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My own personal experience. Four different 6 speed DQ250 wet clutch DSG vehicles covering over 300k miles and not a single issue. Our 7 speed DQ200 dry clutch history isn't as good. 2010 Golf 1.6TDi 20k miles no issue 2011 Fabia 1.2TSi, Clutch pack and flywheel replaced at 11k miles due to judder. 2014 Octavia 1.6TDi, Clutch slip in all gears and error messages. Replacement Clutch packs, flywheel, mechatronic, 2x new gear levers at 36k miles. (£5500). 2016 Yeti 1.2TSi, Clutch Slip and judder 2nd, 4th, 6th. New Clutch pack at less than 20k miles. 2016 Yeti 1.2TSi, Clutch Slip, near end of lease so returned slipping, 2017 Fabia 1.0TSi so far so good at 15k miles.

Yes, To be honest I have original CrossClimates on our Octavia, CrossClimate+ on my Berlingo and CrossClimate2 on the Yeti Will be interesting to see the improvements in the snow although the Berlingo and Octy are FWD and Yeti is 4x4 so not a direct comparison.

Last generation for comparison.

New car test dropped.

Had four CrossClimate 2's fitted a couple of days ago I've had the originals before and was a little disappointed with the winter performance as I'm a regular through the peak district in winter. I opted for Goodyear Vector 4 seasons gen 2 last time for the increased winter performance. My new Yeti still had it's Primacy 3's fitted (22k Miles) so it was a choice between the CrossClimate 2's and Vector 4 Seasons Gen 3's for me. Looking at the recent Tyre Reviews video he said the CC 2's have much improved winter performance. I dropped him a message and he said he'd go for the Michelin's. So now fitted and they do look slightly more aggressive. I'll report back once I've put some miles on.

Used car values are all up and the small SUV sector is the strongest group.

Gen 4 and Gen 5 both advertise as being predictive. Wide open throttle or large torque demand with steering lock on etc should engage the rear wheels before slip is detected or certainly within a few degrees of slip. This is a good video in slow motion of haldex 5. The rears are driving and back end squatting with hardly any noticeable front wheel slip.

At the top of this page you will see the dealer offered me £16k They are now at £18.5k

Not sure about too bright but I've owned Xenons on other Skoda's, Honda and Jaguar and LED on Seat and Audi. Dipped beam is amongst the best although later Skoda's offered some adjustability of the AFS. High beam on the facelift Yeti is easily the best of any car I've had (Factory fit) . The combination of the bi-xenon on high beam and the additional halogen units is just amazing.

Agree with the fog light comment but some cars do confuse, In my wife's Mk1 Fabia vrs we were flashed many times and pulled over twice. Explaining to the police the fog lights are DRL's got some confused looks and some checking of switches.

I do find Xenons and LED although brighter are better in fog due to the sharp cut off, you don't get the light scatter that you get with halogen.

My headlight switch stay in "Auto" 99.999% of the time. The odd time in fog I may decide to override it but the system is clever enough to be right most of the time in my opinion.

WBAC are now at £15k for mine but local Skoda dealer said £16k against anything they have but maybe more depending on specific vehicle.

Prices still going up.

Yes haldex is three years. But I didn't say haldex, I said DSG.

As you are on 24k miles the DSG will not have been done yet.

I currently have a 2017 2.0TDi 150 4x4 DSG L&K with 22k miles so fairly similar. Yours should have had haldex service last year so check it's been done. Cambelt and waterpump will be next year so budget for that it's £600 at Skoda + Service cost.

Having owned 3 yetis, ran another for a few months and driven several. Petrol/diesel, auto/manual. The 2.0Tdi 150 DSG is the best model. Caravan wise, 2100kg max tow, 1585kg kerbweight (Actual 1640kg on weighbridge) so comfortable towing upto 1600kg in my opinion. (I tow 1500kg) Make sure cambelt and waterpump done on 5 year service, make sure DSG serviced every 40k miles and make sure haldex serviced every 3 years (Including cleaning pump mesh).

I did mine with OBDEleven, took a few minutes.

The cambelt and water pump is labour intensive and requires a coolant change. For this Skoda will charge £600+ and an independent around £450 to £550 including parts.

DSG is short for Direktschaltgetriebe or Direct Shift Gearbox. VW's name for it's dual clutch automatic gearbox. Some variants of this require an oil change every 40k miles. If yours is a manual you don't need it.

If you have adblue ensure you get the correct kit as the right hand foam insert is different. And be prepared for your bag hooks to become useless when the floor is raised.

The OP is looking for optimum ride quality and considering SE, SEL or Monte Carlo. Surely the biggest issue here is the sports suspension on the Monte. Makes the ride much firmer around town.

The seating position is widely adjustable in the Yeti and you can struggle at first to get that sweet spot. In my view lumbar support is a must, we've had two Yeti's without and one with, it makes a big difference.