bearmina

Agree the new Yeti styling is rather underwhelming. Maybe all the manufacturers have given up cos we'll all be in driverless cars soon and won't care so much what they look like! I did think the BMW i3 with recycled and birch interior was rather interesting. I took it for a test drive but it felt like a fast milk float and quite flimsy on the motorway. Plus I realised I'd be paying BMW a large sum of money to effectively be their electric car guinea pig. Are the margins that narrow nowadays that they can't offer more exciting design and functionality at a more acceptable price?

Thanks for all the comments. I love the drive, acceleration etc of the Yeti but am not so enamoured of the styling - especially the brown leather in the L&K (what was Skoda thinking?). In a quandary about what car to buy next as I'd like a model that's nippy - and preferably stylish - but also can accommodate a big dog! Any suggestions?

Can anyone explain to me why the profile of Yeti drivers appears to be so much different in the UK to continental Europe? The majority of owners here seem to be middle-aged or retired males. I travel to the Continent regularly and have spotted many Yetis and they have all been driven by younger people - male and female. Please note this is not a criticism, just an observation! think the Yeti is a great car for many different types of people - older, younger, male and female - but I'm just curious why the vast bulk of UK owners appears to be male and of a certain age. Does Skoda market the car differently over here? If so, why? Fascinated to find out as I'm a female Yeti owner and have only seen two other women driving the car here.

Having had an awful experience with a 1980s-throwback salesman (sexist, pot-bellied and Brilliantined) at Hughes dealership in Farnham Common, I decided to take my custom elsewhere. Ended up contacting James at Allams as I was impressed by his proactive approach, using social media and responding helpfully to general enquiries. Until I spoke to him, I had not encountered a single salesperson (MINI, VW or Skoda) who was up-to-speed with any online and magazine reviews for their cars - unbelievable! Made me come over all 'Mary Portas' with indignation. However, James has been knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout our dealings. There was a little delay in delivery, but now I'm the proud owner of Gingernut, my tangerine metallic monster. I miss the go-kart fun of my little Mini Cooper, but I'm sure I'll get used to my new fortress on wheels.

I found what I think must be the European brochure online - seems Skoda has segmented its European customers into the "action couple" and the "adventure holiday family": http://www.skoda-auto.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Catalogue/Yeti/10_Yeti_Catalogue_ENG.pdf The approach is far more sophisticated than the primary school style of the UK brochure and website. Skoda also seems to offer more interior options in Europe. Why is this?

I ordered my Yeti (2.0 TSI Elegance) in early Feb but the dealer was only able to order the sunroof yesterday. I haven't been given a specific week just a month: May. Does anyone know how long it actually takes to build a Yeti once they have all the right components? It's obviously an automated process but the planning and communication seem somewhat haphazard.