been there with all the toys in the past.Take it from me to much is a pain in the rear especially when it consistently goes wrong.The Ideas are great but the reliability is much to be desired 

[RickTT]

9 minutes ago, Garykelsey said:

I have all you are missing on my SE Sport and that's about enough. I have been there with all the toys in the past.Take it from me to much is a pain in the rear especially when it consistently goes wrong.The Ideas are great but the reliability is much to be desired 

 

 

Agree.. people cant complain its lacking spec if they purchase basic spec models.

 

I think the spec and options on the car are plentiful and having reviewed the spec sheet... the only things its lacking which would be nice options which are on other Skoda models are Park Assist, DCC, Driver Profile Modes, Bigger Infotainment screen to the 8inch version, Full Wifi and internet, TV Turner & phone box and full LED lights and ACC using the Front assist radar and speed limit control CC.

 

 

Options for a SE Sport....

 

 

Driver fatigue assistant
Total £50
 
Front assistant
Total £315
 
Hill hold control
Total £70
 
Rain and light assistant with auto-dimming rear view mirror
Total £250
 
Light assistant
Total £75
 
Body coloured protective side mouldings
Total £75
 
Boot package
Total £100
 
Cargo element in luggage compartment
Total £10
 
Cargo element in luggage compartment for the netting programme
Total £35
 
Double sided boot floor
Total £75
 
Textile floor mats
Total £75
 
Simply Clever package
Total £50
 
Smoker's pack
Total £50
 
Tow bar (removable)
Total £455
 
Variable boot floor
Total £155
 
Height adjustable passenger seat
Total £150
 
Rear armrest
Total £180
 
Third rear headrest
Total £70
 
Front and rear parking sensors
Total £270
 
Cruise control with speed limiter
Total £50
 
Heated front seats and heated washer nozzles
Total £205
 
Rear view camera with washer nozzle
Total £230
 
Telescopic front headlight washers
Total £100
 
KESSY GO - Keyless start system
Total £180
 
KESSY - Keyless entry and start system
Total £340
 
Temporary space save steel spare wheel
Total £80
 
SmartLink
Total £150

#################Standard Kit on SE Sport Spaceback.

Safety, functionality, comfort
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
•
Electronic stability control (ESC)
•
Headlight range control
•
Key for locking system with remote control
•
Non-smoker's package
•
Central locking w/ radio remote control, interior controls and SAFELOCK
•
Rear head restraints
•
Separate daytime running light
•
Service interval prolongation
•
Side airbag in front, with curtain airbag
•
Storage compartment in rear (door and side panel)
•
Twin headlamps for driving on the left with integrated high beam
•
Windshield wiper intermittent control with potentiometer (four speeds)
•
Exterior mirrors, power-adjustable/ heated
•
Glove compartment door with light
•
3-point seat belt for center rear seat
•
3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
•
Anti-theft alarm system, interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
•
Power windows
•
Controls for radio and telephone
•
Climatronic with impact pressure control, CFC-free
•
Glove compartment cooling system
•
Sunset glass from B-pillar back
•
Digital radio reception
•
Belt control, electric contact in buckle
•
Start-stop system with regenerative braking
•
Acoustic rear parking sensors
•
Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
•
Vanity mirror right
•
Disk brakes in rear (Geomet D)
•
"diversity" window antenna
•
Left vanity mirror
•
Breakaway interior rearview mirror, auto-dimming
•
Electric interface for external use, AUX-IN jack, USB (iPod-capable)
•
Heat-insulating glass windshield
•
Emergency call system (for NAR) (telematics 1 permanent installation plus mobile phone)
•
Multi-function display/on-board computer "Medium"
•
Radio speaker and wide-band speaker
•
Seat trim covers in fabric
•
Navigation system - Standard
•
Radio Standard
•
Cruise control system (CCS) electronic
•
Glass roof
•
Front fog lamps
•
Rear spoiler (type 2)
•
With umbrella
•
Front centre armrest
•
12-volt socket in luggage boot
•
xterior
Rear combination lamp with darkened lens
•
17" Savio black alloy wheels
•
Trims for alloy wheels
•
Tyres 215/40 R17 V
•
Body-colored bumpers
•
Interior
•
Child seat anchor
•
Leather gearshift knob/handle
•
Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
•
Sports comfort seats in front
•
Decorative insert - Piano black
•
Pedal cluster
•
Leatherette gearshift boot
•
Chrome package
•
Door and side trim panel
•
Interior light (type 2)
•
Hand brake lever handle in leather
•

 

 

 

[Delberthot]

I came from 2 Honda Civics that had buttons and lights everywhere - auto lights that would come on themselves, ditto with the auto wipers.

 

I like that my car has manual a/c so I can control it as I want, I like that it doesn't have loads of gadgets. If I needed them I wouldn't have bought the car.

 

I specified 4 things when I bought it: rear discs (tiny thought they are), 6 speed gearbox as I was used to it the Hondas, a/c just because and cruise control as like to use it on long journeys.

 

It's just a fun car to drive and I've decided after much temptation that I am keeping it for the long term

[GavChap]

I most recently moved from a Renault Megane Mk2, so the Skoda is positively luxurious. I had a Civic sport space ship edition even that had less toys than my rapid black edition. The car with the most toys I've had was a golf mk4 GT though the engine let that one down 2 litre FSI that spent more time with a mechanic than me, auto everything except gears, though the only superfluous thing i used were tunnel lights.