According to the manual in my new car there are 3 infotainment systems referenced - Swing/Bolero/Columbus, obviously covering a variety of models. However there is no indication as which one I have. As far as I can see there isn't much difference between them but I am curious, how do I find out? Is there something hiding in plain sight that I'm missing?

Perhaps no one knows....

 

Anyhow, it turns out I have the Columbus. No idea where 'Swing' and 'Bolero' fit in 😕

41 minutes ago, SouthernComfort said:

No idea where 'Swing' and 'Bolero' fit in 😕

Centre of the dash. 😏

 

 

 

Thanks. AG Falco

 

Swing low. Bolero mid. Columbus high.

"Swing low. Bolero mid. Columbus high."

 

I was guessing that'd be the case. 

Like a lot of "features" on these cars, why make it easy when they can make it difficult? A simple name on the screen surround, that's all that is needed. I asked this question of Skoda Customer Services and they replied that if you have a 10-inch screen then it is Columbus. So if they are correct then that is what I have.

What's the difference between the Bolero and Columbus? On the manual and online they seem to be exactly the same.

6 hours ago, Jack_Dangerous said:

What's the difference between the Bolero and Columbus? On the manual and online they seem to be exactly the same.

 

Visually identical, but Columbus supports SatNav. Probably slightly better CPU/Graphics chips.

The clue is in the name I guess.

On 14/03/2023 at 20:21, AndreyZh said:

Visually identical, but Columbus supports SatNav. Probably slightly better CPU/Graphics chips.

Well... No.

Bolero and Columbus share exactly same hardware, but by default on Bolera SatNav is blocked. However now you can buy SatNav for Bolera from Skoda online store for half of the price of Columbus...

Skoda - simply... messed up.

 

@SouthernComfort Swing has volume and menu dials and smaller screen. Bolero and Colmbus are identical - no dials and bigger screen, touch only. If you have SatNav option, than you have Columbus (unless car was bought second hand and previous owner bought SatNav option for Bolero  But than again you essentially have Columbus anyway). No SatNav means Bolero.

Hope this helps.

BTW - Bolero and Columbus have main infotaiment unit behind the glove box, where in case of Swing tablet is actually main unit. It makes a difference when planning audio upgrade and addition of power amp. In case of Swing it's much more of a hassle due to very limited space behind the unit.

Edited 26 March, 20233 yr by Felix2021

My car is brand new and I do have Satnav, so naming this version 'Columbus' is the giveaway. Skoda does have a penchant for the cryptic I'm finding!