My wife likes to keep her cars for around 5 years and with her Yeti 1.4 TSI Elegance coming up to that she's been looking for something new. She does around 5,000 miles a year and is searching for a mid sized SUV with an essentials list of; petrol, a bit more power, heated front screen and heated seats. The only Yeti that comes up to that standard is the L&K but she wants it in a bright colour and can't bear the "hideous" brown seats. The only alternatives with a heated front screen are the all round "hideous" Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashquai. Nothing else in the class, including the new Seat SUV seems to come with a heated front screen. The screen is important because she parks on the street, often 100 yards from the house, and it makes frosty winter mornings a lot more bearable. 

 

 

She loves her current car so is thinking of keeping it and saving to fully finance a change in 5 years time. This seems the sensible option to me too but I'm wondering if there are any potentially costly faults becoming apparent in older Yetis or if there's any prospect of Skoda relenting on putting a 1.4 TSI engine in SEL models or indeed changing the L&K colour scheme?

The Tiguan uses heated screen as does the Q3 and I would say they are no bigger than the new Qashqai or Kuga. I suppose BMW's have the heated screen option also.

 

If you are keeping it past the 3 year warranty period make sure you get extended warranty to cover your arse if the engine needs replacing. I have little to no trust in VAG after seeing all the engine failures on this forum.

Edited 7 August, 20169 yr by SuperbTWM

The Seat Attica does come with a heated windscreen.

The Seat Attica does come with a heated windscreen.

 

I just found it, i can't understand why i failed before, and it comes in bright colours.

 

Many thanks, i think we might be sorted .

 

 

The Tiguan uses heated screen as does the Q3 and I would say they are no bigger than the new Qashqai or Kuga. I suppose BMW's have the heated screen option also.

 

If you are keeping it past the 3 year warranty period make sure you get extended warranty to cover your arse if the engine needs replacing. I have little to no trust in VAG after seeing all the engine failures on this forum.

 

 

I'm obviously not using the configurators correctly.

 

The longevity of the engine as it goes out of warrenty is my big concern.

Yeti can be configured with heated screen and washer nozzles.

 

Under Comfort options in the configurator

Yeti can be configured with heated screen and washer nozzles.

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But only with a 1.4 engine in L&K trim; with all the compromises that means on colours. Its a bit daft.

But only with a 1.4 engine in L&K trim; with all the compromises that means on colours. Its a bit daft.

the one I configured was a 2.0TDi SEL. Other option engine wise is a 110HP 1.2TSi.

why not a TDi 150? Same HP as the 1.4 in the L&K and more torque I'd expect.

why not a TDi 150? Same HP as the 1.4 in the L&K and more torque I'd expect.

Probably because of the 5000 miles a year.

 

It depends on how the car is used as to whether a diesel is viable. I only do 6-7K a year in my TDI but I do a ~12 mile commute to work and back with some motorway which means the engine gets up to temperature and it can perform a regen. If the car is only doing town driving and shorter runs I would get a petrol.

why not a TDi 150? Same HP as the 1.4 in the L&K and more torque I'd expect.

 

She does around 5000 mile a year and 70% of that is short trips, so it really does have to be Petrol. The rest is long trips fully loaded so for her at least it really does have to be 1.4.

 

Seems that she can get a 1.4 150HP Seat Ateca in red with black leather seats for less than £25,000. That is the sort of Yeti she would like to buy, Skoda UK's loss i guess.

Probably because of the 5000 miles a year.

 

It depends on how the car is used as to whether a diesel is viable. I only do 6-7K a year in my TDI but I do a ~12 mile commute to work and back with some motorway which means the engine gets up to temperature and it can perform a regen. If the car is only doing town driving and shorter runs I would get a petrol.

In which case I'd push Skoda for the L&K in the colour of my choosing; I'm the buyer............ MiL wanted a Fabia Scout in Rallye Green Metallic a few years ago......... Skoda said nope. She pushed and they relented and she got her way. That was Skoda Germany mind but at the end of the day if they can produce a Yeti in one colour then why not one in a more vibrant colour?

I am about to get my 1.2 TSI DSG Outdoor SEL and it also can be ordered with heated windscreen and heated seats, heated seats come as standard on the SEL, heated windscreen is a £300 option I think

Edited 7 August, 20169 yr by don_kiddik

If you opt for the Seat Ateca don't expect a short delivery particularly on a custom build. The Ateca forum I follow seems to be suggesting early next year Jan/Feb now that the Fist Editions have been ordered. Physical examples to look at should begin to appear at the dealers in September but are likely to be limited in numbers.

How much longer to wait before you can put an order in for the next model Yeti I wonder?.

A long queue will form quickly I imagine.

How much longer to wait before you can put an order in for the next model Yeti I wonder?.

A long queue will form quickly I imagine.

I agree with this and I'm sure that Skoda will follow the now seemingly defined marketing strategy of starting with a First Edition limited run to get the production line up and running. Seat had a customer survey that asked people to complete various sections defining basic engine, gearbox and option configurations. However, this still did not result in a 1.4TDi with DSG then again I don't suppose it ever would have.

Historically the UK market has been biased toward manual whereas Australia has been (American influenced) auto........large capacity engines don't lead to sweet manual gearboxes (too much heavy rotating mass).

Could it be that marketing people are living in the past?.

Mini Countryman has a heated screen option (along with all the other things you seek). Right at the end of its production run so good discounts available. Slightly smaller than a Yeti, bit not much.

I will be replacing my Yeti soon and am about to order a Golf SV which appears expensive at first but has large discounts currently. The SV has an extensive option list and good range of engine/gearboxes available.

My 110 se outdoor model got blinged up with heated screen, heated seats and headlight washers. Added spare wheel and got Sat nav upgrade

all for£190 pm

Want it,ask for it ..if they want your business you'll get a deal

If you opt for the Seat Ateca don't expect a short delivery particularly on a custom build. The Ateca forum I follow seems to be suggesting early next year Jan/Feb now that the Fist Editions have been ordered. Physical examples to look at should begin to appear at the dealers in September but are likely to be limited in numbers.

 

 

That timescale fits in with the 5 the birthday of the current car, i know she had to wait a few months for it so a long delay is already factored into her plans. 

 

I will be replacing my Yeti soon and am about to order a Golf SV which appears expensive at first but has large discounts currently. The SV has an extensive option list and good range of engine/gearboxes available.

 

Thats interesting because a similar car that we didn't know existed has come into view, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. Not and SUV not really a BMW in the traditional sense but it ticks a lot of boxes.

 

We are going to look at that and the countryman this weekend.

 

 

 

My 110 se outdoor model got blinged up with heated screen, heated seats and headlight washers. Added spare wheel and got Sat nav upgrade
all for£190 pm
Want it,ask for it ..if they want your business you'll get a deal

 

A big problem seems to be that she doesn't like buying on credit and a lot of dealer incentives seem to be based on selling it. I've already pointed out that with her mileage PCP would probably be a better idea than buying outright.

Edited 8 August, 20169 yr by raysablade

I will be replacing my Yeti soon and am about to order a Golf SV which appears expensive at first but has large discounts currently. The SV has an extensive option list and good range of engine/gearboxes available.

But, you can't get 5 pallets in a Golf SV, can you?

The Golf SV is good, but normally very expensive when up spec'd as many items are pricy options.

The Mini Countryman is normally big money as well, I found it very dark and felt cramped inside, maybe lighter colour interior or glass roof will help.

Loved the 2 series when I took it for a test drive, in luxury spec, but still needed to add options. Forget the sport spec, it's ride is far to harsh around town. The odd thing was the deals when I was looking favoured the longer grand tourer, and actually made it cheaper, but I wanted something that fitted parking spaces, not the extra carrying capacity. Consequently felt the deal was wrong, but that might have changed now.

In the end I decided to lease a yeti for 2 years, as PCH deals really cheap at moment and defer the long term replacement 2 years. Would have preferred a 1.4 tsi DSG but decided the deal was very cheap so I could put up with 1.2 tsi DSG for 2 years. Unless Skoda gives the new yeti a decent petrol auto, probably buy a 2 series active tourer next.

 

 

 

........A big problem seems to be that she doesn't like buying on credit and a lot of dealer incentives seem to be based on selling it. I've already pointed out that with her mileage PCP would probably be a better idea than buying outright.

 

A way around that is to do what a lot of folks do who have the funds available.

 

Do the deal taking out the finance etc. to get the manufacturers/finance contributions and once you have the car pay off the finance soon afterwards. No penalties apart from a small amount of interest.