Hi I thought I’d share my kodiaq experience, I have a sport line and love it, the suede actually wipes really well as I’ve spilled many of things on them and it just wipes off like leather. It’s comfortable and great for long distance. No major grudges after 22xxxkms.
We have a korando SsangYong 2014, and runs rings around this car, as ours is bigger inside. We are looking to upgrade, to a Mazda 7 seater, which is very roomy.
Excellent video! Could you please share which car seat models you are using, most importantly the one in the middle? I find it hard to find a seat on the market which can fit in that position.
I have a 1.5...I changed from an Octavia VRS. I am very happy with the kodiaq. Obviously a different animal to the VRS, however the kodiaq is a fine car indeed.
The Kodiaq is an appealing package, but most needing to tow will have to look elsewhere due to the limited Euro downball mass. Skoda are not alone in this, but I wish they would uprate this for the Australian market as the Koreans do. An 80-90 kg downball force even excludes some bike carriers once you factor in the weight of the rack itself plus several adult bikes.
looked hard at these when in the market a couple of months back. I wanted the RS as i felt like the 132tsi would be a bit lacking coming from that engine in a Passat. But then i really didn't want a diesel. Anyway, ended up going a Superb Scout (as my first Skoda), and so far after around 4,000k i couldn't be happier. I do appreciate the handling compared to an SUV, not to mentioned the 200tsi gets along pretty well.
@@Sedge86 Actually, the MY20 VW Passat Business 140TSI (Sedan & Wagon) is a 2.0L TSI 140kw / 320Nm. Your MY20 ŠKODA Superb Scout 200TSI 4x4 is a 2.0L TSI 200kw / 350Nm (with PPF), great car by the way... So a tad unfair to yard stick the 2015 - 2019 VW Passat Comfortline 1.8L TSI 132kw / 250Nm (entry level model) engine, however as you correctly mentioned, you got that info incorrect. 132TSI in the KODIAQ goes quite well. However the Bi-TDI (also used in the 2015 onwards Passat in European markets) in the KODIAQ RS would be great. But I think you made the right choice with the SCOUT! I own a Superb 206TSI 4x4 and a Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition. All are great vehicles in their own rites...
@@glennbrown7241 I don't think it's too unfair to use it as a yardstick given that it's closer in rating to my Passat, and weighs around 300kg more. I drove the kodiaq, it felt more sluggish than the Passat, which is backed up by the fact that it also has a slower 0-100 time than the Passat. I do agree I'm loving the Scout, had reservations about being the first PPF motor, but I'll probably upgrade within 5 years so will see how it goes!
I went for the octavia rs in the end. Same price and boot is just as big. No 7 seats, but the performance was so much more engaging and satisfying. Also can fit 3 seats across the back. Kodiaq rs was nice, but i couldnt justify the price...
Hi, Brilliant real life real issues review. At 3:11 you mention that the rear seats don’t have seat mounts. But I assume it would be possible to put in a child in the seat belts like some babyseats are compatible with right? Asking for a friend.
The decision between diesel and petrol depends on your preferences and driving needs. Diesel engines often offer better fuel economy and torque for long-distance driving, while petrol engines may be preferred for shorter commutes and urban driving.
my Kodiaq Sportline has AEB in reverse and also activated font assist when I was on the freeway, maybe that was an upgrade for the sportline? anyway, love the car, hopefully upgrading to the RS model in a few months!
The long termer that @CarsGuide had for this review is just an entry level ŠKODA KODIAQ 132TSI. It has not been fitted with either the Tech Pack or Luxury Pack. You obviously have the optional Luxury Pack on your Sportline, hence you have "Rear Traffic Alert"...
Can you give the make and model details of the baby seat and boosters? We’re in the same situation (6yo, 4yo and newborn) and can’t make ours fit across the second row.
Sure thing, we use two 0-4 Maxi Cosi Modas in the outboard positions, with one forward facing and the other rear facing, and a Maxi Cosi Luna Pro harnessed booster in the middle for our 4yo. If you used two of the Luna Pros, you should just fit them in the Kodiaq according to my measurements. We chose ours based on apparent outright safety rather than measurements though, so you can probably get more compact options. Good luck, and thanks for watching, Mal Flynn
It's strange you worry so much about the fuel economy figures, even down to two decimal places. The difference of 1L per 100km over say 15000km per year of driving is 150L which even paying $1.50 per litre for premium is only $225 per year which is nothing on a $50k car.
Mighty good point there, but that windscreen sticker number plays a big role in many purchase decisions. It probably shouldn't, given you see so many cars with metallic paint that so often costs circa-$500 as an option and so many others with optional big diameter wheels that no doubt cause extra heartache when it comes to replacing tyres. Also, the difference between official combined and real-world figures is always an interesting outcome. Cheers for watching, Mal Flynn
Kodiaq is definitely not massive, unless you live in Europe. Toyota Kluger/Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol and Nissan Pathfinder (just to name a few) are much bigger.
First man on earth who put real things to trunk. Gr8 job!
Hi I thought I’d share my kodiaq experience, I have a sport line and love it, the suede actually wipes really well as I’ve spilled many of things on them and it just wipes off like leather. It’s comfortable and great for long distance. No major grudges after 22xxxkms.
We have a korando SsangYong 2014, and runs rings around this car, as ours is bigger inside. We are looking to upgrade, to a Mazda 7 seater, which is very roomy.
Excellent video! Could you please share which car seat models you are using, most importantly the one in the middle? I find it hard to find a seat on the market which can fit in that position.
I have a 1.5...I changed from an Octavia VRS. I am very happy with the kodiaq. Obviously a different animal to the VRS, however the kodiaq is a fine car indeed.
I love my Skoda kodiaq it’s a amazing family car 😍
The Kodiaq is an appealing package, but most needing to tow will have to look elsewhere due to the limited Euro downball mass. Skoda are not alone in this, but I wish they would uprate this for the Australian market as the Koreans do. An 80-90 kg downball force even excludes some bike carriers once you factor in the weight of the rack itself plus several adult bikes.
looked hard at these when in the market a couple of months back. I wanted the RS as i felt like the 132tsi would be a bit lacking coming from that engine in a Passat. But then i really didn't want a diesel. Anyway, ended up going a Superb Scout (as my first Skoda), and so far after around 4,000k i couldn't be happier. I do appreciate the handling compared to an SUV, not to mentioned the 200tsi gets along pretty well.
sorry, the Passat was a 1.8 132tsi so less rated torque... still i didn't think it would be quite enough on the open road
@@Sedge86 Actually, the MY20 VW Passat Business 140TSI (Sedan & Wagon) is a 2.0L TSI 140kw / 320Nm. Your MY20 ŠKODA Superb Scout 200TSI 4x4 is a 2.0L TSI 200kw / 350Nm (with PPF), great car by the way... So a tad unfair to yard stick the 2015 - 2019 VW Passat Comfortline 1.8L TSI 132kw / 250Nm (entry level model) engine, however as you correctly mentioned, you got that info incorrect. 132TSI in the KODIAQ goes quite well. However the Bi-TDI (also used in the 2015 onwards Passat in European markets) in the KODIAQ RS would be great. But I think you made the right choice with the SCOUT! I own a Superb 206TSI 4x4 and a Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition. All are great vehicles in their own rites...
@@glennbrown7241 I don't think it's too unfair to use it as a yardstick given that it's closer in rating to my Passat, and weighs around 300kg more. I drove the kodiaq, it felt more sluggish than the Passat, which is backed up by the fact that it also has a slower 0-100 time than the Passat. I do agree I'm loving the Scout, had reservations about being the first PPF motor, but I'll probably upgrade within 5 years so will see how it goes!
@@Sedge86 Passat and Superb are nicer than a Kodiaq
Hallo , Can you fit 3 slim forward facing child seats on the second row or is not possible ?Thanks
I went for the octavia rs in the end. Same price and boot is just as big. No 7 seats, but the performance was so much more engaging and satisfying. Also can fit 3 seats across the back. Kodiaq rs was nice, but i couldnt justify the price...
3 seats in the back of an octavia? How?
@@redwhite_040 3 carseats. I've only had to do it like 3 times, but it worked.
Hi,
Brilliant real life real issues review. At 3:11 you mention that the rear seats don’t have seat mounts. But I assume it would be possible to put in a child in the seat belts like some babyseats are compatible with right? Asking for a friend.
In Europe we have a 1.4 TSI 150ps now we have a new 1.5 TSI 150ps with ACT technology. If yo are doing big miles diesel is really the way to go.
So which one to take? Diesel or petrol? 140kw petrol or 140/147kw diesel?
The decision between diesel and petrol depends on your preferences and driving needs. Diesel engines often offer better fuel economy and torque for long-distance driving, while petrol engines may be preferred for shorter commutes and urban driving.
Could you please disclose what car seats were installed here?
great review
Great review 👏
my Kodiaq Sportline has AEB in reverse and also activated font assist when I was on the freeway, maybe that was an upgrade for the sportline? anyway, love the car, hopefully upgrading to the RS model in a few months!
The long termer that @CarsGuide had for this review is just an entry level ŠKODA KODIAQ 132TSI. It has not been fitted with either the Tech Pack or Luxury Pack. You obviously have the optional Luxury Pack on your Sportline, hence you have "Rear Traffic Alert"...
Nicely thought out and equipped rig but the lack of a full spare wheel is a deal breaker for me...only need to get stuck with a car full
Can you give the make and model details of the baby seat and boosters? We’re in the same situation (6yo, 4yo and newborn) and can’t make ours fit across the second row.
Sure thing, we use two 0-4 Maxi Cosi Modas in the outboard positions, with one forward facing and the other rear facing, and a Maxi Cosi Luna Pro harnessed booster in the middle for our 4yo. If you used two of the Luna Pros, you should just fit them in the Kodiaq according to my measurements. We chose ours based on apparent outright safety rather than measurements though, so you can probably get more compact options. Good luck, and thanks for watching, Mal Flynn
With a quick TH-cam search, I turned my android auto to wireless within minutes in our 2021
When are Matrix LEDs coming?
Hi, any recommendations of engine what to buy better if diesel or benzin? There r 2.0 and 1.5 TSI , also if honda crv comparison?
Just came across this channel awesome review mate
It's strange you worry so much about the fuel economy figures, even down to two decimal places. The difference of 1L per 100km over say 15000km per year of driving is 150L which even paying $1.50 per litre for premium is only $225 per year which is nothing on a $50k car.
Mighty good point there, but that windscreen sticker number plays a big role in many purchase decisions. It probably shouldn't, given you see so many cars with metallic paint that so often costs circa-$500 as an option and so many others with optional big diameter wheels that no doubt cause extra heartache when it comes to replacing tyres. Also, the difference between official combined and real-world figures is always an interesting outcome. Cheers for watching, Mal Flynn
Mileage?
is the storage compartment underneath the backseat, good for stowing drugs? :)
Have a crack at the new escape next!
What is the driver away price in aus, so is it clear that a skoda will outperform better then its cousin vw tiguan and r roc
I love Kodiaq s ☺☺☺🐈🐈🐈
how is the manual one
Big bear lile man and car named after bear😅 i like kodiaq i cant wait update😍
Missing those chapter markers
Thanks for the heads up. Sorted now, Mal Flynn
Are you related to Nick Frost ?
MY2021 has a wirelles Android Auto. i have it so i know it :)
Nice one! Mal's lost his beard too!!!
Sorry Bonny, let me know if you spot it though. Cheers for watching, Mal Flynn
@@carsguide 😁😁
Confusing video - I was waiting for the "small" car he switched to - A Kodiaq is a massive car.
Kodiaq is definitely not massive, unless you live in Europe. Toyota Kluger/Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol and Nissan Pathfinder (just to name a few) are much bigger.
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Here’s a tip, stop having children. 3 is far too many
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I've seen these on the road. It stands out for the wrong reasons in my opinion. The rear end design makes it look lanky.
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