Hi All

 

So I outed my 2.0 tdi Yeti at the end of last year as it just kept going wrong. After a gap with a crap new car I want to get another Yeti but petrol this time as I don't do the same miles I used to. From what I remember the 1.2 Tsi had an update at some point and I believe this was mean to be a better engine for some reason.

 

Can anyone tell me when the new engine came as and is it actually better?

 

Thanks

 

Glenn

The new 1.2 (cam belt) engines were introduced around the middle of 2015. This is a completely different engine,  and not an evolution of the older one.  My April 2015 Yeti has the older (cam chain) engine,  and is one of the very last of the line,  so any 1.2 Yeti registered after mid 2015 will have the new engine.  I've no idea if the new engine is better than the old....I'm perfectly happy with my old one,  which has operated perfectly from new until now, with 40,000 miles on the clock.  The scaremongers will tell you that the cam chain engines are rubbish,  but this is patently not true.... the earliest ones did suffer from cam chain problems due to the use of inferior components,  but the system was upgraded in later cam chain engines,  and the older affected ones could have the weak parts replaced with the modified ones,  though there may still be some unmodified ones out there which would be best avoided if they could be identified.  There are millions of those cam chain engines out there functioning perfectly well.

However, if the problem with the earlier cam chain engines worries you,  go for the later engine  (though who knows what problems might develop in those at some point?).

Edited 12 August, 20196 yr by Zarniwoop

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5 minutes ago, Zarniwoop said:

The new 1.2 (cam belt) engines were introduced around the middle of 2015.  (My April 2015 Yeti has the older (cam chain) engine).  So any 1.2 Yeti registered after mid 2015 will have the new engine.  I've no idea if the new engine is better than the old....I'm perfectly happy with my old one,  which has operated perfectly from new until now, with 40,000 miles on the clock.  The scaremongers will tell you that the cam chain engines are rubbish,  but this is not true.... the earliest ones did suffer from cam chain problems due to the use of inferior components,  but the system was upgraded in later cam chain engines,  and the older affected ones could have the weak parts replaced with the modified ones,  though there may still be some unmodified ones out there which would be best avoided if they could be identified.

If that worries you,  go for the later engine  (though who knows what problems might develop in those at some point?).

 

Many thanks for that. I did not know the later engine had a cam belt. I have a 1.2 TSI in my 2013 FABIA which was no issues. Being it's lugging about a heavy beast I wanted to make sure I got the best version possible if you know what I mean.

 

Thanks 

glenn-btn: while you were replying to my post I was editing it to give slightly more information...but the overall tenor of what I originally said remains unchanged.

.a timely thread, as I am now looking at changing my 1.4 (4*4) for something else as I no longer need 4WD, (or a 1.4). I have been looking at various alternatives (small petrol), but drawing a bit of a blank, (considered Golf, A3, T-Roc, Q2). However I do like the ride and practicality of the Yeti so I am now also considering the latest 1.2 petrol I can find, (may even consider a "swap"?)

Would be interested to know what the "crap" car is that you are changing from? (So I can avoid the same mistake!)...and out if interest what "real world" mpg do 1.2 petrol owners actually get?

 

Edited 12 August, 20196 yr by Stubod

1 minute ago, Stubod said:

.a timely thread, as I am now looking at changing my 1.4 (4*4) for something else as I no longer need 4WD, (or a 1.4). I have been looking at various alternatives (small petrol), but drawing a bit of a blank, (considered Golf, A3, T-Roc, Q2). However I do like the ride and practicality of the Yeti so I am now also considering the latest 1.2 petrol? (may even consider a "swap"?)

Would be interested to know what the "crap" car is that you are changing from? (So I can avoid the same mistake!)

 

I wanted a new car and could not afford the likes of a Koraq or Seat Ateca so I opted for an MG ZS with 5 years 0% finance and 7 year warranty. The car drives loverly but has rust issues and I am currently going through a battle of getting my money back as in my option and that of an independent report the issue can't be just fixed.

 

I do miss my yeti so thought I will go back but to a petrol one as I no longer do the long trips.

..just been "autotrading" and seeing whats about near me. Seems to be a a fairly good selection of "later" models about, I think it may be time for a test drive or two! Also prefer something with a higher spec. and always fancied an auto, although put off a little by some of the dsg horror stories that are posted on thus forum. But again do these issues mainly relate to the earlier gearboxes?

Just now, Stubod said:

..just been "autotrading" and seeing whats about near me. Seems to be a a fairly good selection of "later" models about, I think it may be time for a test drive or two! Also prefer something with a higher spec. and always fancied an auto, although put off a little by some of the dsg horror stories that are posted on thus forum. But again do these issues mainly relate to the earlier gearboxes?

 

There does seem to be a lack of manual models around me. I do fancy something with heated seats. In the winter I miss the heated seats my Fabia Monti Carlo used to have.

2 hours ago, Stubod said:

.a timely thread, as I am now looking at changing my 1.4 (4*4) for something else as I no longer need 4WD, (or a 1.4). I have been looking at various alternatives (small petrol), but drawing a bit of a blank, (considered Golf, A3, T-Roc, Q2). However I do like the ride and practicality of the Yeti so I am now also considering the latest 1.2 petrol I can find, (may even consider a "swap"?)

Would be interested to know what the "crap" car is that you are changing from? (So I can avoid the same mistake!)...and out if interest what "real world" mpg do 1.2 petrol owners actually get?

 

My 2017 1.2tsi dsg se drive gives me 40mpg over 11,000 miles. A lot of that has been a frequent five mile return trip to the shops. A longer run a few mpg more. 

The "se drive" bit gives me parking sensors front and rear, heated seats, heated windscreen, auto lights and wipers, satnav, Amundsen, climate, 17" alloys, can't remember if anything else. I heartily recommend. 

Hi PeterKN, and thanks for the feedback...I am not in any rush but will certainly take a look at a few before deciding. The majority of the cars for sale (on Autotrader) seem to be auto's..

1 hour ago, PeterKn said:

My 2017 1.2tsi dsg se drive gives me 40mpg over 11,000 miles. A lot of that has been a frequent five mile return trip to the shops. A longer run a few mpg more. 

The "se drive" bit gives me parking sensors front and rear, heated seats, heated windscreen, auto lights and wipers, satnav, Amundsen, climate, 17" alloys, can't remember if anything else. I heartily recommend. 

 

Thanks for that. So I want an SE Drive then although I am not a lover of an auto

I'm into my third year of PCH with my 17 plate 1.2 manual SEL Drive. Currently waiting for a VW T Roc factory order, and then someone else will get the pleasure of buying my ~13k miles immaculate Yeti

I get around 40MPG on mainly short journeys around town. I hope I don't live to regret letting this car go 🤔 

SEL Drive adds the following over the SE Drive:

Leather upholstery, LED taillights, part silver roof rails, different 17-inch wheels and Bi-Xenon headlamps