Superb 206TSI Review

[skoda206]

And another question....are there any chips/upgrades for the 206 out there that wont void the factory warranty?

[Ozsko]

Because they both aimed at two different demographics, one is a hot hatch and one is a fast very nice touring car.

[2009fsi]

My first strange Skoda/VW software happenings this week.

Last week Lane Assist & Rear Traffic Alert disappeared for no obvious reason. My first indication something was not right was 'Automatic Handbrake' intermittently releasing when the car was stopped. Not good. If you were distracted, you'd end up, up the back of the car in front. This random release occurred three times over the weekend. Settings indicated both were enabled. I tried disabling/enabling in setting, without any result.

My solution today was to reset both of those systems to 'Factory Settings'. This appears to have worked. Both systems were restored. I tested this before resetting items like 'Distance' to my preference, 'very close'. All seems well but an issue suggestive of a software bug in that software module. Maybe Skoda has brought out a software update since these cars were built in Sept 2015.

Another item worth flagging is the apparent inadequacy of the windscreen washer tank. It is not as big as the one in the 3T, but I think the real problem is the excessive amounts of fluid pumped out, under high pressure onto the headlights. Meanwhile the drivers side windscreen nozzle is a limp wristed dribble. There is no blockage, it just lacks adequate pressure. One should be able to give a short squirt onto the windscreen, without wasting buckets of fluid onto the headlights every time you touch the switch.

My first warranty issues, as distinct from delivery deficiencies.

[blueSup]

I think they like it.

2016 Skoda Superb 206TSI Wagon Review: Long-term report one | CarAdvice

[backdoc]

Impressive time!

https://youtu.be/DNinDKV8x8g

[Micloi]

0-100 in 5.4s for the Superb 280 using a VBOX

https://youtu.be/T6XuisirT7I?t=613

I know these are not directly comparable as they were on a different place and time but can give a rough idea of how nice the 280 is standard:

Same guy getting a 4.9s with a Superb II tsi modified to 350hp

https://youtu.be/n_k6GXZw97A?t=619

And 4.5s with a Golf R modified to 380hp

https://youtu.be/pZTlz19xCUM?t=620

And, finally, 4.7s with an RS4 Avant:

https://youtu.be/Isjf8Ft7xjU?t=673

[Micloi]

1/4 mile vs Skyline R32 GT-R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA3i...ature=youtu.be

[Jondalar]

My first strange Skoda/VW software happenings this week.


Another item worth flagging is the apparent inadequacy of the windscreen washer tank. It is not as big as the one in the 3T, but I think the real problem is the excessive amounts of fluid pumped out, under high pressure onto the headlights. Meanwhile the drivers side windscreen nozzle is a limp wristed dribble. There is no blockage, it just lacks adequate pressure. One should be able to give a short squirt onto the windscreen, without wasting buckets of fluid onto the headlights every time you touch the switch.

My first warranty issues, as distinct from delivery deficiencies.

Is the system like my Octavia where it only washes the headlights as well when they are turned on? I get the same limp flow from the right hand washer but it's not been a major drama for as it only happens when the headlights are on.

Cheers,
Karl

[backdoc]

I purchased these. About $25 delivered. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-AU

Appears to be VW product even though I purchased them expecting them just to be copies. Regardless, they fit perfectly and look heaps better than stock black plastic.

[blueSup]

Cheap at twice the price. The eshop calculates to about $98 before shipping.

Stainless-steel foot pedal covers | Å*KODA E-shop