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Skoda Superb L&K, MK4, 2026 -- 2.0 TSI, 204hp, FWD

It drives very well so far; I'm very happy with it.

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Disclaimer: I chose question/help flair since I guess these are not technical but "intended" issues.

I'm in the EU (Hungary), and I have a 2025 Skoda Superb as a company car. I chose the model and configured it myself. First of all, I love it, but there are 2+1 features which drive me crazy.

1. This was already mentioned here, I found a post about it. The speed warning which turns back on every time the engine is started. Since (unfortunately) if you strictly obey the speed limits in Hungary, you got shot on site by the other drivers ( /s ), I have to turn this off every time I sit in the car. I would have no problems if the warning would be only visible but not audible, but since it also turns back on, it became a habit to turn it off in the first minute. However, I would love my country turn into one where obeying the speed limit is not an exception but vice versa, like not too far away, in Austria.
2. This is a bigger concern. The adaptive cruise control, or adaptive tempomat. I drove a few new cars in the past and I see this function to deteriorate over time, I guess because of the stricter EU regulations. I found it useful that the function took the curves into consideration, the 2021 Volvo V60 was able to do that. A two years old Cupra performs similarly, it's working predictable. But this Skoda took this to another level. It also takes the allegedly read signs and (as per my observations) its own (sometimes outdated) map into account. Normally I would consider this as a plus if this worked properly, but it doesn't. Sometimes it hallucinates a 80 sign on the highway where there isn't any, and you are allowed to travel with 130 km/h without issues. Sometimes it reads signs wrong, for example when there is an exit on the highway with a 60 sign, but you are following the highway. Or sometimes it happens the opposite way: you go on a bad quality road with 50 instead of 90 on purpose (because you are not capable or it's not safe to travel faster), then comes an intersection, and the ACC overwrites your set 50 speed and starts intensively accelerating to 90. No, please don't do that!
3. Small aspect. The front lights are LED. The back lights are LED. If DRL is on (day running light), why the heck aren't the back lights on? The previously mentioned Volvo knew this feature and they still do, I see it on the roads. Is it something which is configurable somehow, or the only thing I can do is to set the "lights on" feature as early as possible? I drive for more than 25 years and my first habit to do after fastening the seatbelt is to turn on the lights, so this annoys me. I (sorry, the company) paid for those lights, so I want to use those lights! I suppose this should be an option somewhere, since there are some countries where it is mandatory the have back lights together with the front DRL.

Long story short, these are features which supposed to provide extra layers of safety into driving, especially on long trips where the more things you have to pay attention to, the faster fatigue can build. But if I can't use ACC, it adds one more thing I have to pay attention to. If I use this kind of ACC, I both have to pay attention to feature errors and also intervene every time it happens, and also now I have anxiety fearing what unexpected sh*t comes next and when. I have no issues with cars where this feature is unavailable since it's unavailable, so I cannot expect that something faulty happens if it's simply not there. (For example, I have an 1992 Opel Calibra in mint condition - if I set the "stupid" cruise control, I know that it won't pay attention to obstacles, landscape and other cars, so if I don't brake when I should, I will hit something since there's no radar.)

Since this is a company car, shady stuff doesn't apply here. What can I do? I guess nothing. I was thinking to go to the Skoda service and dealership and tell them the above, and also try to convince them that this is NOT SAFE. I also hope that No. 3 above is also configurable in a service menu or so.

I don't want to finish this post with rants. I love the car. I chose it in carmine red color, it also looks spectacular. But I want to love it even more! :)

Been waiting for the Slavia/Virtus 1.5L facelift since January now. To get a feel for what changes are coming, I took the Kushaq facelift for a test drive recently — and honestly found 3 main updates:

1.	All four disc brakes, not just the front ones

2.	Front parking sensors — actually makes sense given how long the car is

3.	Panoramic sunroof — really opens up the cabin, especially from the rear seat, makes it feel more airy.

That’s pretty much it in terms of meaningful changes. I already love how the current one looks, so that’s not really a factor for me.

Where I’m stuck is — if I buy the current one now and the facelift drops shortly after, there’s just that feeling of why didn’t I wait. (Very dumb I know, but that’s how the brain works)

So a few questions if anyone can help:

1.	Are these 3 updates major enough to actually wait for the facelift?

2.	Does the AC issue carry over to the 1.5L as well, or is it mostly a 1.0L thing?

3.	Any idea on when the facelift might actually be announced?

Would love to hear from anyone who has more info or is going through the same dilemma!

Last night I placed an order on a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI manual and I’m really looking forward to having it,

One thing that I’m unsure about is having the auto hold feature?
As it already had an electric parking brake, what would be the point in having an auto hold button next to it?
I’ve used an electric handbrake before and found it works well but surely the electric handbrake is all you need, or am I missing something here?

Hello guys.

Any chance to replace this new ugly ass looking S K O D A lettering on the steering wheel with the good old badge? Karoq is the car in question.

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Help me decide which car is the best option,

I can buy a new Škoda Kamiq in SE L trim with a 1.5 TSI engine , including a spare wheel for £25,000.

The Karoq is available in a SE trim 1.5 TSI , no spare wheel for £25,550

Both cars are 6 speed manual,
I appreciate the Karoq has a bigger boot but in terms of quality, driving experience and value for money,
which car would be the better choice and why?

I've purchased Škoda Karoq recently and I've took subscription for service along with the car. First service is "recommended" after 30k kms - my question is do I wait for 30k or I can do my first service within 12/15k. I'm quite sure if I do it within 15k I'll have to pay for the service extra because I'm doing it earlier then "expected" even If I'm paying for service every single month.

When did you done your first service?