I read somewhere recently, that the Yeti is built on a shortened Octavia platform; in that case, how much would it take for Skoda to use the full length platform (or even stretch it slightly), to make a sweet 7 seater??

I ask because my boss has changed her mind and insists my new car has to be a MPV and I'd really, REALLY like a Yeti; after all, it IS my nickname.

Wishful thinking??

Unless you need 4wd / good ground clearance, an S-Max is a pretty sweet handler.

We've got a 2.2 diesel - refined, very powerful, but a touch thirsty.

Surely you'd end up with a tall Octavia rather than a long Yeti.

tom

I read somewhere recently, that the Yeti is built on a shortened Octavia platform; in that case, how much would it take for Skoda to use the full length platform (or even stretch it slightly), to make a sweet 7 seater??

I ask because my boss has changed her mind and insists my new car has to be a MPV and I'd really, REALLY like a Yeti; after all, it IS my nickname.

Wishful thinking??

Funny - I thought about exactly this when I was reading another Yeti thread re making it longer to have a bigger boot.

I thought, seven seats based on the Superb platform would be a nice option for people wanting that little bit 'more'.

Funny - I thought about exactly this when I was reading another Yeti thread re making it longer to have a bigger boot.

I thought, seven seats based on the Superb platform would be a nice option for people wanting that little bit 'more'.

I think that your right, an MPV based on the Superb Platform would be superb and would be a more suitable undertaking. Their would be little need to stretch anything just make it into more of a semi forward control layout. It could be offered with 4x4 chassis and all the adaptive seating, a much better idea. To make the Yeti into a seven seater would take quite a bit of modification longer wheel base and so on. Still nothing is impossible.

I read somewhere recently, that the Yeti is built on a shortened Octavia platform; in that case, how much would it take for Skoda to use the full length platform (or even stretch it slightly), to make a sweet 7 seater??

I ask because my boss has changed her mind and insists my new car has to be a MPV and I'd really, REALLY like a Yeti; after all, it IS my nickname.

Wishful thinking??

Just tell her it is an MPV and not a 4x4 Tell her the seats slide, and lift out just like an MPV and if you are buying a 1.2 TSI then it won't be four wheel drive either. How could she possibly refuse?

I ask because my boss has changed her mind and insists my new car has to be a MPV and I'd really, REALLY like a Yeti; after all, it IS my nickname.

Wishful thinking??

I take it this really is your boss, and not SWMBO putting her foot down

In't there a Skoda MPV on the development list already?

No, no, no, no, NO! We do not need a Grand Yeti!

No, no, no, no, NO! We do not need a Grand Yeti!

With you on that one, neither do we need a Giant Yeti

The boss is also called "Mummy"; that is what comes of working in a family business.

They used to do a short and long wheelbase version of the Rav4, and TBH, the long wheelbase version looked better; I thought about the Superb, but I am not so sure, I still think the Yeti might make a better platform, the Superb is already a very long vehicle and moving the engine/ front layout would be very expensive.

With the Yeti, you could use the existing Octavia platform with the same Yeti layout, just a bit longer at the back for the extra seats; there is almost enough room already (and stick in the 1.4TSI).

The short wheel base version of the rav 4 was discontinued in GB. The longer version, the most common seen is about the same approximate size as a Yeti I would have thought. I may be wrong but so far as I know the Rave was only available as a 5 seat vehicle. It would have been very cramped with 7 seats. The Yeti would also be a very cramped vehicle with seven their is hardly any boot space as it is already, who or what would travel in these seats, midgets? The vehicle would have to be radically altered with a longer wheel base already the same size as the Octavia and the rear overhang would need extending also. The Superb would fit into this category far easier as it is a bigger machine and would need less radical changes. One also has to consider production and design costs against any likely sales. Do you think that a Yeti such as this might sell in large enough numbers?

I think if I where you I would question your mum and ask for her reasoning. If she is business person I am sure that she would have some sort of plan in her mind or have given it some thought. Then you could put your reasoning up after some thought and conspiring with us and take it from there. Just saying you like a Yeti as it is cool would not be impressive enough.

The SWB RAV4 was tiny, as I recall - a chap at work had one. Odd looking thing too.

We own and run a couple of Nursery schools; and have to carry lots of children around as part of our Breakfast and After School clubs.

We have been running 5 Mk1 Toyota Previas, but they are getting long in the tooth and we are down to 3 + a VW Sharan.

The Mk2 Previa is useless, the Mk3 ditto, although it never appeared in the UK anyway, the Voyager is awful, the Espace ditto (and poor headroom); that leaves the Grandis as the only large MPV that works (but still only 7 seats).

The rest of the bunch have rear seats only a large child can tolerate for long (and I would not expect a Yeti MPV to be any different); of these, only the Zafira, Avensis Verso (rare as hens teeth), S-Max and Mazda 5 (re-clothed S-Max) have the access to the rear seats that is suitable AND are fairly reliable (do not mention Renault, Puegeot or Citroen to me!!).

GentleGiant you would be better off with some sort of Ford Transit or Mercedes people carrier for taking large numbers of children around. Their must be huge insurance implications fr running children nurseries and running them around in personal transport. It can not just be like the rest of us taking a neighbours child to school every now and then. I do not think that I would be too happy if my child was being driven around too often other than the odd occasion in any case.

Are you and the other employees in your mothers business required to undergo any specialist driver training because this appears to be part of a job involving members of the public who also happen to be children? I mentioned insurance earlier but the more that I think about it the more complex and involving it must be. I suppose that at least the Yeti has very high safety grades, 5 I think.

I've currently got the mk3 Galaxy which is very similar to the S-Max, it is brilliant to drive and the 2.0 ltr deisel gets about 40 to the gallon but the interior is awful, the handbrake falls apart if it's knocked from the side, the silver buttons are starting to show the black plastic underneath, the reverse gear knob is peeling its chrome and it has had a fair bit of warranty work done in the 3 years -60000 miles I have had it. Wanted better quality so I've ordered my Yeti.

The big van conversions are no good because too many of the local schools are situated down stupidly tiny roads; we have class one business insurance on all our vehicles; both the ones owned by the business and used by staff, and those owned and used by ourselves for the business.

We have been operating for over 20 years and never had a child injured in a vehicle, racking up about 800,000 miles in total. No special driving courses though, they are only required if you drive a vehicle with more than 15 passenger seats or "For hire or reward".

That is not to say there has not been accidents, some teenage morons in a Golf GTi lost control and smashed into the front of one of our Previas many years ago; they were doing 75-80 in a 40 zone, lost it on a corner and went sideways down the road. I couldn't tell you how fast they were going when they hit, but it took 2 hours to cut them out and take them to hospital, in contrast, the Previa was inspected and then driven back to nursery to await repair (bumper, grill, bonnet and headlight mountings).

With you on that one, neither do we need a Giant Yeti

Why does this seem to offend people so greatly? If there is a demand what is wrong with filling it? If Skoda don't then someone else will.

I can't see a bigger Yeti being offered because it would then compete directly with a VW model. Skoda appear to make 'in-between' sized cars (apart from Fabia) that sit in between the VW's.

VW does a softroader, that hasn't stopped Skoda bringing out the Yeti, Skoda could stretch the Yeti, fit 7/8 seats, charge 50% more and it would STILL be half the price of the nearest VW equivalent (the Toe rag)

(Why the "Toe Rag"?? Well, every one I have seen is being driven by an arsehole!!)

The Qashqai+2 has already done this - with not much success. Why would anyone want to put 7 people in a Yeti? We have been reminded that its a SUV therefore it should have a small boot.

If you want to carry 7 people, hire a minibus.

With you on that one, neither do we need a Giant Yeti

That may your opinion but I know a fair few people that it would interest as an ownership proposition. I would be one of those if we ended up with more kids.

A seven seater thats just a bit bigger than the Tiguan that would, with the two rearmost seats dropped offer a bigger boot also (for those that regulalry mention this as a downside to the Yeti) - I could see it working personally.

In't there a Skoda MPV on the development list already?

Well there were rumours a couple of years ago. Think VW Touran with Skoda front. See articles here. What platform does the Touran use? Golf, I think, rather than Passat? So maybe the Yeti platform or maybe the Octavia.

Peter

That may your opinion but I know a fair few people that it would interest as an ownership proposition. I would be one of those if we ended up with more kids.

A seven seater thats just a bit bigger than the Tiguan that would, with the two rearmost seats dropped offer a bigger boot also (for those that regulalry mention this as a downside to the Yeti) - I could see it working personally.

I just don't understand your reasoning. The Yeti is designed as a short wheelbase SUV with a certain market in mind. If Skoda bought out a "stretched" version, it would not have the characteristics of a Yeti. First it would have to have a different floorpan and then different running gear. Its handling and characteristics would be totally different. Skoda may, if they find a market, produce a larger off roader with the same running gear but it would not then be a Yeti. As I said above, the Qashqai +2 does not have the characteristics of the original especially in the design of the rear to accommodate the two extra seats, it is a compromise.

Fortunately for you there are a number of 4x4 MPV units around designed for the larger family.

Edited 24 February, 201016 yr by Terfyn

I just don't understand your reasoning. The Yeti is designed as a short wheelbase SUV with a certain market in mind. If Skoda bought out a "stretched" version, it would not have the characteristics of a Yeti. First it would have to have a different floorpan and then different running gear. Its handling and characteristics would be totally different. Skoda may, if they find a market, produce a larger off roader with the same running gear but it would not then be a Yeti. As I said above, the Qashqai +2 does not have the characteristics of the original especially in the design of the rear to accommodate the two extra seats, it is a compromise.

Fortunately for you there are a number of 4x4 MPV units around designed for the larger family.

I must say that I have some sympathy with your view Terfyn. After all, people for whom e.g. a VW Polo is too small buy a Golf, they don't react by saying how they wish VW would stretch the Polo. Admittedly, Skoda do not make a bigger SUV for those who need more space but it would not be a Yeti if they did.