Title says it all really. I know it's not, but having finally popped into the local dealer and seen it in the flesh, the Mk2 really does look like it's about 6ft longer than the Mk1 (I know it is a bit longer, but it's only a few inches). Not quite as 'odd' looking as in all the pictures (IMHO), and all very nice inside (ignoring the gear selector rubbish, but there seem to be loads of cars with that now - I blame the 'merkins). But still don't like the chrome on the D pillar, or the rearmost windows sloping upwards at the bottom like the Karoq. And it's hard to ignore the price.

 

In summary... meh. Will definitely stick with the vRS for now, but can't see me getting a third Kodiaq, which is a shame.

Yes - noticeably more legroom for rear seat passengers in the new Kodiak...  The new Superb seems to have shrunk a little in that department ( more space in the boot..) ... 

Whether you like it or not, is a personal preference of course. But you cannot argue with the comfort it provides. I had a couple friends sit in the back seat behind me (I am 6' 2") and they said "With a seat like this, I don't care how far you want to drive. I am perfectly comfortable here." That is big in my book, as I always used to pull my seat forward a inch or two to make my passengers comfortable. Not any more!

On 27/07/2024 at 14:01, Yogi-Bear said:

or the rearmost windows sloping upwards at the bottom

I have a Mk2 Kodiaq SportLine, and had never noticed that … I had to go and look at my car to see what you meant!!

One benefit with the SportLine is the D pillar is gloss black :)

I've had 2 mk1, 2 mk1 facelift and now on my second mk2.

Mk 2 superior in every respect for me and no way i'd go back.

This also takes into account my last 2 mk1s were a 190tsi and a 200tdi with the mk2s being 1.5 e-tec.

Edited 22 July, 202522 Jul by GreenlineIIEstate