MY16.5 is here...

[woofy]

Yep always aware of when each MY starts, they start production of them pretty much now actually. I've had years of analysis. Just miffed as I specifically had the dealer put the build in the new year in case they threw in the lane assistant and told them to let me know if it became part of the tech pack as it was obvious it was going to appear with the Scout getting it. Good value for the Ambitions though, didn't see all that stuff coming.

Really would like to see a software update for wireless carplay, it is severely gimped having to plug in the cable all the time.

[DETROITCANDY]

Ah well. In a few months the MY17 models will hit the streets, then all the MY16 update people will be upset they didn't wait. Until the MY17 update and so on.

Key is that we enjoy the vehicles we have

Ha!, the circle of VAG life. too true.
Do I wait until December when I actually need a new RS wagon to see if an MY17 appears or take the '16.5' on order due in a few weeks with lane assist?
Wireless Carplay would be nice, 'Traffic Assist' would be better, adaptive dampeners would be definate.

For now the only decision is to 19" or not to 19".
Will the softer Pirelli's compensate for less sidewall to keep the ride the same as the 18"'s, that is the question.

[gadget007a]

The Jarvis on-road price is pretty sharp, including a 5 year warranty

Note this warranty is their own warranty and is only valid if they do all of the servicing and is non transferable. I got caught as I specifically asked for the extended warranty expecting the factory one, and at order placement they had it as no charge so I thought they were absorbing the cost to keep my business, only to discover on collection that was not the case, so contacted skoda and as the car had already been registered in my name they wouldn't add it even though I offered to pay.

[pologti18t]

MY 17 changes

The MY17 has been released in Europe.

An idea of the changes

https://media.skoda-auto.com/en/_lay...e.aspx?ID=1025

The biggies

In the new 2017 model year, ŠKODA is offering adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) for the ŠKODA OCTAVIAs with engines of a power output starting from 110 kW (150 PS). This provides a more varied driving experience – DCC makes it possible to adapt the steering and suspension depending on whether the Comfort, Normal and Sport mode has been selected. DCC is also available in the ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS and ŠKODA OCTAVIA RS 230, where its functions include a more comfortable set-up for everyday driving at the push of a button.

and

With new features, the infotainment system becomes even more extensive in the 2017 models. The optional ŠKODA Phonebox with wireless charging connects a smartphone to the car antenna by near-field coupling without the need for a cable, thus offering high call quality and best data reception. At the same time, it charges the smartphone inductively in accordance with the Qi standard, provided that the phone is technically compatible.

[Gerrycan]

Note this warranty is their own warranty and is only valid if they do all of the servicing and is non transferable..

Very good point.
But other than the dependence on Jarvis servicing would the extended cover be any worse than the 'official' Skoda warranty?

[gadget007a]

Very good point.
But other than the dependence on Jarvis servicing would the extended cover be any worse than the 'official' Skoda warranty?

I queried this and in the end they relented and they have supposedly at their expense taken out a Swann Warranty and will at their expense cover any deficiencies between that and the Skoda Extended warranty. so for me there is the only dependance of having them service my car luckily their workshop is brand new and has all of the latest tools to do the work.