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Hard to say. The dealer has transferred my plate as part of the deal on all my Skodas.

As predicted there is a test of the Yeti 140 CR in the new edition of Practical Caravan (Dec 09). The Skoda won a head to head test with the new Peugeot 3008. Towing ability they rate the Yeti at 8 out of 10, Solo driving 8 out of 10. Space and practicality 7 out of 10. Buying and owning 8 out of 10. Overall verdict 8 out of 10. They praised its stability and engine flexibility. They do conclude that the 3008 is the better, more practical solo car but for towing the Yeti streaks ahead. NB I subscribe to this magazine so get it before it hits the shops, should be in the shops in a few days.

The 170 CR will be fine for my next caravan which weighs in at 1390Kg all up ... but why have Skoda limited the Yeti to 75Kg noseweight? The Tiguan is 100Kg. I see the 140 CR Yeti didn't exactly set the heather on fire in the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year. One of the magazines (Practical Caravan???) is testing a Yeti next month, will make interesting reading.

Interesting! We could well be in the market for a 170 CR Yeti in 2011. Having to have the top spec model if you want this engine means a list of £22K. A comparible X1 is a couple of grand more (though yes the spec is less). Having seen an X1 I did like it. We have also seen the Volvo XC60 Drive-e. Yes this is only 2wd, but it is more powerful than the Yeti, but giving similar mpg, again for a couple of grand more. One of my top priorities is towing a caravan. The Yeti is the lightest by quite a bit so loses a mark there. It is the least powerful (the Volvo in particular putting it in the shade). The Yeti also didn't set the heather on fire at the towcar of the year awards, while the Volvo did. If I were going to buy a new car tomorrow I think I would go for the XC60, but I love my Skodas so the Yeti will always pull me towards it. Least likely to buy an X1 .... but never say never. If Skoda launch a 170CR with a lesser spec and hence a lower price tag then the other two cars would be in a different price league for me at least so the choice to go for the Yeti would be far easier.

I swapped my 57 plate PD for an 09 CR back in March. If you are getting a good deal i'd say go for it. IMHO it is a better engine (not that the PD was bad) and is certainly more economical. The refinement and engine noise is certainly better.

Not keen on appearing with mine in public! lol However if you do happen to be goin to some shows make sure you post and i'll come for a nosey!

Has fixed swan neck brackets both on my 57 plate vRS Estate and on the current 09 vRS hatch. They were both fitted by a local speacialist prior to collecting the car. Cost about £400 with twin electrics (both were Brink brackets). As an aside we are swapping our caravan for a 2010 model with a 13 pin plug .... we are paying £40 to have the twin electrics on the car swapped for a 13 pin plug.

Having owned a PD and now a CR the PD is noisier but not that bad ... you should hear my colleagues new Fabia Greenline!!!!!!!!

Sue Baker is running one as a long term test car in 'What Diesel' magazine. All seems positive so far. I am interested in this Superb or the Yeti as my next car ... I prefer the Yeti, Heather-Jane prefers the Superb BUT we both like the Volvo XC60!!!! Time will tell.

From what i've seen of Auzzie 'vans they appear to be heavier, wider and less aerodynamic than their UK counterparts. Obviously too the nearest our 'vans get to the bush is a nice trimmed hedge on a well groomed Caravan Club site!

As a lifelong caravanner I would always use a stabiliser. I also have the ALKO ATC electronic stability system on my current caravan (and have ordered it on the new one). Further to this the last few 'vans have had shock absorbers retro fitted. In other words I use every stability aid there is ... as well as loading very carefully and checking the noseweight every trip. So I would say load VERY carefully, up your tyre pressure (the 10lbs the Octy needs is a pain but well worth it) then fit a stabiliser. you just never know when a freak gust of wind will catch you or some idiot pulls out in front of you so go for the belt and braces approach.

Both my VRS's have been fitted with brackets by a local specialist prior to collection (both Brink fixed brackets with twin electrics). Both had/have a warning buzzer for the indicators (tho the one in the current car is quite quiet). We are changing caravans soon, the new one being a 2010 model will have a 13 pin socket. As part of the deal the caravan dealer is changing the twin sockets on the car for a 13 pin socket. This will save fussing with adapters. The word is the 13 pin system is easier to use and more reliable, that said i've never had a problem with the twin electric system.

Can't help with the 1.9 but my two vRS's have been a joy to tow with, with 1200Kg on the hook. The current one will soon be towing 1350Kg which should sort out the men from the boys! Maybe a post on the Practical Caravan website or Caravan Talk will get you the info you need.

39 too! Was 37 when I got my first vRS in 2007. Must say you see all ages driving 'em. When I was in my 20's I had several (3!) Peugeot 306 DTurbo's which I suppose was the vRS TDi of its day. Like the vRS it had pace and economy (and could haul a caravan which is important for us!) but looked sporty too ... wonder what it woould be like to drive one now ... that 90bhp would be very tame!

Dunno about cars but we have a new caravan on order. We were told we needed to have taken delivery and paid for it prior to the December cut off date to stick to 15% VAT. If we'd waited till January to collect it then it would have been 17.5% regardless of the fact we ordered it in September. Fortunately we got one from a batch being built in October (next batch of our model being built in Feb), so it should be with our dealer in November, after he does some mods and fits some extras we will collect mid November.

Nice one. Our dealers demo is that colour ... looks good. So for me when I get round to ordering a Yeti in 2011 it will be that colour or stick with red.

Happened a couple of times to me. Always clears itself though within a couple of turns of the wheel.

Having owned both, the pd covered 30000 miles, the cr is sitting at 11000, I would say the cr is better. It is smoother, quieter and the economy is a good 4 to 5 mpg better.

I would leave it to the specialists ... I always do.

Congratulations! The white does look good.

Kerbweights are a mystery. I can find kerbweights for mine of between 1430Kg and 1555Kg. Diesel will be a better towcar. Though i'm biased!

Very good! I've towed with a 2007 vRS PD TDi Estate and a 2009 vRS CR TDi Hatch. The CR has the edge as a towcar i feel but there is little in it. We towed about 5000 miles with the PD and have done a couple of thousand so far with the CR. Both have towed very well and we have no complaints. Currently towing an 1175 KG Bailey which has an Alko stabiliser, shock absorbers and Alko ATC electronic stability control system so stability has not been an issue even in strong winds. We are looking at ordering a 2010 Lunar (which will have the same stability aids) which will weigh in at 1350Kg ... I am slightly concerned about the poorer weight match but don't anticipate problems if care is taken. Traction has not been an issue even on wet roads. To be fair we haven't tried it on wet grass ... we just use the motor mover. Power is great ... both cars have climbed the notorious hill on the motorway south of Perth at 65 in 5th with no problem ... the steepest motorway gradient i have ever come across. generally can cruise at 60 in 6th on the motorway. 5th is fine for overtaking. Economy when towing is fair ... we get around 30 mpg. I've been towing since I was 18 back in 1988 and i have to say the current vRS is the best in a long line of towcars ... I had a short run with my dad's jaguar XF 2.7TD towing his larger Bailey not so long ago ... have to say I prefer my Skoda. If we were sticking with a lighter 'van i would be happy to have another vRS ... if we do go for the heavier 'van then when the time comes to change we will probably go for a Yeti ... but still with the excellent 170 CR unit. If I can help any further just shout.

Ah but the 85% calculation (NB this is purely a recommendation, sensible but not the law) is based on the kerbside weight. So for the Yeti you would be basing it on 85% of 1545Kg! So 1313Kg. Obviously the lower the percentage you are towing at the better. I'm currently towing at 78% which gives excellent stability and performance. Many experienced caravanners tow up to 100%. Although i've been towing since I was 18 (1988) I wouldn't want to go much over 90%, maybe 95% at a push if it was only for local touring. Then there is the wonderful world of noseweight!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope the Yeti gets the same 100Kg limit that the tig gets.

It is well known that manufacturers often just pluck towing limitsout of thin air. All have different criteria. Skoda tend have sensible limits, the VW one for the Tig is not practical or safe for on the road towing. Need to check the height out when we get home ... currently away caravanning ... might be a bit tight to go under the garage door.

Has anyone seen technical specs for the Yeti yet? Patricularly the 170 CR? Interested to see the towing info and the height etc to see if it suits our potential new caravan and if it will fit under our garage door!