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Re: New car recommendations please?
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It uses the same 1.5 engine as lots of VWs, Skodas and SEATs.
7 speed DSG with some paddles on the steering wheel to make the DSG change its mind.
V2 has a powered tailgate, which I think I will need.
and basically all the features the T-Roc offers.

When you next look, hopefully they've sorted the scheme out as it's become basically worthless for some people. FWIW my relative has just had a new car (on the old terms) which is marginally cheaper on their PCH finance deal with no deposit than on motability. You just then have to account for insurance and servicing etc. Which makes it a bit more valuable.

The paddles on the steering wheel allow you to force the DSG to change DOWN but afaik they do not force it to change UP. If you want the car to stay in lower gears you will likely need to change the driving mode to "Sport".

Example: Relatives car in Eco/Normal will go into 4th/5th at 30mph esp if going downhill (and therefore minimal engine braking). In Sport it'll remain in 3rd gear and engine brake appropriately.