Skoda Yeti: first drive - Our verdict

Our verdict
We haven't driven front-wheel-drive versions yet, but certainly wouldn't expect them to give anything away to the all-wheel-drive cars except for bad-weather traction.

The fact that four-wheel-drive versions are so good should hardly come as a surprise from a company that, a few styling issues aside, can barely put a foot wrong these days.

The Yeti is comfortable, refined, practical, roomy and nicely furnished, the only downside being that the looks are just a bit too timid.

There is one quality you don't normally find in Skodas, however, it's fun.