I had been thinking for a while about replacing my Qashqai with something smaller, perhaps a Golf or A3. 

Our other car is a 73 plate Kodiaq L&K which we love, but recently it suffered a software/battery fault that meant it had a 3 week stay at the dealer. We were given a Scala Monte Carlo 1.0 manual as cover with 200 miles on the odo (not the new version) which impressed us enough to enquire about buying one when we went back to collect the Kodiaq. It was the only Scala they had so couldn't compare to any other. 

 

Driving tends to be weekdays only with a 21 mile commute each way, 12 of which are on bumpy windy B roads.

 

I'm torn between an SE L specced up with matrix headlights and convenience pack versus a Monte Carlo. It would be 1.5 manual. 

 

We have had matrix on Audis before and find it so useful to spot wildlife on the verge as well as potholes, so it has become a must for us. 

 

Monte Carlo has the looks, and whilst the seats surprised me, I feel a panoramic sunroof is unnecessary.

I'm slightly turned off by the lack of tyre choice on the 18" rims but i would be prepared to downsize the rims if that became the deciding factor. 

 

Would the SE L offer any additional ride comfort on the B roads? 

 

Finally colour - if Monte Carlo I think a solid colour could work, while I would make up the difference with blue or red metallic paint on an SE L. 

 

Can any existing Scala owners offer their experiences or opinions on what colours look like in the real world rather than on the showroom ball? 

 

Hi. I'm not an owner but seeing as nobody answered your topic, I'm curious if you made a choice and got a Scala, and how did you configured it.

No order yet, but I have scaled back ambitions. 

 

Took Kodiaq into dealer last week and I was able to sit in a Kamiq SEL which is very similar inside, so I'm fairly sure I'll go for SEL.

Have decided it would be better to save the money on matrix but add winter and convenience packs. 

 

I'm waiting to test drive a 1.5 but the dealer only has 1.0 testers in Fabia/Scala/Kamiq.