Should You Buy a SKODA YETI? (Test Drive & Review)

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The Skoda Yeti was one on its own. Sadly it's no longer in production. Let's see what they're like and work out if you should buy one.
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  • @mtkoshy6284
    @mtkoshy62843 жыл бұрын

    I bought manual 4x4 diesel Yeti in India in 2015. Driven 92000 km so far. A brilliant vehicle, and still in excellent condition, with no squeaks or vagueness whatsoever. I prefer Yeti over my Audi for all long drives. Full marks to Skoda for such a wonderful vehicle!

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great 👍

  • @JRattheranch
    @JRattheranch4 жыл бұрын

    They are still very popular here in Russia! When needs be, the 4WD is a life saver here... 👍👍

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I bet! That would make sense :)

  • @dragongator1
    @dragongator13 жыл бұрын

    I just adore my Yeti. Had all makes possible, but this one is something! Drives like Golf on tarmac, climbs hills and ploughs through snow with ease, plenty of room and headroom inside and you can convert it to a van! Discontinue Yeti was the biggest mistake VW group made.

  • @marvin2678

    @marvin2678

    Жыл бұрын

    should i still buy it even tho it doesnt get produced anymore ?

  • @gregroles69

    @gregroles69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marvin2678 well my 2014 TDI DSG is about to hit 300,000kms and I've had ZERO issues. It hardly even has any interior rattles! It's a cheaper car, so as long as you don't expect an Audi interior, and are after a jacked up Golf drive, you'll love it. That said I chose the least powerful TDI and the oldest 6 speed DSG as it is all quite proven, I'd be wary of the smaller engines and the 7 speed DSG's...do your research.

  • @paulinemorris5186
    @paulinemorris51863 жыл бұрын

    got one of the last yeti's and wouldn't part with it for the world, it makes me smile

  • @EnlightenedPatriot1
    @EnlightenedPatriot14 жыл бұрын

    I have had many makes of car during my 55 years of driving (starting with a £10 '54 Morris Minor, Split Screen, 840cc side valve, 3-speed,. crash 1st with soft top) and can only say my Yeti is the one I have enjoyed owning the most. I love it's compactness and small footprint - seems bigger than it is. I have had several Skoda models, starting with the Favorit (back when they were considered a joke - though no more), having realised what a great bargain they were. My 2013 Yeti (bought 6 months old, 8k on clock at £22k - a LOT of cash for us but my wife's smile clinched it when tried) is a top of the range Laurin & Klement, 2L diesel, 170 BHP manual with all the trimmings mentioned. It also spots suitable parking gaps and semi-auto reverse parks itself if needed, headlights auto-turning around corners on approach - both very handy. It is terrifically versatile, mine having carried all sorts. The narrow rear centre seat drops flat for long items (leaving 2 seats up), all fold flat as stated but also, all fold up forward so they can be fairly easily removed/replaced. Stuff can also be passed through the open sunroof - which has an auto-pop-up wind deflector to cut noise at high speed. Performance and economy are along the lines mentioned. I needed a tow car for our caravan to pull 1500kg and saw a Yeti at one rally pulling one of a size I could not believe so bought this one and it does a great job. I also go metal detecting, up and down rough cart tracks out in the sticks. With good ground clearance, 4WD and off-road capabilities, it has got me out of sinking, boggy conditions more than once. It also has a very tight turning signal, taxi-like. I do prefer the styling of our older model to the the later angular one (looks like the boot's stoved in?) just as they did the same with our earlier Fabia, spoiling it imho to appeal to the yoof (probably because I'm 70's) and making it smaller. The dealer salesperson, when asked could he get me a newish replacement last year (no, like hen's teeth -none available, all snapped up) agreed with me they slipped up ditching it - the newer tow cars being too big for me. Bad points. Not many. I would prefer a full spare wheel, not a down-rated space-saver but better than none! The alloy wheels, very smart when new, started pitting/corroding/discolouring with the lacquer finish suffering after a few short years - before metal detecting. Unsightly but rather expensive to re-vamp. Also, disappointing to see bottom corners of both front doors rusting away after only 5 years or so. I asked the Skoda dealership (Simpsons of Colne & Preston) last year if this was covered by the bodywork warranty. Because my multi-year service plan with them had expired, me having it done elsewhere locally, they said it was doubtful but will ask Skoda UK as a concession and would definitely get back to me - they never did :-( That said, most other Yeti's doors/wheels seem to keep OK - must be me. Lastly, I do sense that there is quite a blind spot, both at the thick front pillar (bad for crossing pedestrians) and the centre pillar behind the driver, especially when rear view is obscured when towing, nearly coming to grief more that once with cars passing me, not seen in overtaking mirror, rear view mirror or peripheral vision. Maybe just my poor driving but not experienced in an other car. I feel this is a very special car, not run-of-the-mill, in fact, quite up-market and sophisticated. People love or hate the shape but, boy, more handsome than that ugly imposter, the Kia Soul - now £36.6k! I thoroughly recommend the Yeti and there is not a single other car I can visualise changing it for - it is so unique. I may do the wheels, even a re-spray. Nearly forgot to add, having now seen comments below - TOTAL RELIABILITY.

  • @casinodelonge

    @casinodelonge

    2 жыл бұрын

    My 2008 Opel Zafira had a scary A-pillar, I nearly hit other cars three times on roundabouts because at certain angles, it could obscure entire cars.

  • @SoulTouchMusic93

    @SoulTouchMusic93

    2 жыл бұрын

    Idk man I've seen prices as low as £40 per wheel for sandblasting and painting.

  • @RelentlessxGamers

    @RelentlessxGamers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did I see yours parked up at Rivington a few months ago?

  • @johneaton25

    @johneaton25

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ Enlighten. Thanks for the informative feedback 👍

  • @1Lukemusic

    @1Lukemusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the 1.2 . and I'm now wishing I bought a 4wd version. maybe when I sell my Nissan patrol I'll buy a top of the range yeti

  • @jmcampbell
    @jmcampbell4 жыл бұрын

    Skoda made a grave mistake of discontinuing the Yeti. Alot of SUV's look bland and boring with these new SUVs.

  • @AmrothPalantir

    @AmrothPalantir

    3 жыл бұрын

    agree.

  • @dilbert0815

    @dilbert0815

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not Skoda, but VW. It's the mother company VW steering Skoda into the low price direktion and away from own platforms

  • @drumsanddrumming

    @drumsanddrumming

    3 жыл бұрын

    agree

  • @kyle_vr

    @kyle_vr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you know which VW car it's based on?

  • @waynecrothers9441

    @waynecrothers9441

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kyle_vr it's the same chassis that's used in the Audi Q3 /Vw Tiguan/Seat Arona.

  • @vishu2kool
    @vishu2kool4 жыл бұрын

    The best compact suv till date . 7 years and still proud of my yeti

  • @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab

    @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. 2013 4x4 DSG 2.0 and one of best cars of all time.

  • @samanthnair2692
    @samanthnair26922 жыл бұрын

    Really good car. Used ones are well in demand in UK. It’s got a small form factor but plenty of space and comfort. Someone told me it uses 75% of Audi parts. Gives no troubles and real friend to its owners! Hats off Scoda for creating something like this

  • @tomhardings1
    @tomhardings13 жыл бұрын

    I believe there are two 2 LTR diesel powered Yeti's a 140 BHP and a 110 bhp, I have a preface lift model 2013 (110 bhp, 2 wheel drive) with 74K on the clock, Cam belt was changed at 55K when I purchased it, I was told by the selling garage it did not need doing until 100K, I got them to do it anyway plus replace the water pump at the same time, I paid no labour on the work just materials at cost. The Yeti is a great car, very, very comfortable. On runs up to the Lake District (327 miles) driving purposefully at 65 MPH all the way I have achieved 62.7 MPG. It is torquey and has a top end of 112-14 mph (On the Clock). I personally prefer the pre face lift models looks, as does Roy one of my mates he replaced his 2012 model with a brand new face lift model when he heard Skoda were dropping the Yeti and said he now wished he had kept his original as he feels it was a better vehicle. Mine is in Candy white, full heated leathers, Sat Nav, Media player, DVD Player, Blue tooth and Parking sensors. Another thing about it that makes me smile is a pull up lever in the centre consul between the front seats had a direct feed from the Air Conditioning that turn it into a cool box, how cleaver is that? This bad boy has everything you could want. I love the boxy look of the car and the HD headlights are unbelievably bright plus they are active headlights and point in the direction of the steering wheel when going around corners. Skoda, Volkswagen what the F--k were you thinking when you dropped the Yeti? Skoda now have a number of boring everyday looking SUVs that melt into the rest of the rounded looking everyday mass on the roads.

  • @PaulYoudell
    @PaulYoudell4 жыл бұрын

    Jeremy Clarkson's review of the Skoda Yeti on Top Gear was an absolute classic.

  • @surajbalajr.4016

    @surajbalajr.4016

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keira Knightley in the Glove box! 😂😂👌🏻

  • @grahamrichards193
    @grahamrichards1934 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had my Yeti for 15 months now. It’s the top of the range 2.0lt 150 bhp. It is so good to drive, either cornering in narrow, twisty lanes, or on long motorway trips. My fuel consumption is between 50-65mpg (diesel). I agree, they were crazy to drop it. I just hope mine goes on for years yet!

  • @SirRounded

    @SirRounded

    Жыл бұрын

    Just wondering if you still have your Yeti? How's it running? :)

  • @grahamrichards193

    @grahamrichards193

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SirRounded Yes! Still got it. 103k on the clock. 3.5 years trouble free driving. Still getting 55-65mpg. I think it’s the best car I’ve owned and I’ve had a few over the years!

  • @andersegedalnielsen3590
    @andersegedalnielsen35903 жыл бұрын

    Your review in particular convinced me to buy this car. It is an unparalelled vehicle. I agree with all you said about it except for the offroad capabilities. I live in southern norway and I drove my 4x4 2,0 tdi 6point up a mountain road reserved for 6x6 forestry machines without any problem whatsoever. Would think twice driving anything else up there. The hilldescent function and its impact on the esp is the best and most comfortable i have ever tried. And the fact that they have succeeded in making a bodyshape that withstands bodyroll on some of these steep mountain bends and corners doing 60 km/t steady is almost unbelievable. The yeti basically defies my definition of gravity in a car. This model needs to be reintroduced. I would stick with it.

  • @rodeglin
    @rodeglin3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love mine. Everyone I know that has owned one loves it.

  • @matauboy
    @matauboy4 жыл бұрын

    In six years of driving in the UK this is the only vehicle that I got a speeding ticket in. They're a bit if a Swiss Army knife.

  • @nicolaseddon5174

    @nicolaseddon5174

    4 жыл бұрын

    15 years driving and I can totally agree. 3am driving back from Leeds Bradford Airport after a Tenerife flight. Wasnt happy

  • @craigs71

    @craigs71

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have driven many cars from jalopies to top spec BMWs and Audis but the only car I got a speeding ticket in was the bloody YETI!

  • @EinkOLED

    @EinkOLED

    4 жыл бұрын

    I see many yeti drivers doing 100+ in the outside lane.

  • @Dieg061603
    @Dieg0616032 жыл бұрын

    I have a Yeti 1.8 TSI for almost 7 years now, my factory brake pads still have a good 40% on them. It is reliable AF.

  • @joebutlersnr7017
    @joebutlersnr70173 жыл бұрын

    My wife has the 2ltr 4x4 , we've had it ten yrs now and we tow our caravan with it , it has been the most reliable car we ever had , only one problem was the wiring harness between the body and drivers door breaking up because they were made to short, fixed for £250 and that's it , it tows the caravan no problem , its even very good to drive , fantastic car.

  • @mollyfilms
    @mollyfilms4 жыл бұрын

    Just recently sold our 4x4 20TDI yeti and I regret it every day. It really was the best car we had. Did everything you wanted and was fun to drive. Incredibly reliable.

  • @spthompson6501

    @spthompson6501

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! I have a 2012 model, bought new. Best car I've owned.

  • @CaligulavVv
    @CaligulavVv4 жыл бұрын

    I wanted a Yeti a few years ago and I got laughed out of it in work and my missus thought it looked like a 'van'. I should have got one 😀

  • @chucky2316

    @chucky2316

    4 жыл бұрын

    I regret not going the extra and buying one

  • @robertlindstrom540
    @robertlindstrom540 Жыл бұрын

    I´ve had my 2016 4X4 2.0 TDI for several years now and it is now up to 115000km. No faults except for a small bother with the electronics, the control unit for the Haldex system needed repair but it was possible to remove from the car and send it to be repaired so I could use the car during that time. Neat to drive, very low running costs and I can tow my boat (1200kg+trailer) which primarily was the reason why I bought it. Also practical with the clever seat arrangement, one can load amazing amounts of stuff inside. I live in Sweden, out in the countryside and we get snow in winter but I nevet get stuck with it, it is quite good on snowy and icy roads. So I´m happy with it and it is propably a keeper as I see no reason to trade it in, it will propably hold together for the next ten years without problems. So thumbs up from me.

  • @angelaa1522
    @angelaa15223 жыл бұрын

    I love my Yeti. She's a 2015 2.0 TDI SCR DSG & just perfect in every way. Feels much larger inside than measurements suggest. Lightening quick when overtaking (I have to watch my speed) and really tight turning circle for manoeuvres.

  • @madfrosty5228

    @madfrosty5228

    3 жыл бұрын

    I miss mine :-(

  • @davog1946

    @davog1946

    2 жыл бұрын

    “Lightening quick” 😂

  • @billsticker

    @billsticker

    2 жыл бұрын

    The tight turning circle is one of its best features.

  • @robertashworth9150
    @robertashworth91503 жыл бұрын

    I've just sold my 2012 diesel Yeti (bought new) after over 100000 miles of trouble free motoring. Living in a rural area of Australia it was a delight to drive, carried heavy loads of firewood in the trailer and was a more than reasonable 4WD on very rough tracks. The only thing that troubled it in later years were a few annoying electrical issues - the radio unit failed and had to be replaced under warranty, the window mechanisms occasionally failed to work. But otherwise it was totally reliable - fabulous fuel economy and great handling. i really miss it.

  • @kenmcdougall6106
    @kenmcdougall61064 жыл бұрын

    I've had the 1.6L greenline and the 2L diesel, and I've also had the 'replacement' Karoq as a courtesy car. Karoq has softer suspension, a lot of people found the yeti quite bouncy, but you can really chuck it around and it has hardly any body roll, so it is quite fun to drive. Also, with most models, you can take the back seats out altogether. There are two 2L versions, 110ps, and 150ps, the 110 doesn't feel much more powerful than the 1.6 did but it is quieter and has good fuel economy. There is a video on youtube comparing the 2WD with winter tyres with the 4WD without, and it does really well, worth considering if you don't want to pay extra for the 4WD. I also like the fact that there's almost never anything on the logo apart from whether it's 4x4 - so you can have quite a high spec car and nobody would know, good to know if you have to park in a crap area.

  • @andersegedalnielsen3590

    @andersegedalnielsen3590

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think the people who found it bouncy forgot to activate the offroad-setting. Felt the same way at first on a mountain road untill i activated it. The difference is almost uncanny, also taken into consideration that it doesn’t have airschocks. Best car ever. To me it is THE crossover.

  • @banesrb
    @banesrb3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the simplicity in this video No music. No long car shots. Just reviewing. You have earned a new subscription from me.

  • @ADRAPER1303
    @ADRAPER13034 жыл бұрын

    Have had the 2.0L diesel since 2012, very happy with it. Plenty of grunt.

  • @backy86
    @backy864 жыл бұрын

    That's cool that yeti owners wave at each other. I loved that when I owned my old mini, good commeradery and very apt right now. Keep up the great reviews!

  • @Mutzwald

    @Mutzwald

    4 жыл бұрын

    That´s pretty funny, we got a yeti last year and for some reason I started waving at other Yeti owners. It´s like we´re a family lol

  • @erikrobin6547
    @erikrobin65474 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Mine was made in 2011 and I still love it.

  • @ralphtuck8509
    @ralphtuck85092 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you review car’s, it’s like you get the fact that there are no real bad cars anymore just different or quirky cars. We can all love or hate different cars but that doesn’t make them bad cars.

  • @chrismcfarlane8996
    @chrismcfarlane89964 жыл бұрын

    Just found your you tube channel a week ago, an I hooked. My wife says it feels like you live in our house she hears your voice that much. Great channel.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris Mg Farlane 😂 Thanks for watching!

  • @russellnewton6660
    @russellnewton66603 жыл бұрын

    I know I’m a year late, but I’m with you Matt, I’ve always liked it’s looks.

  • @marcussebastian2143
    @marcussebastian21432 жыл бұрын

    It doesnt look weird, it looks AWESOME!!!! I will buy one next year. Hope i can find one in good shape with less than 120.000 km. Will mount a pushbar and some extra big rally lights as a final touch. Ready for the Swedish snowy roads.

  • @MP-lu1yo
    @MP-lu1yo4 жыл бұрын

    I have one from 2010, petrol 1.2 105cv...works like a charm!

  • @jonathanhowe2652
    @jonathanhowe26524 жыл бұрын

    Keep coming back to your vids which must be a good sign - enjoy your understated and real reviews - plus keep picking cars I’ve had my eye on or admired - yeti being a case in point - they kind of just look right particularly the original thanks and keep em coming

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @rickywoodcock7222
    @rickywoodcock72223 жыл бұрын

    We own 2 2011 2.0 tdi elegance 140bhp And a 2017 2.0 SEL outdoor 150bhp Absolutely fantastic cars

  • @happyhermit2022
    @happyhermit20224 жыл бұрын

    I really would like a Yeti..naturally as I was married it was too practical with the wrong badge...however the witch has been despatched and really would like one, great review thank you :)

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha Thanks for watching :)

  • @kernow9324

    @kernow9324

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have a way with words, Paul. Made me actually laugh out loud :-)

  • @vozzerr

    @vozzerr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kernow9324 Can't imagine why the witch binned her Yeti-aspiring badge snob! ahahah :)

  • @alanbstard4

    @alanbstard4

    4 жыл бұрын

    " dispatched ". That sounds ominous.

  • @HirooKoslov

    @HirooKoslov

    4 жыл бұрын

    Despatched? So has she been burned at the stake good ole' salem style?

  • @robertwatts1213
    @robertwatts12134 жыл бұрын

    Over a long life, I began driving in 1972, I have had........ 2 Hillman Avengers 4 Volvos 1 Ford 2 VW golfs (1 a new gti) 2 Austins A Colt 4 Discoveries 1 lwb land rover. I bought a Yeti a year ago and it is the best car of them all so far as I'm concerned.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pleased to hear it

  • @paullondon7728
    @paullondon77284 жыл бұрын

    Great review always rated these cars.Hope your keeping well in these difficult times.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. They are very strange times. Take care :)

  • @jamesbutler1949
    @jamesbutler19493 жыл бұрын

    It was available on U.K. motorbility scheme and a lot of people went for it due to the high road position ease of getting in and out of and could easily fit wheel chairs in the huge boot.

  • @adeyp3871
    @adeyp38714 жыл бұрын

    Just bought one of these after watching your review. You inspired me. Thanks.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Congrats! Thanks for watching

  • @derekwoods6663
    @derekwoods66634 жыл бұрын

    I bought a YETI Monte Carlo brand new in 2015 in New Zealand and just love it . Absolutely one of the best cars I have ever owned . Its not going to get replaced any time soon . Another generic VW only cheaper. If you get a chance to own one you will not be disappointed , perhaps you will wonder why you never bought one sooner.

  • @guz5135
    @guz51354 жыл бұрын

    I have recently bought a 66 plate sel land version 2L diesel although I've only had it for some 4 weeks I can honestly say I am delighted with it. and all in all it's probably the best all round vehicle I've ever owned. And I can see myself sticking with this car for some time to come 🤩🚙🤩

  • @jasonbaffour2634
    @jasonbaffour26344 жыл бұрын

    ''people let you out at side roads'' what a real honest review

  • @mcharris5200

    @mcharris5200

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. What a daft comment he made

  • @abukalamrami

    @abukalamrami

    3 жыл бұрын

    This cracked me up

  • @heed17
    @heed174 жыл бұрын

    One of these with 4wd and winter tyres = underrated BEAST

  • @arturturkevych3816

    @arturturkevych3816

    4 жыл бұрын

    In general winter tires are much better than having summer tiers and all wheel drive.

  • @TheKruxed

    @TheKruxed

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@arturturkevych3816 *winter tires are ALWAYS much better, regardless of drivetrain

  • @arturturkevych3816

    @arturturkevych3816

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheKruxed yes, but people in the UK often buy AWD cars in rural areas in case they get some snow. They don't need it and it's not very helpful. People would be much safer and better off with winter tyres rather than awd car on summer tyres

  • @TheKruxed

    @TheKruxed

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@arturturkevych3816 Thats what I was saying ;-)

  • @derdummeasi

    @derdummeasi

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TheKruxed not in the summer on paved roads

  • @tomhami
    @tomhami4 жыл бұрын

    Had mine for a couple of years now and still love it. Got the 1.2 tsi 110 bhp and it's pretty fast with the same economy as the Deisel 4x4.

  • @blackdogwildtrails3123
    @blackdogwildtrails31234 жыл бұрын

    Great car-I've had the 2L TDI for three trouble free years now after previously having an Octavia from new for 12 years. You are so right about Skoda/VW screwing up by replacing it with the bland Karoq. The chunky Yeti was a unique design and stands out from all the Euroboxes in production. Hopefully Skoda will see the error of their ways and there will be revamped Yeti in the future. Although it will probably be electric...sigh!

  • @peterlemonjello1626
    @peterlemonjello16264 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of the cool Isuzu Trooper I had in 1990-1994. Sort of a utility box that gets the job done, and some more. Mine never let me down.

  • @christophernewman5027
    @christophernewman50274 жыл бұрын

    Thank, Matt; l've been waiting for this one! Great, l can crack on and get one now...

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha I finally got around to it! Cheers

  • @ColinH1973
    @ColinH19734 жыл бұрын

    Excellent informative presentation. I always liked the Yeti, but never got around to buying one. I now drive a Celica which is great fun.

  • @francoiss2943
    @francoiss29434 жыл бұрын

    I have a yeti since 2014 and it is an easy car in all configurations. Comfortable for large sizes, spacious, clever and pleasant.

  • @voeten1000
    @voeten10003 жыл бұрын

    I have an older Yeti.........please make new one,s. Love the Yeti💖

  • @geminiXXX
    @geminiXXX4 жыл бұрын

    I know I am biased since I am Czech but I absolutely love the design of this car.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think its clever

  • @jimbandit1250sa
    @jimbandit1250sa3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt awesome review 👊

  • @suzylogan3524
    @suzylogan35242 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a detailed review.

  • @williamgraham8761
    @williamgraham87614 жыл бұрын

    We got a new one 2016, I absolutely love it, getting in and out was easy for my old bones, back seats come out in seconds and it becomes a spacious van. I was sad to here they discontinued it, I would have upgraded I a heartbeat.

  • @flyme195
    @flyme1954 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree, love the Yeti and Skoda were mad to discontinue it.

  • @jessfellows5776
    @jessfellows57763 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, thanks !! Answered all the questions I had. Going to purchase one now

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! They're great cars

  • @garywebster6453
    @garywebster645310 ай бұрын

    Wife used to have a tdi 110 elegance. Forward 8 yrs and she is now back in one again. L&k fully loaded, tdi 140 dsg. Beautiful to drive, she is chuffed to bits with it. Think this is going to be a long term ride for her. Cant find anything not to like on it, such a great design.

  • @allangibson4354
    @allangibson43544 жыл бұрын

    Good value and very reliable car, as you say especially the 2.0 Diesel. Excellent out of warranty support from VW as well. The Laurin and Klement [ The original founders of Skoda ] is a good special edition to consider. The history of Skoda is interesting to look into as well.

  • @nickob55
    @nickob553 жыл бұрын

    Ive done probably 7 roadtrips around the Balkans in a Yeti 2.0 d the longest being 9 days driving all around Croatia, nice steady car and just goes and goes effortlessly, feels safe, and very reliable.

  • @robp8218
    @robp82184 жыл бұрын

    Wife has owned her Yeti 1.2 petrol DSG for nearly two years, she loves it, and it's been faultless. Highly recommended 👍

  • @MadDogSurvival
    @MadDogSurvival3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great review! Best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

  • @MervynPartin
    @MervynPartin3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2014 Automatic Yeti. I bought it in June 2020 just after the car dealers reopened. I have never had a Skoda before now, but I can honestly say that I like it very much indeed. My first experience of the DSG auto box was on a VW motorhome in New Zealand and its performance was so impressive on the mountain roads that it was a no brainer to have a car with the same. My previous car was a Ford Focus Zetec automatic and that was a heap of s***. Plus points:- The room in the back allows me to fit my mobility scooter with ease. The high driving position and all round visibility. Comfortable seats. Cruise control- great for areas with average speed cameras. Spare wheel. Quiet ride. Very responsive engine. Minus points:- I just wish the side mirrors were bigger. So in other words, Your excellent review of the car was a very fair appraisal and although you recommended the diesel engine, I am really happy with my petrol engine/DSG (7 speed) transmission.

  • @waynecrothers9441

    @waynecrothers9441

    2 жыл бұрын

    What petrol engine did you choose?

  • @Jack-hg1hq
    @Jack-hg1hq4 жыл бұрын

    I remember when Jeremy reviewed one and was impressed with it

  • @Therollingpanda

    @Therollingpanda

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jack Cowsill that was a Roomster I think

  • @Jack-hg1hq

    @Jack-hg1hq

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Therollingpanda that was in the small cheap car challange

  • @JohnMcMahon.

    @JohnMcMahon.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lawrence A No it was definitely a Yeti. I remember he totally disrespected the interior, climbing through it with muddy boots and so on, but the car didn’t seem to mind.

  • @Therollingpanda

    @Therollingpanda

    4 жыл бұрын

    John McMahon Yeah I remember now, same episode where he drove it through a burning building and landed a helicopter on it?

  • @JohnMcMahon.

    @JohnMcMahon.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lawrence A I totally forgot about the helicopter bit. Typical Clarkson. 😉

  • @Ivanho1981
    @Ivanho19814 жыл бұрын

    Yeti again you fire out a good and honest review. Thanks for the video - stay safe 😷👍

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Take care :)

  • @burnzy3210
    @burnzy32103 жыл бұрын

    i really like it, i've got no need for such a practical car but i really want one

  • @annaheritage8953
    @annaheritage89534 жыл бұрын

    One of the best cars. Great to drive - I learned to drive in my mums one. It’s her favourite out of all the cars she’s has and she’s had some pretty decent ones too!

  • @jonas852
    @jonas8524 жыл бұрын

    Love the skoda yeti, its one of the best car ever made if you look on practicality. Have on at work and going to get on when my car gives up. And with the 4wd system its acaelly really good in bad condisons

  • @waynecrothers9441

    @waynecrothers9441

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking of buying one to store for future use,I'm driving a 2012 4x4 for last 4yrs and do love it,they're fun to drive

  • @markm4201
    @markm42012 жыл бұрын

    Just buying 4x4 170TDi, it's not everyone's taste, but have been considering it for some time...does everything you need in a SUV + more capable off road! Yes it doesn't have the 'tech' of a Q2, Tiguan, etc, but the very fact it isn't your 'middle class' SUV is the very reason to own one!

  • @1963TOMB
    @1963TOMB4 жыл бұрын

    I still love my Greenline 2 Elegance after 6 and a half years of ownership at 102,000 miles. Good on mpg and very practical.

  • @rosskramer5296
    @rosskramer52964 жыл бұрын

    Love your reviews. Honest, no BS and solid, practical info. Wish they had these in the U.S., but happy to learn more about them from your channel. Keep up the great work!

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I appreciate it :)

  • @danc70surfing
    @danc70surfing3 жыл бұрын

    Cracking review. I've been umming and ahing for months, but now I'm definitely gonna nic one! ;-)

  • @alukardFE
    @alukardFE2 жыл бұрын

    Always loved these cars

  • @ianthomas7863
    @ianthomas78634 жыл бұрын

    I bought mine in 2015, it's so reliable. Has a lot of room, in the back. Just done 43,000km's and still so cool!!!

  • @sdavis3759
    @sdavis37593 жыл бұрын

    We have two, one for my wife and one for me. Both 4x4 2.0 Tdi. I have heard it described as a 'marmite car' you either love it or hate it. We love ours. Mine's an L&K, not flash but very nice and I think I will keep it until it dies.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    3 жыл бұрын

    They’re great cars. I like them

  • @andrewbutcher3391
    @andrewbutcher33914 жыл бұрын

    I have one just like that...Best car I’ve ever had....suits me perfectly...

  • @dinukMirando
    @dinukMirando2 жыл бұрын

    I love your presentation and the vocabulary,brilliant!l

  • @philliphaylor1590
    @philliphaylor15902 жыл бұрын

    Never thought about buying one of these but after watching this I would seriously think I would ! once again Matt great content 👌

  • @captaindingbat
    @captaindingbat4 жыл бұрын

    I have a Black Edition 2015 4x4 2.0 diesel, love it, she’s going nowhere!

  • @frednel4326

    @frednel4326

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why ?..does she need a engin change ? 👍😂

  • @captaindingbat

    @captaindingbat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fred Nel Theres always one! 😂😂😂

  • @frednel4326

    @frednel4326

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actualy i rate Yeti pretty high..i drive a 2006 nissan murano myself and realy love that car..but Yeti is small in a big way and verry tough and practical and reliable..Skoda do build verry good cars 👍

  • @janfrosty3392
    @janfrosty33924 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2011 2L, 4x4, DSG Yeti and love it. It has been a very reliable and practical car for me. No intension of replacing it any time soon.

  • @waynecrothers9441

    @waynecrothers9441

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing would match it,I've same model only it's 2012,I dread parting with it in years to come

  • @sburge1989
    @sburge19894 жыл бұрын

    Yay! I've had a yeti for a few years and love it. The only issue I've had is related to the throttle position sensor going. Mine had had the emissions fix before I bought it and apparently it can be responsible for this.

  • @keithlogan9501
    @keithlogan9501 Жыл бұрын

    I moved mine on in a bad judgment call, but was fortunate enough to rectify that 6 months later and get a higher spec model, love it.

  • @nolslifegren
    @nolslifegren3 жыл бұрын

    Get mine tomorrow 🥳

  • @chrisparnham8829

    @chrisparnham8829

    17 күн бұрын

    Snap! only in my case, tomorrow is June 10th 2024.

  • @Ijusthopeitsquick
    @Ijusthopeitsquick2 жыл бұрын

    Had my 1.2 tsi DSG Elegance since 2012, bought new. Spent the first 2 years wishing I'd bought something more exciting but it does grow on you and it's been totally reliable. I find the 7 speed DSG slow to react but no one else complains about it so it must be me. The 2WD version has absolutely zero off road ability although the slightly raised body does allow you to drive over fallen twigs and dead hedgehogs better than a Golf. For some reason I find it hard to bring myself to sell it and buy something new. The equivalent small SUVs seem even more bland and characterless, and I feel strangely loyal to the Yeti.

  • @davidwatts836
    @davidwatts8364 жыл бұрын

    Always honest opinion for and against short and to the point very informative cheers dave from Burnham Berkshire

  • @thesilentmajority5539
    @thesilentmajority55394 жыл бұрын

    I had a 60 plate 2L diesel model which I ran for 8 years. Brilliant car, never let me down.55+ mpg on the motorways, comfortable cheap to run tax and insure. The only niggle was "white worm" on the alloy wheels and bonnet and tailgate badges

  • @_stoatchaser
    @_stoatchaser4 жыл бұрын

    Any car named after a mythical creature gets my vote. Awesome thing

  • @asensibleyoungman2978

    @asensibleyoungman2978

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mythical?

  • @roelvanes1711
    @roelvanes17114 жыл бұрын

    Had a 1.2 TSi DSG for 3 years, never missed a beat in 65000 miles, didn't use a drop of oil and cost us 3 services (long life scheme) plus one set of tyres. Great car.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats good going

  • @timhancock6626

    @timhancock6626

    4 жыл бұрын

    The three cylinder engine is the best petrol engine VW do. We have a 17 year old Fabia 1.2 for my son and it's never missed a beat.....it gets serviced...now and again.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tim Hancock I’ve also had those 3 cylinder engines with dodgy Timing chains and others that have burnt their valves out sadly

  • @ericstephenson3607

    @ericstephenson3607

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only thing I would say negative about the 1.2 dsg is it can be a bit under powered at times.

  • @lazycalm41
    @lazycalm413 жыл бұрын

    They were great cars! wouldn't mind one myself today, especially the 4x4

  • @chrisinnz1988
    @chrisinnz19884 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, been waiting for a yeti review! Very interesting to hear your opinion. Keep up the good work.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @hiramkhackenback
    @hiramkhackenback4 жыл бұрын

    I drove one for a day and remember thinking this feels like a car not a van, it actually felt a lot like my Octavia.

  • @mickmorgan5104
    @mickmorgan51044 жыл бұрын

    I love the YETI, STAY SAFE MATT.

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    susan morgan Cheers. Same to you!

  • @brit-in-czech
    @brit-in-czech4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing this. I did ask you to on one of your previous videos. And yes, I own a Yeti. Thumbed up and Subscribed.

  • @williamgoss4691
    @williamgoss4691 Жыл бұрын

    Superb informal but still very informative videos, I now feel I know enough about the Yeti to know what to look for and what questions to ask. Also I now have good idea about likely running costs, which is excellent, thanks.

  • @greymark420
    @greymark4204 жыл бұрын

    Mate Abraham Lincoln, that creased me up. :)))

  • @harrysinclair1852

    @harrysinclair1852

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t understand that joke can u explain it

  • @nandeeshrai5234
    @nandeeshrai52343 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I own one and will not part with it for any other.

  • @kevinbillington9773
    @kevinbillington97732 жыл бұрын

    The wife has liked the Yeti for years. She does like her auto fusion. So this video has really helped

  • @titchardtf
    @titchardtf4 жыл бұрын

    I've got a 140tdi 4x4 dsg elegance, love it , just as much fun as my old ST , gobsmacked how good it is down a country lane !!!!!

  • @davidalexander-watts6630
    @davidalexander-watts66304 жыл бұрын

    I bought mine new in 2015, a top of the range L&K 1.4Tsi and love it still. Can't see any reason to replace it. I don't do high mileage so decided against the diesel, so pay the penalty in fuel consumption on long trips. I've driven it to our holiday home on Mallorca a couple of times - through France to catch a ferry from Barcelona - and it's a great long distance vehicle, with so much space.

  • @ortwinhorn
    @ortwinhorn4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I have it!

  • @keithparish5863
    @keithparish58634 жыл бұрын

    literally everything you drive Matt i then want! particularly this!

  • @HighPeakAutos

    @HighPeakAutos

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @keithjamieson9763
    @keithjamieson97634 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2012 170bhp 2L Diesel 4x4 Skoda Yeti Elegance( pre facelift). Skoda should have not bothered with facelift in my opinion. Bought in 2015 with full service history. Still has full service history. No heated seats ( spec in Ireland is slightly lower than uk). Great little car. I was getting some paint work done after a minor scrape. Owner of garage suggested I should replace it. My reply: It is fully paid for and does everything I need it to do. Really great at towing a horsebox. Got Skoda to throw in the fitting of towbar which they integrate with the electronics when I purchased the car. Will have had it 5 years in september. When people see me towing horsebox the usual comment is : Didn't know you could tow with one of those. Have also been stopped at service stations and been asked how I find it. My answer is always: I love it. Best car I have ever owned.

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