I'm in the process of speccing up a Kamiq.

 

Can anyone who has the electric driver's seat option tell me whether it comes with a memory function, so that you can store individual positions?  We have this on our current car (Karoq) and it's really useful as we both frequently use the car and have the seat in very different positions.

 

Also, the Karoq automatically adjusts the wing mirrors according to the selected seat position - does the Kamiq have this ?

 

I appreciate that these are really first world problems, and they aren't deal-breakers, but the dealer doesn't seem to be able to tell me (what a surprise) so if anyone here can, that would be great.

 

Looking at the Skoda UK web site and 'Build a Kamiq’ it would seem NOT. There is no sign of the memory buttons just the controls to move the seat. I know this is a first world issue - but we live in a first world country! We have electric drivers seat with 3 memory positions on out current Yeti and, like you, find it invaluable when changing drivers. Frankly without the memory buttons I wouldn't pay £490 for an electric seat.

Another bit of discontenting at the expense of drivers.

I am looking to replace my Yeti but it is difficult to find a similar vehicle with the equipment I want. Now thinking about the new Honda HR-V which is a hybrid driven principally by the electric motor backed up by the ICE for high power assistance. Might not have all the options I would like but looks a good step towards EV without the range anxiety.

Thanks for the reply.  Sorry for the long delay.

 

The dealer told me it did have memory but I wasn't convinced, so I spoke to Skoda UK.  At first they said they couldn't confirm whether it did or not (what?), but under a bit more pressure the guy said he'd check with the "Brand Support Team" and get back to me.  To give him his due he did do this and about 30 minutes later he confirmed that the Kamiq does not have a memory function on the electric seat.

 

I struggle to see Skoda's thinking behind providing an option like this - who would specify it at nearly £500 if you still have to fiddle about getting the seat in the right position every time you change drivers?

 

Nice though the Kamiq was on a test drive, in my opinion the level of standard equipment on the top of the range SE L model is quite poor.  Almost everything seems to be an option, and by the time I'd specced it up to match what we have on our Karoq it was within £1500 of a new Karoq Edition. 

I found exactly the same problem when looking for a replacement for my 2017 Yeti SEL Drive. Once specced to current Yeti equipment the price was £30k plus - I gave up at that point!

Now in limbo but I doubt my next vehicle will be from the VAG stable. Waiting to see the new Honda HR-V but really nothing seems to match the Yeti for all round appeal.