Finally got to test drive the Kodiaq yesterday! It was a manual version. This thing is a beauty!! Exceptionally high build quality and even the middle seat wasn't bad at all (I could sit comfortably, although not sure I'll want to sit there for 200 miles). The rearmost seats in this 7 seater had more legroom than I thought (I'm 5'7"). I'm happy with the Triglav wheels on this car, although Sirius looked a bit better when I checked last week. This was a 4WD Edition version although I've ordered 2WD in SE L.
When the engine was on, I couldn't hear it at all.....The salesman sat next to me had to open the window to confirm it was actually on! It's quite a peppy engine, pulled out smoothly and fed power into the wheels readily as I was accelerating. I even overtook a car going from 40 to 60 miles per hour, and it was reasonably quick to overtake. At 60mph in 6th gear, it was just over 2000rpm which is very good! Barely any engine noise, no wind noise and barely perceptible road noise. The steering felt just right, responded quickly to turns. It soaked up bumps quite nicely.
For my needs, this is just perfect!! Cabin is a lot quieter than my 2013 Diesel Mercedes E class and the riding position felt more comfortable.
I really liked the towbar release button in the boot too, will post some pics shortly.
When the engine was on, I couldn't hear it at all.....The salesman sat next to me had to open the window to confirm it was actually on! It's quite a peppy engine, pulled out smoothly and fed power into the wheels readily as I was accelerating. I even overtook a car going from 40 to 60 miles per hour, and it was reasonably quick to overtake. At 60mph in 6th gear, it was just over 2000rpm which is very good! Barely any engine noise, no wind noise and barely perceptible road noise. The steering felt just right, responded quickly to turns. It soaked up bumps quite nicely.
For my needs, this is just perfect!! Cabin is a lot quieter than my 2013 Diesel Mercedes E class and the riding position felt more comfortable.
I really liked the towbar release button in the boot too, will post some pics shortly.