I've just covered 150 miles in our 1.2 TSi SE in Muscovado and so far so good

I previously owned a Roomster and got rid of that mainly due to road/engine noise and a rattly cabin. The Yeti however seems much better put together, road noise is also well supressed. The gearchange is a huge improvement over the five speeder in the Roomster and in fact feels very similar to the 6 speed box in my old MKII Octavia 1.8 TSi. The engine pulls from low revs and I found myself block changing without thinking. The engine in fact doesn't immediately feel like a turbo unit, instead demonstrating similar characteristics to a larger capacity normally aspirated unt. I found the same with my old Octy TSI, so assume it is a trait of the newer engine design. The older 1.8T unit in my MKI vRS's by comparison was very much a turbo unit, which little below 2500rpm and then wallop.

We also run a Qashqai 1.6 petrol and the difference between the 2 is huge. The Qashqai is much noisier on the road (engine and tyre roar) and feels significantly slower, despite figures suggesting the 2 cars are virtually identical in terms of performance. The Yeti is down around 10 BHP, but makes up for it somewhat with around 10% more torque. 70 mph in the Yeti equates to around 2500 rpm vs 3500 in the Qashqai. Early days yet, but the fuel economy appears to be around 30mpg urban and just under 40 mpg extra-urban. I presume this will improve as the engine loosens up, although the Qashqai has returned a 34 mpg average, virtually from day one and almost irrespective of usage.

We did originally plan on a 1.2E in red, but after seeing the SE in Muscovado SWMBO decided it was worth the extra. The car is standard apart from park assist and rubber mats. I will look into ordering a proper spare wheel and replacement boot floor, but the supplying dealer doesn't yet have a price or part number for the Yeti kit.

The only slight negative thus far is the Bolero stereo. It seems very slow and unresponsive when playing from a SD card, and the controls for the radio and CD seem illogical and overly complex. I found the system in my Octavia II Ambiente much more intuitive, although obviously less functional. Still a massive improvement in what was fitted to my old Mk I Octavia vRS though.

I'll post back with some pictures in due course, but thus far am pretty impressed.

Edited 31 January, 201016 yr by pinkpanther

Thanks for the feedback and glad to hear that you are enjoying the car. Will be interesting to see how the economy improves with miles.

Edited 31 January, 201016 yr by shrub

Thanks for the feedback and glad to hear that you are enjoying the car. Will be interesting to see how the economy improves with miles.

I'm certainly hoping it does, as at the moment it is no better than my old Octavia 1.8 TSi (or my even older MKI vRS for that matter).

I imagine the Yeti is somewhat less aerodynamic than an Octy though?

I've just covered 150 miles in our 1.2 TSi SE in Muscovado and so far so good

I previously owned a Roomster and got rid of that mainly due to road/engine noise and a rattly cabin. The Yeti however seems much better put together, road noise is also well supressed. The gearchange is a huge improvement over the five speeder in the Roomster and in fact feels very similar to the 6 speed box in my old MKII Octavia 1.8 TSi. The engine pulls from low revs and I found myself block changing without thinking. The engine in fact doesn't immediately feel like a turbo unit, instead demonstrating similar characteristics to a larger capacity normally aspirated unt. I found the same with my old Octy TSI, so assume it is a trait of the newer engine design. The older 1.8T unit in my MKI vRS's by comparison was very much a turbo unit, which little below 2500rpm and then wallop.

We also run a Qashqai 1.6 petrol and the difference between the 2 is huge. The Qashqai is much noisier on the road (engine and tyre roar) and feels significantly slower, despite figures suggesting the 2 cars are virtually identical in terms of performance. The Yeti is down around 10 BHP, but makes up for it somewhat with around 10% more torque. 70 mph in the Yeti equates to around 2500 rpm vs 3500 in the Qashqai. Early days yet, but the fuel economy appears to be around 30mpg urban and just under 40 mpg extra-urban. I presume this will improve as the engine loosens up, although the Qashqai has returned a 34 mpg average, virtually from day one and almost irrespective of usage.

We did originally plan on a 1.2E in red, but after seeing the SE in Muscovado SWMBO decided it was worth the extra. The car is standard apart from park assist and rubber mats. I will look into ordering a proper spare wheel and replacement boot floor, but the supplying dealer doesn't yet have a price or part number for the Yeti kit.

The only slight negative thus far is the Bolero stereo. It seems very slow and unresponsive when playing from a SD card, and the controls for the radio and CD seem illogical and overly complex. I found the system in my Octavia II Ambiente much more intuitive, although obviously less functional. Still a massive improvement in what was fitted to my old Mk I Octavia vRS though.

I'll post back with some pictures in due course, but thus far am pretty impressed.

Hi done 700 miles in my 1.2 tsi now apart from a 200 mile trip on the a3m m27 yesterday its been manly stop start driving around the guildford area its showing 33.4 miles to the gallon and still improving. The motorway driving was a pleasure cruse control worked very well still had plenty of power to overtake in 6th gear at 70 plus it just took the trip in its stride i could have driven another 200 plus no problem never had a car thats such a pleasure to drive .

wakev

never had a car thats such a pleasure to drive .

wakev

i have absolutely the same opinion!! Such a pleasure to drive the Yeti. And I have drove a lot more expensive cars.. The smoothness and the refinement of the car are astonishing. Had my first little trip (600kms) with my new Yeti1.2 and i am really amazed.

I've just covered 150 miles in our 1.2 TSi SE in Muscovado and so far so good ....................

...................We also run a Qashqai 1.6 petrol and the difference between the 2 is huge.

maybe you could help out on this thread

yeti / qashqai size

maybe you could help out on this thread

yeti / qashqai size

Ha! I was just about to suggest that, just nip outside with the old tape measure PP before they kill each other!

Interesting reading as I have a 1.2 TSi SE on order. I was so close to ordering the 110 CR instead but I'm really looking forward to driving the 1.2 now.

My wife and I got our 1.2 TSi SE on 8th January. This was as a replacement for her '06 plate Fabia vRS, which we traded in and we also got scrappage on an old Daihatsu Charade 1.3. We had also considered the 110 CR but couldn't justify the extra expense for a car that will only be covering 8K per year.

This is mainly my wife's car and as such she has mostly driven it, however I covered about 55 miles in it to Crieff and back last week and it drives really well. The 1.2 engine is suprisingly punchy even through we haven't taken it past 4,000 revs yet. I also found the upright driving positon really good and the car is very comfortable. We will be taking it up to Speyside in a couple of weekends time, so it will get a decent 125 run then.

I would recommend that owners buy the mudflaps, bootliner and rubber floor mats, well worth the circa £100 we spent. They are all very nicely design and set the car off very well.

Regards

Ian

My wife and I got our 1.2 TSi SE on 8th January. This was as a replacement for her '06 plate Fabia vRS, which we traded in and we also got scrappage on an old Daihatsu Charade 1.3. We had also considered the 110 CR but couldn't justify the extra expense for a car that will only be covering 8K per year.

This is mainly my wife's car and as such she has mostly driven it, however I covered about 55 miles in it to Crieff and back last week and it drives really well. The 1.2 engine is suprisingly punchy even through we haven't taken it past 4,000 revs yet. I also found the upright driving positon really good and the car is very comfortable. We will be taking it up to Speyside in a couple of weekends time, so it will get a decent 125 run then.

I would recommend that owners buy the mudflaps, bootliner and rubber floor mats, well worth the circa £100 we spent. They are all very nicely design and set the car off very well.

Regards

Ian

It is certainly the right choice of engine for that type of use. I can wholeheartedly agree with you on the rubber floor mats. They fit unusually well and keep all the wet crud off the carpering. Front mudflaps do help - I did not add rear ones.

My wife and I got our 1.2 TSi SE on 8th January. This was as a replacement for her '06 plate Fabia vRS, which we traded in and we also got scrappage on an old Daihatsu Charade 1.3. We had also considered the 110 CR but couldn't justify the extra expense for a car that will only be covering 8K per year.

This is mainly my wife's car and as such she has mostly driven it, however I covered about 55 miles in it to Crieff and back last week and it drives really well. The 1.2 engine is suprisingly punchy even through we haven't taken it past 4,000 revs yet. I also found the upright driving positon really good and the car is very comfortable. We will be taking it up to Speyside in a couple of weekends time, so it will get a decent 125 run then.

I would recommend that owners buy the mudflaps, bootliner and rubber floor mats, well worth the circa £100 we spent. They are all very nicely design and set the car off very well.

Regards

Ian

Hi Ian

Did you get your mats, front mudflaps, and boot liner from your dealer? Or is there an alternative? Cheers

Hi Ian

Did you get your mats, front mudflaps, and boot liner from your dealer? Or is there an alternative? Cheers

We got everything through the dealer. The prices are surprisingly reasonable and the tailored rubber floor mats are well worth £30-ish.

Mats from Unique Car Mats UK - very pleased with them

Mudflaps from Skoda

Bootliner from my dustbin. The larger dustbin liners fit the Yeti boot perfectly, are waterproof and strong AND I get a new one every time I get the old one dirty. Why spend money on a poncy posh liner when £2 gives me a years supply?