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

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[@mtkoshy6284]

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]

Great 👍

[@EnlightenedPatriot1]

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]

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]

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

[@RelentlessxGamers]

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

[@EtonieE25]

@ Enlighten. Thanks for the informative feedback 👍

[@1Lukemusic]

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

[@dragongator1]

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]

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

[@gregroles69]

@@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.

[@jmcampbell]

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

[@AmrothPalantir]

agree.

[@dilbert0815]

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

[@drumsanddrumming]

agree

[@kyle_vr]

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

[@waynecrothers9441]

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

[@vishu2kool]

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

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

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

[@JRattheranch]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah I bet! That would make sense :)

[@paulinemorris5186]

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

[@grahamrichards193]

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]

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

[@grahamrichards193]

@@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!

[@samanthnair2692]

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

[@andersegedalnielsen3590]

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.

[@robertlindstrom540]

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.

[@mollyfilms]

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]

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

[@angelaa1522]

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]

I miss mine :-(

[@davog1946]

“Lightening quick” 😂

[@billsticker]

The tight turning circle is one of its best features.

[@happyhermit2022]

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]

Haha Thanks for watching :)

[@kernow9324]

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

[@vozzerr]

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

[@alanbstard4]

" dispatched ". That sounds ominous.

[@CatBroiler]

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

[@rodeglin]

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

[@Dieg061603]

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.

[@CaligulavVv]

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]

I regret not going the extra and buying one

[@MervynPartin]

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]

What petrol engine did you choose?

[@heed17]

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

[@arturturkevych3816]

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

[@TheKruxed]

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

[@arturturkevych3816]

@@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]

@@arturturkevych3816 Thats what I was saying ;-)

[@derdummeasi]

@@TheKruxed not in the summer on paved roads

[@kenmcdougall6106]

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]

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.

[@aberfeldy1944]

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.

[@joebutlersnr7017]

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.

[@matauboy]

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]

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

[@craigs71]

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]

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

[@flyme195]

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

[@blackdogwildtrails3123]

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!

[@janfrosty3392]

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]

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

[@adeyp3871]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Congrats! Thanks for watching

[@garywebster6453]

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.

[@ADRAPER1303]

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

[@banesrb]

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

[@PaulYoudell]

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

[@surajbalajr.4016]

Keira Knightley in the Glove box! 😂😂👌🏻

[@tomhardings1]

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.

[@CameronDowns-y4e]

Which model is yours?

[@nickob55]

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.

[@ralphtuck8509]

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.

[@francoiss2943]

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

[@keithjamieson9763]

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.

[@chrismcfarlane8996]

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]

Chris Mg Farlane 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@robp8218]

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

[@roelvanes1711]

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]

Thats good going

[@timhancock6626]

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]

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

[@ericstephenson3607]

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

[@MP-lu1yo]

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

[@tramlad2]

Cracking little car, really decent build and interior, just the name puts people off, but they make decent cars , another fair review of a less falsh car

[@MegaMetinMetin]

Skoda aka vw aka audi

[@stuarthunter7559]

I'm not sure the name puts people off I think it's more to to with not enough advertising the brand by VAG..for obvious reasons. .. yes I used to laugh and titter at anyone driving one years ago....but I'm not now

[@chrisredfield3240]

I've always fancied a yeti but for what you get the used prices are rather strong

[@darronian4951]

Skoda have had no problem selling them, my work colleague bought one last year, he loves it, the Skoda kamiq is the closest thing to it in the range now, although you cannot get a four wheel drive version.

[@chrisredfield3240]

@@darronian4951 is that the same as the seat Arona ? Basically.

[@ianthomas7863]

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!!!

[@rickywoodcock7222]

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

[@backy86]

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]

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

[@jonathanhowe2652]

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]

Thanks for watching

[@derekwoods6663]

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.

[@erikrobin6547]

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

[@jamesbutler1949]

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.

[@russellnewton6660]

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

[@Jack-hg1hq]

I remember when Jeremy reviewed one and was impressed with it

[@Therollingpanda]

Jack Cowsill that was a Roomster I think

[@Jack-hg1hq]

@@Therollingpanda that was in the small cheap car challange

[@JohnMcMahon.]

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]

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

[@JohnMcMahon.]

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

[@jasonbaffour2634]

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

[@mcharris5200]

Agreed. What a daft comment he made

[@abukalamrami]

This cracked me up

[@keithlogan9501]

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.

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

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.

[@bankruptpensioner]

Hi Matt (and all). Been watching your video on the Yeti over the past 7 weeks and took a leap based on your advice. Looked on the market and found the prices to be quite high on eBay and MarketPlace but kept watching - and also found that those vehicles are just not selling. The found a new shape 63 plate with 95k on the clock, 2.0 TDI SE model. Low number of owners and full service history (however no cambelt change). Looked really good but a a lot of dog hairs throughout the car and lots of old food. Agreed the price of £4700. Took it home, gave it a full deep valet, arranged the cambelt replacement. Had it now for about 2 weeks and it is a star of a car. Fantastic value. So easy to get in and out of, which means my NC MX5 is up for sale. Great review and thanks for helping me choose a car that will work for me on the understanding that I will be working from home for the next two or three years. No need for an expensive car for me anymore. I will only be popping to the supermarket and McD's until the covid issue gets resolved. Once again, thanks for your advice and keep the video reviews coming. You are giving us all really good information. Richard.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hi Richard, glad you found a decent one by the sounds of it. Cheers

[@marcussebastian2143]

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.

[@ronnie939]

We bought ours new in 2014 the facelift 2.0 4x4 170 version and its brilliant 100k miles on, I mapped it from 4k miles and its brilliant in everything it does. I think I must have had near 30 cars since I passed my test (43 now) and this is by far the best overall I have ever owned. It tows the horse box with no issues, when it Snows it doesnt get stuck I would recommend Cross climate tyres for it, honestly its a brilliant car and the only one I wanted to keep and never sell regardless of other incoming cars.

[@williamgraham8761]

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.

[@sdavis3759]

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]

They’re great cars. I like them

[@jonas852]

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]

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

[@1963TOMB]

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.

[@DRAINTVofficial]

Yeti does look alot nicer that its replacement. I got mk6 1.4tsi at almost 100k no oil consumption at all

[@HighPeakAutos]

Some of those 1.4 petrols were a nightmare and then I've had others with no issues at all

[@DRAINTVofficial]

its about the maintance. and how you treat it. They dont like not being used for too long

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes thats probably the case

[@_chipchip]

@@DRAINTVofficial That and I think they fixed a lot of the issues post 2014 or 16 from memory.

[@DRAINTVofficial]

@@_chipchip mines a 2009 model. One of the first ones. The issue is that those are city cars. People don't let them warm up. Short journeys. Piston rings wear out prematurely

[@peterlemonjello1626]

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.

[@allangibson4354]

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.

[@michaelb6729]

I have a 2012 103TDi 4x4, 140K km. Coming to 8years of ownership, it still drives like new. It is a no-nonsense car, solid, reliable and economical. With scheduled servicing, I've had no mechanical issues whatsoever.

[@captaindingbat]

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

[@frednel4326]

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

[@captaindingbat]

Fred Nel Theres always one! 😂😂😂

[@frednel4326]

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 👍

[@stephenberry1205]

Love my 2013 Skoda Yeti 2 litre TDI 4 x 4 DSG 6 speed auto now with 80,000 km. The most versatile car you can own. Amazing torque. It tows a good sized boat with surprising ease. The permanant 4 x 4 gives it great handling characteristics along with the excellent ride. Bought a 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2 turbo petrol 6 speed auto.... last model in Australia with Airbumps. I like the Cactus but the Yeti still does lots of stuff better.

[@rosskramer5296]

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]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it :)

[@kevinbillington9773]

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

[@annaheritage8953]

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!

[@richardedwards2947]

On my second Yeti. First pre facelift L&K with 170hp engine…very good Second Yeti 2l 150 hp not quiet as fast but again L&K in Muscovado brown so does not show the mud and has Haldex 5. AWD system. Put a set of Yokoharma Geolanders A/T on steels in the winter and it’s unstoppable in snow/ mud apart from ground clearance. Defender 130 for those days! You can feel the rear wheels cut in as you accelerate out of wet bends. It’s a great bread van when you take out all the seats. Optional spare which I have eats into the boot space a bit. Agree with presenter why Skoda stopped making it and replaced with a confusing boring range of SUV’s I do not know. Oh and it fits in a multi-storey car park in the UK. Iconic and difficult to come by so suspect residuals might be strong . Great review .

[@rodneyshepherd9120]

Rather like the Roomster, which I have had for a number of years. I love the space and good handling. Really bad mistake stopped Yeti and Roomster both cars of character. Evidently Skoda management decided that they wanted to stop making Vans! Stupid decision. Now they just make boring cars that look like all the others. Thanks for your review.

[@markm4201]

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!

[@andrewbutcher3391]

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

[@guz5135]

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 🤩🚙🤩

[@paullondon7728]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

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

[@Telecaster4959]

I bought my 1.2 petrol Yeti 15 months ago and it is Superb (see what I did there) I cannot fault it. It did have an oil leak that took a while to fix by the dealer but they were unscrupulously fair for the charges of fixing it. SKODA Recovery is brilliant if and when needed and the general Skoda network is very very good (reminds me of Toyota in the 80s and 90s) I would only think about changing it for another one but this time I would buy a 2.0 4x4 next time Since I wrote this report i have had a couple more years use and unfortunately the final drive bearings broke up but it wasn't until the MOT test did it manifest itself as an issue. I had the gearbox and final drive rebuilt for £840 including a new clutch and despite the money it cost , its been a brilliant car... I would still gave another one but I'd check the drive bearings at time of purchase and have it checked before its next MOT test ... it really is a great car

[@LHRSBN]

I’d generally recommend doing an engine oil change twice as often as factory recommended, ie every 5,000 miles, not 10,000 miles, so you’ll keep the engine sweet for longer - especially if you’re in an inner-city.

[@waynecrothers9441]

I tend to agree with you and have been doing that for past 20 yrs of driving but I now buy a really good oil(Shell Helix £70 a gallon) and stick to the 10k interval.......you get what you pay for

[@JonathanClegg]

I have owned my 2013 Pre-facelift since october, Very capable car, Loads of spec and luxury and they map well too.

[@stuarthunter7559]

Who did your map?

[@JonathanClegg]

Stuart Hunter West Yorkshire tuning

[@voeten1000]

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

[@dsharma1388]

Always driven skoda in my 12 years driving life and they are beast, well underrated, i drive fabia and wanting yeti for a good year now!

[@christophernewman5027]

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

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha I finally got around to it! Cheers

[@suleimanabutaha7935]

Good reliable car. Was very reluctant to buy it, I'm surely glad I did. Nothing fancy but extreamly reliable.

[@linus5514]

My wife drives one and says it's the best car she's ever driven. We've owned much more expensive cars than the Yeti and they don't even come close to what the Yeti delivers.

[@thgerjensen5175]

my wife agree

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

What ais it with all these wife comments? Has this channel become the hub for henpecked husbands?

[@titchardtf]

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 !!!!!

[@j.chiari4222]

Yes you should. FFS IT'S THE ONLY CAR YOU CAN LAND A HELICOPTER ON THE ROOF

[@subramoniams9850]

I have a 2012, 1.8 TSI, 4X4 Yeti I bought new in 2013. 100k km on it and don't want to let it go. As you said, it stands out in the crowd. Practical car, airy to sit inside, unique shape, vertical large rear window to give a proper view behind, no need to do a " climb up a tree" act to did enter, decent torque, quite a few km offroad with it and no issues. The only issue I have is the interior trim quality. maybe it can't take the heat of the Middle East summer. The sunroof blind peeled off from the frame, the roof lining is peeled now. Maybe I bought an old stock that was in the dealer's yard. Was charmed by the additional warranty and stuff for a 2012 model 😭. Had Skoda made Yeti still I'd have bought it without a second thought.

[@davidalexander-watts6630]

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.

[@tomhami]

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.

[@ronny302]

Buy a Skoda Yeti, if you find one. Best car I´ve ever had. But buy the versions 2016 and newer. They have better engines.

[@michaeljeffery9625]

Can't agree more. Great and very honest review. I had a new (ex demo) 2013 2L tdi DSG 4x4 for 3 years and loved it. Made a mistake going to something else in 2018, so looking to get another one as a used version. Prefer Auto so the DSG is great for me and wife and regular cruises to south coast from East Midlands. Cant wait to be back as a Yeti owner.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Well said!

[@12alocin]

I am on my second Yeti, the present one is 150hp 4x4. The big problem is, what the hell can I get next that is anywhere as good.

[@whigwood]

Brilliant vehicle. I've had two in the last 8 years. Didn't want to replace the 1st one, but I couldn't miss the chance of a 2017, pre-registered one with 9 miles on the clock, knowing that a new Yeti would soon be unobtainable. It's identical to the 4x4 2.0 diesel in the video. My main requirements were 1) compact vehicle 2) 4wd (which really does work, as I found out in a deeply-muddy field), and I need to get 1/2 ton of logs in the back. The 2015 upgraded version no longer has the "cheating" VW diesel engine. This one has a Euro-6 engine with particulate filter.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars

[@hiramkhackenback]

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.

[@nigelbobclark]

We’ve got the 20lt diesel 170hp Monte Carlo 4x4 model and having put Yokohama go15 golander all terrain tyres on for snow, I can tell you it is an amazingly capable vehicle in an off tarmac situation. It doesn’t have the same ground clearance as the Landrovers however it is very reliable. Over the last 29000 miles the vehicle has returned an average of 40.29 mpg, that is a mix of motorway 70% town 30%. The least we have had was 33mpg and the best was 52.6mpg. Miles per gallon improved after using a can of forte DPF cleaner additive. Good car overall.

[@Tec2Nut]

This is a very interesting motor , ever since Top Gear showed the 4x4 version murder a Range rover off road I was hooked

[@chrisredfield3240]

Sure that wasn't a fiat panda 4x4 ?

[@peterbalac1915]

@@chrisredfield3240 defo did it with a panda cant remember them doing it with a yeti I might be wrong just never seen it.

[@richardherring1868]

Peter Balac u

[@photopaul99]

You should replace those three twits on top gear. Honest and at times brutal, love your vids and wouldn’t hesitate to buy a car from you come the time

[@danc70surfing]

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

[@iancharlton678]

Bought it 🙂 After seeing friends buying them on my recommendation, finally got one as a daily and work hack. Same colour as the test car….. 2015 DSG with a tow bar. As you say, not particularly dynamic or memorable, just nice. Even used on green lanes for work….. And yes, why stop ❓

[@brightasblackout]

I ran one for a while where my company hired one while I was surveying a country estate and my company Mercedes Estate was catching its underside on the crown of the dirt tracks I was traveling on. Was very impressed till I looked up the spec and price. Yeah it was a good car but it was a fully loaded top of the range model and was selling at a price where cars bloody well should have be good.

[@garciajero]

i have 60k 2021 xc90 , and a yeti , i drive the yeti , it’s just so nice to not worry about parking it in random places , it’s really comfortable and has some little torque , and it turns really really well