Skoda Kodiaq

H1UBS replied on 04/04/2017 09:32

Posted on 04/04/2017 09:32

Interested to hear if anyone is taking delivery of the new Skoda Kodiaq launching this week.

First opinions and how does it rate as a towcar ?

EmilysDad replied on 20/12/2017 23:14

Posted on 20/12/2017 20:26 by H1UBS

Incorrect statement. The wiring for the fridge IS wired and works fine on mine. I would suggest that If your's isn't then the socket is faulty and you should have a warranty claim.

The Euro 13 pin sockets and plugs should meet strict EU specifications and approvals. I don't think Skoda would be able to fit them and sell them unless they fitted the EU specification.

Posted on 20/12/2017 23:14

Its well documented that 13 pin sockets are frequently only only wired for road lighting by many German  cars manufacturers unless you firmly tell them otherwise.

xtrailman replied on 21/12/2017 07:39

Posted on 20/12/2017 23:14 by EmilysDad

Its well documented that 13 pin sockets are frequently only only wired for road lighting by many German  cars manufacturers unless you firmly tell them otherwise.

Posted on 21/12/2017 07:39

Well things may have changed, certainly for the factory fit Tiguan towbar, as the brochure makes it very clear that the 13 pin socket is fully wired for the leisure battery and fridge.

xtrailman replied on 21/12/2017 07:43

Posted on 12/07/2017 16:36 by JayEss

We've just had an automatic loan car for six weeks so were able to give it a good test. 

The last auto we drove was decades ago and things have definitely changed but our personal preference remains for manual and we were glad to see the back of the loan car. 

The important thing is to be happy with your vehicle 

Posted on 21/12/2017 07:43

Try driving a Mazda cx-5 auto, you may wish you had bought one, the auto is a torque converter type, which is extremely easy to use in manual mod.

STEPHEN PAUL DUTTON replied on 29/01/2020 10:57

Posted on 10/07/2017 05:36 by xtrailman

Now I'm having two single garage doors replaced with one double, I can now look at wider cars than my great CX-5.

But as the Skoda only has a 80kg NW limit it's not on my list, Tig isn't big enough for me though, but I would be interested in a larger Q3 with the 187 bhp engine.

what's the NW limit on the Q3?

I should also mention a new CX-5 is out now that has recently beaten the Kodiaq in a group test, the CX-5 has had a twin turbo engine since launch, and been euro 6 since 2012.

Posted on 29/01/2020 10:57

Didn't you eventually buy a Tiguan.

What changed your mind about it not being big enough ? 

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