a dense brick like the Kodiaq is the ideal candidate for KERS treatment 

 

better economy, twin-power acceleration, less brake dust etc.

 

when will they give it the Superb iV's engine combo ?

Only really for the kidology of lower emissions if that matters and tax breaks if that applies.

As well with a 2 litre petrol or diesel rather than the make believe of fuel saving with the 1.4 TSI Plug In Hybrid.

14 minutes ago, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

Only really for the kidology of lower emissions if that matters and tax breaks if that applies.

As well with a 2 litre petrol or diesel rather than the make believe of fuel saving with the 1.4 TSI Plug In Hybrid.

 

I recently ordered a Sportline 1.5 petrol (have yet to receive it) and considered cancelling to wait for the hybrid, which god knows when arrives at this point. Im assuming you wouldnt do that? 

I would go for the Hybrid to swerve a 1.5TSI, but i am in the UK.  Have they announced doing a Kodiaq Hybrid yet?

@chrisluciofg is in New Zealand.

43 minutes ago, Roottootemblowinootsoot said:

I would go for the Hybrid to swerve a 1.5TSI, but i am in the UK.  Have they announced doing a Kodiaq Hybrid yet?

@chrisluciofg is in New Zealand.

 

Not announced yet 

For a private buyer, if I look at the cost of hybrid vs non-hybrid (where there is a direct comparison) the additional cost of the hybrid makes very little financial sense, unless the difference in purchase price decreases a lot more than cars currently on the market. Haven't looked in any detail at the PCP or PCH costs, so perhaps someone could comment on whether or not the cost difference shrinks to a viable amount. Hybrid might make the driving experience better though!

 

For many hybrid vehicles, there can be other disadvantages such as decreased boot space and no option to have a spare wheel (eg Honda CR-V hybrid vs conventional) and PHEVs invariably set aside dedicated space for the charging cables in the boot, thus limiting storage options.  As an additional 'bonus' some PHEVs also limit the charging rate so that it would takes hours to top up the battery at a public charging point.

 

For company car drivers and BIK, well, hybrids/electric, now we're talking!

2 hours ago, SinglePointSafety said:

For a private buyer, if I look at the cost of hybrid vs non-hybrid (where there is a direct comparison) the additional cost of the hybrid makes very little financial sense, unless the difference in purchase price decreases a lot more than cars currently on the market. Haven't looked in any detail at the PCP or PCH costs, so perhaps someone could comment on whether or not the cost difference shrinks to a viable amount. Hybrid might make the driving experience better though!

 

For many hybrid vehicles, there can be other disadvantages such as decreased boot space and no option to have a spare wheel (eg Honda CR-V hybrid vs conventional) and PHEVs invariably set aside dedicated space for the charging cables in the boot, thus limiting storage options.  As an additional 'bonus' some PHEVs also limit the charging rate so that it would takes hours to top up the battery at a public charging point.

 

For company car drivers and BIK, well, hybrids/electric, now we're talking!

 

That's my view too. Unless costs drop dramatically, there's no financial sense in it for me. And if the government wants to force the issue for pollution reasons then they'll need to make it worth my while. Simply banning the sale of new cars with petrol or diesel engines will just keep all the existing cars on the roads longer!

 

But to answer the original question, a hybrid Kodiaq is likely to be announced with this year's facelift model, and on sale by the end of the year (Covid-19 permitting of course!)

 

Chris

Why wait, just check for money down the back of the settee.