I was waiting to see whether the new Skoda Kamiq could be a Yeti successor. The images so far make it look exactly like a mash between Arona and Karoq, doesn’t look to have any of the visual personality of the Yeti. I suppose we will have to wait to read actual driven reviews but so far I’me a bit disappointed Skoda didn’t at least try and give it a separate identity to the plethora of small crossovers now available from all manufacturers.

 

Maybe a replacement for a Yeti those that want a FWD only vehicle, not for those wanting AWD.

More stuff about rugged offroad looks from Skoda CZ and VW.

More like an SUV for the Fabia line-up.

The Scala and Kamiq will be a class/size and price level above a Fabia though.

Sir Humphrey would have descended the Yeti as a ‘courageous’ design.   Nobody is courageous these days, it seems.

 

 

Brave name. Kamiq is very close to Comic in English! 

Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh and reading actual reviews.

Kamiq is not the new Yeti. Not only that the name sucks big time (what marketing nuts create those impossible names?) but it is a feeble attempt to copy Audi Q series and BMW X series. Yeti has a perfect look that will be remembered for years to come.

Some including Skoda & VW will remember that through the production of the Yeti & FL Yeti from 2009-2017 they sold less than 1 million globally 

no matter how often Skoda bosses said they were a sales success in their class.

 

So around the world there will be 900,000 or so Yeti to become classics, and if there is a demand for a New Yeti then maybe Skoda / VW can licence some company in India, China or Mexico to build and sell them.

Edited 6 March, 20197 yr by Skoffski

17 minutes ago, Skoffski said:

Some including Skoda & VW will remember that through the production of the Yeti & FL Yeti from 2009-2017 they sold less than 1 million globally

 

You really wouldn't think so living where I do: the damn things are everywhere,  There's two on my street (including mine), and at least another two within five minutes' walk of home.  Last weekend I saw three on the road (not including mine, or any of the other local ones) during a ten minute drive home from the local retail park!

 

Edinburgh does seem to be something of a Yeti hot-spot.  The missus reckons it's because of Edinburghers' renowned predilection for "value for money".  Which makes me think: are they notably numerous in Yorkshire?  (You know the old saying: a Yorkshireman is very like a Scotsman, but without the sense of generosity.  And, based solely on my experience of my one good Yorkshire pal, I have to say I can't disagree!)

I see loads around the Warwick area as well. Whilst the global sales weren't all that great they must have sold pretty well over here and of course had quite a long production run without any major changes to the basic design.

 

I've had mine for nearly 4 years now and am in no hurry to change it. Retiring in a few weeks time and plan was to change to a petrol Karoq but that's on hold now due to 1.5TSI issues. Still love driving the Yeti.

They sold poorly as Skoda UK First Registered about 80,000 cars a year, 

& the Octavia or Fabia were the ones selling most, then the Superb, and the Yeti was better as a seller than the Rapid & Roomster.

 

A VW Polo or Ford Fiesta would have more First Registered than all the Skoda in any year.

Edited 6 March, 20197 yr by Skoffski

There are 3 in my street now, and one regularly visits next door.

I think the issue is that the Yeti makes a fabulous used car and is being sought by the family buyer or for the wife to use as a second vehicle. Ideal for getting kids in and out of, and for putting shopping in. Although I got mine new and used them for work as well as home, with lots of motorway use, that seems to be rare, so those looking for new in the past, and particualrly company vehicles went elsewhere. By the time I ordered my 2014 comany Yeti the second hand values were holding up so well, I got a fantastic lease deal, compared to the first 2010 car when future residuals were just guesswork.

 

However that means there is limited supply, which will now never increase again and can only reduce, and a pent up demand for second hand Yeti's at the right price.

 

I suspect those buying K series Skoda's may not see such good residuals as there is nothing about the cars to make them stand out from the crowd like the yeti does.

 

I only recently read a magazine review on best second hand small suv's to buy, and it was topped by the Yeti.

Living in North Yorkshire I can tell ejstubbs that there are a lot of Yeti's here! Several in the small village and a very frequent sight on Yorkshire roads. Your missus is right about the sense of generosity here as well.

This is my second Yeti and I bought new in 2017 to get the last of the breed. Individual looks, roomy and does everything well. Don't know what I will do when it comes time to swap. Other competitors are just so bland.

21 minutes ago, Expatman said:

Don't know what I will do when it comes time to swap. Other competitors are just so bland.

 

Exactly why I traded in my 2010 Elegance (bought new) for a 2017 SE L (used, very low mileage).  I reckon that, bar a total ban on diesels, it'll last me until electric cars and the necessary infrastructure to make them properly viable as a replacement for IC are mature technologies.  I already have an electric bike so I'm heading in the right direction!  But that's for fun.  IMO there's not yet anything to match IC technology for fulfilling random and unexpected requirements at short notice.

 

(Actually, the other reason I bought another Yeti was that I couldn't bear the thought of having to manage without the Yeti's remarkably tight and extremely useful turning circle.)

Edited 6 March, 20197 yr by ejstubbs

10 hours ago, RicardoM said:

Kamiq is not the new Yeti. Not only that the name sucks big time (what marketing nuts create those impossible names?) but it is a feeble attempt to copy Audi Q series and BMW X series. Yeti has a perfect look that will be remembered for years to come.

No doubt that when the Yeti was launched folks thought that name sucked! 

I wonder how many names Skoda can create that begin with K and end in Q......?

The first Zero Emissions car will be the Kroq. 

Suitable for wearers of the similarly named foot wear.

For a moment there I thought you were going to write something else...

KliQ - but just for the select few.

KranQ - for the rest of us.

@freedie

A Kroq of **** did enter my mind.

All a load of Kaq 

Kraq, and the sporty high-power version, the RS Kraq?

On 06/03/2019 at 14:37, kenfowler3966 said:

However that means there is limited supply, which will now never increase again and can only reduce, and a pent up demand for second hand Yeti's at the right price.

 

Are you sure? 

Because I’m in the Yeti forum I’ll choose my word carefully. I have driven a 1.2TSI DSG Yeti and it’s a very likeable car however the Kamiq will severely affect resale value of Yeti’s that cost over £10,000. Who will buy a used 2016 Yeti for £15,000 when A Kamiq with better tech and same 400L boot cost £18,000 or even less as a discounted pre-reg? 

 

Obviously there are those who live on a farm, tow or do long distances and need a car with AWD. To them the Kamiq won’t be appropriate but a used Karoq could be the alternative. However the vast majority of economy crossovers are purchased as FWD.

 

In a 2-3 years used Kamiqs, VW T-Cross, T-Roc and Karoq will have depreciated to £9-12k. Obviously there will still be demand for Yetis from those who want a high riding and characterful crossover that can be owned outright for £4-6 grand.

 

However I wouldn’t speak of the Yeti like it’s an out-of-production Land Rover Defender that will appreciate in value over the years.