After nearly 3 years of Yeti ownership, we are moving (back) to an Octavia estate.

We have absolutely loved the Yeti, it's great fun to drive and has been a loyal servant.

Times change as do needs.

Last year we took the Yeti down to the Black Forest and enjoyed it so much, that we are going to repeat this type of trip in the near future.

The Yeti was great, but a lack of boot space and a thirsty habit on the motorways, prompted us to look at alternatives.

So... We are going from a 140 4x4 manual Elegance that costs £180 in VED to a 150 2.0 Diesel DSG Octavia SEL Estate that will cost a meagre £20 a year VED.

PS, Yeti available to purchase... If interested PM for details

I too looked at an Octavia but the length would stop me getting it in the garage with my motorcycle (and there is no way that's parking outside) + the extra height of the Yeti makes it so much easier to get in and out.

The 1.4 16v Fabia Estate I had for about 10 years before the Yeti did an average of about 45 mpg and I was very happy with that, the Yeti is doing about 55 mpg (measured) so I'm over the moon with that.

I'm about to move back to an Octavia (my 6th) after 3 and a half years with the yeti. The yeti is enormous fun to drive especially on twisty country roads but I've had much poorer reliability from it than any other skoda. That plus the thirst of the 1.2 version and a generous trade in offer swung it for me.

The yeti is enormous fun to drive especially on twisty country roads 

 

Really, mine is affected terribly by mid corner bumps! I can feel it move across the road.

Edited 19 June, 201511 yr by vRS G60

can't say I've ever experienced that

 ^ ^  tyre pressures or tyre type?

Was looking at a 4x4 f/l Octavian before i got the 4x4 yeti and to be honest the yeti is the stronger choice for me.

Better specced and nice ride in the yeti than the Octavia.

The big thing that also swayed me was the driving environment with the yeti you have loads of room to relax stick it on cruise control and sit back and watch the miles fall away.

The Octavia I found was too enclosed it felt like the console was built around the driver and was very close unlike the yeti which is very spacious and room to move.

And being 6 ft plus the Octavia was poor on knee room not offensive but just had that niggle.

So ended up with another yeti. The 4x4 140 is atrocious on fuel around town and stop start journeys but once out on the motorway it gets better mpg than my previous green line yeti.

Edited 19 June, 201511 yr by Yetigreenline2

I'm going the other way too. Had the Octy estate since 2008, wife has just bought a Yeti, and mine was built this week. Yes, I will miss the huge boot, but the drivng position is much better and the smaller size makes parking much easier, especially as I'm in crowded London.

I too have recently gone the other way - from 2010 Octavia II 1.8TSI 4X4 Estate to a new Yeti Outdoor 1.2 TSI DSG. I don't much like the unsettled ride on bumpy roads but otherwise love it.

I've gone from a 140 4x4 Yeti to a 150 4x4 Octavia Estate. Mixed feelings really. I think I preferred the yeti for its interior feeling of spaciousness but for me the boot was just too small for my purposes and of course, despite being more powerfull the Octavia fuel consumption is a fair bit better. I think you will be quite happy with either.

Went from my second Yeti to an Octy III SE 150 4x4 but found it increasingly uncomfortable to drive (offset foot pedals and hard seat bolsters), so after 6 months we sold it and got a Spaceback instead. 

 

Mind if you can get on with it's ergonomics, then the Octy III is a nice car to drive and the 150 is quick and reasonably smooth.

 

 

TP

150 diesel or 150 petrol?

150 diesel or 150 petrol?

 

In my case TDI.

 

 

 

TP

ah, ok, I'm wondering what the 150 tsi drives like.

TDI for me as well

Due to a possible long term life changing illness,I'm seriously looking to change from our Yeti to an Octavia .Will see what the local dealer offers us in PX.

If only Skoda would produce a Yeti XL (cf. SEAT Altea, or Fabia Estate v. hatchback), everyone's problems would be solved.  The boot litres figure is misleading - especially when you specify a spare wheel;  it's floor plan area that counts. 

Edited 19 July, 201510 yr by phil235

I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the boot to be honest, having owned a number of Passat estates and an A6 Avant. The boots on those are huge, but I no longer wanted a car as long as those but wanted the space in the cabin for when four up.

 

As we know, for driver and passengers the amount of space is great, particularly as myself and my sons are over 6 foot. Before I looked at the Yeti I expected the boot, like similar vehicles to be on the small side, but no, I reckon it's pretty good. And as we know floor area can be increased by sliding the rear seats forward and other permutations if only two up when real boot space is required.

 

I've also got a trailer when I want to do some real moving!

 

I know that different folks have different needs but when I get mine I reckon it's going to be spot on for mine.  

 

Aren't Skoda planning to bring out a range of SUV's in the near future, of different sizes? So, something sized like the Audi Q7 would fit the bill. Not sure that's what I want though (the corporate sharp styling) which is why I wanted to get one of the current Yetis whilst they still have their basic no-nonsense/slightly quirky looks.

Edited 20 July, 201510 yr by VAGCF

Auto express show 2016 as the release date for the Yeti + 2 and the Seat Suv.

I guess I'll throw my 2p worth in here too.

 

Went to look at a third Yeti - our previous two were 2WD 110 - SE and SE Plus.  We test drove and 4x4 140PS. I've been very happy with them, but to cut a long story short, we came out the dealers with an Octavia Scout 150PS.

 

That was three weeks ago ... obviously the Octavia is much quicker than our old Yeti's (they were perfectly adequate for me though).  I miss the height for entry / egress, however once in the Octavia I think it's more comfortable than the Yeti. (I"m 6 foot).

 

My wife is a fan of the load space in the Octavia and she's now trying to buy as much as she can on each shopping trip so she can say, "This boot isn't big enough either!"

 

I find the Octavia more economical, but that may well be due to the new engines. 

 

Given the choice on my own, I'd have another Yeti, but I have another to consider and I think she prefers the Octavia.

Auto express show 2016 as the release date for the Yeti + 2 and the Seat Suv.

Hmmm, wonder when the  current standard Yeti will be replaced with a 'new' model?

Probably one of the reasons for 0% finance on the current range as well.

 

I wonder if the replacement will be as attractive to the current buyers of the existing model?

 

Seems to me that many owners are in the older age bracket (me included) and not everyone wants "sharp" styling. Hence the strong sales of the existing model.

The thought of a larger Yeti, or +2, 7 seater, certainly isn't attractive to me.

That's why I ordered the current one with it's new Euro 6 engine.

The Dealer's just phoned and it's ready for collection early ( We said Sept 1st when we ordered it.)

What to do? Wait,or collect now? :think:

I said "Phone me back with an offer I can't refuse".

They haven't phoned back yet....

The dealers probably just waiting for the horses head to be delivered!

Probably one of the reasons for 0% finance on the current range as well.

 

I wonder if the replacement will be as attractive to the current buyers of the existing model?

 

Seems to me that many owners are in the older age bracket (me included) and not everyone wants "sharp" styling. Hence the strong sales of the existing model.

Completely agree, my fear is that the "new" replacement for the existing Yeti will be styled to the extent it loses its unique identity. I prefer the pre-facelift front to the more bland face lifted model but I can live with it. If the replacement ends up as a clone of all it's competitors then I suspect I will look elsewhere when the time comes to change in 3 years time. I generally change cars every 6 years thinking I lessen depreciation but get rid of before any major repairs come due.