Jul 26 2016, 12:17 PM
QUOTE(kadajawi @ Jul 24 2016, 07:19 PM)
Skoda and Seat belong to VW, use the same platform and the same parts underneath the skin. Same engine, same gearbox, same sensors, ... So the only major difference is the place where it is produced/assembled. And pehaps, being more expensive, VW uses A grade components vs. B grade for the others.
Because underneath the skin they are all the same, it would be cool if VW would offer Skoda, Seat and VW (and perhaps Audi too) in Malaysia. More sales means more SCs are needed, means more staff trained, and since all SCs can work on the same cars they can have logos for all brands... more brand recognition, and they can cover Malaysia with SCs. They can keep a larger stock of spare parts. etc.
Skoda can cover the price conscious family who wants a continental ride, but need a lot of space. Maybe use some more basic technology there, if available, so less worries about spare parts.
VW can cover the somewhat premium segment (not fully premium)... a bit more expensive than the others, offers the most luxury, interior feels poshest.
Seat can cover youngsters, people who feel young at heart. Not so expensive, more fun to drive, sporty looks but still practical. Compared to the Golf the Leon is indeed more fun to drive, but less comfortable. The interior feels a bit cheaper. They could offer a 150 hp Leon with a 6 speed manual gearbox... about 10k cheaper than the DSG version, and there are people who enjoy manual gearboxes (and this unit is easy to use, with no rolling back at a traffic light etc.).
well, i own a skoda.superb 1st gen of course.there's no mk2 in malaysia is there?what i hate about it is many workshops just wave goodbye the moment i step out in front of their doors.not even wanting try look at what problem it might have.some say its china car,some even said russian.so far not many issues that are major apart from being old.alternator died,sensor needs replacing blah blah.all can be obtained rather easily from conti part suppliers.but the pain PITA is the bodypart.wish i had a massive 3d printer and just printout whatever part that brokeBecause underneath the skin they are all the same, it would be cool if VW would offer Skoda, Seat and VW (and perhaps Audi too) in Malaysia. More sales means more SCs are needed, means more staff trained, and since all SCs can work on the same cars they can have logos for all brands... more brand recognition, and they can cover Malaysia with SCs. They can keep a larger stock of spare parts. etc.
Skoda can cover the price conscious family who wants a continental ride, but need a lot of space. Maybe use some more basic technology there, if available, so less worries about spare parts.
VW can cover the somewhat premium segment (not fully premium)... a bit more expensive than the others, offers the most luxury, interior feels poshest.
Seat can cover youngsters, people who feel young at heart. Not so expensive, more fun to drive, sporty looks but still practical. Compared to the Golf the Leon is indeed more fun to drive, but less comfortable. The interior feels a bit cheaper. They could offer a 150 hp Leon with a 6 speed manual gearbox... about 10k cheaper than the DSG version, and there are people who enjoy manual gearboxes (and this unit is easy to use, with no rolling back at a traffic light etc.).
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