Skoda Yeti In-Depth Review 2014

[@James_Bowie]

Wow, a sensible car review by someone not trying to be a comedian. Very refreshing. 👍

[@rivervalegroup]

Glad you enjoy the content James, thanks very much 😄

[@shankarbalan3813]

First class. Fair and honest. It IS a great vehicle. Ive owned one for 7.5 years now. 140bhp 2 litre diesel. Manual. Perfect.

[@rivervalegroup]

Great to hear back from an owner 👍 thanks for the feedback Shankar

[@EvanXDev]

Bring back the Yeti!

[@sachinbokil6779]

I am from India and drive a 4x4 TDI 2.0 Diesel Yeti. Its absolutely terrific. One of the bests !.

[@04poppop]

India, well congratulation. Fit to junk dirty land

[@manishmohite8119]

Hi you still have it?

[@marvin2678]

Do you still have it?

[@sachinbokil6779]

no...i dont have it anymore.

[@ArsenPotentier]

Quality review is refreshing from a chap who knows the product inside out

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Wow, the most detailed review of the Yeti I've found ( if not the most detailed car review in YT full stop ). I pick up my 16 plate L&K model tomorrow and hope it lives up to its reputation, thank you for the video, most helpful.

[@rivervalegroup]

That's what were here for. Glad you found the review helpful and hope you enjoy the car as much as we did.

[@jayc4338]

Fantastic thorough review. How refreshing & no silly distracting music either!

[@rivervalegroup]

Thank you Jannine Caddick. We really appreciate your feedback. We hope you enjoy more of our reviews!

[@anantagarwal6084]

This car is awesome I drove my car 90000 kilometers but no difference in New and the 90000 driven. Excellent pickup and power. You can feel the power of 4X4 when you sit in this car. I have skoda yeti ambition 4X4. And I will say I LOVE MY YETI

[@rivervalegroup]

Great to hear back from an owner 👍 Cheers Anant

[@robertwatts1213]

I have been driving for 50 years and owned a myriad different make and model cars. My second hand Yeti is the best all rounder, without a doubt, with the Volvo 360 GLS a close second.

[@pesnevim1626]

Pro review which has helped me decide to buy a 2015 manual diesel 4x4 Yeti. Thank you.

[@rivervalegroup]

That's great! Glad we could help!

[@frank1847]

The best review on the internet .

[@christopherbovingdon6567]

Rear seats are not a bench, as he says but individual, as he demonstrates. They are easy to remove, if a bit heavy. The centre seat will not fold flatish without removal of the head rest. Great car tho', especially with the DSG. If you can, get a spare wheel because the sealant provided will cause problems with repair and can damage the TPMS sensor (tyre pressure monitor sensor) attached to the valve.

[@chrisbrown1057]

Ive bought a used yeti 2.0tdi 110 recently, your review was very helpful thanks.

[@anlygi]

What an excellent review. I went and test drove, then immediately ordered a new Yeti. Shame the video quality resembles something you'd have submitted to Jeremy Beadle on You've Been Framed in the 90s. Have you scaled back the quality for some commercial reason? If not I hope you've invested in a decent camera since!

[@rivervalegroup]

Thank you for your comments Andrew, we really appreciate your feedback and are glad that you enjoyed the content of the review. Regarding your comments about the video quality, we have taken this on board and will be addressing this with our external video company. Thanks again for your feedback and we hope you enjoy more of OSV's reviews!

[@koinsydney]

Yes Penny, they are. I've bought 1.8 petrol 118 4x4 and love it. Good sound system , comfortable seating and great drive !

[@marvin2678]

Do you still drive it?

[@markhancock7527]

i just bought a second hand one 140bhp 4 wheel drive.best review i found.

[@stevechapman6551]

Very comprehensive and professional.

[@warren5459]

Best review I've ever watched! Very comprehensive.

[@rivervalegroup]

Many thanks for watching, Warren! Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth vehicle reviews: bit.ly/319ZKoT​

[@michalviktorin6758]

My idea for it is to get rid of spare wheel and turn it into gas tank for LPG, so using two tanks it can get longer distance or travel more cheaply. Rooftop tent, and adding back box where actuall real spare wheel would be together with other stuff. For example composting toilet could be hidden in back box, and since you can take all back seats out, it really can be turned into small camper.

[@derekduxbury1122]

Now you're talking my language. Do skoda do back boxes? I'm sure there are good after market ones, anyway? Don't know about lpg conversion? Think easier to just have diesel?

[@michalviktorin6758]

@@derekduxbury1122 If you run on both gasoline and lpg, it means you have two tanks, which means you can go much further without need to visit gas station. LPG cost less than half the price of gas or diesel, so combination also save you money in long term. It does not make a sense if you are not daily driver, or if you do not want to explore foreing country or something else, but it makes sense if you do. At least it makes sense to me.

[@derekduxbury1122]

@@michalviktorin6758 I'm in UK, and it's getting harder to find lpg. If you go abroad, you have to disconnect the lpg as they won't let it on ferries. Least they didn't use to. Not sure, but think eurostar is the same? Think in UK it's easier to run diesel, but on the continent it probably makes sense.

[@michalviktorin6758]

@@derekduxbury1122 If Im not mistaken, more and more countries in Europe even allows them park inside. In my country you need to go to check it every four years for possible leaking, but usually there is not any, and that check does not cost much, so I wonder if they can change rules for boats, if you had recent check. Otherwise LPG should be common in Italy for example, since they got companies like Landi Renzo, which does LGP and CNG conversions and kits for it for ages. In my country it is also widely spread. In my small town 65% of gas stations have it. Ones that does not, have CNG at least.

[@stan_austin]

Actually if you want a smoother, more sporty drive and don't do high mileage I would argue the 1.8 tsi to be a great option. It's also a couple of thousand pounds cheaper than the 170 diesel. You have to do a lot of miles before the diesel starts saving money over the petrol. Also no dpf issues to worry about!

[@Mackeson3]

+stanaustin77 They have dropped the 170 diesel now. The biggest one has 150 hp and incorporates an "Adblue" system to reduce exhaust emissions.

[@stan_austin]

+Mackeson3 Ye they also dropped the 160 petrol and replaced with a more efficient 150 1.4 unit. Like you say the diesels now have an adblue (urea) tank. DPF still present.

[@shambooly]

The Adblue system is worth a mention as it adds to running costs. You'll get around 3500 miles to a tank of Adblue (around 8.5 litres) and then it'll cost you around £30 to refill it and you have to do it, if you don't and you let it run out, you won't be able to start the engine until you top it up so it's not something you can ignore.

[@volt8684]

1.8tsi is a creamy smooth athletic energy imo

[@Vazmenko]

This is as detailed as it gets! Great review, thanks.

[@rivervalegroup]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@Vazmenko]

@@rivervalegroup Actually I watched it in three separate sessions, had to make a tea break just to be able to absorb all the info. Crazy comprehensive with a pinch of humor. Thank you Sir, have a good day, greetings from Croatia.

[@grahamlangston2101]

I've a yeti 1600 tdi great car loved it until three days into lock down when I need to get to hospital appointment the egr valve failed cost 900 hundred pounds to replace 6 weeks later I've broken down again with injector failed struggled to find garage to look at it one injector fitted cost 460 pounds next day running ruff again went to diesel specialist o god they said these go all the time so had three more injectors fitted cost 900 hundred pounds running ok now but come on vw sort out these dam injector problems you have

[@asaslam]

Fantastic review... Thanks!

[@AmrothPalantir]

8:54 I'm sorry, but the Haldex can NOT send 100% of the power to the rear, at max 50%...

[@albero781]

Thank you for this very detailed review. Waiting my Yeti 1.4 Petrol (not available in the UK) which should arrive in 2-3 weeks.

[@sandralloyd838]

Superb review!

[@danigonzalez4299]

No! Its the Yeti! Not the Superb! 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeoglen6848]

Good review, lots of info.

[@rivervalegroup]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@nobbybravoalpha1870]

EXCELLANT REVIEW SIR ONE OF IF NOT THE BEST I HAVE SEEN AND BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY I HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OVER THE YEARS...I AM LOOKING TO PURCHASE A SECOUND HAND 2.0L 4X4 170 BHP VERSION IN THE NEXT 2 MONTHS...HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND THANKS FOR A GRAET VIDEO... ATB NOBBY

[@rivervalegroup]

Hi there! Thank you for the great feedback. If you live in the UK, one of our vehicle specialists can happily help secure this vehicle for you. Call us on 01903 538835 📞

[@carforumwanker]

one of the best 4x4 ever. its class .

[@mohammedyounes2212]

Why are a few person buy it ?

[@brianmurphy8032]

so much info in his head needs to speak a little slower for me to take in all this detail good in depth review thank you picking my outdoor model up next week hope it lives up to the talk

[@rivervalegroup]

Thanks for the feedback Brian 👍 we are sure you will enjoy the new yeti

[@derekduxbury1122]

I agree. Great review, but had to keep pinging the 10 sec replay button, sometimes twice.

[@pennymcme]

Was the yeti a comfortable and smooth riding experience?

[@GreenDistantStar]

Excellent review of an excellent vehicle.

[@rivervalegroup]

Thanks for the feedback Peter 👍

[@GreenDistantStar]

@@rivervalegroup I have the 2012 4x4 TDI 2.0 Diesel with the lot. Most versatile vehicle I've ever owned, it still has a tight feel in the chassis, cheap to run and plenty of grunt. You've covered every aspect well, as a long-term owner, I know this. I've subscribed on the basis of your review, thank you.

[@kevinjamesparr552]

Skoda made the biggest mistake in car build history by stopping production of Yeti. Nothing since is any place as good for middle of road needs

[@rivervalegroup]

Hi Kevin, are you looking for a new car at the moment?

[@rivervalegroup]

Learn more about Skoda Yeti from our video review

[@rivervalegroup]

www.osv.ltd.uk/skoda.php

[@MrDan957]

Bring back the Yeti!!!

[@rivervalegroup]

What did you love most about the Yeti that you'd like to see in a future model?

[@hyena-chase2176]

the best on youtube keep it up

[@marilynholt3273]

Very comprehensive

[@rivervalegroup]

Thank you Marilyn, we hope this helped you out 👍

[@iainnoonan8838]

hi I have lived in the USA. for 18 years , when I left soda was a bit of a joke ,but I am coming back to the UK to live and start a business , are these cars good as ppl say?

[@shambooly]

Yes they are. They've done things right and sorted their reputation out. They are essentially VW's as that's where most of their components come from. The Yeti is essentially a VW Tiquan, but designed the Skoda way. I liked the Skoda Yeti so looked at the reviews and every single one was excellent, every person I spoke to who owned a Skoda said it was probably the best car they've ever owned and when I took one for a test drive recently I was so impressed I bought a brand spanker from the main dealer immediately. I can't give you first hand experience I'm afraid as I don't take delivery for another 2 weeks but I'm more excited about this car than any other I've owned, and when I've told people I'm getting a Skoda not one person has made a joke (in fact quite the contrary, the main response I've had is... "Good shout").

[@mikeoglen6848]

@@shambooly Would be interesting if you updated this, if you got one.

[@shambooly]

@@mikeoglen6848 I've had my Yeti for 4 years now and still love it to bits. It's like driving a tank, it feels solid and can go anywhere. There is plenty of room for people but the boot is a bit small but then it is quite a compact suv. It doesn't use any oil, I get 45mpg around town, 60+ mpg on the motorways. I do have to fill up with adblue every 5000 miles or so but it's not a big job, you can get it at the pumps nowadays. 2 of my cousins have lr discovery's and I've been able to go everywhere they go off road so far and it will easily pull a 16 foot speedboat up a wet slipway. I don't have a bad word to say about it, I'll be keeping it until the end of its life which will probably be another 15 years or so. I love the fact that I can take the back seats out and have a van too, that's pretty cool. Get one, they're awesome.

[@mikeoglen6848]

@@shambooly I didn't expect a reply! Thanks Jamie! I am now part of the club but I got the 1.2 Petrol.

[@shambooly]

@@mikeoglen6848 I must admit I'd forgotten about this 🤣. Nice one, a friend of mine has the 1.2 petrol and loves it, I've got the 2.0 diesel with the bigger turbo (150 bhp) and it goes like stink. I wanted the torque for towing heavy loads, I pull caravans, horses and boats and thought it would be too much to ask of a smaller engine. I then fitted a roof rack to carry all the wood I buy for my carpentry so the small boot issue is now mute. It's done everything I've asked of it from taking the family to a wedding to towing a catamaran out of the Irish sea and it never looks out of place.

[@giwrgosrad1977]

guys what about 1.400 tsi ????

[@amrdel2730]

Why did they stop it

[@rivervalegroup]

The Skoda Yeti was discontinued to make way for newer models that align with Skoda's updated design and technology strategy. However, it remains a favourite among its fans for its unique charm and versatility. What do you think of its replacement, the Skoda Karoq?

[@hectorheath9742]

It must be so tedious for you to be spoken to at parties. Do they ask for your autograph too?

[@ericolivomartinez3674]

vehículos con el guía en la parte derecha se fabricarán únicamente para inglaterra el escoda es muy bueno pero esa versión no me interesa

[@davidmg1925]

Why are cars always photographed from 2 inches off the ground??? Is it that ppl crawl along the floor in every day life?

[@vakasm8227]

I think it looks like a fancy version of a citroen Berlingo or renault kangoo.

[@coolmaxxx]

nothing special. nissan navaro with tent, more functions and better as a car and twice cheaper than this one.

[@Edge-of-Reason]

Cars outside of vw group are available. Good car but reviewer, like so many Europeans in VAGs pocket

[@abcbcde9985]

That sounds racist Darren.

[@olliedodge]

Olilolololol