We liked the greys, but were coming from a cappu beige Yeti, which in most lights looked silvery grey. We wanted a real change so went for the Black Magic. Since we ordered they've added a retro look battleship grey (meteor grey?) and we could have gone with that had it been available at the time. We're delighted with the black. Back in our two car days we had his n hers Passat and Polo in black so know they need keeping up to.

 

Enjoy your new cars all. Sun is shining so time for a play I think 

Had a call from my dealer this morning,   car is in the UK and being transported to them, so will be ready sometime next week and he'll let me know when nearer the pick up day.

 

 

WOOOHOOO  

I collected my Karoq yesterday and had a great ride to Copenhagen today 

7 minutes ago, Janse said:

I collected my Karoq yesterday and had a great ride to Copenhagen today 

 

Mine's been out and about too.

27 minutes ago, olly_shaw said:

 

Mine's been out and about too.

Noticed you haven’t parked next to anyone.

If I’m the only one in the car park and park where I think no one else will, I can come back and guarantee someone parked next to me!

16 minutes ago, Karman said:

If I’m the only one in the car park and park where I think no one else will, I can come back and guarantee someone parked next to me!

Probably me testing out my park assist 

Does it work coz I’ve had it too? You didn’t drive past the port and had a look to see if my car was there by any chance did you?  

WOW, VERY smart cars there guys thank you for sharing your joy with us.  

It’s pretty good actually. Takes a little getting used to. When it does find the spot the manoeuvre is precise. And it’s fun :-)

11 hours ago, olly_shaw said:

It’s pretty good actually. Takes a little getting used to. When it does find the spot the manoeuvre is precise. And it’s fun :-)

I tried to use the parkassistent on a narrow street between two cars, but couldn't make it. I guess I have to find a playground

Had our car for a couple of weeks or so now although its been sat on the drive for the past week while we were away on holiday. Anyway today was a nice day so gave it it's first wash along with the Up, both looking really good in black.

The car has only done 200 miles so we're still getting to know it but even though it's early days we're extremely happy with it. We even had the sun roof open today, not had one in a long time so bit of a novelty. Also, things like the Velcro boot storage retaining things are really useful, daft little things i never knew i needed in my life 

One minor negative though is the car seems a bit keen off the mark in first gear (dsg), noticebly different to my Golf, something I'll keep an eye on.

 

 

Velcro boot storage thingy's don't work very well with a rubber boot liner!!!

39 minutes ago, Bowdie said:

Velcro boot storage thingy's don't work very well with a rubber boot liner!!!

 

That's true. So mine live underneaath said bootliner 

 

 

48 minutes ago, Nicky_P said:

Had our car for a couple of weeks or so now although its been sat on the drive for the past week while we were away on holiday. Anyway today was a nice day so gave it it's first wash along with the Up, both looking really good in black.

The car has only done 200 miles so we're still getting to know it but even though it's early days we're extremely happy with it. We even had the sun roof open today, not had one in a long time so bit of a novelty. Also, things like the Velcro boot storage retaining things are really useful, daft little things i never knew i needed in my life 

One minor negative though is the car seems a bit keen off the mark in first gear (dsg), noticebly different to my Golf, something I'll keep an eye on.

 

 

 

Very smart. Back in our two car days, we had his n hers Passat and Polo in black with similar reg plates.

42 minutes ago, Bowdie said:

Velcro boot storage thingy's don't work very well with a rubber boot liner!!!

 

I've bought a boot liner but I'm only putting it in car when it's needed for a tip run etc.

1 minute ago, Michael G said:

 

Very smart. Back in our two car days, we had his n hers Passat and Polo in black with similar reg plates.

Fairly similar to us then, she has the Karoq, I have the Golf with number plates that only differ by one digit, the Up is my son's by the way.

Mines out of shot as it is filthy after spending a week in a car park, couldn't be bothered washing it after doing the other two. 

Collected our car yesterday and very happy overall. Went for the manual and now regret that decision. With all the other bells and whistles in the car manually changing gear just doesn't feel right.

 

Only a few things I have found annoying so far:

1) can't have the front passenger seat fully back and still turn our rotating car seat on the rear seat as not enough space

2) android auto only connects via cable and not wireless

3) once you have Bluetooth connected to the car. Every time following that if the phone is not in the car, the car still tries to connect and the screen between the dials just shows 'establishing connection' and doesn't give up after a min or so.

35 minutes ago, Hitz said:

Collected our car yesterday and very happy overall. Went for the manual and now regret that decision. With all the other bells and whistles in the car manually changing gear just doesn't feel right.

 

Only a few things I have found annoying so far:

1) can't have the front passenger seat fully back and still turn our rotating car seat on the rear seat as not enough space

2) android auto only connects via cable and not wireless

3) once you have Bluetooth connected to the car. Every time following that if the phone is not in the car, the car still tries to connect and the screen between the dials just shows 'establishing connection' and doesn't give up after a min or so.

 

2) AA wireless is on its way. US only for now, and initially Google phones - so Nexus/Pixel 1 & 2. Needs a wi-fi enabled car. In anticipation, I'm looking at adding wi-fi to the car. Will save cable wrangling, but also means no charging. And Waze, Spotify etc will use some battery.

 

Be good to have the choice though.

 

3) Check settings. Ours seemed to try to connect to my Pixel 2 whether I was in the car or not. I'd added the wife's GS8 but a setting was my phone only. Changed it to both and it now connects to to either or both.

Edited 15 April, 20188 yr by Michael G
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16 hours ago, Nicky_P said:

One minor negative though is the car seems a bit keen off the mark in first gear (dsg), noticebly different to my Golf,

 

Umm - keen off the mark compared to a 300+ hp, AWD ,Golf R..?  I thought I might "need" a Golf R Estate but now I'm thinking I need a Karoq instead!   

Edited 16 April, 20188 yr by TheRobinK
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Cars are looking really smart , Janse is yours petrol blue ? 

On 14/04/2018 at 19:30, Janse said:

I collected my Karoq yesterday and had a great ride to Copenhagen today 

Looking very smart loving the colour 

4 minutes ago, fabman said:

Cars are looking really smart , Janse is yours petrol blue ? 

Yes its petrol blue. It was a positive surprise to see the color for real, we are simply glad that we chose this color

If you get a bright sunny day. ,once in a blue moon I know for Denmark as been there many times for work #Vestas , can you take some more picture please 

22 hours ago, Hitz said:

Collected our car yesterday and very happy overall. Went for the manual and now regret that decision. With all the other bells and whistles in the car manually changing gear just doesn't feel right.

 

Only a few things I have found annoying so far:

1) can't have the front passenger seat fully back and still turn our rotating car seat on the rear seat as not enough space

2) android auto only connects via cable and not wireless

3) once you have Bluetooth connected to the car. Every time following that if the phone is not in the car, the car still tries to connect and the screen between the dials just shows 'establishing connection' and doesn't give up after a min or so.

 

3  Amunsden does this in my Yeti i press radio or nav or folder button on steering wheel