@Estate Man

Even VW would not put the tyres that are on a Kia e-Niro on a new Polo GTI.

Maybe Toyota / Subaru would on the rear of a GT86 / BRZ and motoring journalists would big up the cars for driver involvement and being able to get the back end out with just 200bhp.

 

 

The ECO tyres as standard are rubbish on normal roads if booting it, or on slicker roads with the Hyundai / KIA EV's and when there are winter tyres on they are a lot better off the line even when dry roads and the Winter tyres would not normally be required.

Much like any FWD car with go or even RWD or AWD on rubbish tyres for 'nipping on'.

 

All basic stuff really, and ESP / TC type Software will be very relevant to EV's like the RWD VW ID's.

 

The BMW i3's can nip on without scrabbling, but then the tyres are pretty suited to the cars.

 

Obviously the ECO tyres will be OEM and important to those wanting range, and maybe considering that as important than safety and grip / traction, short braking distances even if not going far and needing max range.

 

Easy enough to drive a EV in a mode that suits your requirement, so ECO mode, Winter Mode or just easy on the accelerator.

 

 

 

Edited 20 May, 20197 yr by Skoffski

The Kona is 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, 0-62 in 7.1. Better tyres might improve that just a smidgen but probably not much in my experience. My colleagues tested the works Kona on the track and it was very quick off the mark but the traction control could barely stop the drive wheels from squealing and scrabbling. Altering modes helped a bit but not by much. It certainly is a goer. However you launch the Kona it was difficult to stop the wheels from trying to spin or engage the TC. Throttle control is very delicate as I found out when I took one for a trip. I loved the Kona.

I have no doubt better tyres improve things greatly, i drove one with better but less ECO tyres.  Hardly rocket science.

Not hard to get better than hard compound Michelin Primacy etc.

Next thing is with Demonstrators, launch cars and hire cars, check the tyre pressures, reset / adjust as needs must,

but obviously engineers testing works cars do that as a matter of course.

Pity motoring journalists don't all do that. 

Edited 20 May, 20197 yr by Skoffski

As the thread starter I feel I should say that I have bought a used Peugeot 308 with 1.2 Puretech engine and EAT6 automatic gearbox so thanks to all for your comments. It drives well and seems to change gear very smoothly. It's also very perky which is a nice bonus. I just hope it proves a good choice in the long term. I'll stop my input now that my objective has been achieved.

As i said in my PM, great choice Ken. Have fun and let me know if you have any issues. Bye for now.

On 20/05/2019 at 21:15, GeneralPurpose said:

The Kona is 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, 0-62 in 7.1. Better tyres might improve that just a smidgen but probably not much in my experience. My colleagues tested the works Kona on the track and it was very quick off the mark but the traction control could barely stop the drive wheels from squealing and scrabbling. Altering modes helped a bit but not by much. It certainly is a goer. However you launch the Kona it was difficult to stop the wheels from trying to spin or engage the TC. Throttle control is very delicate as I found out when I took one for a trip. I loved the Kona.

I currently have the quickest model Kona available in the UK (economy is dire though  ) and it does not scrabble under acceleration, even in the damp. No squealing either, except from slightly worried passengers.  

On 10/05/2019 at 17:54, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

I doubt anything has failed more than DQ200's from VW Group.

 

?

How common is the failure of the Millions of Toyota Prius gearboxes globally.

At least Toyota and some other provide warranties worth the paper they are written on and covering a period that many might keep a car they buy for and not just the length of a lease.

 

Aisin Transmissions.

Including e-CVT's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Aisin_transmissions

 

George,

I couldn't recall you having DSG problems with your Fabia vRS MK2.

My partner had a problem with her 2nd vRS which was in the 2 nd year of the 3 year Skoda warranty - our local Skoda ( old school dealership ) replaced with new mechetronic  unit within 5 days I recall and no hesitation.

They were similar Customer focused in her 1 st Fabia vRS which had the dreaded engine issue - did the normal advisory oil consumption test and ordered replacement (New) engine with no fuss . 

Edited 5 January, 20206 yr by vrskeith

Same DQ200 issues almost every day coming up in BRISKODA.  VW / Skoda /Audi / SEAT will say overblown online, and some will say. All manufacturers have some faults.

 

So might only be in the dozens or hundreds then among Briskoda members each year, but it is across the Skoda models, and not just 2009-2012, 2012-2015, 2015-2018.  & is 2019 1.5TSI EVO with DSG's as well. 

that is the DSG issue, not the Engine issue.

It seems that it is just the 1.0TSI's with a DQ200 DSG that are not having issues reported online, in forums etc.

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/464760-vrs-dsg-gears-flashing-and-not-engaging/page/2/

 

Hi

Reading this thread with interest because I’m thinking of buying a new Polo GTI +.

It has the DSG 250 6-speed wet clutch I think so would that be okay or is there a risk of problems somewhere down the line?

Any advice appreciated before I take the plunge.

Thanks.

Fill your boots & enjoy.  That is a different kettle of fish oil and cogs.

Remember they are DSG oil changes every 40,000 miles or sooner, Haldex every 30,000 miles or sooner.

@vrskeith

In the Fabia mk3 section today.   

Same old same old when it is 10 years on from the DQ200's being introduced.

Every failure a surprise to Dealers, Skoda & Skoda UK.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/476229-fabia-dsg-gearbox-failure

 

5 hours ago, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

Same old same old when it is 10 years on from the DQ200's being introduced.

Every failure a surprise to Dealers, Skoda & Skoda UK.

 

This would be comedic if it were not for the farce, and angst it causes good honest folk 🙄

 

Wifey's Polo has the DQ200, and has luckily been faultless. So far (touches wood).

 

Gaz

There was a post today in the Karoq section about models being introduced there.

Because of different requirements on emissions the Karoq can be had with a 1.4 TSI and an 8 speed torque converter auto.

Lucky them.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/477576-new-australian-karoq-release-for-your-amusement