Oh good, that makes me totally different then!!

didn't say it was correct, just that's what their market research told them.

Oh good, that makes me totally different then!!

+1

Without further upsetting folk, the demographics if the softroad market are folk who will never go off road, want a higher driving position and take their kids to the shops and on school runs.

Damn, I specifically targetted the Yeti (having previously driven all manner of LR variants almost daily for over twenty years) so that I could go cross country in my current job on the Cumbrian and Scottish Mountains especially during Winter months

Damn, I specifically targetted the Yeti (having previously driven all manner of LR variants almost daily for over twenty years) so that I could go cross country in my current job on the Cumbrian and Scottish Mountains especially during Winter months

Unless the extra couple of inches of ground clearance is an issue I think you'll be surprised just how good the Yeti is.

It doesn't carry the big weight penalty of modern big 4x4s.

While gadjetman's comment may have a bit of truth in it, there are two versions. A 2wd and a 4x4.

The former will sell more to the demographic he mentions, which probably make up something like 60% to 70% of sales.

Then those that want real ability go for the 4x4.

Unless the extra couple of inches of ground clearance is an issue I think you'll be surprised just how good the Yeti is.

It doesn't carry the big weight penalty of modern big 4x4s.

While gadjetman's comment may have a bit of truth in it, there are two versions. A 2wd and a 4x4.

The former will sell more to the demographic he mentions, which probably make up something like 60% to 70% of sales.

Then those that want real ability go for the 4x4.

The 2wd to 4wd ratio of owners on this forum can be found here:

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/149118-yeti-colour-engine-trim-survey/

The 2wd to 4wd ratio of owners on this forum can be found here:

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/149118-yeti-colour-engine-trim-survey/

I bought the 2wd yeti because I no longer do high mileage so the 2.0 Octavia was overkill. I don't like the look of the fabia II as much as the mkI and I was ready for something different. Wasn't sold on the yeti but I did aa test drive and realised it's a hoot to drive. I have done plenty off road driving in land rover with work but realistically do I need 4x4 in my car? Nope. Add in the tax implications and it was a no brainer. Small engine, which higher ground clearance and winter tyres, and job done.

Add in the tax implications

What tax implications?

I haven't noticed any.

True true. I'm not saying a vRS Yeti will run rings around a Ferrari .......

Oh yes it can. See here;- http://www.youtube.com/evotv?gl=GB&user=evotv#p/search/0/HLcKsTzLSlM

What tax implications?

I haven't noticed any.

I think the member in question means the slightly higher VED due to the slightly higher emmissions of the 4x4 model.

(unless you are a company car buyer of course)

vRS Yeti?

Consensus of opinion of the above is that Skoda will not do this, so guess one has to build/spec one's own.

I think all I need for mine is some Eibach lowering springs and I'm done!

Oh yes it can. See here;- http://www.youtube.com/evotv?gl=GB&user=evotv#p/search/0/HLcKsTzLSlM

Obviously had Lewis Hamilton or Felipe Massa driving the Ferrari

I think the member in question means the slightly higher VED due to the slightly higher emmissions of the 4x4 model.

(unless you are a company car buyer of course)

Indeed. The difference between a 1.2 and a 1.8 was something like £400+ per year. I don't do the miles to justify a diesel any more so I was looking at petrol only.

400 quid a year is more than a slight difference for me :-)

Brimma has reported someone.....

back on topic.

Gadgetman is almost certainly right in his assessment of Skoda's market strategy and there won't be a Vrs Yeti, but may be a sport version. Hope they give us the sport seat option and the larger brakes but I suspect they may go for an 18" rim and lower profile tyres. That would be a doubtful move as the compliance of the Yeti does give it a fluency which makes brisk driving so pleasant on the O/E 17s.

My Leon experience (200bhp and lowered and stiffened suspension-Koni and Eibach on a Golf V platform) left me valuing some compliance.

As a VRS owner already, I'd love to see a VRS Yeti, just purely for the visual panache of having a "special" liveried Skoda. Was driving Yoda today and my rear view mirror was taken up by a lovely red Fabia Estate VRS with blackened grill ..... ooooh it were lovely looking. Performance wise & handling etc, I am more than hapy with the performance, dont feel I need any more than the standard 170 ..... biggest surprise has been the way it gets power to all 4 wheels, one thing I dislike about the LE is the scrabbling from FWD. I am seriously considering the Superb Elegance CR170 4x4 Estate next.

Indeed. The difference between a 1.2 and a 1.8 was something like £400+ per year. I don't do the miles to justify a diesel any more so I was looking at petrol only.

400 quid a year is more than a slight difference for me :-)

Hmmm, I'm confused then as I pay £220 a year tax on my 1.8tsi. How can the 1.2 2wd be £400 less?

Hmmm, I'm confused then as I pay £220 a year tax on my 1.8tsi. How can the 1.2 2wd be £400 less?

He must be a company car driver.

Each 5 CO2 increase is a few £100 on most cars along with the buying cost. Our next company vehicle will add this figure to my bill, and I dont want or need it. I want a van not a £30k mpv! (book with sat nav, cruise and other extras spec'd by bosses) :(

He must be a company car driver.

Each 5 CO2 increase is a few £100 on most cars along with the buying cost. Our next company vehicle will add this figure to my bill, and I dont want or need it. I want a van not a £30k mpv! (book with sat nav, cruise and other extras spec'd by bosses) :(

Nope, not a company car. I was just going by the SUK figures.

1.2 Tsi VED £130

1.8 4x4 VED £425

OK so it was £300 difference - I didn't have time to look it up earlier. But the point is, I drive on tarmac or forest or farm tracks. I don't need 4x4 as if I do go off road I plan to do it in the nice LR kit provided by work .

Nope, not a company car. I was just going by the SUK figures.

1.2 Tsi VED £130

1.8 4x4 VED £425

OK so it was £300 difference - I didn't have time to look it up earlier. But the point is, I drive on tarmac or forest or farm tracks. I don't need 4x4 as if I do go off road I plan to do it in the nice LR kit provided by work .

That's the initial purchase tax. The 1.8tsi costs £220 a year, the same as my 2wd vrs iirc.

That's the initial purchase tax. The 1.8tsi costs £220 a year, the same as my 2wd vrs iirc.

Doh!

The Yeti already can be had with the same engine as the octavia vrs 2 litre turbo diesel 170bhp, slightly slower o-60 on paper, but in reality probably not much difference, so a yeti vrs would have to be faster than an octavia vrs, what enginee would it have?

The Yeti already can be had with the same engine as the octavia vrs 2 litre turbo diesel 170bhp, slightly slower o-60 on paper, but in reality probably not much difference, so a yeti vrs would have to be faster than an octavia vrs, what enginee would it have?

Interesting looking at the Skoda configurator the Diesel appears to be the same as you observe, the petrol offered includes the older 2.0 Tfsi which derives from the Gti V golf/Leon and offers 200 bhp.

I don't think the petrol would be good for range/economy -I used to get 27-8 in a leon.

So a vRS spec yeti would not involve much in powertrain terms.

A pure Tarmac set up for the suspension would involve springs and dampers.

The rest is trim.

The Yeti already can be had with the same engine as the octavia vrs 2 litre turbo diesel 170bhp, slightly slower o-60 on paper, but in reality probably not much difference, so a yeti vrs would have to be faster than an octavia vrs, what enginee would it have?

Consider that the Superb 4x4 Elegance comes in the 3.2L V6 variant! Now that'd be a VRS version of the Yeti. Agree about your points though in relation the Oct VRS.

I still maintain that the Yeti should be offered with the RS3 engine and drivetrain.

Though, judging by all the reviews, not its suspension.