As the Skoda SUV, the Yeti brought with it the common-sense design, proven technology and temptingly affordable pricing the brand is renowned for. It was voted our car of the year in for good reason, and continues to impress today, with scores of proud owners testifying to its lasting success. In September , the Skoda Yeti arrived with a choice of bhp 1. In August , the petrol engine line-up was augmented by a 1. The Yeti range was updated in January with additional equipment and a redesigned interior, while a tougher Yeti Outdoor model was also introduced, with rugged styling and practical off-road features.
If you expect to stay on well-surfaced roads most of the time, the front-wheel-drive-only 1. The only model to offer a choice of configuration was the least powerful 2. We recommend the four-wheel-drive models for towing. The turbocharged petrol engines are all pretty zesty and make the Yeti surprisingly fun to drive. Cars with a manual gearbox are less expensive to buy, plus the gearbox is more reliable, although the DSG semi-automatic is no horror story in this regard.
All models are well equipped — even the Yeti E has air-conditioning, remote central locking, electric front windows and power-adjustable heated door mirrors. Our preference is for at least S, as this includes the extra safety of electronic stability control, as well as attractive alloy wheels and electric rear windows. The SE is attractive and luxurious, with dual-zone climate-control air-conditioning and privacy glass, plus the added convenience of rear parking sensors and cruise control.
Top of the range is the Yeti Elegance, which has has bi-xenon headlights, leather trim, heated front seats, automatic wipers and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Many Yetis have accrued high motorway mileages, but have been maintained fastidiously. Four out of five Yetis have a diesel engine, while only one in seven is automatic. Petrol Yetis tend to be priced fairly randomly due to their scarcity, but the 1. The 1. The other petrols are more frugal, with the 1.
The thirstiest diesel is the 2. The powerful TDI returns 47mpg and the others around the 50mpg mark. The thrifty GreenLine 1.
Maintenance schedules are variable and a dashboard indicator shows when a service is due — the least frequently you can expect this is every two years or 20, miles, whichever happens first. This can be fixed by the fitment of a shim beneath the turbo solenoid, which is a cheap and simple repair that should have been applied to an approved car. Skoda Yeti 2.
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Reason: Merged back to back posts. The following 8 BHPians Thank shankar. Stayed with the Original Dealer Service Centre throughout too. Vinayaka Skoda. S and ask about critical Yeti component's availability, you'd have a quick idea of the costs and the downtime that'd be involved. Tell them you have a Yeti that needs xyz replacement or maybe a headlight assembly change etc.
The following 2 BHPians Thank shankar. Skoda, Yeti, - this combo is telling me stay away. Skoda and Yeti after is still ok. Skoda and must be Rapid, Laura or Superb. Relatively more numbers sold than Yeti Yeti and must not be a Skoda to consider buying it. Not possible. Compass petrol is also a no. Last edited by bharatbits : 18th December at Proudly powered by E2E Networks.
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