A New Chapter - Skoda Singapore

[Lotr8445r]

  On 8/12/2018 at 12:23 PM, TangoCharlie said:

Congrats! Fast hands fast legsððð

Another buyer with satifactory overtrade offer. I wonder is the same SE as previous one that post earlier on his SUV

  On 8/12/2018 at 12:23 PM, TangoCharlie said:

Congrats! Fast hands fast legsððð

Another buyer with satifactory overtrade offer. I wonder is the same SE as previous one that post earlier on his SUV purchase

[Topgun00]

Am adding information piecemeal here.

 

 

One day should compile them into a single list.

 

1. L&K Superb comes with headlights washer. It's not listed in the brochure.

 

2. Superb and the Octavia (and probably the other models as well) uses this Mann Filter. FP 26 009. This particular variant comes with a layer which inhibits the growth of bacteria. It's one level above the usual filters with Charcoal inserts. It cost SGD $28.39 from Amazon Prime (Ships from US) but there is a $10.85 delivery fee unless you manage to squeeze in $60SGD worth of purchase. Silly thing is that it limits to 1 per order! Alternatively, purchasing from Amazon US will cost you USD $39 + 7.63 shipping which is about $65 SGD. Not sure how much stockist sells the filters here.

[Sdf4786k]

  On 8/12/2018 at 1:29 PM, Topgun00 said:

Am adding information piecemeal here.

 

 

One day should compile them into a single list.

 

1. L&K Superb comes with headlights washer. It's not listed in the brochure.

 

2. Superb and the Octavia (and probably the other models as well) uses this Mann Filter. FP 26 009. This particular variant comes with a layer which inhibits the growth of bacteria. It's one level above the usual filters with Charcoal inserts. It cost SGD $28.39 from Amazon Prime (Ships from US) but there is a $10.85 delivery fee unless you manage to squeeze in $60SGD worth of purchase. Silly thing is that it limits to 1 per order! Alternatively, purchasing from Amazon US will cost you USD $39 + 7.63 shipping which is about $65 SGD. Not sure how much stockist sells the filters here.

[DACH]

  On 8/12/2018 at 9:52 AM, Lchong said:

I went for test drive, everything was great! The package given by my SE fits my budget

 

The park assist took me by surprised

 

Most importantly they are able to deliver the car to me by end of this month ð

Congrats

[Lchong]

  On 8/12/2018 at 12:23 PM, TangoCharlie said:

Congrats! Fast hands fast legs

[Lchong]

  On 8/8/2018 at 10:45 PM, Koster said:

Good point! One of the key reasons why the vRS is attractive is the bhp/$. If the cost goes up, potential buyers would have other choices

 

I don't feel that way for example, they could load the vRS with more stuff to make it more attractive bringing the OMV to Superb L&K range

 

For the price of ard 150k for 245 horses and loads of equipment, it still holds an unbeatable value in this segment

 

 

 

What I would suggest is to bring in 2 different trims for the vRS just like what they did with the Superb, (Ambition Plus and L&K) everything under the hood is the exact same just that you get more stuff in the interior for the L&K 

 

This will attract both groups of potential buyers who want more stuff in their car and those who enjoy the 130k price tag 

Edited August 12, 2018 by Lchong

[TangoCharlie]

  On 8/12/2018 at 3:12 PM, Lchong said:

I don't feel that way for example, they could load the vRS with more stuff to make it more attractive bringing the OMV to Superb L&K range

 

For the price of ard 150k for 245 horses and loads of equipment, it still holds an unbeatable value in this segment

 

 

 

What I would suggest is to bring in 2 different trims for the vRS just like what they did with the Superb, (Ambition Plus and L&K) everything under the hood is the exact same just that you get more stuff in the interior for the L&K

 

This will attract both groups of potential buyers who want more stuff in their car and those who enjoy the 130k price tag

What colour did you get? Waiting for your FR to compare notes.

[Beanoyip]

  On 8/11/2018 at 4:20 PM, C-K said:

IMO it makes no difference for me whether to look at it from the instrument cluster or from a separated LED/LCD screen.

 

You will find out once you really have one.

 

BTW, my current ride (Audi) has virtual cockpit and I kinda regret paying for it. Most of the time, I use Google Maps for navigation (can show traffic conditions). The VC is only for showing off to people around me.

[C-K]

  On 8/13/2018 at 2:06 AM, Beanoyip said:

Can use android auto for google maps, and when iOS12 is out, can also use Waze and g.maps.

 

For me the VC was definitely must have, I waited for the current generation of the A3 series before jumping into it..

The problem with VC is that it is not possible to display Android Auto/Apple Carplay interface on the instrument cluster.

 

You can only display it on the MMI screen in the middle of the dashboard.

 

The saving grace is that you can search for your destination from Google Earth online database (which comes with MMI; just need a data sim) and display the Google Earth map on the instrument cluster.

Edited August 13, 2018 by C-K

[Lchong]

went down to sign tdy

 

Superb L&K only left 1 last unit in black

 

Those that are still hesitating, better fast hand fast leg else need to wait until neck long long 

Edited August 13, 2018 by Lchong

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 8/13/2018 at 2:06 AM, Beanoyip said:

Can use android auto for google maps, and when iOS12 is out, can also use Waze and g.maps.

 

For me the VC was definitely must have, I waited for the current generation of the A3 series before jumping into it..

But yours not A3 :p

 

And current A3 still don't have VC right?

[Lchong]

  On 8/13/2018 at 11:11 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

But yours not A3 :p

 

And current A3 still don't have VC right?

nope, plus I don't think potential buyers for the A3 would want to add the VC.

 

Adding the VC means adding the MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch and Audi Phone Box with wireless charging

 

 In Singapore where the A3 is aimed at badge conscious customer on a tight budget, I don't think it will be viable here 

[Lchong]

 

 

The new Fabia Estate Ambition with 1.0TSI 85BHP mated to 7speed DSG cost MSRP 374,900 CZK (23K SGD)

 Fabia Ambition with 1.0TSI 85BHP mated to 7speed DSG cost MSRP 374,900 CZK (22.1K SGD)

 

If SCS is willing to bring this in and pricing this very competitively, this could potentially steal sales from Kia, hyundai, honda, and suzuki

Since their potential customers are looking at cars priced ard 80k

 

The practicality of the fabia estate is unquestionable, I personally drove the previous gen with 3 other passengers and 3 large luggage going at 130-160 km/hr 

 

 

  Reveal hidden contents

 

The Current Skoda RAPID SPACEBACK AMBITION 1.0  TSI 70 kW is listed as 97,900 SGD on SCS

 

Listed on czech webiste for the ambition trim is MSRP 379,900 czk (23.3k SGD)

 

(Skoda rapid spaceback is a spin off from fabia) 

 

Specs as follows: 

 

  Reveal hidden contents

• 16-inch alloy wheels

• Halogen headlights with daytime running lights

• Front foglights

•Power side mirrors

• Leather upholstery

• 2-zone climatronic air-conditioning

• KESSY

• Multi-function steering wheel

• Maxi DOT display

• 6.5-inch ‘Swing’ infotainment system

• SmartLink

• 2 airbags

• Electronic stability control (ESC)

• Cruise control

• Rear-view camera

• Park distance control (PDC)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 13, 2018 by Lchong

[badlammy]

  On 8/13/2018 at 11:05 AM, Lchong said:

went down to sign tdy

 

Superb L&K only left 1 last unit in black

 

Those that are still hesitating, better fast hand fast leg else need to wait until neck long long 

 

Congrats. Good buy.

[Beanoyip]

  On 8/13/2018 at 11:11 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

But yours not A3 :p

 

And current A3 still don't have VC right?

Oh didn't know that the A3 in SG doesn't have VC.. it's an option in some of the higher spec here in Aust..

[Machunk28]

  On 8/13/2018 at 11:13 PM, Beanoyip said:

Oh didn't know that the A3 in SG doesn't have VC.. it's an option in some of the higher spec here in Aust..

There are some A3 1.0L specced with VC. By default, it's not fitted.

[Golf7roy]

  On 8/12/2018 at 1:29 PM, Topgun00 said:

Am adding information piecemeal here.

 

 

One day should compile them into a single list.

 

1. L&K Superb comes with headlights washer. It's not listed in the brochure.

 

2. Superb and the Octavia (and probably the other models as well) uses this Mann Filter. FP 26 009. This particular variant comes with a layer which inhibits the growth of bacteria. It's one level above the usual filters with Charcoal inserts. It cost SGD $28.39 from Amazon Prime (Ships from US) but there is a $10.85 delivery fee unless you manage to squeeze in $60SGD worth of purchase. Silly thing is that it limits to 1 per order! Alternatively, purchasing from Amazon US will cost you USD $39 + 7.63 shipping which is about $65 SGD. Not sure how much stockist sells the filters here.

about 30 from taobao

[TangoCharlie]

  On 8/10/2018 at 2:19 AM, Topgun00 said:

I don't think Vagcom can enable VIM. Heard obd11 can do so but I don't have that.

 

I can help with Vagcom but I have to work out my schedule.

 

Some other findings;

 

1. I can enable drive mode indicator on the MFD. The selection will appear on MFD when the button is pressed.

2. Columbus comes with postal code search which is good.

3. Skoda oneapp works with Columbus. You need connect via wifi.

4. If you have a scangauge, you can see the boost readings. You can't do so on the S2.

 

 

When I have time, I will write a more detailed review.

I thought short bonnets belong to the FD civics. The bonnet lift up to expose such a small space to access the engine. Lol.

I am using Columbus but I cannot find postal code search. Did you enable it with vag com too?