[mikilbhatkar]

Originally Posted by Shreyas Aterkar

2. 3rd row seats - I know this is an occasional 7 seater. On road trips, we will be 4 of us travelling with last row folded down. My query is when the last row folds flat fully, does it reduce the leg room in the 2nd row. I noticed in many videos and in a demo car that if the 2nd row is fully back, the 3rd row does not fold flat. One needs to pull the 2nd row seats ahead to do the same. Can we then push the 2nd row of seats back to release leg room once the 3rd row is folded flat?

Yes the 2nd row needs to be pulled up to fold the 3rd row, but you can push it back. With the 3rd row folded, I have not experienced any shortage in space in the 2nd row.

Coming from a Vento TDI manual, I find the Kodiaq a slow mover from a standstill. The car has just completed 750km and we are using XP95 fuel with 37 PSI tyre pressure. Specially when you over speed breakers it takes some time to get going, during the test drives I found the Superb much quick to move from standstill, had not TD the Kodiaq though. Is this a typical behavior on the Kodiaq ? Anything I need to do different ?

[SilverSmoke]

Originally Posted by Shreyas Aterkar

1. After spending close to 50 lakhs, I want to have peace of mind while going anywhere. My query is - do we need to fill in XP95 only or regular petrol would do. Any precautions to be kept while filling up the car. On road trips, it so happens that one needs to use an unknown pump and if that ends up spoiling the party then it would be very concerning. What is your take on this?

2. 3rd row seats - I know this is an occasional 7 seater. On road trips, we will be 4 of us travelling with last row folded down. My query is when the last row folds flat fully, does it reduce the leg room in the 2nd row. I noticed in many videos and in a demo car that if the 2nd row is fully back, the 3rd row does not fold flat. One needs to pull the 2nd row seats ahead to do the same. Can we then push the 2nd row of seats back to release leg room once the 3rd row is folded flat?

1. That takes away my peace of mind also - the long trips. I have bookmarked some outlets in nearby areas, I prefer to fill up from those only. But even if fuel is good, we can go with 91 octane too but should not accelerate strongly as it will lead to more fuel in compression stroke - may knock. Driving sedately will not hurt in a tank or two.

2. There is full room with maximum back slide in 2nd row while 3rd row is down too. Only thing is you have to slide forward the 2nd row while making 3rd row completely flat down.

[Rajvenkat]

I own a 2022 Kodiaq 2.0 Tsi . Yesterday I had refuelled at a IOC bunk with XP 95 . After driving for an hour , the car displays a EPC error .

I called the service team and they asked me to restart the car , the EPC error had vanished .

Could it be an issue due to the E12 fuel ? Is it a serious issue or common glitch with the car ?

[adi_petrolhead]

Originally Posted by Rajvenkat

Could it be an issue due to the E12 fuel ? Is it a serious issue or common glitch with the car ?

An EPC error is not always related to fuel system it could have been anything. You should get your car scanned at the dealership and find out what exactly was wrong. IOCL XP95 is still E10 and not 'E20' (20% ethanol blended with petrol) compliant.

[Fun_to_drive]

Originally Posted by mikilbhatkar

Coming from a Vento TDI manual, I find the Kodiaq a slow mover from a standstill. The car has just completed 750km and we are using XP95 fuel with 37 PSI tyre pressure. Specially when you over speed breakers it takes some time to get going, during the test drives I found the Superb much quick to move from standstill, had not TD the Kodiaq though. Is this a typical behavior on the Kodiaq ? Anything I need to do different ?

Kodiaq is a little slower off the blocks and has the initial lag, which is present even in sports mode. Its mainly down to slower gearbox. You can try using paddles if you really wanna enjoy the car to the max.

[SilverSmoke]

Originally Posted by mikilbhatkar

I find the Kodiaq a slow mover from a standstill. During the test drives I found the Superb much quick to move from standstill, had not TD the Kodiaq though. Is this a typical behavior on the Kodiaq ? Anything I need to do different ?

It is.
Maybe due to increased weight & slower gearbox - but it's still among quickest & fastest SUVs below 70L.
Like FunToDrive mentioned, use paddles whenever you feel like.

Originally Posted by Rajvenkat

I own a 2022 Kodiaq 2.0 Tsi . Yesterday I had refuelled at a IOC bunk with XP 95 . After driving for an hour , the car displays a EPC error
Could it be an issue due to the E12 fuel ? Is it a serious issue or common glitch with the car ?

Here goes the first EPC error in Kodiaq 2.0 TSI. Mostly it's a temporary error code not necessarily arising from fuel pumping mechanism.
In new machine, it's mostly fuel impurities, because EPC hardware malfunctions aren't widely reported yet.

My pardon E12 doesn't exist - it's E10 or E20 - it's E10 throughout India for now.

Hence, filling up 91 octane also shouldn't be an EPC error reason.
Hoping your machine doesn't get it again.

[4x4tourer]

Originally Posted by adi_petrolhead

IOCL XP95 is still E10 and not 'E20' (20% ethanol blended with petrol) compliant.

According to a reply received from Indian Oil, XP95 is 10% or 12% ethanol blended based on availability of ethanol at different supply locations/terminals. Even XP100 is 10% ethanol blended. Check this post below.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ml#post5504632 (List all cars that are E20 and E20+ petrol compliant)

[Shreyans_Jain]

Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

My pardon E12 doesn't exist - it's E10 or E20 - it's E10 throughout India for now.

Hence, filling up 91 octane also shouldn't be an EPC error reason.

E12 exists. As does E15. Normal petrol that we buy can be E10 or 12 or 15, depends on what the dealer gets from the depot.

XP95 is E12 and E15, again depending on what is received.

I also have a 2022 Kodiaq in the family, and this EPC issue is concerning.

[mikilbhatkar]

Originally Posted by Fun_to_drive

Kodiaq is a little slower off the blocks and has the initial lag, which is present even in sports mode. Its mainly down to slower gearbox. You can try using paddles if you really wanna enjoy the car to the max.

Being a manual user all through out, making a dumb request - please prescribe if possible in detail on how to use the paddles to overcome this starting inertia.

[Rajvenkat]

There is no clarity on the Ethanol content as well . The user manual states not to use more than E10 blend . What fuel should I use in the car ? Normal fuel or XP 95 . What is the best way to safeguard the engine and life of the car ?

[SilverSmoke]

Originally Posted by Shreyans_Jain

E12 exists. As does E15. Normal petrol that we buy can be E10 or 12 or 15, depends on what the dealer gets from the depot.
XP95 is E12 and E15, again depending on what is received.
I also have a 2022 Kodiaq in the family, and this EPC issue is concerning.

Almost all outlets queried, some in my family too quoted XP95 as E10 - never heard of XP95 being E15 - thanks for the update.

Hopefully Skoda doesn't mess with EPC as in Kushaq.

[mikilbhatkar]

Originally Posted by kashesh

We did have a little hiccup. After taking the delivery and driving home, we noticed the passenger door wasn't closing at all. After much investigation, we found the puddle lamp was hanging loose. I am guessing the clip broke somehow, not sure how though. My dad assuming he didn't close the door well, applied a bit more force causing a small dent to appear. After informing the SA, he suggested we bring the car to the service center to get it inspected. The service center being 30km one way through the city, we still couldn't visit and have temporarily double taped the puddle lamp. I have requested the SA to arrange a technician for home visit but he mentioned they will not visit for something so small. The dealership experience leaves a lot to be desired but that's another story for another day.

Faced the same issue today for the passenger side door, looks like an issue with the 2023 lot.

[SilverSmoke]

Originally Posted by Rajvenkat

There is no clarity on the Ethanol content as well . The user manual states not to use more than E10 blend . What fuel should I use in the car ? Normal fuel or XP 95 . What is the best way to safeguard the engine and life of the car ?

Go with XP95 / XP100 / Power100 / Speed97 whenever possible. Can't go wrong with anyone of them.

Avoid 91 octane fuels - it will help in long run.

[novice]

I went to Tafe yesterday to check the status of my car. I am told they are waiting for a device used to check fuel pump pressure to arrive from Audi or VW. The slow pace of diagnosis is frustrating.

But I am more worried about something else that I saw. I didn't tell anyone at Tafe that I am coming over. I went straight to the car which was parked in one of the service bays and there were few people standing near the car and one mechanic sitting in the front passenger seat. One guy who appeared to be a supervisor in the group standing outside quickly signalled the mechanic inside the car once they realized that I am the owner of the car. The mechanic quickly got out and disappeared.

I am worried now. What was the mechanic doing as he has no business sitting in the front passenger seat. And why did he hurriedly leave after seeing me if he was doing some genuine work. Was he simply taking rest. I didn't have good experience with them for my Superb. Now I am worried that the same might happen with my Kodiaq. I fear my car might become a donar vehicle for few greedy folks to make quick buck.

Am I overthinking this? How do I ensure my car comes out with all its original parts intact?

[Shreyas Aterkar]

Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

1. That takes away my peace of mind also - the long trips. I have bookmarked some outlets in nearby areas, I prefer to fill up from those only. But even if fuel is good, we can go with 91 octane too but should not accelerate strongly as it will lead to more fuel in compression stroke - may knock. Driving sedately will not hurt in a tank or two.

I guess the fuel thing is pure luck. One must take precautions and hope that luck favors. I spoke to 2 dealers here in Mumbai and both of them said that regular petrol is fine - as per them they never ask customers to fill in 95 octane.

Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

2. There is full room with maximum back slide in 2nd row while 3rd row is down too. Only thing is you have to slide forward the 2nd row while making 3rd row completely flat down.

Thanks for clarifying. For all long trips, we will be only 4 of us and boot FULL of luggage and hence room in the 2nd row becomes important. I do hope that I get to test drive the car before I get delivery.