JossyB

Just bought a new Karoq after 2 Yetis. Both had the paint blistering and rubber seal issues on the doors. Zinc inclusions caused the blistering. There's a top to bottom rubber seal between the front and rear doors. The build up of general dirt and grime on the seal has an abrasive effect on the bottom corner of the front door. That results in paint removal and rust. It looks like history repeating itself on the Karoq. Hope not. Come on Skoda read the forums !

Tim1631, it's rubberised. Not possible to remove that section of dash. It would look odd wrapped too. It doesn't look so bad now it's getting a bit dusty !

Cynthia, we've had 2 Yetis since 2015. Both were 2.0 Tdi manuals (115bhp). We would have gladly kept either one of them long term but both suffered from the paint blistering on the doors. I still think the Yeti styling beats the Karoq but there's more to it than that. The interior has a quality feel with a great ride height. Loads of room in all respects. The 1.0 Tsi manual (also 115bhp) doesn't feel wanting. It pulls well, is quiet and has been returning 45-50 mpg. It's a really comfortable and relaxed place to be. To sum up, it's a much more refined car with mainstream modern SUV looks. The Yeti still stands on it's own and we will always love them !

Doesn't really pick up on photo DSL. It's mainly noticeable when you look at it from the side. The scratches look shiny compared to the matte dash. Not so obvious when you look at the dash straight on.

Yep, that was the main issue shyVRS245 - ride height.

Update folks, Fabia traded in for a new Karoq SE Drive 1.0 TSI manual. Happy again. Great car.

Hi folks, just bought a new silver Karoq SE Drive 1.0 TSI manual. Long story short - had 5 years in 2 diesel Yetis which we loved - bought a new Fabia in August and really didn't like it - missed everything about the Yeti - bought the Karoq last week. Everything is great but there is a scuff on the rubberized dash under the infotainment screen. Any ideas what we could use to blend it in so it's not noticeable. Really don't fancy a new dash ! Thanks all.

Well folks we've picked the Fabia up and so far it's not doing it for us. Had it 3 days and missing the Yeti already. Also, I think we made a mistake with the colour - Maple Brown. Looks great in direct light but dull as ditch water under the cloudy skies we've had recently. On a positive note the interior is really nice. Gutted.

As per my previous post, waiting on a new Fabia being delivered. Just left the factory. Does anyone know if it will have the new Skoda badging on the rear ? Thanks all.

Hi folks, Well, after much searching for a Yeti replacement for my wife we've ended up with a new Fabia. Wanted to like the Kamiq but that went out the window following a test drive. Karoq too expensive for decent spec. VW T Cross and T Roc likewise. Seat Arona and Ateca don't like Seats. The Yeti is a tough act to follow. The Yeti is a Petrol Blue 2.0 Tdi 115hp SE Drive 17 plate and the Fabia is a Maple Brown 1.0 Tsi 95hp SEL. Both 5 speed manuals. Anyone else made such a change and if so how did you find it ? Thanks all. PS : we've had 2 previous generation Fabias and they were great. Both diesels though.