What Do We Really Think of the New CUPRA Raval?

[RA76VAL]

I forgot to add. If you are contemplating buying a new Cupra of any model, then ask your dealer sales person if there could possibly be a problem in that your mobile phone wont work with the digital key or smartcard. You do not have to state the model or make. They will probably say, that they don't know, about the problem, but they will know. They must give you an honest answer to your question. You will then have the chance to find out before committing to the deal. If your phone is not compatible you have a good bargaining point for a second physical key! They will not want to lose your custom and see you walk away if you are buying a new factory fresh Cupra model. Also remember you have a choice of where to put your money, and dealing with a good up front and knowledgeable dealer will pay dividends and peace of mind.

 

[James_R]

If you wanted to be diligent and carry out a little research about the topic before purchasing, you could pop a search through Google along the lines of "mobile phones with UWB technology" and the search engine will provide you with a guideline of potentially compatible devices.

The likes of later generation iphones, some samsung Galaxy series phones and Modern Google pixel phones all offer UWB and NFC required to activate the MDK function.

Older devices or those with "less tech" won't meet the same strict security parameters that the new and potentially more expensive devices do. If the manufacturer opened the function up to NFC only then there would be an outcry from users because of how easy types of that info can be captured and cloned.

It's unfortunately just the way the world is going now. I wasn't happy when I upgraded my phone and my watch was no longer compatible, but I hadn't done the research beforehand had to just bite the bullet and replace it.