Skoda Yeti 4x4? As good as it seems?
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I'm considering a Yeti to replace my 2010 Honda Civic Type S 2.2 which I've had for over 5 years now. It's been a great car, but the crashy ride and 3 doors has become a bit annoying, so I'm after more practicality and comfort, but with a fun side.
Looking at the Yeti 2.0TDI in 140bhp or ideally 170bhp if I can find one (A little more rare).
From what I've researched the yeti is:
>Very practical
>Has very good 4x4 for a car of its class
>Surprisingly fun to drive
>the 2.0TDI is frugal but quick, especially in 170bhp models.
>Very comfortable ride
>reasonably affordable
>reasonable reliability
Seems absolutely ideal for a car that covers all the bases well. What's the catch? It's not exactly pretty, but rather 'quirky'.
Looking to spend up to 7-8K on one.
Anyone have one? What do you think of it?
Thanks!
Looking at the Yeti 2.0TDI in 140bhp or ideally 170bhp if I can find one (A little more rare).
From what I've researched the yeti is:
>Very practical
>Has very good 4x4 for a car of its class
>Surprisingly fun to drive
>the 2.0TDI is frugal but quick, especially in 170bhp models.
>Very comfortable ride
>reasonably affordable
>reasonable reliability
Seems absolutely ideal for a car that covers all the bases well. What's the catch? It's not exactly pretty, but rather 'quirky'.
Looking to spend up to 7-8K on one.
Anyone have one? What do you think of it?
Thanks!
Johnnytheboy said:
Shame they replaced it with the Kodiaq, or whatever it is called, just looks like a mum-wagon and has no appeal to me at all.
They have definitely dropped one by not replacing it like for like.The yeti was kind of unique whereas the replacement is just another 4*4 clone from VW.
If I was to switch from my motability car I'd fancy finding a late yeti 2.0 td dsg with a high spec.
I put a good few thousand miles on one when they were new. (Hire car as short term company car to work on a project site). It was the 2.0 TDI 170 with 4x4 in "Elegance" trim.
Good points were: Handling, particularly on bumpy b-roads. Good ground clearance, and never got stuck on the muddy site I was working from. Went fairly well, though bizarrely the 170 TDI seemed to have less low down grunt than the 140, but was compensated by a relatively good willingness to rev (for a diesel). Boot, although small was a very practical shape, much better than a Focus / Astra sized hatch which is equivalent size externally.
Bad points were: The leather seats were unbearably hard. On long journeys I had to get out every 2 hours and go for a 5 minute walk to get rid of the numbness (not a problem I've had in any other car even on very long trips). This could be a good point for a 5+ year old car though as it would most likely mean they've not gone too soggy over time. Fuel consumption wasn't great, always something in the mid to high 30s mpg. I wasn't paying for the fuel though, so wasn't particularly driving with economy in mind. The stereo wasn't very good, with a really tinny sound with very little bass.
Good points were: Handling, particularly on bumpy b-roads. Good ground clearance, and never got stuck on the muddy site I was working from. Went fairly well, though bizarrely the 170 TDI seemed to have less low down grunt than the 140, but was compensated by a relatively good willingness to rev (for a diesel). Boot, although small was a very practical shape, much better than a Focus / Astra sized hatch which is equivalent size externally.
Bad points were: The leather seats were unbearably hard. On long journeys I had to get out every 2 hours and go for a 5 minute walk to get rid of the numbness (not a problem I've had in any other car even on very long trips). This could be a good point for a 5+ year old car though as it would most likely mean they've not gone too soggy over time. Fuel consumption wasn't great, always something in the mid to high 30s mpg. I wasn't paying for the fuel though, so wasn't particularly driving with economy in mind. The stereo wasn't very good, with a really tinny sound with very little bass.
I've been running a 170 elegance for three years bought it to try draging a caravan about, went for the 170 for the extra oomph and it also has bigger brakes.
It's been pretty good overall, as said the 170 isn't the most flexible of motors and being my first diesel took some getting used to, bearing in mind my other car was a B8 S4!
I've been told on briskoda that it's probably had "the emission fix" which doesn't help the flexibility.
Good to drive handles and stops well, I've seen 58mpg on a long run and 32 towing the 'van.
Space in the boot isn't huge but the varioflex seats are useful.
Had a couple of problems, AC compressor clutch started rattling, sorted by the Skoda used approved warrenty and water pump leaked a year later.
I do like it's unique ness and I've never found it uncomfortable but we're all different shapes.
I must like it as I've just bought another, a 1.2 DSG so now I've got two!
It's been pretty good overall, as said the 170 isn't the most flexible of motors and being my first diesel took some getting used to, bearing in mind my other car was a B8 S4!
I've been told on briskoda that it's probably had "the emission fix" which doesn't help the flexibility.
Good to drive handles and stops well, I've seen 58mpg on a long run and 32 towing the 'van.
Space in the boot isn't huge but the varioflex seats are useful.
Had a couple of problems, AC compressor clutch started rattling, sorted by the Skoda used approved warrenty and water pump leaked a year later.
I do like it's unique ness and I've never found it uncomfortable but we're all different shapes.
I must like it as I've just bought another, a 1.2 DSG so now I've got two!
Edited by Easternlight on Tuesday 29th September 21:23
We had one for 3 years (2014 2.0 140bhp 4x4). Does what they say on the tin really, but I also found the seats uncomfortable and the boot it is quite small inside.
The big downside, was that we were asked by several people, what it was like to drive/own, and without exception all these people were 70+! My wife being mid 40's found this quite disconcerting.... we never loved it, but it did the job.
The big downside, was that we were asked by several people, what it was like to drive/own, and without exception all these people were 70+! My wife being mid 40's found this quite disconcerting.... we never loved it, but it did the job.
My MIL had one when we first moved to the sticks. I think she found the idea of 4x4 reassuring, but that led to a bit of overconfidence, an attempt to drive through a flooded section of lane (about 1 foot of water?), water through the door seals, water sucked into the gearbox via some breather as its temperature plummeted, four figure repair. Not the car's fault. It's a road car, not an off roader. Begs the question, what's the benefit of giving it four wheel drive?
Easternlight said:
I've found the 4x4 pretty handy getting the caravan on and off campsites.
Yeah, that makes sense. We've got a saloon with part time 4x4 and getting in and out of fields being used as carparks is about the only time it kicks in automatically. 4x4 in cars like this is not without its uses, but whether it's a real benefit for most people rather than just more weight to cart around and more to go wrong, I'm not sure.I had one for three years. Brilliant car.
Had the elegance spec, which had decent amount of kit.
4x4 particularly with all season tyres was very good, was out assisting care workers get to their clients in the beast from the east with no issues.
My only downfall was getting stuck in a drift deeper than I thought it was. Having said that the snow plough that followed me (after someone towed me out) didn't get as far through as I did.
Pretty good on the corners too for a higher set car.
Yes, most owners are 60 plus.
Watch for zinc inclusions on the 5 doors.... Common but dealers will fix, particularly if you find them before you buy the car. Once done, they won't come back as they tend to fit new doors.
There is a 170bhp version.....
Video on YouTube of a Yeti with an Audi RS engine in it. Worth a watch
Had the elegance spec, which had decent amount of kit.
4x4 particularly with all season tyres was very good, was out assisting care workers get to their clients in the beast from the east with no issues.
My only downfall was getting stuck in a drift deeper than I thought it was. Having said that the snow plough that followed me (after someone towed me out) didn't get as far through as I did.
Pretty good on the corners too for a higher set car.
Yes, most owners are 60 plus.
Watch for zinc inclusions on the 5 doors.... Common but dealers will fix, particularly if you find them before you buy the car. Once done, they won't come back as they tend to fit new doors.
There is a 170bhp version.....
Video on YouTube of a Yeti with an Audi RS engine in it. Worth a watch
They're decent cars but in all honesty I'd say a Kuga is the better car:
Titanium X 140/160
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009173...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007211...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009234...
Or the Spotage in KX-3 Spec
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009244...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009224...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008132...
Titanium X 140/160
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009173...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007211...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009234...
Or the Spotage in KX-3 Spec
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009244...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009224...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008132...
I had a 140 DSG from new for 6 years.
A very good car...but not perfect. Drives well and fairly quick with a remap (mine to about 175)
Boot small...too small. Rust in the doors....mine were repaired not replaced...but a little came back after a year and had to be redone. Skoda would not replace mine.
Not all owners are over 60. I was only 57 when I bought mine!
A very good car...but not perfect. Drives well and fairly quick with a remap (mine to about 175)
Boot small...too small. Rust in the doors....mine were repaired not replaced...but a little came back after a year and had to be redone. Skoda would not replace mine.
Not all owners are over 60. I was only 57 when I bought mine!
Had an L&K 4x4 DSG for three years & it was a great car for us.
We bought it because the boot was the most practical for our dogs as it’s nice & square unlike many of the curved off SUV’s around today. Regarding the boot you need to make sure you get the one without a spare as this frees up space.
Car like to drive & good fun, (it replaced a Discovery) good on fuel & had all the toys we wanted. 4x4 was great & took all conditions in its stride.
Wife loved it, it really was more than the sum of its parts. Only negative was kerb appeal & the fact most are driven by coffin dodgers, but hey they like their practical do it all cars & it certainly does it all.
No problems apart from a sticking rear wiper sorted under warranty.
We had ours in metallic magnetic brown as it was unique to the L&K & I’m a paint tart!
Edit to add, you can also easily remove the rear seats to make a van, we moved a three seater sofa.
Some pics.
The car:
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The practical boot:
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We bought it because the boot was the most practical for our dogs as it’s nice & square unlike many of the curved off SUV’s around today. Regarding the boot you need to make sure you get the one without a spare as this frees up space.
Car like to drive & good fun, (it replaced a Discovery) good on fuel & had all the toys we wanted. 4x4 was great & took all conditions in its stride.
Wife loved it, it really was more than the sum of its parts. Only negative was kerb appeal & the fact most are driven by coffin dodgers, but hey they like their practical do it all cars & it certainly does it all.
No problems apart from a sticking rear wiper sorted under warranty.
We had ours in metallic magnetic brown as it was unique to the L&K & I’m a paint tart!
Edit to add, you can also easily remove the rear seats to make a van, we moved a three seater sofa.
Some pics.
The car:
|https://thumbsnap.com/ci5ABesH[/url]The practical boot:
[url]Edited by Uncle John on Wednesday 30th September 13:10
Deerfoot said:
Grahamr123 said:
>Very practical
Make sure you check out the boot, we looked at one but decided the boot was too small, especially with regards to floor area. 1) the step down was too high
2) boot space and rear seat room was not much bigger than our Fabia. Bigger outside, but not much bigger inside.
Grahamr123 said:
Well, I bought one. Yeti 4x4 170 in Elegance spec. It's absolutely awesome. It's a lot of car for the money. And while it's far from being 'properly fast', it does shift when you want it to.
Thanks for update. I had one of the original ones, the only car I’ve ever bought new. It was 110bhp, so no rocket, but as you are no doubt finding, they handle extremely well.Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff