What I mean does it have any sort of clever tech for extra grip, power distribution? Other than ride height how would it compared say to regular Fabia or Focus in winter.

The reason I ask is my mum and dad will soon be looking for a new car, had 2 Freelanders, 2 Counties. Only my mum drives now, they are looking to reduce costs (tax, fuel, running), but I thinking my mum may prefer the 'security' of a soft roaders, with out the 4*4 costs.

After recently buying an Octavia VRS Blackline I am very tempted suggest they look at a Skoda.

I really like the yeti but the boot space putme off (family of 4), hence I went for the LARGE boot of the Octy plus some nice power to hand

Also thinking of suggesting the Fabia, I think they do a scout version but just a trim level from what I can see.

Only a thought at the moment... They may just go for a standard car.

No, just ground clearance.

Traction control is just that and the same as on Front Wheel Drive cars too.

The Fabia Scout is only available as an Estate and I believe without a DSG option, so if they want a manual that's an option.

Just bear in mind it only has a minor suspension lift, nothing like a Yeti.

But if ground clearence is not important it'll be fine.

It is a much cheaper car though, so obviously the quality of the interior is not the same.

With the 20% VAT off, Fabias are good value.

As above no technical advantages, just increased ground clearance and higher seating position (more so than an Octy Scout). Need to bare in mind also that unless you go for DSG or Elegance trim, then the 2wd misses out on standard ESP (shame on you SUK).

Running costs mind of a Yeti 4x4 are not that bad; band G road tax and 45mpg (mine anyway fill to fill), so I wouldn't rule one out if improved traction is a priority.

TP

Edited 21 December, 201213 yr by The Plumber

Thanks, what I thought. There is the Panda 4x4 but it's slowwwww.

They may just opt for an ordinary car, but I know my dad would prefer something at least looking like a 4*4, he had the land rover obsession but can no linfer drive.

If they want big tax savings and running cost big cars should be avoided.

I will still recommend they look at skodas, as I am immensely impressed by the vehicles and the dealer service so far.

For winter, any 2wd car with winter tyres is better than a 4wd with summer tyres.

I totally understand you pimp, but that won't convince them.

Set up a test drive for them.

With or without 4wd the Yeti is a very good drive, easy to get in and out and with the same sort of clear view ahead which 4x4 drivers value. It is easy to manoeuvre and park and is well made.

The variety of engines means they can find one with lowish VEL costs and good fuel consumption.

The Golf size and Czech build quality make a winning combination-unless they live in or regularly go to low traction places the 2wd will be fine and if they need to be mobile in winter conditions a set of winter tyres will keep them going.

I think it's worth pointing out that road fund licence costs are pretty much irrelephant compared to depreciation.

For winter, any 2wd car with winter tyres is better than a 4wd with summer tyres.

How about a 4x4 Yeti with winter tyres? ;-)

Try the 2wd yeti, really great car. End of story. As has been said the ground clearance I have found to be a big help in snow. The boot size is an issue (I came from an Octy estate) but you just learn to choose what you're taking more carefully and pack vertically.

A cracking package.

4wd with winter tyres is the ultimate.

I had an Audi 100 quattro. I had summer tyres. I thought it was great in snow. It was great getting going, but steering and braking are the same in 2wd as 4wd, so I nearly became a cropper.

But then I got winter tyres and it was awesome.

down in somerset at the mo.

loads of flooded roads which the 4x4 has happilly taken me through.

TBH though that's probbably more down to the excellent ground clearance than the 4x4 facility.

I stopped at one 'road closed' sign and the big network rail van behind me carried on though producing the highest spray pattern I've ever seen.

I followed him at a respectable pace by the time I'd got through the flood and round the corner the van was out of sight!

.... by the time I'd got through the flood and round the corner the van was out of sight!

With a heavy load they can sink quite quickly

The current Bridgestone Duelers I'm using are pretty good in the wet, but once the icy weather returns I have a set of 17" Michelin Alpins which will go on. They were amazing on my Scirocco, so on they should be most impressive on the Yeti!

My 2wd yeti had far better ability in snow than my sons octavia.....I know its virtually the same car but for some reason it went places in snow that the Octavia wouldn't......the only difference was tyres...I had Dunlop and he had bridgestone....both normal Summer tyres

As above no technical advantages, just increased ground clearance and higher seating position (more so than an Octy Scout). Need to bare in mind also that unless you go for DSG or Elegance trim, then the 2wd misses out on standard ESP (shame on you SUK).

TP

All new cars have to have ESP as standard from 2014 most companies are expected to adopt before this though to prevent overlap problems.

And our SE came with ESP as standard in 2011

And our SE came with ESP as standard in 2011

Greenline, Elegance and DSG models get it as standard.

Greenline, Elegance and DSG models get it as standard.

Thanks

Forgot to add the GL to the list. Oh ESP should have been standard years ago never mind 2014 but SUK have never registered safety as a priority for customers.

TP

My 2wd yeti had far better ability in snow than my sons octavia.....I know its virtually the same car but for some reason it went places in snow that the Octavia wouldn't......the only difference was tyres...I had Dunlop and he had bridgestone....both normal Summer tyres

You answered your own question. The grip on the surface is determined by the tyres.

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And our SE came with ESP as standard in 2011

What month? My March 2011 didn't. :'(

Fred

The only other advantage is the higher driver view and suspension. I have to drive up and down a very potholed farm track 5 - 6 times a week, and the Yeti's suspension is a big help. This track is so bad, last week a Transit van tried dodging these pot holes, fell off the track and ended up on it's roof in the 6 foot ditch.

The only other advantage is the higher driver view and suspension. I have to drive up and down a very potholed farm track 5 - 6 times a week, and the Yeti's suspension is a big help. This track is so bad, last week a Transit van tried dodging these pot holes, fell off the track and ended up on it's roof in the 6 foot ditch.

Hopefully without any injury; unless it's the one who keeps trying to hitch himself to my towbar!

Fred

What month? My March 2011 didn't. :'(

Fred

I'm pretty sure it has always been standard on 4wd models. (Which represents an advantage over 2WDs below elegance.)

What month? My March 2011 didn't. :'(

Fred

We picked ours up on Nov 11 but seems its standard with greenline models which mine is