Skoda Yeti Car Reviews

The Skoda Yeti’s interior displays clever design traits highlighted by the inventive Varioflex system that allows seats to be moved forward or backwards, reclined individually, rolled up completely or removed.
This allows rear seat passengers to find the most comfortable seating position while also maximising boot space. The Yeti’s tall, wide body means there’s bags of room for all in the cabin.
The tailgate is generously sized and, thanks to the car’s ride height, even tall drivers can stand underneath it when open. There’s also a drop down handle removing the need for a step ladder to close it for those more vertically challenged.
The Yeti has big windows on every side so there’s a great view in all directions. The driving position isn’t as high as it is in some crossovers but there is lots of adjustment for the seat and steering wheel to help the driver achieve a comfortable position.
All the switches and dials on the dashboard are logically laid out and easy to use.
The Skoda Yeti is a capable performer both on and off-road when fitted with the four-wheel drive fourth-generation Haldex system which under normal driving conditions allows 90 per cent of the power to go to the front wheels.
But if the Yeti’s control unit detects a difference in speed at the front and rear axles, the system can divert up to 90 per cent of torque to the rear. Coupled to a limited slip differential, drive can also be distributed from wheels on either side to give the Yeti better grip.
Two-wheel drive Yetis have the benefit of being attractively priced compared to the 4x4 models as well as providing a decent drive on the road.
The Yeti achieves high levels of quality from the exterior finish down to the smart-looking interior. The cabin exhibits no rattles or creaks even when the Yeti encounters rougher terrain.

Approaching the Yeti for the first time the initial thing you notice is its striking profile. The front is pure Skoda with the chrome-faced grille and V-shaped bonnet line leaving no doubt as to whose family it belongs.
There are also large high-mounted headlights giving the front end a distinctive and friendly face. The strong lines continue along the side where the large wheel arches and lower body protection strips give the car a flowing profile.
At the rear the Yeti has an eye-catching wraparound design that creates a continuous window surface that allows a tremendous amount of light into the cabin.
From behind the wheel, the only hint of the Yeti’s SUV attributes is the slightly elevated driving position - in all other respects, it feels like a small family hatchback to drive. On B-roads the Yeti feels composed, its supple ride and controlled body making it feel fun to drive, while it cruises effortlessly on the motorway.
As far as the environment goes the Yeti’s carbon dioxide emissions are excellent if you judge it by the standards of an SUV while it matches up well when compared to the best selling family hatchbacks.
The Yeti lets in a bit of wind and road noise at motorway speeds, while the diesel engines can be a little intrusive when worked hard - but the levels are far from intolerable.