No, don't get cross with me!

I really loved my Golf Plus with the 1.9 Pumps Duse engine but had to leave it behind when I was made redundant 5 years ago. Having had time to evaluate the market and only requiring one car, we bought the Yeti last year and am delighted with only small tweaks to make it perfect.

I have read, with interest, the brief reviews of the Spacevan and conclude that one thing the Yeti has over it is the Varioflex seating. Spacevan does have the MQB chassis which is light and aids fuel efficiency, it is dearer to buy .

Link to one article:-http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf-sv

I was at a VW dealer in Germany a couple of weeks ago which had a 'Spacevan' banner but the car was covered by a dust sheet in the middle of the showroom so I didn't get to see it'in the metal'. I assume they haven't launched it yet.

I am interested in fellow BRISKODA people's comments, please try to be objective we all love our Yetis but also cars in general.

It's a big Golf / small Touran!

I don't see it as a Yeti competitor.

I can see it appealing to families that want a bit more space than the Golf does without want a '4x4' looking Yeti and who find the Touran too big.

But it looks so , ermmm....boring?

if you're going to get a VW van then do it properly

 

I don't see it as a Yeti competitor.

 

Sorry, I don't agree with that. The Yeti potentially appeals to a wide spectrum of buyers. If you're at the end of the spectrum where you need a 4WD car with useful ground clearance then the SV clearly isn't relevant. But for anyone considering a 2WD Yeti then off-road capabilities aren't important and the SV would be a definite option. 

 

And, despite all the love here, I'll guess that more potential buyers are put off the Yeti by its looks than actively like it. Is the Golf/SV more anonymous? Yes, certainly. But that's the styling that many buyers seem happier with.

 

If I was looking at a 2WD Yeti then I'd include an SV in the reckoning for sure - it has several of the same attributes as the Yeti. Almost certainly a bit more costly, but if that wasn't a barrier then the 1-2 year old design and engineering (newer engines etc) of the Golf SV compared to the 5yo Yeti design could have real appeal, as we've discussed here in a previous thread.

Edited 27 May, 201412 yr by prodata

agreed, that's very much a car to consider in the mix alongside a yeti

Thanks, keep your opinions coming.........

I thought it was "SportsVan"? 

Quote:

Taking advantage of the Mk7 Golf’s flexible MQB architecture, the Golf SV (known as ‘Sportsvan’ on the continent) offers ‘proper’ MPV proportions. Size-wise, it’s similar to Ford’s fun-to-drive yet practical C-Max.

 

Not for me as I want the raised ride height, which the SV doesn't seem to have, and 4x4 capability that the Yeti provides.

Sorry, I don't agree with that... But for anyone considering a 2WD Yeti then off-road capabilities aren't important and the SV would be a definite option.

No problem with disagreeing.

I personally don't see the point in a 2 wheel drive vehicle with massive suspension. To me there are too many vehicle types that 'crossover' and blur the boundaries if what a car is / does.

I suppose it is called choice. But since the Golf Plus sold relatively few and the Fabia Vrs is being discontinued for the same reasons, I see too much choice as a bad thing for manufacturers and consumers alike.

if you're going to get a VW van then do it properly

 

 

Mended the link for you ;-)

I could see the appeal if you are looking at a 2wd Yeti. I am going from a Touran to a 2WD Yeti. The SV replaces the Golf Plus, which sat between the Golf and the Touran. The Touran sits high, as did the Plus although not so pronounced. I want the higher position as it is easier on my back and the view it affords is good. It is not as large as the Touran, but I believe it is similar to the SV.[ I no longer need a boot the size of a Mercedes E class estate] What the Yeti does have is a different shape and face to Euro boxes, and that for some can be the make or break on a purchase.

 

Unfortunately if you view details on the VW website or download a brochure, the seat height is not stated.

 

Colin

Mended the link for you ;-)

 

nice

 

this covers all bases though

 

I had a look at the VW configurator,and if you want the 150 ps 1.4 engine with some reasonable extras .

e.g.xenons ,etc.It' s pretty expensive.

I personally don't see the point in a 2 wheel drive vehicle with massive suspension. To me there are too many vehicle types that 'crossover' and blur the boundaries if what a car is / does.

 

Done well, it can mean a more comfy ride, a better (well, higher) view out and less chance of grounding in moderately deep snow or on roughish roads where the issue is ruts, potholes and bumps rather than traction.

 

To me the SV isn't a Yeti competitor, but I can see that to others it is. I do wonder, though, if people in that group might be better served by the Roomster than the Yeti anyways...?

It looks like the Golfs pie eating sister, even if it went like a frog up a water pump, you wouldn't want your friends to know it belonged to you.....

There's a very big lying down space in the back and huge clear windows to look in through.

In trying to work out quite what demographic they are aiming it at.

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I had a Golf Plus for 125k miles, faultless performance/reliability, huge carrying capacity compared to ordinary Golf (and Yeti unless all seats removed), raised seat height (the reason we got it - wife has bad back), 50+ mpg even when thrashed - 1.9 tdi - bland styling and interior to some eyes but ergonomically perfect.

A perfect car for loads of people if only they could get passed the looks (and price) but not a Yeti competitor even in 2wd. Their respective strengths and weaknesses are not in the same design areas, therefore in my opinion meant for a different area of the motoring demographic.

I am delighted with our Yeti btw.

Steve

Not keen on the electronic parking brake. For me it was a deal breaker when I considered a Golf before deciding on my Yeti. I'm glad that Skoda has continued, at present, with the mechanical handbrake. 

Limited appeal BUT, those of us who live in rough(ish) long lanes.

need ground clearance

but

dont need/want 4WD

So it ud be a contender.

Hi I've got the same problem

Sold my vw touran 6 months ago and bought a golf mk7

Fantastic car but it's to low down for me and ime thinking of swapping it for a

Yeti outdoor or a golf sv

Unsure about yeti build quality and resale value

Golf sv is to much money for what you get