Am I the only one.........

[Brimma]

........who thinks Skoda have lost the plot with the facelift Yeti?

 

I know at one time I used to jokingly mock it, but, comparing the original with the facelift, it has really lost its quirky, one-off looks

 

To me it now just looks like a Yeti back from the A pillars grafted onto an Octavia bonnet

 

(Awaits flaming by the Yeti massive)

[looby]

We live in a corporate world now, there is little room left for individuality. Shame. Happy Christmas Brimma.....

[Brimma]

We live in a corporate world now, there is little room left for individuality. Shame. Happy Christmas Brimma.....

 

Likewise, looby  

[gadgetman]

Already covered to death in the FL thread(s)

[Brimma]

Already covered to death in the FL thread(s)

 

Apologies, I've not delved deep enough  :(

 

Feel free to close if necessary

[prodata]

.To me it now just looks like a Yeti back from the A pillars grafted onto an Octavia bonnet

For some of us 'twas ever thus. It's always looked to me like the fore and aft of the A pillar was designed by two different teams/designers. The pre-FL just doesn't gel as a harmonious whole. Hasn't stopped me buying one and liking a lot about it, but maybe the FL will be more of a piece - haven't seen one in the flesh yet.

[fatwomble]

The FL looks ok, the round driving lights really help make the Yeti quirky though, and I like quirky.  

[The Plumber]

Well as everyone may be aware I'm not a fan of the FLego either but each to their own. Hence why it's back to an Octy for me; if Skoda ever get round to building it   Eleven weeks in and some time in March is the dealers current estimate  :S

 

 

TP

[Eddie-NL]

I like it and prefer it to the original

 

but then I prefer my Octavia FL to the Pre facelift

 

same goes for the superb

[Gizmo]

I like it and prefer it to the original

+1

I understand why others prefer the pre FL but personally the fog/DRL's have never really done it for me, but I am not a lover of the boot style all the new models.

[Brijo]

.....(Awaits flaming by the Yeti massive)

Not going to happen, Bryan, now that the dust is starting to settle. 

 

There are those here who have welcomed the FL with open arms.  There's another camp that seems to have abandoned the poor Monster because of the skin graft. 

 

Another one again, that I think I've now joined, thinks that the essential Yeti is still there to be enjoyed; it's a crying shame that some uneducated committee overruled the design team but I'll bet that FL drivers will wear the almost universal 'Yeti grin'. 

 

I love my Classic Yeti but if I were researching now, rather than two years ago, the tech spec and performance would still be the major factors in my decision.  The friendly smile may have gone in the 2014 version but, hey, it's still one heck of a car! 

[kerms34]

its much much better in real life than in pictures

[armayeti]

Although I'm a great fan of the current Yeti, I quite like the look of the facelifted model. Remember, Skoda has set itself targets to dramatically increase sales of their brand over the next few years. To do this, they must have a more modern corporate image to attract new customers. Many people (myself included) on this forum have highlighted the quirky looks of the Yeti and the foglights which make the model attractive to them, however, quirky designs don't sell in high volumes. I think Skoda has listened to the comments and needs of current owners but to achieve their targets they must make the brand more attractive to more contemporary customers. That's progress I'm afraid.

[Alfredius]

. Many people (myself included) on this forum have highlighted the quirky looks of the Yeti and the foglights which make the model attractive to them, however, quirky designs don't sell in high volumes. I think Skoda has listened to the comments and needs of current owners but to achieve their targets they must make the brand more attractive to more contemporary customers. That's progress I'm afraid.

 

power of the masses drives the market.

[looby]

The power of the market drives the masses more like....

[Peter a Proud Yorkshireman]

Ey up Brimma and TP

must say I agree,what's up with different?

Got a Brother in law just new octavia 4x4 v nice massive wagon

Loads of character Yeti mk 1 But new one looks just like part of the same team a bit boring but still a monster underneath and will bemuch loved but perhaps not attract the same number of questions from passers by.170 dsg a detfinate plus

Still getting used to this nexus 10 jobby but can recommend

cheers peter

[CFB]

power of the masses drives the market.

Could have sworn that said "power of the missus first time I read it.

[Sinky72]

I've said it before but the people who don't like the F/L seems to be mostly people who either have had a yeti or still have the pre F/L model.  As someone who has the new model on order, I really like the look.  So far i've only seen photo's and video's of it but i'm going to my local Skoda dealer tomorrow who has a F/L in the showroom so I can see it for real  :clap:

[Dark_Hero]

As a mk1 Fabia owner I'm not a fan of the new f/l yeti, or the whole corporate image for that matter.

It looks like they designed one car and just distorted the dimensions etc to create a new car. In a similar way Audi work which is a real shame.

[Expatman]

Problem for me is that the "City" version does not have any protection from the day-to-day knocks of city driving & parking. The sides will very soon be covered in "dings" from car parks and the beautifully painted bumpers will have nasty gouges.

Cannot understand why Skoda deleted the side protection strips or why they did not include at least basic rubbing strips for the edges of the bumpers. They could still have added the painted sills etc while retaining  a modicum of protection from everyday city knocks. Why????

[Truthseeker]

The "City" has painted rubber side protection on Elegance & L&K, not sure about the SE version though.

 

But why Skoda did not put them on the whole City range is beyond me.

[docc]

Much prefer the new version - and indeed waited for it to be available before ordering one.  Skoda will have done their research, too, and it's extremely unlikely that they'd produce a new version that's less popular with buyers than the old model.

 

I can understand why those with the old model might feel they prefer it - it's just a question of liking what you're used to.  But things move on, and if they didn't we'd all be driving around in Model Ts.

[Brimma]

I accept things move on, but 'corporate' looks IMO are a backward step, and lead to a very depressing lack of imagination

[Truthseeker]

Much prefer the new version - and indeed waited for it to be available before ordering one.  Skoda will have done their research, too, and it's extremely unlikely that they'd produce a new version that's less popular with buyers than the old model.

 

I can understand why those with the old model might feel they prefer it - it's just a question of liking what you're used to.  But things move on, and if they didn't we'd all be driving around in Model Ts.

Very well stated docc.

[7029bob]

There were several points I was not happy with on the old model, eg water collecting point on rear bumper also water depositing itself on you when the divers window is opened ,and bottom engine compartment  protection should be standard fitting not a added extra.

Skoda seemed to have solved the rear bumper issue not sure about the divers window no feedback as yet from new owners.

But in my eyes they seem to have created a few possible drawbacks with the F/L, the wide gaps in the front grill could allow stones through to damage rad , the lack of side protection strips on some models is a big drawback.

I like both models, but a bit more thought and listening to owners feedback could have made a good motor even better.